I know and I’m sorry. I miss you guys too…

Be back soon!

I promise

XOXO,

Christa

Well, I’ve obviously found my new obsession of having a real winter. I know what you’re thinking… It’s snow isn’t it? No, no,  I mean the snow is cute. It certainly is beautiful when it’s falling, and I love how it sparkles in the sun. It’s also awesome to throw my cat into it on the porch, run away and close the door (what? oh come on you know I would never do such a thing)

But seriously folks, I’m OBSESSED with ice. Acually, icicles to be precise. I mean how cool are these cold clear daggers of death?! I’ve managed to annoy hubs everywhere we go by pointing out every house, building and sign that has them hanging. I’m particularly fond of the icicle twinkle lights with icicles hanging off of them. So you must know how EXCITED I was to play with this monster:

Christa Approved!

Thinking of all the dangerous things I can do with this sucker!

My Dexter pose (the "perfect" weapon)

My artistic interpretation

I was taking a stroll out back and came across this giganto print. It looks like an oversized deer… Do you think? Is it too big? Is it some woman’s crazy boots? I need answers people. In comparison my foot is next to imprint on thr ight. Size 9 women’s nikes.  OK people, inform me!

Another in yo face hipsta print – for your viewing pleasure!

If there is any time where my day job and side hobby worlds collide, it would be on a stock photography website. I can’t recount the number of times I was searching for a stock image when I encountered one of the weirdest and most awkward photos I’ve ever seen (and I’ve seen A LOT of photos). I even found a website dedicated to these awkward photographs for sale: http://awkwardstockphotos.com/

Therefore, in honor of my WTF Friday, I set out to find some of the most disturbing pictures and I ask “Why, oh why, would anyone purchase these for commercial use?”

There’s nothing like a relaxing, almost orgasmic experience than spending your evening with a cactus, if I do say so myself.

“DIY at home Salon kit”

She’s either having too much fun with her cosmetic surgery, or a funky mummy

Damn Pineapple heads always money hungry!

I could see using this for my dad’s dental site

I call this one “The Heartbreaker”

“So whatcha up to tonight?”, Oh nothing, just heading to the Home Depot, picking up a battery operated drill and killing myself for paying 100k too much for this fixer upper.

I’m pretty sure this was the clown in my nightmare growing up

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Family fun entertainment for everyone

I’m just a monkey, hanging out. Wassup?

Anyone need a jump?

Now if this guy can’t sell computers, I don’t know who can!

Probably my favorite, except the monkey. I like monkeys

You think this guy look familiar? He is! You may have seen him in the horrible Lower My Bills advertising

I had no idea what these were supposed to be, until I saw the description “Flowers with eyes”… I still don’t know why.

Am I the only one here? Have you seen these pictures also? Better yet, have you seen them actually USED on websites?

I submitted my designs for Smashing Magazine’s monthly wallpaper post. I figure if they don’t get added, at least you will have a chance to use them here. I’ve included a calendar and a blank one for year round use. Popular sizes available – even iPhone – ENJOY!

Miami Vice

• with calendar: 320×480, 1024×768, 1280×800, 1440×900, 1680×1050, 1920×1200
• without calendar: 320×480, 1024×768, 1280×800, 1440×900, 1680×1050, 1920×1200

I had a great 4th of July hanging out with friends and family, stuffing my face, and getting mauled by mosquitoes while taking pictures of fireworks. Here’s to hoping everyone’s was just as great!

Who could resist brownies with cookies baked inside?! Not me...

it was a family affair - everyone getting ready to watch the spectacle.

We even brought out the pony to join in the celebration!

We partied till the cows came home... literally!

Pat brought out his homemade motorbike

The kids were sitting patiently in anticipation

Ryan claps with glee as the first firecrackers go off!

Sparkler time!

My first firework shot, looks like fire across the sky

Sparks shoot across the sky

A rogue firework lands in the cow pasture

Running away from fireworks that went off too early

Some squiggly unique fireworks

Now that's what i'm talking about!

My favorite one from the night

Random guy dancing at Orlando Brewing happy hour

I’m not a mommy blogger, or mom, but my sis-in-law just sent me pictures of these neat little baby wipe and diaper cases she sewed and I thought they were ADORABLE!. I told her she should offer them up for sale, but I wasn’t sure if there was any demand for them. Mommies, tell her what you think… Do you like um? Would you buy them? If there anything else that you might be interested in that look as cool as these? Or just let her know how cool they look (at least I think so):

It’s that time of year where everyone is starting to suffer from the winter blues. Although I cannot magically make it warmer outside, I was hoping a few of these photos would bring a little sunshine into your offices or homes. Enjoy some beautiful flowers from my recent trip to Peru and the island of Taquile on Lake Titicaca:

Hope that helped to brighten everyone’s day a little! Here’s to a short winter…