mare_wbpa....Thank you! I've been sewing clothes since 7th grade. I attempt a project out of necessity and get the chairs or swing FREE off CL. :0) (that way I don't have a lot invested if I redecorate or change my mind). The truck seat covers......just like the rest. I used the truck seat seams to make a pattern out of newspaper. They fit exact, because they're a perfect match to the upholstery. I made 2 slip covers(they unzip) for wingback chairs because they didn't go with anything color wise. :0) Now they coordinate with the oriental rug in the bedroom. I needed an accent chair for the livingroom. I owned all white leather @ the time(I have $5 invested in this chair): This post was edited by nicole__ on Wed, Jun 18, 14 at 0:30

These gentlemen on the island of Madeira were playing some game of cards where they would lunge forward and throw their card down in an attempt to play before someone else. It was the only time I've seen a card game that would qualify as aerobic exercise. They were hanging out killing time waiting to take tourists for a ride in a sled down the steep streets of the town. This British couple from the group I was with seem to be having a great time.

Murraysmom.....COOL! Mine drowned.....and are now coming up for the 3rd time about 1/2" high. Oh well.....and this is the Great wall of China...had a bad aphid infestation....every thing is recovering from that....:0) I think the Preen killed my German iris....but I'm knee deep in miniatures. :0) weird...

This is a lily from a previous year. Unfortunately, we are so limited on water in CA, and the lilies did not come up this year. More Japan. For any Disney fans, this is the entrance to Disney Sea theme park in Tokyo.