Saturday, February 16, 2008

R & R....

Ahhhh, I'm still reminiscing over our 3 night R&R getaway last week to the mountains. JP and I enjoy rejuvenating ourselves in the hot mineral waters that seep from the earth here in Colorado. And even though it's quite chilly outside in February, a soothing soak in those steamy waters warms us right up!

A quick escape to the Collegiate Peaks offered the perfect refuge. We spent our first night in a newly built cabin at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs and enjoyed soaking in their hot pools that line the river below. Then, the following days, we enjoyed taking several dips in our very own private bath just up the road. There, we stayed in a cozy, turn of the century cabin, reading Eckhart Tolle's inspirational books while enjoying the warm glow of a fire. Both cabins included all the amenities, so we took our food in tow and enjoyed making meals for one another....

It was great!... And I realize that we need to do that more often to recharge and reconnect with both one another and with ourselves. When life gets crazy-busy as often ours does, take a break..... Go soaking :) And, I feel so blessed to live in such a picturesque place that can easily take my breath away and warm my soul!

~ Johanna


* The view before our descent down to the cabins nestled along the river... Brrrrrr, but yet how breathtaking......


* The hazy steam from the hot spring pools alongside the river surrounds JP soaking below....


* I stand in front of the old Cottonwood Log Cabin..... Look at the snow!


* I sneak up to steal a pic of JP in the private pool right outside the Cottonwood Cabin...


* JP starts the fire with a smile... Soot from many fires ago creates a time-worn patina between a wall of various-shaped quartz rocks...

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Happy Valloween!

Well, as you know, it is the month of LOVE.... And this year, the Eclectic Halloween Artists' Group (EHAG) has put a loving twist on our passion for Halloween! Our group challenge was to create a "Valloween" piece for eBay, and luckily I was able to squeeze in the time to participate!

Click on the 2 photos below to visit my auction page to see more images, details and to bid if you so desire! It's a 7 day auction, ending on Sunday, Feb. 10. Dear winner, with a quick payment via Paypal, I can ship this sweetie to you on that following Monday, in hopes he will reach your home right on Valentine's Day! Remember, you can always
search under "EHAG" to see what various artist members are offering. Right now, the theme is certainly Valloween! THANKS for LOOKING!

xoxo,
~ Johanna



* Our EHAG group banner for this month's group Challenge...


* You can see the Valloween love-exchange between the blushing cat and the sweet Jack-o'-Lantern peering down at him on his hat ;-)


PS... It seems as though my email contact links on my web site may be misbehaving again. :-(  Please note that you can email me at either johannaparker@mac.com or johannaparker@qwestoffice.net. When I get this worked out, I'll let ya know!
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