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A Macaron By Any Other Name Is Not A Macaroon

Posted on February 14, 2014 by anniedm778

Do you know the difference between a macaron and a macaroon? Why? You say? Why, there’s a big gulf of a difference! Hence, a macaron, or I should say macarons: Hence, macaroons: The first one is almost a completely egg … Continue reading →

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Knit 1 Purl 1

Posted on February 14, 2014 by anniedm778

On a spur of the moment urge, and because I needed a new stocking hat, I decided to knit myself one.  I have a stash of yarn that has been lingering in the sewing collection of odds and ends and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Juxtaposition

Posted on February 9, 2014 by anniedm778

The hope of Spring looks out onto February snow …… http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/01/24/photo-challenge-juxtaposition/

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I’m growing into my wrinkles

Posted on February 3, 2014 by anniedm778

Originally posted on Livonne:
When grace is joined with wrinkles, it is adorable.  There is an unspeakable dawn in happy old age….. Victor Hugo I love this quote from Victor Hugo.. He, of course, was the author of Les Miserables…

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Object

Posted on February 1, 2014 by anniedm778

This is the label on the back of an antique dresser that I have.  It was made in Tennessee and I bought it years ago in southern Kentucky.  If only it could speak of the homes it has been in, … Continue reading →

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Luxury caves in Matera, Southern Italy

Posted on January 22, 2014 by anniedm778

Originally posted on Collezione Privata:
A region in Italy which is still very raw and untouched is definitely the Basilicata region in the south of Italy. There is so much to explore here and a real rawness that is exceptionally…

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Best Le Marche Accommodation: Le Monachette, Ascoli Piceno – Artists’ Residency

Posted on January 21, 2014 by anniedm778

Originally posted on Things From Italy:
See on Scoop.it – Vacanza In Italia – Vakantie In Italie – Holiday In Italy Le Monachette’s  is currently accepting applications for its A-I-R Program, established with the simple mission of giving artists from multiple fields a place and a…

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Please share to show my pupils how far a photo can go (even if you don’t want it to!)

Posted on January 21, 2014 by anniedm778

Originally posted on Not about everything:
Sharing this, because it seems an interesting lesson. I am teaching E-safety to my pupils at the moment and wanted to try a little experiment. Please share this photo and see how far it…

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Video of watercolor: the Louvre

Posted on January 18, 2014 by anniedm778

Originally posted on moveable paintbox:
Videos of this sketch in progress can be seen  here and here (parts 1 and 2). Elizabeth made this painting of the Louvre from the banks of the Seine during our trip to Paris last September. We…

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Daily Prompt – You (Show Yourself)

Posted on January 17, 2014 by anniedm778

Daily Prompt by michelle w. on January 17, 2014 Do you have a reputation? What is it, and where did it come from? Is it accurate? What do you think about it? Photographers, artists, poets: show us YOU. _________ http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/daily-prompt-you/ … Continue reading →

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