This weekend is going to be busy.  I need to decorate the store window/VB display for next Thursday's launch.  My work this morning has included sketching the window decor and items for the top of the two large shelf units.  I think I am set.  "Think" is the operative word.

Theme: Halloween

Colors:  Black, orange, citron

Window decor - Ladder, garlands, crows

Cupboard tops: Apple crates, crows, chunky candle holders

Floor display piece: Hmmm maybe the old ladder opened up with boards across the steps...

Ava (my mannequin): Antique long black skirt - check!  Top....on the hunt.  Head.... I need to find one today or make one

Photos to be posted.  Now to start dragging out the stuff to the car.  Oh yeah, I need to take down the curtains in one of my bedroom windows and paint so that I can install at the shop and hang the ladder from them horizontally.

Okay, have I said how happy I am with my new 50 mm lens?  I love this lens!  I am experimenting, improving my shots each time and I  really enjoy the clarity and dimension.  Photos look best at maximum size to see how sharp they are.

 Here's a few of my favorite shots so far:

August 6th...

Our beloved black lab, Indy Putnam passed on today. I'd like to think that he is running the fields in the land of endless tennis balls, teddy bears and dog bones.

RIP Indy - we love you.