With Halloween just a few days away, I dug out our costumes & decorations, bought pumpkins for carving, and then...the pet torture began. I don't make them wear the costumes for more than a few minutes, but it's worth it just for snapping pics that I can refer back to whenever I need a laugh.… Continue reading I’m An Evil Pet Owner
The holiday craft market season is officially upon us and since my day planner is filled with scribbled notes telling me that every weekend until Christmas is fully booked, I figured it might be helpful to post it publically too. Now when my mister wants to, you know, go see a movie or something I… Continue reading November Markets
The painting studio will have to shut down for a few days as I get prepped for another day at the market this weekend. I'll be selling my wares at Portobello West on Sunday, so if you're in the Vancouver area, please drop by and say hello! Rocky Mountaineer Train Station 1755 Cottrell Street Sunday,… Continue reading Portobello West on Sunday
The big Day of the Dead show kicked off last night at the Jem Gallery and I was amazed at what Carola, the curator, was able to do with such a small space. There were 65 total pieces in the show, hung salon style, right up to the roof. It was great to see what… Continue reading Jem IS Excitement
OK so T.I.L.F. doesn't have quite the same ring to it that T.I.L.T. does (Things I Love Thursday), but yesterday danced out of my clutches before I had the chance to compile my list of things I'm loving right now. So pffft! Time management is clearly not on my list. #1) Gala Darling www.GalaDarling.com I'm… Continue reading Things I Love Friday
And the winner of my Etsy Anniverary giveaway is... Lucky commenter numero 4 - Char Anderson. A big thanks to all my commenters & well wishers, plus to random.org, home to those smartypants who built the random number generator. I really appreciated the comments on things that *you* love too & now have a few… Continue reading Drumroll Please…
Yesterday was Thanksgiving for us Canucks (I know...we like to get a jump on things) and since it was just going to be me, my mister & the boy, we opted for going out for dinner instead of cooking at home. Before moving out to BC we were accustomed to big family dinners with uncles… Continue reading Thanksgiving Feast
As much as I miss summer's warm weather, I do love this time of year. The leaves are changing and look like they're positively glowing when the sun hits them just right, it's acceptable for me to break out my knee socks again, plus I can curl up with a good book or an episode… Continue reading Day of the Dead (In Progress)
Thank you for all the well wishes on my Etsy anniversary! I'm absolutely tickled to see so many lovely comments & I'll definitely be checking out the book & movie recommendations (I did see The Informant the other night & quite enjoyed a balding, dorky Matt Damon). I'm going to run the contest until the… Continue reading Art Shopping
Happy anniversary...to me!! I opened my Etsy shop 1 year ago & though I'm usually terrible with birthdays & anniversaries, this is one that's so special to me that I definitely want to celebrate. Hurrah! It's funny...though it's only been a year, I've been so happy with becoming part of Etsy & selling my artwork… Continue reading Anniversary Giveaway