painting with white

in the blu..e. the white stitching is almost done. although the song came out in the sixties it looks very fifties and i like that.
i'm researching lights and magnifiers if i want to continue working. the light in the living room is not good for stitching.it was designed to make people look good, but we can't work nor read there.

here's what i found so far:

• an ott light lamp, portable, electric plug(saving on batteries), no magnifier glass. will have to source locally due to different plugs and  electrical current here.

• information  on daylight fluorescent light bulbs inexpensive, but have to buy a lamp (that could take forever in my household due to aesthetic negotiations) not portable, no magnifying glass.

• led and magnifying glass portable all in one  unit, leds last about 1000 hours , then have to be replaced? that's not too clear. there are many more  options in the web site.

 presently  the last option looks like the goer. how have you solved your lighting problems? do you use a magnifying glass for stitching?

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comic relief

Episode 10: Thanksgiving @ Yahoo! Video

thankful for all of you lovely people!


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christmas cake extravaganza

 still life with craisins, nutmeats and brown sugar

i'm baking today, after two days of gathering ingredients.my friend has invited me again to use his kitchen in what is becoming a tradition. this year we'll be joined by one of his friends. we'll have sushi  hors d oeuvres and white wine. then we shall see (^_^) hope to get the baking done without much problem after all the vino will be drinking. 

using my faithful joy of cooking recipe. yes, the one on page 683 to which i've added cranberry raisins or craisins .whole 12 pounds of cakes to be distributed among friends and some  for us. never  keep enough for us according to husband-san!

to all celebrating thanksgiving tomorrow  have a good day!drive safely please.




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