What happens when you let a girl play with your toys

So a great thing about having a fiance who is into technology is that whenever he upgrades, I get to steal his old things. Here are a few shots of my current desktop set-up.

And here is a close-up of my wallpaper (one of my favorites pieces by Viet-My Bui. The girl is an artistic genius. The icons are courtesy of AzureSol. deviantART makes me happy!

Here is how Matt had his iMac configured (and an example of one of his typical wallpaper choices!):

Matt's Rig, originally uploaded by MattsMacintosh.

 MacTrek, originally uploaded by MattsMacintosh.

Boys and their toys!
  

♥ Shannon

Cyber Valentine

Dear Matthew,

♥ Shannon

French Toast & Flowers

A day (read: morning) in the life of a girl who loves Valentine's Day:

Valentine's Day does not have to be celebrated between lovers. I like to think of Valentine's Day as an opportunity to express any kind of love. To begin, I decided to celebrate the love I have for my Self. I began the day thusly with heart-shaped French Toast (with just a hint of vanilla--mmmm) and some fresh flowers!

Sometimes it's very delightful to have a quiet breakfast for one (one human, that is--I had some furry and feathered company).

I set up a bouquet named "Rosy Outlook" (from Trader Joe's) in the kitchen--I adore the combination of pink and red!

I placed one little rose on my meditation table (isn't the little vase brilliant? The rose will pull water up through its stem over time! A gift from my lovely aunties).

I also chose to set up two pink bouquets in the bedroom. I'm so in love with mason jars as vases--they give the arrangement a very wholesome and textured look.

So far, this February 14th is off to a bright start! What are you up to?

♥ Shannon

"Naturally Sweet" via Twig & Thistle

I adore all of Kathleen's designs, but when she posted this project on her blog, Twig & Thistle, I just couldn't resist! What a perfect way to give a Valentine--especially when you're giving them to a yoga class!

Go here to get the template and instructions!

♥ Shannon

Finders Keepers

By now you may have heard about Finders Keepers; if so, you might also be finding yourself dreaming up ways to get to Vancouver! What a brilliant idea.

Jasna will be "hiding" up to 200 ceramic hearts throughout Vancouver--whoever finds them gets to keep them or give them to someone who might cherish them. The backs have her web address so she can find out where her little hearts have fluttered about. I L♥VE it!

♥ Shannon

Pinks

I've developed a recent crush on the color pink.

♥ Shannon

Making "Valentines"

Who says Valentines have to be cards or sweets? I'm thinking art this year. Here's my first try:

I need a calligraphy paintbrush...but it's fun anyway!

♥ Shannon