New Addition

Whoa! Speaking of catching up, just before Christmas I made a major studio purchase that I hope will speed up production significantly. Although first, I needed to make room,experience a little intimidation setting up, find the best (spot) home,and begin to play.

I was told it will be a little bit of a learning curve but then . .  . smooth sailing? Hoping so.

Taking a block break during this process & finishing up on a new fun collection.

Catching Up

Catching (my breath) up from the 2013 Americas Mart Gift Show in Atlanta has been a challenge. Last week was spent finishing work in progress, organizing thoughts, materials, contact info and sending off new art for future (hopefuls) projects.

A few photos of trip highlights.The eighteen floors of showrooms – looking up the escalator stairway from a welcome cafe resting spot.

Friday night’s annual artist meet up.

A chance meeting with pumpkin pals.

And an artist pal’s signings. This one with Robin Davis at one of the new (additional) Carson locations

Gathered inspiration for studio & home decor ideas.

Stopped by to see an old (licensee partner) friend.

Met new partners, Brian and Todd, the dynamic duo of Frames Plus, Inc. & enjoyed seeing three of my recent collections displayed in their showroom window. The framed print products will be available soon – updates to come.

Wheeled & dealed.

Weathered a dicey ride home.

To a safe and sunny return.

Atlanta Or Bust?

The 2013 Amarica’s Gift Mart in Atlanta is scheduled for this week. I’ve gone back and forth seems like, a million times, on my decision to attend this year. I’m due to depart for there today. Still on the fence. I guess I won’t know until I’m out the door. God willing, is my guess.

Time

Snowy (Happy) New Year everyone!

Sitting cozy today, watching two to three predicted inches of falling (snow) flakes, a gorgeous (my favorite) site. Also reflecting, remembering and declaring resolutions. Setting goals, some spiritual and some personal for 2013. The typical thought process that we all share at this time of year I imagine. A peaceful day following the Christmas hub-bub is nice.Images created for Quilting Treasures “Appointed Time” fabric collection, created a few years ago, seemed appropriate.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, the scripture that inspired the art group:

There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:

²     a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
³     a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
⁴     a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
⁵     a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
⁶     a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
⁷     a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
⁸     a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.

A good years end message, if you have time.

Christmas Greetings

Thank you for the many Christmas greetings everyone! I especially enjoyed seeing the art/design work on them as well, the salutations inside. Although I (confess that) have mixed sentiments about Santa (still like him though), I am glad that so many are still sending cards, a favorite at Christmas.

Christmas Cards History

All About Christ(mas)

^{LUKE Chapter two:}

⁸ And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

⁹ And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

¹⁰ And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

¹¹ For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

¹² And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

¹³ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

¹⁴ Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Two Weeks!

Yikes, only two weeks until Christmas? What a relief this morning, to be able and take my list straight to the computer and begin clicking away. Now, on to a couple more projects. the wrapping, lots of wrapping, Christmas cards and oh yes, the cookies. Whew!Oh what joy it is . . .