I believe that tomorrow is another day....A tribute to Audrey Hepburn

"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."

— Audrey Hepburn


I was visiting a lovely little blog Soul Aperture the other day and Christine had featured this very quote from Audrey Hepburn which inspired this post.  Ms. Hepburn is an incredible actress with classic beauty, style, and grace who has left an indellible impression upon many, even since her passing. Since my daughter admires this actress so, I decided to take it one step further, to make a collage of pink.

Mosaic Monday is hosted by Mary at Dear Little Red House.  She's an incredible talent at stylizing and photography and she opens up her gorgeous blog to us, the world over, to share each Monday our mosaics.  Come have a look!

I am hosting a giveaway on my book blog, ending March 14 at midnight MST.  The winner will be selected by random.org on March 15.  Open to US and Canada.

My Little Hydrangea is Blooming Again! Macro Monday

This little hydrangea was a gift last year at Easter.  It needs transplanting badly but it has decided to bloom regardless with a most lovely pale violet blossom.  Only one so far, but it's not Easter yet either!

Macro Monday is hosted by Lisa's Chaos.  Won't you pop over to see the macros featured there?

Spring Ahead! DST or Daylight Shifting

Did you know Benjamin Franklin came up with the idea of daylight saving time?

Most areas of North America and Europe including Russia observe daylight saving time (DST), while most areas of Africa and Asia do not. South America is mixed, with Most countries in the warmer northern part of South America near the equator don't observe DST, while Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay and southern parts of Brazil do. New Zealand and parts of southern Australia observe DST, while most other areas in the Oceanic region do not.

For more information on which regions observe daylight saving(s) time (DST) see
Wikipedia.

For those of you who do observe daylight saving time, tonight is the night we set our clocks ahead one hour.  (2 am) Essentially we lose one hour of sleep time, but on the bright side, we gain one more awake hour of sunlight. In theory, at least. Does your province or state do daylight saving time?  What do you think of it?  Should we all be like Saskatchewan and not change at all?  Besides the supposed savings in energy costs, what are the benefits of daylight saving time?

*Remember change the batteries in your smoke detectors and test them.

Edmonton Home and Garden Show Coming March 24!!!

EDMONTON HOME AND GARDEN SHOW 2011

Renew, Restore, Refresh

Northlands, Edmonton EXPO Centre
7515-118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Thursday, March 24: 4pm - 9pm Friday, March 25: 12noon - 9pm Saturday, March 26: 10am - 9pm Sunday, March 27: 10am - 5pm

Celebrity guests include: 

Bryan Baeumler
Bryan was nominated for a Gemini Award for hosting Disaster DIY's first season, and won a Gemini Award for hosting season 2! Using his combined academic knowledge of business and his hands-on experience with home building, he started his own construction company, Baeumler Quality Construction, with the motto Design, Destroy, Rebuild.  His topic:  The Do's and Don'ts of Home Renovating

Rosalyn Lazaruk
Rosalyn has been working in design and decor for eight years, and established her own business, Wicket Blue Interiors, in 2004. She has a broad repertoire of experience both in designing personal spaces within the home, as well as in implementing intriguing space and design concepts within the commercial setting. Her website http://www.wicketblue.com/.

Alykhan Velji
Alykhan Velji is one of Canada's hottest young interior designers. In addition to his extensive commercial and residential clientele, Alykhan has been a television personality appearing on HGTV's "Designer Superstar Challenge" (where he placed in the top three), “The Style Department” and on CityTV's “My Rona Home.” Alykhan works extensively with the Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver Home + Interior Design Shows and has released a line of carpets for the Rug Shop called "Afera."  http://www.alyveljidesigns.com/

Susan Harbin
As a founding member of Tomboy Tools Canada, she envisions the Tomboy slogan, Learn Today, Teach Tomorrow and Build Forever as a mantra for life. She serves as Vice President of Sales and Consultant Development. Her personal mission is simple – have every woman in Canada using Tomboy Tools to create the space of their dreams.

Kerri Buksa
Kerri has an education in landscape architecture and several years in the garden industry while working in her own award-winning garden. Kerri is considered one of Edmonton's up and coming landscape experts. She worked with a team of students to design this year's innovative Nait Student Garden.

Deb Sirman
Deborah Sirman is a co-owner of Greenland Garden Centre in Sherwood Park. Since 1990, Greenland has received several prestigious awards for excellence in retailing. These include the Canadian Retailer of the Year and most recently, the Consumer's Choice Award for Garden Centres in the Edmonton area. Deborah has grown up in the horticulture industry, studied through the University of Guelph and is passionate about gardening. She is a weekly guest on the Stan Thompson gardening show.

Main Stage
From home organization to renovation, local experts and HGTV celebrities will offer insight and advice.
Home improvement and inspirational tips for all.

Garden Stage
Come prepared with garden gloves and get ready to get your hands dirty as you take part in the interactive sessions on the Garden Stage.

The Aquatic Escape presented by Babbling Brooks, Ponds and Waterfalls

Ticket Prices
Adults (online): $11.00
Adults (at door): $14.00
Seniors (online): $8.00
Seniors (at door): $11.00 Seniors Friday before 5pm: $5.00
Youths (online): 13-17: $8.00
Youths (at door): 13-17: $11.00
Children 12 & under: Free
Groups of 8 or more: $10.00 each

Edmonton Home and Garden Show 2011

http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/edmonton-home-garden.html

Watery Wednesday 3/9/11

This photo was taken in December 2010.  It overlooks the river valley and the Shaw Conference Center of which you can see a small portion on the left hand side.  The river is somewhat frozen and covered in snow though you can see where it runs through horizontally in this photo.

This is my Watery Wednesday photo.  Check out more from around the world here.

Gas Prices Are Going Up....

With the crisis in Libya, we are feeling the crunch here in North America.  I think I'll take the transit!

Proven Winners Giveaway at Dusty Bay!!!

What would you do with $100 worth of spring annuals from Proven Winners? 

Heather, at Dusty Bay, is promoting a contest wherein you could be the lucky winner of $100 worth of Proven Winners Annuals!!  Contest is open to USA and Canada.  Quick, go to her blog and enter.  Contest ends tonight at midnight!!

It's Official: I Am TIRED of Winter!!! My Little Rant.

I took the dogs to the groomers today.  Lilo had puppies eight weeks ago and was desperate for a trim.  It's amazing how the fur of a Maltese can get so tangled when subjected to three puppies!  Poor little mom.  So both she and the dad, Stitch, went in today.  Upon leaving, as the groomer and I are discussing the weather (we all discuss the weather.  It's a common grievance, right?), I was informed that Environment Canada stated that we will be in for an unusually cool March, April and May!  Well, if that didn't leave me a little disgruntled!  After dropping off the pooches, I ran a few errands and it's snowing.  Not just a light dusting either!  No.  Before leaving each place I had to clean the entire car of snow!  I'd finish the back and come around to the front and voila!  It looked as though I hadn't done anything at all!  Agh!!

Ok.  Dogs are home.  We are warm and we've decided to keep the dogs' jackets on them for a bit!  The sun has decided to come out!  Yay!  Then I remembered a cute photo I saw on the news this morning!  It cheered me and now, after perusing for more like-minded material, I can actually offer a grin!!  So here's some little pick-me-ups for you!  If your winter is at all like ours here in Edmonton, Alberta, you will appreciate these!

Winner of CSN gift voucher!!

http://agardenerinprogress.blogspot.com/

A giant heartfelt thank you to Catherine at A Gardener in Progress.  I am the lucky winner of a $55 CSN gift voucher!!  Woo hoo!!  Now I just have to decide what to get.  Hmmm....there's garden items, items for the kitchen, bath, decorating, and much more.

"March"ing in Like a Lion

The lion is a majestic and proud creature.  He stands as monarch in his kingdom.  He roars like the great beast he is, bringing terror to those within hearing range.  Welcome to March!!  The bitter beginning of what should be the last month of winter.  It is brazeningly cold, biting stinging air takes your breath away and freezes your skin within minutes.  March is coming in like a lion.  In true form.

It's another cold, read -33C with the windchill, day here in Edmonton.  It snowed yesterday and has been cold for the last week with a miniscule break Friday and Saturday.  Today a ribbon of harsh cold creates a swath running horizontal through the province.  It's boundaries are Lac LaBiche in the north and Red Deer and surrounding area to the south.  Windchills are near -45 Celsius in Lloydminster.  Skin freezes within 5 minutes when exposed to temperatures in that range!  It shall remain in the frigid temperature range all week!!  The average high for Edmonton this time of year is -3 Celsius. 

So, on the bright side, when month end rolls around and the first official day of spring has come and gone,  March should go out like a lamb, as the saying goes.  Get this, Shreveport Louisiana is 40 degrees warmer than us today!!!  Get me a ticket on that airplane!!

That's My World, Tuesday  March 1, 2011.