Black and White

When I posted my festive photo collection a few weeks back, I discovered new love for so many of my old photos. It was such a great way to explore my library and find inspiration in the forgotten. So I thought I’d continue this little project in black and white. Hope you like…



The Bean in Chicago, and my Toby

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Cranberry Mojitos (or Monkey Toes as my brother prefers)

This is such a tasty recipe from my friend Mandy and I just had to share! It's the perfect holiday cocktail, but still feels cozy all winter. And did I mention how good it is?

Ingredients
1 bunch fresh mint, trimmed (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups light rum
1 1/4 cups fresh lime juice
Cranberry juice cocktail
2 10-ounce bottles sparkling water, chilled

Using a wooden spoon, mash the mint with sugar in the bottom of a large pitcher. Add rum and lime juice, then stir to dissolve sugar. Mix in sparkling water, cranberry juice and ice. Garnish with cranberries and mint, and get the party started!

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It’s a bit wintery.

  
It finally snowed!! And then rained. Then iced over. Then snowed again! And while it makes for a beautiful winter scene, it’s stinkin cold out there.

But I can’t complain for too long, because I’m skipping the country for warmer climates. Helloooo Australia!! Yep, seriously. Come January 11th I’ll be loving life in the hot hot heat of Sydney with Sam. Excitement would be an understatement :)

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Happy Christmas!

Sorry I’m a bit late with this post, but I still wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I’m having trouble choosing favorites, so here’s a slew of holiday photos for ya.

  
My dog could not be more ridiculous….

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A Company Christmas

The parties have begun! And what better way to kick off the season than with a company party?! A few of us started the night off at my coworker’s beautiful home (heyyyyy Mandy!) and then headed into downtown Indy for the full festivities. There were speeches, congratulations, delicious food, lots of wine, and photos galore! I am so thankful to work at such an amazing place with such incredible people.

A gorgeous spread, complete with cranberry mojitos (serious yum)

(Photo cred to Mandy Haskett)

Cheers!!

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I really love these quirky pieces from Katrin Schacke for Neon Magazine. Food, through art, via fashion = amazing.

Via What Made Me Look.

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‘Tis Festive

             

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Christmas Sale!

It's a happy day! And almost Christmas, so I've marked down all of the paintings I have for sale. I'm so thankful for everyone's support of my work over the past year, and wanted to show how much I truly appreciate all of you. I am amazingly lucky.

If you're interested, just shoot me an email (lisa.dieder@gmail.com) and have a Merry Christmas!

AUTUMN RAY  SOLD

Acrylic on canvas (22 x 28 each)

MOLTEN GOLD  SOLD

Acrylic and metallic on canvas (12 x 12 x 2 each)

BLINK  SOLD

Acrylic on canvas (9 x 12 each)

LEAVING  $200

Mixed media on canvas (18 x 36 x 2)

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A Cookie Christmas!

We left the kitchen covered in flour and sprinkles with sugar-high headaches, but it was soooo worth it!

 
 

A proud John and his 7-frosting/sprinkle layer cookie. Oh, and there was also a Mounds bar on top. Boys!



My poor poor gingerbread man…




I also took a couple shots of John and Di for their Christmas card. I hope it doesn’t spoil the surprise, but aren’t they such a beautiful couple!

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