Category Archives: shop talk

Busy, busy, busy

Such a busy week! Halloween on an art show weekend is killer, but we made it through.  I had to put some Halloween decorations up, especially because they were requested by my youngest. My oldest even told me how cool it … Continue reading

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2016 Wall Calendars are here!

So here it is, my 2016 Wall Calendar, ready for purchase. I think I put all the happiness and sunshine that I could muster into this calendar.  The Arizona sun kept me in a plentiful supply of sun-shiny rays, that … Continue reading

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Etsy Shop Update & Gift Credit Giveaway

Today is the final day for my 10 year blogiversary celebration!  Today is a biggie because I am giving away FOUR $20 “gift cards” to my shop. Gift card really means that you get credit to pick what you like and … Continue reading

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Making real connections in a social media world

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately.  How do I make real connections to real people with the chaos and constantly changing social media platforms? Long lost are the days of keeping and having a thriving blog with an … Continue reading

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Birds, Blooms & Butterflies E-course Giveaway

I am feeling like a big giveaway is in order.  I had meant to do this earlier–but…well.. you know… Better late than never, right? So here is how it is gonna go down. There are 3 ways to win and there … Continue reading

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5 reasons to have an etsy shop if you are an artist

Original Matted Art I’ve spent the last several days doing a big photo shoot so I could add new items to my Etsy shop.  Lots of stuff like pocket mirrors, art blocks,  small original art, art cards and new prints. … Continue reading

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Inspired by Flowers

White Gardenia Acrylic on 6×6 inch cradles wood panel (sold) I’ve been feeling like painting flowers, with the weather warming up.  Actually, we had a little 15 degrees dip today with some chilly rain, but I am sure we will … Continue reading

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Valentine goodies and shop update

I think I have finally recovered from my little trunk show. Being the introvert I am, it is still AMAZING to me how exhausting these shows are. You’d think I’d be used to it by now, going into my 4th … Continue reading

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5th Annual Birthday Sale

That time again. My biggest sale of the year!! Everything in my ETSY Shop: Prints, art jewelry, matted original art, ornaments, e-courses, pill boxes and banners. Oh, and there are only 15 calendars left out of 100.  Snatch one up … Continue reading

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Web stuff and books

I really love listening to a good book on audio.  I like to listen while I paint. I get so much more work done when I do this.  It just gets me into the most beautiful flow. These are the … Continue reading

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