I’ve mentioned that I’ve always loved art…well, I think this was one of my early experiments. Apparently it was so good that it was entered into a local art show. When I went to visit my parents last night, it was still hanging in the laundry room. I love how I don’t really have a nose…that my head and neck are one…the gigantic purple bow on top of my head…and oh those lips – they are HUGE. Anyways, this is my entry for this week’s In a Yellow House theme: arts. If you’re laughing right now…you’re welcome. For more...

On my way to California last Tuesday, I had the opportunity to sit in the window seat. I normally prefer to sit in the aisle…I’m always scared that I’ll be stuck on the inside of a row when I need to use the bathroom…and that some over-sized, sleeping man won’t wake up for me. I know, it’s kinda ridiculous. Anyways, the first part of our trip…I slept. Then, somewhere between Chicago and Sacramento (because my connection was in Chicago), I woke up and saw the most incredible views. From that far up in the air, this area looked like a desert – my...

So, I lied…I actually am choosing a winner for this past week’s In a Yellow House theme: “work and play.” Chelsea is including this past week’s winning photo in the September group and we’ll vote on the September winner at the end of the month. There were some great entries this past week…so many that made me laugh. This afternoon, my mom came over so I asked her to help me choose a winner.“Work & Play” Winner: Blue Elephant Photography This photo and the story behind the photo really blew us away. Congratulations Blue Elephant...

It just occurred to me that I never formally announced the In a Yellow House August Winner.With 42% of the vote, Tez at Not Always Picture Perfect blew us all away with her beautiful photograph of this baby bird. August Winner: Not Always Picture PerfectCongratulations Tez! Grab a button and Chelsea will be in touch with you to send your award to you – I hear it’s something awesome from Europe.  Also, Chelsea tells me that we are going to have a winner for the “work and play” series so I will select a winner and announce that later tonight. For now, go check out In a...