Lisa Bivona Creating at Pearl Avenue Studios

There's a New Moon!

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But you can see this one!

I've listed him in my Etsy Shop,

Please forgive the photo shots, I"m having the darnedest

time with my camera. I have to take a 100 shots to get a few good ones. No Skills!

Still looking for a new one,

and I admit, I'm picky!

But if I'm going to shell out the green stuff, I'm going

to make sure I get my moneys worth!!!!!

I've been so busy, doing nothing!

Yep, that takes up time!

Nothing, means, organizing, cleaning, washing,

vacuuming, painting, cutting wood, and,

now this one is important...looking in the mirror and

saying, " mirror mirror on the wall, where in the hell did that wrinkle come from"!!!!

Hopefully, on this night of the New Moon,

I'm going to catch up on the blogs of friends who always, always,

stop by to see me.

Just know that I truly appreciate you all!!

I have a lot to be grateful for, Thank you!

and be Well!

Ya Gotta Have Heart!

2012-01-18T11:55:00.002-06:00

I've been working on a Heart!

But it's not this one,

Or this one,

Nor these!

In fact I can't show you the one I just finished,

because it's for someone, someone who can't see it yet.
But I will soon. Well, maybe a peek!

And here's some yummy Heart,

to keep my energy up!

Have a Happy Wednesday!!!

It is Wednesday, Right?

Trust Me, I'm On top of Things!!!

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At least I hope so!

I am managing to get this Boy on the Moon, finished,

While trying to clean and purge!

I wasn't getting anywhere, until I happened upon this blog!

An Old Fashion Girl!

It was meant for me to find this blog.

I get so easily side-tracked, when I clean out the hoard.

I know to have, a pile to donate, a pile to throw out, a pile to keep...

but my piles to keep, were starting to look like a mountains..

I'll find something to do with the fabric, it's the,

piles on the floor I'm having a hard time with...one of the steps was to

clear all flat surfaces...that's why all of this is on the floor, ( but that's a flat surface too)!

I'm making space on the table.

See!

I'm thrilled with this space, mind you, this table top is 3 ft by 5 ft!

You got it, time to throw out.

I'll always have my paints,

and glitter,

it's the stuff in between I'm getting out of here.

The blog post from Anne Marie, at An Old fashion Girl,

The 7 Steps of Highly Organized People,

is short and sweet!

Nothing complicated about it!

Just have to START!

Trust me, I'm on top of it!!!

Tools of

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an Artist! 

Whether you paint, 

sculpt,

sew,

sketch,

design,

cut,

glue,

sweep,

clean,

or Dream!

Create something today!

And smile at the happy mess you made!

Heres to a Midnight,

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Toast!

Wishing my very best, to all,

for a Healthy and Abundant

New Year!

Preping to Paint!

2011-12-28T11:14:00.002-06:00

It's a slow lazy week, trying to take down Christmas.

Hoping to organize, but I'm getting distracted again.

I was going to prep a huge canvas and start painting.

But I found these tiny canvas's and started playing with

liquid pencil...I could play around with color washes all day.

and watercolors!

The vulture, started out as an owl, but hey!

My mind wondered!

all of these are the first layer, now for the details.

And I'm going to mix a batch of paper mache and see what

what happens.

I also want to change the blog again!

Not so slow and lazy after all.

Be Well!

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-24T18:06:00.000-06:00

Have yourself, a Very Merry Christmas!

My Favorite Ornament!

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This really is one of my favorite oraments.

Many years ago my husband and I went to

a huge Christmas store, in New Jersey,

and we bought several boxes of reproduction vintage ornaments.

They are just about on a second go round as being Vintage,

as we've had them so long, almost 30 years.

My gosh, where does the time go?

And Yes, I'm still decorating...

Still!

We usally get a 9ft. tree, but this year I got a 6 footer, and put it

on a sofa table...thinking I wouldn't need as many ornaments!

Wrong!

It needs...to be filled, just as much as a large tree.

And I got the cutest, Marie Christmas card!

I just think it's the cutest!

It's by, Margot Elena, TOKYOMILK.

Objects of Desire.

I'll have to look her up.

Still have to finish my shopping, and...just tons to do,

but, I love it!

Be well!

Silver and...

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Sparkle!

I'm finally making some progress with,

Decking my Halls!

I love mercury glass, and can't get enough of it.

I love the white on white, and the shimmer of

glitter and light.

I just finished painting my old piano white!

Yep I took the plunge, and painted this.

1950s style.

I've always wanted to paint it white,

I think it's fitting for this style.

Since it's all shiny and white, I had

display some Holiday Cheer on it.

and it's the perfect place to display the new snowman

I just received a few days ago from, Marsha.

Please take some time to visit her blog, The Tattered Chick.

she makes the coolest rusty bits of jewelry!

Now as soon as I'm finished with the other side of the room,

all Christmas Red, I'll get that posted!

Have a great Wednesday!!!

It's been a Banner day!!!

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Just wait til, you see what I'm going to do with these!

Just Wait!!!!

Oh Christmas Tree!

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Okay, so it's not the Tree!

But I'm going to start decorating it soon!

After I get home from the dentist...ugh!

Not sure how to decorate, but I've got some inspiration.

I love the worn and rusty patinas, and maybe

I'll add some vintage bling!

I know it will be scrappy... vintage fabric, trim and paper!

Maybe I'm avoiding the real tree!

Right now, it's just too early to put it up.

And besides, I always get a real tree, and it takes

time to pick out the Perfect tree.

Be Well!

I've Got a Winner!!!

2011-11-25T00:00:00.000-06:00

Okay, it's 12:00, Black Friday and I've picked my winner!

for all of these Christmas, die-cuts, and then some!

Those of you who mentioned this giveaway on your blog or other sites,
got a second chance!!!

I used the random generator and got this number!
19!
Which is Becca, of Magikalseasons!
I'll be in touch in a bit, Becca!

Thank you all so much!!!

Hope Everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
Now it's time to Deck those Halls!

Giveaway On Pearl Avenue!!!

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Here, take these!!!

I'm giving away all of this...Victorian Santa die-cuts,

vintage rick-rack trim,

(hasn't been opened!),

Spools of tinsel ribbon,

the book,

wait there's more,

That Santa and Baby, die-cut, gorgeous!

I've been cleaning, and haven't used any of this, so

I've decided to give it to someone who will use it,

and create away.

And knowing me, I'll be adding to the pile.

I love these but I'm drawing a blank as with what to do with it all!

What would you create?

I'm not requiring anything in return...well wait, there is,

please pass this giveaway, along to someone you may know,

oh, and way I can link back and reach you.

Now, I'm going to pick my winner when the clock strike's twelve

on Black Friday!!!

Have a great weekend!!

Tangerine Dreams, or.....

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Halloween, Withdraw ?

I know, I know!

I pulled this tangerine out of the frig, and

was...yep, was, going to add cloves to it,

and start drying it for Christmas.

But, me being me...thinking like a kid, Thank God!

Started carving...!

Now that I mentioned, thinking like a kid,

I still squish mashed potatoes between my teeth.

I peel oranges and lemons, and put the peels, in my mouth

across my teeth...to blank them out...Hahaaaaaa!

I cross my eyes, when someone is taking a picture of someone else,

and the one being photographed is the only one who sees.

I may be of an age, but I still think like a kid!!!

I do!

HO HO HO!!!!!

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I, swore to myself...Really I did!

That I was going to finish

these for a customer, today.

I know it looks like a big job, and it is!

4 pieces, the background sofa not included!

That's mine.

But no!

The watercolors jumped out at me while

cleaning up a bit in the Studio!

So yes, I got side-tracked...AGAIN!

Okay, back to work!

I'll show ya the completed furniture

pieces on my, Just being me, blog

Soon!

Be Well!!!

In a Wonderland kind of mood...

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I've been sculpting, the boys, (and a few fem's ) from up North!

I find this, kind'a funny!

Trying to dry a snowman in the sun!

But, onward ho!!!!

Here we go!

I had a bit of difficulty trying to get this one

to adjust to...what?

It started out ok, but as the painting of

facial expressions!!!!!!!!!

Gawh!, she wasn't talking to me!

Yeah, they have to speak before I can

transfer to painting them!

I tried, to coax her, to bribe her,

but you know when prima donas want something,

they won't budge!

I tried to give her a garland,

of hand-wrapped greens!

But, she didn't want it!

Not what I want!

My Gawd, why can't I finish this one!

She gave me a tough time on her face!

She wanted....what?

Maybe she thought she was better!

Well, ya know sometimes, you have to work

with what ya have!

I was not going to go out and get something, that may have satisfied,

when I have a table full of, "Hoarders" crafting supplies!

By Gawd, this little princess will get what she gets!

Enough is enough!

She finally got what I had all along!

Little Brat!

She got a garland of vintage paper chain!

Remember when you made a paper chain

for the Christmas tree?

But sometimes it's better to indulge, than to neglect!

Be Well!

Abundance!

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I've always loved this image.

It just speaks to me.

The first time I saw it, I thought, Abundance.

The fruits of our labor, the camaraderie of  

carrying the load together.

The Abundance of Autumn!

 The above image is the original copy, so feel free

to grab it.  It's copyright-free, from a book I have

with hundreds of illustrations from the 19th century.

I went to photoshop, because practice makes perfect.

And using photoshop is one of my, to do things, daily. (well, maybe weekly)!

I want to transfer this onto stained muslin,

and then...?

We shall see!

Be Well!

Pumpkin....just Pumpkin!

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Okay, What Next?

I will be contemplating on the carve tonight!

Just warning ya all!

It may look the same in the morning,

because, as you all know, all my sculpts have to talk

to me before I...

and if it takes to long, it may look like a snowman!

The hard part is sticking the knife in!

Because it makes me, have to do something!

and I don't want to ruin it!

It's the Great Pumpkin...

here we gooooooo......!!!!!

The reveal!!!!!

Yeah, looks pretty good,

but...

Not so pretty in Daylight!

In fact, you can hardly tell that it'll scare ya tonight!!!!!

But all the treats make up for it!

Happy Halloween!!!!

Got...

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Glitter?

Oh Pretty!
Silver, of course!

I just received a pound of this , German Glass Glitter,

and couldn't wait to use it!

So I made a sign!

I planned to add, "Got" on it, but

I thought it looked okay as it is...I can always

Adorn it later!

After it hangs awhile, and I get a light bulb moment!

Now I think I'll go sprinkle some Pixie Dust...!

Who's your Daddy?

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I've had a craving for these!

All I wanted was one, but I bought a whole bag!

Want one?

Feeling a Bit Wicked...

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in the wee hours!

or maybe it's the anticipation of the full Moon!

This image is copyright free, so feel free to

snag it, and play with it. I plan to get Wicked with it!

The first image is in original form, and the following one

is lightened up a bit.

I know, I know!

It's a bit risque, but, don't ya just feel a little

Wicked,

sometimes?

Be Well!

I'm Off...

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for a few days!

Just thought you'd like to know!

Or not!!!

Humming, the Yellow Rose of Texas!

And deep in the heart of Texas!

Have a Great Weekend, ya'll!

Just a Shout Out...

2011-10-05T12:53:00.000-05:00

The Halloween Queens

2nd annual Giveaway

has begun!!!!
19 Halloween treats could be yours!
So head on over, HERE
and enter for a Boo-rific Prize!!!

The Chains

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That bind, us,

the chain gang,

the ball and chain

the chain letter!

The Chain of life,

well you get the idea,

but in this case,

the chain is my,

Ornie tree,

Bet this wasn't the chain reaction you were expecting!

I often use whats available and I usually use this old rusty

chain to hook my notes, pictures and little

treasures of this and that,

to remind me to do something with it.

Really, I'm not pulling your Chain!

Say Cheese!!!!!!

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Had to get a group shot, since I finished,

these 3 today!

Now I'm ready to finish some Snowmen and Vintage Moons!

I'll get them listed tonight!

After I eat! Gotta eat!

Now on Ebay,

I'm Surrounded in a Sea...

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Of White!

But I like white!

I think, that's why it takes me so long

to add color!

I sculpt, and get to know my creations in White!

I feel them in White!

I listen, in calm hues of White!

All the while, I'm waiting for them to

let me know what color they want to be!

What mood, what expression, what Color!

And my darlings,

It's taking me every ounce of will power I have,

not to start popping.

this bubble wrap!

Oh yes, dare I?

Even though this stuff, is like primo gold, when you need to ship...

you'll notice it's in a clear hue, White!

Just a Sunday Afternoon, and where my mind is at the moment!

Happy Birthday!

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To my new little Grandson!

Bradley James Macaulay,

Born at 8:05 am,

September 13, 2011

8 lbs 14oz.

21" long.

Truly, babies do smell sweet!

Blessings!

Thankful!

Greatful!

Love is all there is!

Be well!

They're Coming!

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I'm going to get this crazy group listed!!!!

But in the mean time...

the talented Artists at,

Hand Made Art Fair,

is having an Open House!

Click here, to view!

You may find something you like!

Now, I'm going to go, eat cake!

Be Well!

Mary Janes and...

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Oh, I know, these aren't Mary Jane's!

But i snagged these sandals for $8.00!

Couldn't pass them up!

(I guess I should have painted my toes)!

And the Mary Jane's!

Need I say More?

Also, while on vacation, I stopped in a touristy gift shop,

and fell in love with this butter balm!

It smells soooooooooooo good!

Pink grapefruit with mint and lavender,

and it makes my skin so soft!

You can check out the site here.

Okay, back to work!

I've been trying to get some Halloween sculpts finished,

but my hands took over and I sculpted

my first snowman!

Yeah, in this heat!

Have a Good one!

Be Well!

Vacation time!

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The Dog Days of August, are upon us!

And as most of us are living in 100% + heat,

please take care and don't over do!

Mr. Honey and I are off to the Beach!

It's time to get our feet wet again!

Everyone, stay cool! 

Polka...

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DOTS!

I've been cleaning out the closet,

and noticed, that I obviously like Polka Dots.

You'll notice, I like my dots in black and brown!

But wait!

I really dug deep, and found the best Polka Dot dress of all!

I had a Happy smile when I pulled this out!

Mr. Honey and I bought this for our youngest daughter,

on one of our Disney trips...I think she was 4 or 5.

Young enough for her Father to carry her around when she

declared she was too tired to walk on her own.

My god, this dress is over 25 years old, and the way it's

made compared to the flimsy way they're thrown together now?

It's held the test of time!

Anyway, is it any wonder why I add

Polka Dots, to most of my sculpts!

This, Good Little Witch,

is getting ready for,

The Halloween Queens Bootique, update

on the 1st of August.

Now back to closet cleaning,

and

making the bed!

Well it's Sunday, maybe I won't!

Oh man...

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I am trying.

While I do love sculpting in paper mache,

once in awhile I'll set it aside and 

try other mediums.

I've been using sculpey, 

which is easier to work in the details.

 I have found that I had to go back to bone structure.

I see the million and one imperfections, but that's how I'll learn,

right!

And though this Old Man, is just practice, and will

most likely sit in my to-do box, til I'm 90,

I will keep trying.  Not because I have to, but because I want to.

And then I'll have to make clothes!

OMG!

But I can do it!

Scrappy Black Kat!

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I heard a clank, and the bang of a galvanized garbage can

as it hit the paved gravel, in the back alley!

The sound of tin cans and glass, caught my ear, like wind chimes, 

tinkling, on a late Summer nights breeze.

The soulful cry, of what sounded like, waking babies, crying,

was actually the howls of, cats, fighting over scraps of refuse,

like it was a priceless, gourmet meal!

 I yelled, and threw a stick!

Trying to break up, a Cat Fight!

The bully Cat, took off, but

I was left with a scruffy little thing, licking his wounds!

I picked him up by the scruff of his neck, and cleaned him up.

With the fleas washed off, and a belly full of warm milk,

I discovered, the Scrappy little Cat, was a diamond in the rough!

Well of course, I got a Black Cat!

Because Halloween is just around the Summer Solstice,

and Black Scrappy Cats, will be running up and down the Alley

before you know it!

Scrappy Kat, will be available, here, 

tomorrow, in, The Halloween Queens, Bootique!

I'll have a few more photos of him later too!

Feel free to contact me if you are interested in him,

at,

pearlavenuestudios@sbcglobal.net

Be Well!

Bootique Kitty!

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This vintage style Kitty,

is classic Folk Art!

She's ready to sale and will be available,

at the Halloween Queens Bootique!

Later today or tomorrow.

Now, I'm going to get ready for the

4th of July!

Have a Firecracker day,

and be safe!

Added to my To Do List!!!!!

2011-06-23T00:00:00.000-05:00

Look what I found!

I know, so you're thinking...oh, but it's...!

Well to me this is priceless!

I found it at the Jopin, Restore.

I was there searching for a window, which I found, but

I turned the corner, and found this 1939 Hickory dresser.

I swore to myself a long time ago, not to buy anymore

junk to re-do! I even walked away, after checking the

whole piece out. Drawers in great shape, side panels warped,

the veneer buckling up. Walk away!

But there's no water damage!

Walk away!

And I did, walk away.

I went up front to pay for my window,

and what blurted out of my mouth?

"How much is that old dresser in the back?"

In my mind, I think, to myself, how could you,

you know you don't have time to re-style this dresser!

Tell the man, never mind, just pay for the window!

Then I hear the old man say, "Well, little lady, lets take a walk back and see!"

I follow like a hungry puppy!

The man, says, " well this just came in, haven't priced it yet.

Howse' bout $12.00.?"

I'm screaming in my mind!

and say, "okay, I'll pull the truck around."

It was a good hunt for a window!

But the dresser gave me a rush!

It sat on the porch, for a week because I had things to do,

like finish the garden dig, and 3 new sculpts.

But today, I stripped the old veneer off,

popped some new panels on the sides

and reinforced a couple of the drawers.

It's almost as good as new!

But me being me, I had no intention of restoring this piece.

In my minds eye, I had something else in mind.

The whole dresser painted white, with an image of

this,

painted on the front!

Or something like one of,

Paula's signs,

(Castle and Cottages)

Oh decisions, decisions!

What to do.

Oh, this dresser came with a vanity top with mirrors,

but the mirrors were broken, so I think I'll

paint the vanity top as another piece.

It's shaped like a fire-screen...who knows what?

Halloween, vintage, traditional?

As of this posting, the dresser is painted white.

I swear this dresser will be finished, by Sunday.

Oh and I want to change my blog out again.

See, the to do list is always getting longer.

Be well,

Joplin...

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My Home Town!

No words!

Video by Chris Rutherford.

We Are Many...

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We Are One!

A couple of weeks ago, I read an article, written by

Theresa, of Faerie Moon Creations,

about, Community.

You can read it here.

Little did I know at that time, how poignant

that article would affect my, sense of Community

in the past few days.

With the devastation that has happened in my Community,

I've watched strangers come together.

I see kindness and consideration.

I see the emotions of families,

their thankfulness,

their gratitude,

and their sorrow!

I see, the helping hands,

the generosity, of giving.

I see the Community!

We are rich, we are poor,

we have homes built with sticks,

and homes built with marble,

but our Community is One!

So, with brick by brick,

and hammer to nail,

maybe, just maybe, we can

build a stronger, sense of Community.

We are Many, We are One!

Be Well!

Tornado Weather....

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Pre Tornado...

went from this to this...

Then to this...

and from light

to dark, in a moments flash!

It seemed so calm, and then...

what?

This was truly, a calm before the storm!

The calm, being, I felt completely safe during

this Tornado!

I'd asked my Husband, "are you ready to head for the basement?'

And he said, "Nawh, !"

When we saw the birds fly into our yard, and stay,

we knew we were okay!

But...I couldn't reach my daughters!

Cell phone service was the pits!

It took me nearly 2 hours to reach contact with

my girls...couldn't reach them so I tried to to call

my son, who lives in Texas...couldn't reach him either!!!!!

A Mothers Panic....If I can't reach the child who should be

safe, in the heart of Texas,

away from the storm and can't even reach him,

what am I suppose to do?

SCREAM!

I just want...my children to be out of harms way!

I am fortunate that, I, my Husband and my Home

are safe!

My Children are all accounted for,

my Mother, who was right in the eye,

of this twisted sister, is SAFE!

Two houses from her...was like

it didn't exist!

It's just so surreal,

that the Morning was

so pretty

and the afternoon

brought

devastation!

Be well, to all!

Be Thankful,

And be grateful!

Truly!

Grateful!

Could you live without, toiltet paper?

Or, even, a place to use that toilet paper?

A safe place to lay your head at night?

Amazing, what the devestion of a storm, can take away from you!

Your world as you knew it, is gone!

I am glad I don't have the tooth pick pictures to show,

I think, you can imagine!

My heart to all!

Love!

I'm...

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With my baby!

Doing the Texas, Two Step!

Which, by the way, is the first dance step, that

I learned,...a long, long time ago.

When I saw this photo, that my Daughter-In-Law,

sent me, it brought back that, memory!

It's funny how an image can evoke a long forgotten memory!

But it's all those past words and experiences that makes us,

who we are today.

It's those, silly, nonsensical, things, that we remember!

And these boots, brought back one of those long forgotten memories.

I was young, little really. But, I remember watching

my parents dance...in our living room!

My Father took my Mother for a swirl,

and then, it was life back to normal.

But I knew I wanted to learn how to

do the swirl and "The Texas Two Step"!

And that's when my Father, showed me how to do it!

"It's the easiest step", he said.

And I've never forgotten those, two little

Texas steps,

Step, step,...

The boots, are pure Cowboy!

I identify Cowboy and the boots, with Texas!

My Son now lives in Texas!

And for a kid who grew up in New York!

Well, I think, that's quiet, a Two Step!

Just an image, and word!

Maybe, that's all it takes!

Happy Mothers Day!

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A Rose, by any other name...

Fill you day with, Love, Laughter and lots of hugs!

Happy Mothers Day!

The Easiest Way To Catch A ...

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Mouse?

Should be

Her!

But clearly, this Little Girl, has other interests!

So, I think if you go to

Cobblestone Creations

Laura, will tell you how to catch a Mouse!
She's having an easy peasy, Giveaway!

She'll even let you choose the Mouse, that you want!

I love Laura's creations!
All her little Mice are so little and cute!
But what really amazes me is how she can sew, so tiny!

It's a great chance to catch a Mouse,
the easy way!
Nothing squishy involved, no Yuks!
Just pop on over and enjoy
Cobblestones Creations!

Have a great Wednesday Night!

Due East....

2011-04-25T15:19:00.000-05:00

in the land of OZ!

And just so ya  know, I, identify OZ, as the land of 

Kansas!

And right now, it's brewing in from the 

Wicked Witch of the West!

Those crazy wild clouds, dark and descending,

 a cauldron of brewing storms!

The boney fingers of funnels!

 The luminous pink light, peeking through the dark shadows of

the gray green clouds that

remind me, in my dreams, of

Wicked Witches!

Her green pallor skin!

Even when she was riding away on her 

bicycle, with Toto, in her basket!

 What a horrid woman she  was! 

To actually steal a beloved pet!

It's just how I associate words and images!

When I was little and watched, 

The Wizard of OZ,

I was traumatized! 

 I was!

Those Monkeys

gave me nightmares for years!

They robbed me of my voice! 

I wanted to scream! But  the scream was silent! 

 Just like in a dream!

So, that is why, when I mention,

something wicked, coming in from the land of 

OZ!

It's just my, imagery,

 of how I associate a dark green storm

coming in from the West!

Kansas, Wicked Witch, The Wizard of OZ, the Monkeys!

Dark, evil forbidding! 

The stuff that makes 

a child, scream,

silent screams 

in the night!

But, by today's standards,

OZ, is a piece of cake!

Speaking of Cake!

I'd love a piece!

Saturday Night Wips!

2011-04-16T20:16:00.000-05:00

Just another exciting Saturday night!

And trying to finish a couple of sculpts.

I should be further along with them.

Especially since one is a commission.

But, The sun was shinning today,

and the sweet earth was calling me...the weeds

were taking over!

Amazing how fast the day gos by

when you want to do everything!

Now to a little sanding and primer.

Be well!

Just one of those

2011-04-06T17:44:00.001-05:00

Days,

when you take a thousand pictures,

okay, maybe not a thousand!

Just seemed like that many!

And not a single shot was any good!

I waited for natural light to reflect off the walls,

I tried artificial light, and no light!

So I gave up, figuring the stars and planets aren't lined

up for me today!

Or I just need a cocktail!

(Then all the photos would look really good!)

I finished, Bea,

in her Bonnet!

Click here!

for details.

Bee Well!

No Fooling!

2011-04-01T11:45:00.000-05:00

I don't have any, April Fools, tricks!

Really, No Fooling!

But remember when...back in grade school,

and someone would come up to you and say,

"there's a spider on your head"!

Ah, the echoes of 3rd grade, high pitched screams,

are still there, in that memory part of my brain!

I just want to share this site,

The Handmade Artfair!

There is so much talent here!

And a few giveaways too!

Just scroll down, there's a list on the left hand side!

(And pity me, the Fool, who didn't have time to add one!)

And there's still time to add your name to

The Halloweens Queens, giveaway!

It's Easter'Ween!

No Foolling!

Can't you just imagine an Easter basket filled with

Halloween treats!

Just go take a look, here!

Now I'm going to go see what kind of mischief

I can get into!

No Fooling!

Budding with Inspiration!

2011-03-23T12:26:00.000-05:00

This budding Quince,

has inspired me! 

see how, here.

Spring is here, and I know we all want to 

get out and enjoy!

So do!

It will inspire you, and cleanse the Winter sludge 

right out of your system!

This is what really inspires me!

There is nothing like the glow of the Full Moon! 

Especially when you can see the face of the Man

Man in the Moon!

So I started another Sculpt, 

because, I'm budding with inspiration!

Be well!

The Halloween Queens Are Having a Giveaway!

2011-03-21T11:13:00.002-05:00

This little Witch, is one of
The Halloween Queens,
prizes!
Check her out and so many more,
Here.

It's an EasterWeen Giveaway!

The Queens are filling up an Easter Basket

filled with lots and lots of Goodies!

So head on over here, to get the details!

And check in each day to see how the artists WIP

up their art!

Happy St Patricks Day!

2011-03-17T15:11:00.000-05:00

Because this is as Green as I'll get!

I bought plantings instead of corned beef and cabbage!

Go Green!

As I raise my glass in a toast!

Here's to those who wish us well, and the rest 

of ye's can go to...!

Now there are a million Irish ditties,

and I'm sure we all have our favorites!

I have my lucky 4 leaf clovers, 

 and hope for a pot of gold!

So have ya heard the one about the 3 Irish men?

Enjoy!

Time...

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is a chang'n!

Where does it go?

With daylight savings time

we lose an hour.

But, then we gain it back.

We lose it, we gain it...sounds like

dieting to me!

And I really don't like dieting!

Why do we put so much energy into time?

Who, made time relevant?

We rush, because of time.

So in a sense, we lose!

We rush to succeed,

we rush to prove we're worthy,
We rush to do everything,

because we think time

is running out!

Time never runs out!

It's always here, there, all around!

Time, simply is.

Time is what you make it!

It takes time to nurture, it takes time to grow,

it takes time

to acquire wisdom.

Is time, the essence of our being?
Is time what, makes us?
Only time will tell!
With time, we'll know!

It's just a word.

A word we put so much time into.

So my time is a,

breath,

a touch,

a smile,

and sometimes a snicker!

My time is a,

pain, an ache,

and wishing for more.

My time is yours,

because we all want time!

So take a breath...

and make a wish

dear hearts,

and

simply be!

Time is irrelevant!

Oh...you still have to set

your clocks forward!

Lets thank Mr. Franklin for

making that relevant!

Today, I think I'll sit

and watch the world go by!

Be Well!

A Good Egg!

2011-03-04T23:09:00.000-06:00

I've been practicing

my photo skills.

Believe me, I try.

But in this photo alone I have

three projects going.

1. gathering moss from the yard for

a project my brother is doing.

2. tea staining an egg, just because!

3. that gray matter in the upper right corner,

is a concrete peat pot I'm trying to salvage.

You'll get to see that when I think it's perfect.

Ha!

Oh I guess there's 4 projects.

Trying to take a decent photo.

Which, by the way,

I snagged a free mini course from

Kim Klassen!

Finally!

If anyone is interested, head on over

here,

and sign up!

I know I need all the help I can get!

Have a great weekend!

Silly Rabbit...

2011-02-28T22:34:00.001-06:00

Tricks are for Halloween!


And Jack would doing anything for a treat!

You can find this

Silly Rabbit, at the Halloween Queens Castle Bootique

tomorrow, March 1st!

Hope to see you there!

Cucumber...WIPs?

2011-02-22T15:30:00.001-06:00

I know, it sounds good, right?

But this isn't what you are expecting!

A few weeks ago, when the whole nation was bombarded with,

beautiful, white snow, my husband and I ventured out!

He has the 4 wheel drive, but for some reason we took my truck!

Don't know why, probably my subconscious challenging me...it's that

dare devil, that's sits on our shoulders...are ya going to slide into every car going down the hill?

I had anxiety, for 5 blocks going down that hill, and didn't shift out of 1st gear!

We made it the grocery store, where everyone and their mothers were buying

out milk and bread!

Why?

All we needed was cat food!

After 6 bags of, (oh we may be snowed in,) grocery s, we're HOME!

Fast forward.....the snow is melting, the ice is gone, it's safe to drive again.

I get in my truck and smell Springtime!

The scent, is clean and refreshing!

It smelled so good!

For 3 days, I couldn't, for the like of me figure out why

the inside of my 10 year old truck smelled like fresh, clean, just chopped melon!

It' brought memories of Summer, fresh cut grass, sun-brewed tea...

this was crazy, was I so in-tune with the higher realms that I wanted mother earth....ahhh!

No!

I happened to look down, and in between the the seat and console was,

the source of my out of body experience!

One, frozen, now thawing and liquefying cucumber!

(I knew I bought a cucumber, I cleaned out the refrigerator looking for it.)

But it smelled so good!

Time to make dip!

As for the Wips!

No cream, needed.

and one is finished!

He's in my Etsy Shop!

But I'd suggest you go and buy some cucumbers!

Treasures from OWOH...

2011-02-19T15:40:00.001-06:00

There is nothing, more exciting, than checking email,

and reading, You're a OWOH Winner!

I was so excited to read that I won!...5 times!

The first one came from Connie, of, She Dreams Big!

I will be receiving this wreath!

I know it's so vintage!

You have to swing by Connie's blog,

it will make you drool!

Vintage all the way!

Thank you Connie, I'm a Lucky Girl!

The second email was from, Ashley,

of Ashley Daugherty's Art Dolls and Paintings.

I'll receive one of her illustrations!

Now the big surprise will be, which
one will I get?
Ashley, not only paints, but sculpts too!
Do stop by her blog,

for a visit.

Thanks so much, Ashley!

The third email was from,

Esme, of Chocolate and Croissants!

Of course, just the name of her blog, will

make you start craving chocolate and croissants!

but I can wipe the chocolate from my mouth with this

Frenchy towel!

No, I wouldn't dare stain this towel with chocolate!

But you have to visit Esme,

she write about food and other goodies!

(I do think I have a piece of chocolate left from Valentines!)

Merci, Esme!

Number Four is from, Susan, of, Living the Dream.

when I first spotted her paintings, and saw the River Rocks, (which I'll be receiving)

I thought it was a photograph.

Am I right?

They are a set of note cards!

But do I use them or frame them?

Take a look at some of Susan's other work, here.

Thanks Susan!

And just when I thought that was it, I received another email

the next morning. And this one was a big surprise from someone I hound all the time.

She has become a good friend. When she posts on her blog she takes you on

a journey, she tells a story with each photo.

Theresa, of Faerie Moon Creations,

was letting Me know that I won, one of her prizes!

I do hope I look good in red!

I know it's a bit warm right now to wear the hand-knitted cowl, but winter ain't over yet.

I think somebody Hearts me!

Go and take a look at Theresa's blog.

She creates the most beautiful pieces of jewelry!

You know I can't thank you enough, Theresa.

Thank you.

Thank you all for picking me!

Your talent is amazing!

I Have a OWOH Winner!!!!!

2011-02-17T09:34:00.000-06:00

I picked my winner!

I had a few doubles so I didn't count them.

The number generator
picked #87, which is
Marina!
I haven't contacted her yet, and will do it right now!

I'd like to thank everyone who stopped by and left,
wonderful comments!
My heartfelt Thanks!

Last Hours to put your Name in the Hat ! OWOH giveaway...

2011-02-16T10:50:00.000-06:00

is ending today!

So if you want a chance to win this Vintage Moon,

go here.

I had a great time visiting blogs I would never have found,
if it wasn't for One World One Heart!

A Happy Valentine!

2011-02-13T11:23:00.000-06:00

...Says it all!

A Ribbiting Tale!

2011-02-09T11:06:00.000-06:00

Once upon a time, there was a Prince...I'm not him!

But we all like a ribbiting good tale,

and happy endings!

We like to see the Little guy, win!

Soooo....

I'll take that Kiss!

What To Do First...

2011-02-05T15:52:00.000-06:00

I've been working on 3 projects at the

same time...have to stop and work on just 1!!!!

But I do know that the colors of Easter are influencing me.

Now, if I had some pink? Nah! not yet!

...and this vintage wire pail?

I'm trying to decide if I should wrap it or

make a canvas tote that fits inside! Maybe both since

I'm so un-decided.

And, these prints! From last years calendar.

All the photos are in sepia, MY FAVORITE!

I just knew I'd frame them. I couldn't wait for the year to end

so I could start ripping them up!

Oops! make that four projects...have to finish sewing

my ticking cushion!

So there ya go, you can tell I won't be watching the game tomorrow.

Not that I would anyway!

No offense to football fans!

Just me!

Have the best Saturday night!

Come On Everybody, Here We Go...OWOH ...

2011-02-03T07:46:00.000-06:00

is taking it's last, Whimsical journey!
Leading to another beginning!

Over the years, Lisa has graciously initiated

lasting friendships, by opening doors throughout the World,

with One World One Heart!

So here we go...

I'll get to it, sweet and simple.

For those of you who know me, I am Lisa, aka, Honey,
and I create, on Pearl Avenue!

Most of the time I sculpt, I paint, I junk shop,

and if I see a medium I like, I try to teach myself to do.
I just do it!
Well I try anyway!
Okay so here we go...again!

I am giving away one of my Vintage French Moon, Ornaments!

Le Petite Lune!

He's full of vintage charm!

He's adorned with some of my favorite treasures,

antique cut glass from a vintage chandelier, old

crushed velvet and vintage seam binding.

So if you want to hang, Le Petite Lune in your home,

just enter your name and please leave an email address
where I can reach you!

I'll visit each and every one of you!

Enter before February 16th, as I will pick a winner on the 17th,
by random generator. If I don't hear back from my winner
within 24 hrs, I'll choose the next lucky winner.

If you want to participate and create your own giveaway,

just click the One World One Heart, link on my side-bar.

You'll find all the information to get started.

Believe me, once you start visiting everyone, you'll get hooked!

Have fun everyone, and enjoy!

The Halloween Queens Bootique

2011-02-01T00:18:00.000-06:00

is updating today!

I know, I know!

It's orange, and not shaped like a heart!

But my Heart was, hankering for a Halloween piece.

He'll be available at the Halloween Queens Bootique!

Go ahead, take a peek!

A Winter Gift...

2011-01-19T20:15:00.000-06:00

I just want to share...little bit of tranquility.

Theresa, of Faere Moon Creations,

took time out of her very busy life, to

send me this beautiful photo. I had asked for another, and

she showed me this one....it was mine!

It spoke to me.

Her photos are peaceful and always calm my brain.

I stand at the top of this slope and feel the huge

quiet enfold me. The cold movement of water, warms me.

The soughing breeze, catching in the trees branches,

whisper soothingly.

The light, dancing everywhere, everywhere.

I had it matted and framed today. I chose white on white.

It worked for me.

My many thanks, Theresa.

Mush....

2011-01-14T11:56:00.000-06:00

Rooms!

In my cleaning process, I've discovered the hoard

of treasures and pretties. The things we all keep knowing we'll

use them one day.

When I found these red velvet clusters of grapes,

I knew I had to use them, like right now!

Ta-da!

Mushrooms!

The stems and base are paper wrapped wire and glue.

Now I'll just dress them up...don't know with what,

but I'll find something!

Maybe there's Room for a Mushie Valentine tag!

Still Cleaning...

2011-01-11T16:43:00.000-06:00

Really!

4th Day Wasted?

2011-01-04T16:15:00.000-06:00

I've wasted nearly all day looking for something,

which is an old fairy tale book with great illustrations...

because I want a visual of "Puss n' Boots"

to sculpt.

Now I know I have a good imagination, but I keep

picturing the one in Shriek, which leads me to Donkey!

The one I'm after is Old and Victorian.

I decided to give up and wait for it to pop in front of my face,

and go to the next project...can't find that one either!

In my hurried, keep track of this I'm going to need it soon, I know

I put both books together, in a safe little nook, which most likely

is covered with bolts of fabric! Or under the wrapping paper?

It was time to clean, and you all know I've been putting that off.

I did find this card I bought eons ago,

it's giving me great inspiration for Valentines!

See how I get side-tracked!

2011...Well Now, it's

2010-12-31T16:57:00.003-06:00

been a Lula, of a year!

The Magickal mushrooms, made me feel like a Queen.

and feel, oh so Priti!

The Faeries, led me to 2 Hermits, and I clearly read the

signs at Castle and Cottage, which led me right back to The Queen,

and a Bonnie of a Lass!

I got a little Pie'd, and was

seeing Polka dots,

as I walked the Cobblestone of

Peach St.. humming Mac the Knife,

and freaked at the Skeletons in the Dark!

Or was my Freckled imagination playing

in Light and Shadow.?

Yie, Yie, Yoborobo!

I'd better count my Blessings stop being a Fanatic!

and stop, Misbehavin!

I've gained a lot abundance this past year, and wish

everyone a Happy, Healthy, prosperous and Revitting New Year!

Abundance in all!

I Was...

2010-12-29T15:16:00.000-06:00

going to start taking Christmas down,

which means cleaning! And if I'm going to clean,

I should tackle my studio. After two months of creativity,

you can imagine what it looks like.

I can't show it...

Really, it's a disaster!

So...I started

Painting!

Am I a procrastinator or what?

You all know what it's like, you start cleaning and

get distracted! Right?

Well I do!

And then I ran to Joannes, to get a piece of ribbon and came home

with a lush piece of fabric for this chair.

I've been waiting for ever to find the right fabric.

(little girl thinks it's for her).

And the cleaning will just have to wait!

Peace

2010-12-25T01:01:00.000-06:00

It's Christmas!

Peace be with you!

Merry Christmas to All

2010-12-24T14:10:00.000-06:00

Trying to take photos, and I kind'a like the way the led

lights, make my tree more festive! That aqua color is a green

light. I know I need to change the setting, on the camera,

but I didn't!

May your days be Merry and Bright!

Oh Brother! I'm in Hot Water Now!

2010-12-22T15:34:00.000-06:00

A little scary, uh?

And maybe a bit creepy!

The water is boiling, and he's ready for the dip, but in all honesty this

poor guy came frozen, so I don't have to hear the

the tap tap of him trying to claw his way out of the pot!

After he cooks, I'll clean the meat out, and

simmer the shells for broth.

Lobster Bisque for Christmas Eve!

It's the best!

Surprises In The Mail!

2010-12-16T10:24:00.000-06:00

I love this,

I received this gorgeous cone wreath,

from Heather of Freedom Divine!

I won one of her giveaways, and I knew it was coming,

but it's still a surprise!

I think I'm going to leave it hanging all year round!

If you get a chance, pop in to visit her.

She is always coming up with unique little folly's

and pretty little things!

She always shares her ideas, and has a giving loving spirit!

Thanks Heather, for You!

A Crown of Winter...

2010-12-14T17:06:00.000-06:00

I was going to show a photo of my Christmas Tree,
That I finally finished trimming!

But I just realized I didn't take one.

So I'll show the Crown I just finished.

Le petite lune...

2010-12-09T00:21:00.001-06:00

I just finished this Wee Moon Ornie.

He's in sepia tones, with scrap ticking and vintage

bits and bobs, with his cone hat made of antique tin,

salvaged from an old old building.

I'll get him listed later today!

If I don't get side tracked hunting down another Christmas gift!

Be Well!

Oh Christmas Tree...

2010-12-06T01:05:00.001-06:00

And 9 ft. of Douglas Fir,

stayed on the porch most of the day!

I had to rearrange the furniture...before I started

Decking my Halls!

Then I had to lug the ornaments up from the basement,

and there they stayed...oh what a tangled mess,

the strands of lights can be!

I gave up and went to buy new ones!

I did splurge on LEDs. Love them!

And we'll see if they really are energy efficient .

So, Oh Christmas Tree, will be photographed tomorrow!

After I hang lights on the house!

Be Well!

Dashing Through the Snow....

2010-11-30T00:15:00.000-06:00

Oh What Fun...!

To laugh and sing!

Yes it is fun to sing!

And it fills you with joy and relieves

stress! So sing, and sing out loud.

Sing a sleighing song tonight!

It did help me when I was sculpting this Santa.

I had fun sculpting him, it brought back a lot of

my childhood memories of Christmas.

You can view more photos of him here,

on Ebay.

Be Well!

If You Love Snowmen...

2010-11-27T15:53:00.000-06:00

then check out this giveaway!

Dianie Mac Designs is actually

giving this away!

Well maybe not exactly this, because she has

it all wrapped up so we can't see what she's

actually giving away!

I'm willing to take a chance! Aren't you?

Go here, to get the details!

Wish me luck!

Do You want a sUrPrise...

2010-11-25T21:38:00.001-06:00

deLigHt jOy?

then head on over to the Halloween Queens blog,

for a chance to win this ornament from
Suzanne Davis!

Oh I wish I could enter.

Just click here, for details!

Easy Peasy!

Gobble...

2010-11-25T00:12:00.001-06:00

Gobble, and Pumpkin Pie!

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

And for making my Days Merry and Bright!

Thank you all!

Be Well!

A Rose, Like no Other!

2010-11-18T23:58:00.000-06:00

The weather outside is getting frightful! It's

cold, near freezing, but I'm still getting,

blooms

in pink!

The zinnia looks red in this photo, but

it's a deep hot pink and luscious!

It's crazy I tell ya, crazy! 

Were the bees late pollinating?

Or, a reminder that Spring is just around the corner?

Ours is not to reason why...but maybe, to step back,

and remember to smell the roses!

Be Well!

Pretty In PinK

2010-11-13T09:13:00.000-06:00

A glimpse of my Winter Angel,

I must have taken a 100 shots, and all bad.

I"ll have some caffeine and try again.

Be well!

So Many Possibilities!

2010-11-04T10:56:00.001-05:00

The other day I had to make a Mache run,

I grabbed my coupon for Hobby Lobby.

I was just going to run in and run out!

Yeah right!

I stumbled upon these.

This is a Lazar cut cupcake sleeve!

They come in packages of 12.

But honestly, I wouldn't put a cupcake in this,

I'd be afraid I get icing on it...and me being me,

I would definitely want to re-use this.

I see a crown on the horizon, or a

petticoat!

I got a package of black and white.

So many possibilities!

I did forget to pick up the Mache.

Fare Thee Well...

2010-11-02T23:53:00.000-05:00

to Halloween!

But just think, we have a whole year to plan next years

costumes!

This is me, and my two daughters on Halloween night.

Not bad, since we all threw these costumes together the

day before spooky night, using all those old clothes and

accessories that we hardly ever wear, but couldn't

ever give away.

Be well!

Holiday Open House

2010-11-02T09:11:00.000-05:00

at, Hand Made Art Fair,

Click here,

to view the shops of the many talented artists.

Get a jump start on your Holiday

where you'll find unique One of a Kind pieces,

for that perfect gift.

Happy Halloween!!!!!!

2010-10-31T15:00:00.000-05:00

To All!

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Image by The Graphics Fairy.

I Don't Know...

2010-10-28T15:10:00.000-05:00

What I'm going to throw together and wear for

Halloween!

But I do know I'll wear this!

It's perfume, called Halloween!

What could be more perfect?

Pumpkin Blooms, But no Pumpkins!

2010-10-23T13:55:00.000-05:00

At this rate I may have pumpkins by Christmas!

But then I'll have to worry about a freeze.

Or Fairy Godmother could wave her magic wand...

Well, yes I do believe!

My special Thanks!

2010-10-22T13:41:00.001-05:00

Janie, of Mother Moons Messages ,

She is today's winner of The Halloween Queens Giveaway!

Thanks for entering and congratulations!

Spray Paint!

2010-10-20T23:48:00.000-05:00

Well, that wild hair struck again!

Yep, while sorting and cleaning out all

the left over cans of paint...I may need those colors,

I found a can of ocean blue. Never used!

Well I took care of that really quick, what to spray?

You know I'll find something,

And I did!

These stools used to be a creamy yellow, but hey

we all need to jump once in awhile.

Mind you, this is totally the opposite of what I would normally do,

So I rubbed tinted wax on them, just to tone the color down,

I don't know if they suit me yet, but as I emptied the can

I kept thinking I should have used a safer color, like

Pumpkin Orange!

Be well!

Well, Whatever it is...

2010-10-12T23:33:00.000-05:00

it looks like it needs to be altered!

Actually, it's a rusted vent piece I pulled out of

the chimney stack when I was repairing a hole in it.

But I think it wants to be an altered crown!

Maybe?

Be well!

Get Ready...

2010-10-06T11:50:00.000-05:00

The Boys from Up North,

are coming for a visit!

I had to step away from orange and black for a bit,

so I could make room for the boys!

Just have to add some finishing touches,

and then we can all play in the snow!

The Shuffle...

2010-10-04T23:33:00.000-05:00

Several years ago, I made this cupboard out of old doors.

And the inside, plus Little Girl, (don't mind her, she has to inspect everything.)

Since I have 10 foot ceilings, this piece was perfect, but

then my daughter saw it and guess what, it ended up in her house.

I was on the hunt for a new cupboard, couldn't really find what I wanted

and ended up with an old TV unit, from the 90s, but it did

have a old French pine look. I wish I'd taken a photo of it, but I didn't!

I took the doors off, painted it, didn't quite finish it because I really

didn't care for it.

This past weekend my daughter had a garage sale...what a great way to

unload the piece! I rushed to finish the paint job, distressed and

waxed it down, trudged it through the house and out the door...Mr.

Honey did help, he held the door open.

I truck the piece over to the garage sale, unload it, and

what do you think my daughter said?

"OH, I think I want it! It's smaller and would look better in my

house than the big one!

I'll trade it for the big one!" Okay!

So I truck this one back home, which is really heavy, being made of

100 year old solid wood.

But it does hold my all white collection.

For now I'll leave it black, and fill every nook and cranny!

Be well!

Witches Hat Finished...Whew!

2010-09-24T23:11:00.000-05:00

Remember a few posts back?

I was adding an image, but doing it the old fashion way?

Meaning the hard way!

Here's the finished piece.

and the close up of the image I transferred.

I wanted the image of the lady to appear transparent,

like the many layers on an old billboard.

This is the front, but there are other images

and pretties that surround the hat.

Now I need to decide which venue to sell it in!

Be Well!

Whistle While I Work...

2010-09-24T00:30:00.001-05:00

And work, and work...!

And I will finish them within a few days!

Really, I will!

By the way, I do whistle while I work. Usually a Disney tune...like

the one in Lady and the Tramp, when they are sharing

the pasta. Bella More`, Love that one!

Do you ever get a song stuck in your head while you work?

I did have Stormy Weather whirling around in

my head today, and what do ya know, it's starting to storm.

Be well!

Any Day Now!

2010-09-21T23:59:00.000-05:00

This is just an example of how slow I am.

Mind you, I planted all my tomatoes in late May.

Yes in May!

I thought surely I'd have August tomatoes at the latest.

But no, not me!

I was thrilled when I went out this evening and

spotted color

in this mass of over-grown greenery.

Maybe, just maybe, it'll be ready on the first day of Fall!

I know it's tiny, but it's my first tomato of the season and if I slice

very carefully ...nah I'll probably just pop it in my mouth as soon as I pick it!

Be Well!

BWBA Giveaway!!!!!!!!!!

2010-09-18T00:49:00.000-05:00

BWBA

Because We Beleive...Art!

Is having a giveaway!

Go here, for all the details!

For your chance to win a, One of a Kind piece

of Artwork !

It's worth a Halloween Chance!

Because, We all Believe in Art!

Peek-A-Boo!

2010-09-15T11:11:00.000-05:00

I see you!

New up-date in the Bootique!

Just a little fun today!

Do You Like Chills...

2010-09-14T23:26:00.000-05:00

and thrills? Do like a little sweet with your sinister?

Well get ready for 31 days and 31 prizes!

Head on over to The Halloween Queens Blog,

for the big reveal on the 15th.

I bet there's even a little cute with that creepy

over there too!

Getting Side-Tracked , Again!

2010-09-13T01:04:00.000-05:00

As I was sifting through my clutter, I found a stash

of picture frames...Wow, I really need to use these.

How could I possibly forget I had six matching frames.

So now I'm side-tracked, trying to choose six photos out of

a thousands! Okay not thousands, but close.

Then I came across this one,

Yep, that's moi! At the tender age of 3 or 4.

It's Christmas time, and my point here, is,

even at that age, I was picking through

all the wrappings and ribbons, as you can see, I have one

wrapped around my head. Now was this a precursor

that I would always pick through the scraps and

discarded pretties?

Maybe!

But I do know that

I would dearly love to have the bark-cloth curtains

in the background.

Ah the memories!