tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post6190949497485804989..comments2009-11-26T08:36:16.785-05:00Betz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07462296992185760050noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-6212380490986643502009-11-26T01:37:03.671-05:002009-11-26T01:37:03.671-05:00Gorgeous photos! When I need to &quot;refresh,&quot; I simply switch to a different creative outlet; for example, if I&#39;ve been digital scrapbooking for a number of days, I&#39;ll shut down my laptop and turn to my sewing machine. Usually, that&#39;s all it takes! And for a break from it all, getting outside (like you did) is the BEST!Deborah Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15057972285000903061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-18451148562632805092009-11-25T09:18:57.873-05:002009-11-25T09:18:57.873-05:00Thanks Sarah Vee, well put!Betz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07462296992185760050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-76044683281283643522009-11-25T09:15:43.238-05:002009-11-25T09:15:43.238-05:00Thank you for this post. It gave me a new perspective on this season in nature. Usually I dislike the drab lack of colour, but you have given me a new appreciation for what it can bring. The time for stillness, contemplation, renewal. To re-evaluate my stash and fill it in!:)SarahVeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031100633803570701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-88703833879340352012009-11-24T11:07:49.894-05:002009-11-24T11:07:49.894-05:00Thank you for the wonderful pictures of your family hike. If the weather is not letting me get outside, I sometimes peruse all of the unread posts in my reader and get reinvigorated. Your blog is always good for that sort of thing! Thanks and good luck at your upcoming show.cindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14260963293998396631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-13661232901758581192009-11-23T22:04:40.174-05:002009-11-23T22:04:40.174-05:00ahhhh, sounds lovely. the fresh air will renew you and get you going again. i just had my sewing club over yesterday and i&#39;m ready to punch out some more projects. cheers to you betz! warm hugs from colorado, rachelRachel Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17613505599512183288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-8808253924069923942009-11-23T21:08:48.487-05:002009-11-23T21:08:48.487-05:00Cleaning!! Whether its my house or my craftroom, cleaning helps me to clear my mind and to meditate as well. Every so often I&#39;ll go for a walk as well to help me refocus. Love your blog.My Casa Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685205969048010120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-1343618481015562282009-11-23T19:14:39.881-05:002009-11-23T19:14:39.881-05:00It is palette cleansing to see these delicate monochromes. I&#39;m constantly trying to balance the excitement of color and clutter, and the need to rest my eye and myself. BethBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07911123778861666041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-23049566312083627122009-11-23T13:45:59.709-05:002009-11-23T13:45:59.709-05:00Hi Tracy,<br />I use a little Nikon Coolpix P5100, thanks!Betz Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07462296992185760050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-7438424685452102342009-11-23T13:38:46.630-05:002009-11-23T13:38:46.630-05:00I read your blog.. LOL. I also clean and organize my space and supplies. Sometimes, it just helps to get down to my &quot;dungeon&quot; craft space and do some stuff. <br /><br />Hey, here&#39;s something. When I was at our homeschool co-op, a friend checked out your book Warm Fuzzies from the library. We both drooled over it together and agreed to each buy it. And she is no novice crafter! So, that is impressive. Your work is fabulous and inspiration to so many. You have fans in: Rockford IL.Organizing Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17385358595707452914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-9367124855125847272009-11-23T13:36:31.365-05:002009-11-23T13:36:31.365-05:00Betz-I always love your pictures. Might I ask what camera you have?Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04161203711734750022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-85861768028255700462009-11-23T12:13:10.300-05:002009-11-23T12:13:10.300-05:00Great photos and a lovely way to recharge. Tonight I&#39;m missing my regular choir practice and taking my family out for a meal. I sometimes need to break from the usual routine and get off the treadmill in order to recharge, and what better way than to spend time with family, as you did.A Time for Stitchinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081085376540243147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-48893444419871318162009-11-23T11:41:06.254-05:002009-11-23T11:41:06.254-05:00Fresh air is so important, I sometimes forget how much so in the buzz of everything else.<br /><br />On a separate note, I&#39;m putting together a holiday &quot;shop small, shop handmade&quot; guide series for my blog, and wondered if you would be interested in having your Etsy shop featured? No cost, of course, just a backlink requested to spread the word and help generate traffic for all the sellers.<br /><br />If you&#39;re interested (or know anyone who would be), you can email me at diana AT bluepearlfengshui DOT com<br /><br />Happy day!<br />Diana<br /><br />ps: more details at my most recent blog post: www.dianascreativeinsanity.blogspot.comDianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03969389246865883205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-8706915805246245442009-11-23T11:11:48.571-05:002009-11-23T11:11:48.571-05:00Sometimes, reading or re-reading a book from a favorite author helps to refresh my mindset and inspire new ideas for me.Liannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05977410206016192344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337301.post-36421003864095900812009-11-23T10:46:38.632-05:002009-11-23T10:46:38.632-05:00Being outside always helps my creativity, or at least give me a sense of calm. What beautiful photos.Jenniferhttp://theprairiegirl.comnoreply@blogger.com