tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.comments2018-04-05T15:28:58.162+09:00marlene b. creativem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02277350126949775417noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-43548476589607849862014-08-11T15:03:54.021+09:002014-08-11T15:03:54.021+09:00Thank you. I just leaned the pieces up outside on...Thank you. I just leaned the pieces up outside on a flattened cardboard box and applied the glaze with basic a 1-inch paint brush while wearing disposable gloves to protect my hands. The glaze is not water based so you will need a paint thinner to clean your brush and any spills. The stool looks nice but it does have a rough texture and slightly uneven finish because I did not want to sand the wood prior to painting; doing so would probably increase the feel and look of the finish. Since it is in a bathroom with a folded towel on top I am not too concerned with perfection in this case.<br /><br />If I had a garage to escape the wind I would probably of used a spray finish, but I still find a brush less messy. Have fun!m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02277350126949775417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-37151261451588599012014-08-09T23:34:39.195+09:002014-08-09T23:34:39.195+09:00Your step stool looks great! How did you apply th...Your step stool looks great! How did you apply the Behandla glazing paint? I am about to being a similar project using the IKEA glazing paint.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-55853437468441086682014-07-14T20:39:36.460+09:002014-07-14T20:39:36.460+09:00Nicely done as always Marlene.Nicely done as always Marlene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-42115704663011799862014-05-12T12:20:22.321+09:002014-05-12T12:20:22.321+09:00Nicely done,... It was a fun day and great weeken...Nicely done,... It was a fun day and great weekend.... Keep shooting :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-57135356875678677092014-03-24T13:25:08.516+09:002014-03-24T13:25:08.516+09:00I'm so proud of you! That sounds awesome and ...I'm so proud of you! That sounds awesome and scary at the same time, but now you have the BEST chair. And it was totally meant for you.Mary Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242836145584549565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-65895111003989117142013-09-20T11:51:52.546+09:002013-09-20T11:51:52.546+09:00What is the delicious food? Enterprise looks cozy...What is the delicious food? Enterprise looks cozy and happy! I'm so happy he finally came home to you guys.Mary Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242836145584549565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-60305286147959865152013-08-22T09:06:50.145+09:002013-08-22T09:06:50.145+09:00I was the same way my first summer...by summer #3 ...I was the same way my first summer...by summer #3 I only left my house to go to the pool =PJeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253373351871972448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-60261425472872899642013-08-20T11:35:16.586+09:002013-08-20T11:35:16.586+09:00That is how I was in Michigan. After acclimating ...That is how I was in Michigan. After acclimating to the Washington summer, Michigan is just shy of unbearable for me. It is the humidity that really kills me. Being overweight certainly does not help the issue, but is the asthma that really kills me. Glad to hear/see you are exploring. We are working on getting you your kiTtyLanervahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04488696857537167770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-6081920907160235522013-07-30T09:09:48.923+09:002013-07-30T09:09:48.923+09:00I hope this shows up. I just checked out some of ...I hope this shows up. I just checked out some of your other posts and my comments are not there! Anyways, I wrote that I felt like I was there with you guys then got super jealous when I got to the end of the post and realized I was not! I'm checking out plane tickets...Mary Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242836145584549565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-29811367662924596112013-07-30T09:02:00.544+09:002013-07-30T09:02:00.544+09:00I LOVE it! I felt like I was hanging out with you...I LOVE it! I felt like I was hanging out with you guys, but then got super jealous because I realized I wasn't there. I'm researching plane tickets...Mary Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242836145584549565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-35272638300209552562013-07-28T06:39:20.847+09:002013-07-28T06:39:20.847+09:00How much fun! I am glad you are experiencing the f...How much fun! I am glad you are experiencing the friendliness of the Japanese and great beer too. Sara https://www.blogger.com/profile/10194447749982843057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-4187179476533193422013-07-25T20:02:12.854+09:002013-07-25T20:02:12.854+09:00This sounds like a great day...except for the gett...This sounds like a great day...except for the getting separated from your husband part. Somehow we've managed to not do that in our 3 years here but I always imagine it happnening!Jeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253373351871972448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-74602496685630192712013-07-18T16:56:45.173+09:002013-07-18T16:56:45.173+09:00I also love the self bagging Japanese markets. I ...I also love the self bagging Japanese markets. I feel obligated to point out that the card that you're putting into your basket tells them you don't want actual grocery bags (they charge you for them, like 2 or 3 yen I think). The little bags at the station are just for meats or things that might leak, not all of your groceries =} It took me quite a while to figure that one out. Finally I realized they weren't looking at me funny because I was a foreigner but because I was doing something they'd probably never seen before.<br /><br />Hope you're settling in well. Our unaccompanied baggage pick up is tomorrow! It's all happening so fast! Wish you guys would have arrived sooner so we could spent some more time together!<br /><br />Oh, and that salad looks divine! I might have to make it to go along with the salmon I'm grilling tonight!Jeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253373351871972448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-26889262776846834192013-07-15T12:47:05.530+09:002013-07-15T12:47:05.530+09:00We all have the "lost years". It seems t...We all have the "lost years". It seems to be a common trait. The only thing that matters is that you learn, and come out stronger and wiser. My lost years were dark, and lasted far longer than 2. I lost everything I owned, and the people I loved the most, including the person that I believe to be my "soul mate". To coin a phrase, "It was a long, hard road...", but I made it. You did too. You should be very proud of yourself. You came out much like I did. Strong, wise, and better for it. Well done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-68181159859285322862013-07-03T02:30:13.883+09:002013-07-03T02:30:13.883+09:00I cannot wait to see more photos of Japan. Even &q...I cannot wait to see more photos of Japan. Even "unprocessed" that picture of the castle is just gorgeous!Sara https://www.blogger.com/profile/10194447749982843057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-29483124664044317982013-06-17T21:43:24.967+09:002013-06-17T21:43:24.967+09:00Moving is stressful and only one big blowout is im...Moving is stressful and only one big blowout is impressive! Just think, sushi used to be your big night out, but now you are going to have to think of a new big night out!Sara https://www.blogger.com/profile/10194447749982843057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-86890511493656723792013-06-15T23:39:53.936+09:002013-06-15T23:39:53.936+09:00You could not have arrive at a worse time. The we...You could not have arrive at a worse time. The week before you arrived was one of the most beautiful weeks we've ever had here. Unfortunately it is rainy season and it's definitely no joke. Rain boots, a good rain coat and sturdy umbrella are necessities here, especially when using the public transportation system. Speaking of the train, if you're down for an adventure we can head out to one of the near by towns for lunch Monday....providing it's not pouring down rain. The options on base get real old real fast! While you're waiting on wheels if you ever need a ride in the rain, let me know!Jeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253373351871972448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-10297440609131536092013-06-12T13:39:10.729+09:002013-06-12T13:39:10.729+09:00Luckily, where you are now is nothing like small t...Luckily, where you are now is nothing like small town Texas. We do live in a fish bowl if you don't get yourself off base but I don't think you'll have a problem finding things to explore here! Plus the public transportation ROCKS!Jeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253373351871972448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-40676977871201863062013-06-07T23:19:47.642+09:002013-06-07T23:19:47.642+09:00I hope you are having safe travels to your far awa...I hope you are having safe travels to your far away land. Keep us posted!Sara https://www.blogger.com/profile/10194447749982843057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-55429757581860620282013-06-03T21:21:27.144+09:002013-06-03T21:21:27.144+09:00Good luck with the move!Good luck with the move!Jeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253373351871972448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-21937921888623334472012-11-01T12:32:30.262+09:002012-11-01T12:32:30.262+09:00I love your droplet photos on your photo blog and ...I love your droplet photos on your photo blog and I'm glad that hopefully the change in weather is bringing some happiness to you. Miss you friend. -KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-10038794640999325342012-07-07T10:00:11.921+09:002012-07-07T10:00:11.921+09:00FABULOUS!FABULOUS!samra thttp://www.flickr.com/toadranchladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-60651945000502972772012-07-05T11:36:48.053+09:002012-07-05T11:36:48.053+09:00I really enjoy your collage work and your blog. :...I really enjoy your collage work and your blog. :DSamra Thttp://www.flickr.com/toadranchladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-63808771888733799582012-05-03T10:11:57.934+09:002012-05-03T10:11:57.934+09:00OK< two things: 1) Love the finished product! a...OK< two things: 1) Love the finished product! and 2) I'm keen to try that cocktail recipe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942172724667552202.post-72202342851967380762012-04-21T10:41:29.875+09:002012-04-21T10:41:29.875+09:00Hey Marlene! It was so nice to meet you at the art...Hey Marlene! It was so nice to meet you at the art guild meeting. Glad to see you were inspired! Collage it totally an art form. I like to do them too. :) I was impressed with your photography. Although I did enjoy your modesty. Most of the time when I meet a "photographer" they usually just own a camera and their photos are lame. You are not the case! Great eye, compositions, color, etc... I like your collages too! Come back to the art guild anytime. We have open studios, workshops and meetings on Monday and Thursday nights and Saturdays during the day. :)<br />Jenny ShepherdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com