Off for a little R & R

Hi all! It's my anniversary weekend and I am just about an hour away from leaving for a bit of R & R. We have this amazing hot spot --- literally -- just a couple hours from home. It's called Chico Hot Springs and it's an open air mineral pool where hot springs flow through the pool to keep it naturally warm. The water is hardly ever under 100 degrees. It's so relaxing!

Here's a few shots of the place... deep breath in... deep breath out...

Ahhhhhh.... I can visualize those pools now! Ok.. moving on!

IMPRESSION OBSESSION NEWS!

I have some really fun news to share! Some of you read about the DT call that Impression Obsession put out for their guest designer spot! Well, after 85 applicants, the DT poured over all the submissions and - oh man - was it hard! But one name rose to the top and it is Dina Kowal! So, go over and congratulate her if you get a second or two! She officially starts in October as the Guest Designer but will join the IO DT on our September challenge! YEAH! Click HERE to visit Dina's fabulous blog. That girl has a way with color!!

BLOG CANDY WINNER!

And, last but not least, the moment you've all been waiting for---- the winner of the Blog Candy in honor of Sharon Johnson's one year blogoversary!!!! Random.dh chose the number and the number was-- 255! So, that lucky comment was:

BEV J. - Who wrote:" Great tutorial and card-love the tree you created. I also really like the birds and vine set and would love to win.I love fall because of the cooler weather-great to get out and clean up the gardens for the winter!"

Bev, email me your address and I will have your goodies mailed from the fine ladies at Flourishes right away!

Well, there is packing to be done! So, gotta run! If you haven't voted yet for the You K.now Y.ou R.ock Challenge, head on over! Just a few hours left before we crown a winner and usher in a brand new rockin' challenge!

See ya back here soon!

~Julie