Friday, December 30, 2011
Happy New Year
Put away Christmas and only left out my Happy Snowmen! Looking forward to a brand new year. Fresh start, Clean Slate, Etc........
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Christmas 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Love When This Happens.....
Judy George gave me these cool Holiday Decorations decades ago. Folk Art made by S.Siegel. Well last week at Goodwill I found a 3rd reindeer. Missing antlers that I can fix.
According to the tag on the bottom. It seems that in 1987 Stephanie Siegel liscensed her work to Kurt's Adler to be made in Taiwan. They did a pretty good job! I am always glad when the original artist gets credit and hopefully paid for a great idea that stands the test of time. But what I really love is finding another reindeer for my collection.
And Thanks Jude,I still love these holiday decorations.
According to the tag on the bottom. It seems that in 1987 Stephanie Siegel liscensed her work to Kurt's Adler to be made in Taiwan. They did a pretty good job! I am always glad when the original artist gets credit and hopefully paid for a great idea that stands the test of time. But what I really love is finding another reindeer for my collection.
And Thanks Jude,I still love these holiday decorations.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Peace On Earth
Fa La La
This year I have cute packaging for family gifts. No small children ...everyone is at the gift card/cash age. Years ago I hand painted a bunch of jewelry boxes to sell as travel jewelry cases. It is time to let that idea go. Then I had a cool plastic snowman covered place mat that I no longer used. Time to recycle. The snow guys make cute gift tags.
The gift tag can be an ornament. The box can hold jewelry, loose change, trinkets, etc....The packaging that just keeps on giving!
There was a time in my life that the packaging was better than the actual gift. I hope this is not true this year:)
The gift tag can be an ornament. The box can hold jewelry, loose change, trinkets, etc....The packaging that just keeps on giving!
There was a time in my life that the packaging was better than the actual gift. I hope this is not true this year:)
Snowman Collection 2011
No Man Like A Snowman!!
I love to decorate with snowmen because I can leave up most of the decor after christmas if I want.
Been collecting sleds, mittens, snowmen, for years.
The cool fish above this tree was a trade with folk artist Stephen Meadows. I love his work! I hope his family loves mine so he will want to trade again.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Number One Fan / Paula Burke
OK Paula is a fan of my jewelry but more important she is the ultimate UofL Fan!!! She stops off at my studio on her way to a game.
Note the attention to detail. Her outfit is carefully planned. She is wearing my Santa Baby jewelry set with her UofL shirt and Santa Hat. Although she owns every UofL item I make she played the holiday card. Wise move!
Next she hops in her sporty "Red Hot" car with the UofL plate on the back.
All I can say is Go Cards!
Note the attention to detail. Her outfit is carefully planned. She is wearing my Santa Baby jewelry set with her UofL shirt and Santa Hat. Although she owns every UofL item I make she played the holiday card. Wise move!
Next she hops in her sporty "Red Hot" car with the UofL plate on the back.
All I can say is Go Cards!
Montana Mike's W/ Jenny Elkins
Often I will meet Jenny Elkins half way between her home of Indianapolis, IN and mine, Louisville, KY. Pickens are slim as to where we dine. Usually Cracker Barell. This time Jenny suggested we get out of our comfort zone and try a new place.
Yes, two female artists did stand out among the hunter/gatherers.
Jenny, was wearing some cool hand crafted christmas tree ear rings. Chain mail technique. I wanted a picture of them to inspire me. Also an excuse to see Jenny's cute smiling face on my blog.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Painted Shoes / Robbie Moriarty
Love painted shoes! Pat Smith is always wearing a pair of Dansko's painted by Mona. So I planned to send these to Mona to pimp out for me. Then decided to paint myself in my "gypsy graffiti" style to match my Art Show Booth and my work. Now I am painting a purse to match. Because as you know I love Matchy Matchy.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Me and Santa aka Taco Abbott
Susan Abbott's new adorable rescue pup Taco came to my Open House in his Santa Suit.
Yes, people did get their photos made with Santa Paws. And yes I did happen to have his favorite doggy treats.
When I posted this pic I realize that we have the same hair color. His is natural while mine.......................
Yes, people did get their photos made with Santa Paws. And yes I did happen to have his favorite doggy treats.
When I posted this pic I realize that we have the same hair color. His is natural while mine.......................
Studio Open House
Home Studio Goddess
Jenny Elkins made my studio goddess a decade ago. Most of the time she is wearing a floral dress.
My artist peeps know that I can't help but Robbieize everything that comes into our house. So it was no surprise to Jenny that I came up with the idea to make other outfits for her paper doll style. New outfits just velcro.
So when I should have been cleaning up my studio for it's Big Opening....I was updating a new dress for her. She needed some bling.
My artist peeps know that I can't help but Robbieize everything that comes into our house. So it was no surprise to Jenny that I came up with the idea to make other outfits for her paper doll style. New outfits just velcro.
So when I should have been cleaning up my studio for it's Big Opening....I was updating a new dress for her. She needed some bling.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Winterfair / Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH
I will also be at the Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church Winterfair in Louisville, KY along with Winterfair in Columbus, OH......What am I thinking doing two shows the same weekend!!! Thankfully, I have closed my store or I would have to make stock for 3 venues. Getting too old to keep all the balls in the air!!!!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Winterfair / Northern Kentucky Convention Center
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Sam and Bear
Thursday, November 10, 2011
The Original Art Car / Gaye Medbury
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Suitcase Fetish
Totally love this and wish I could say it is a wall in my home but alas...I found it online and saved in my pics....and not even sure where I found it.
From now on I will try to be a better blogger who attributes sources.
Just read the etiquette on pinterest.com
Now that I know there is a rule I will try to follow in spite of my tendency to break.
P.S. Gordon the Brit...did some investigating and found the source of this pic. Gail Reike's Studio in Santa Fe, NM. It was fun getting on her site and seeing her home and work. This pic is just a section of a large wall. Thanks Gordon!
From now on I will try to be a better blogger who attributes sources.
Just read the etiquette on pinterest.com
Now that I know there is a rule I will try to follow in spite of my tendency to break.
P.S. Gordon the Brit...did some investigating and found the source of this pic. Gail Reike's Studio in Santa Fe, NM. It was fun getting on her site and seeing her home and work. This pic is just a section of a large wall. Thanks Gordon!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Jewelry by Kelli
Kelli Pope is hard at work making her wonderful Jewelry at our Louisville Artisan's Guild Holiday Showcase. It is always fun to get to visit with my art peeps.
Also while standing there talking to Kelli I saw a necklace that I couldn't get out of my head and had to purchase first thing Sunday morning. Will show pic of it later when I locate in my show stash.
So now I need to get to my studio and "make christmas". I have non stop shows beginning November 19. Ending with my home studio open house. Yikes!!!!
Also while standing there talking to Kelli I saw a necklace that I couldn't get out of my head and had to purchase first thing Sunday morning. Will show pic of it later when I locate in my show stash.
So now I need to get to my studio and "make christmas". I have non stop shows beginning November 19. Ending with my home studio open house. Yikes!!!!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Little Shop of Horrors / Center Stage
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Louisville Artisan's Guild
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Independence Baptist Church Est. 1896
Absalom Chapman my great, great, grandfather made the church pews from trees on his land and donated them to Independence Baptist Church, Mc Henry, KY, in 1896. The church ultimately replaces the 1896 pews with new.
Now one of Absalon's originals resides on our front porch. Perfect fit as if it was made just for our porch. A pew with a past.
Aunt Mary and Mom
Bear and Sam Wait for Trick or Treaters
Sam was wearing a witches hat just minding his own business....sitting on the porch swing waiting for Trick or Treaters when Bear decided to jump up and join him. Bear never ever misses an opportunity for a snuggle and a swing. So Cute!!
Bear was also feeling pretty good since his girlfriend, Fiona, came by wearing a Jack O' Lantern costume. They kissed thru the fence. Very Cute!!
Every year we hope for 100's of tricksters. But only about 30 show. So Sad!!
Bear was also feeling pretty good since his girlfriend, Fiona, came by wearing a Jack O' Lantern costume. They kissed thru the fence. Very Cute!!
Every year we hope for 100's of tricksters. But only about 30 show. So Sad!!
The Pirates of Harris Place
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
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