Spring is springing up everywhere!

Come on sunshine!

We've had a few days of continuous sunshine here in the Pacific Northwest and it's beginning to wake up all the tiny buds. Our flowering plum tree is waking up nicely. We have another one of these trees in the backyard and one night last summer I heard a ruckus in the backyard. We live near a wooded greenbelt, so we often get our fair share of critters. Well, sure enough, a family of fat racoons had climbed the tree and were munching away on the hard little plums. I shined a flashlight on them, but they were not deterred. Even my dandy lion housecat Petey tried to frighten them, but it was no use. I see their little footprints every now and then in the flowerbeds, and I bet they are just counting the days until plum season...

I wish I could sing...

This youtube mashes up my two favorites: The Black Keys and Jack Johnson. Wow, that kid can sing!
http://www.youtube.com/user/HelloMoneySH#p/u/3/YibOK5OvSFQ

Storque Feature

What a great day! I woke up this morning to find that my 'Retroforms' painting has been featured in this article in Etsy's blog, The Storque.

If you like mid-century decor, check it out for lots of fabulous finds!

www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-decor-lofty-aspirations-6893/

Elemental Layers

Here is my latest work called 'Elemental Layers".

All is quiet on New Year's Day....

And that's just fine with me! It's been a fabulous December, but also very busy! I've been running my legs off with the holiday preparations and travelling and I haven't had much time for my painting. I have so many ideas floating around in my head right now that it's beginning to crowd out the other stuff. Like paying bills and balancing my checkbook. Ahhh, it was nice to escape from reality for a bit, but I guess I better get back on track now. Today we'll probably take the tree down. It's my cat Petey's favorite hangout during the holidays. He loves to gather up all of his toys and put them under the tree. I think its his form of shopping for gifts, but since they are all for him, he's a little self-centered.

My usual New Year's day fare is a big pot of black eyed peas, ham and cornbread. It's a southern tradition and the peas are supposed to bring you luck and prosperity in the coming year. Well, I was a little late buying my peas this year and the grocery store was all out! We're going with red beans instead. I wonder what red beans bring you? (besides gas...) I'm keeping my fingers crossed for luck.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year's Eve!

I have been so blessed this year in 2009 and I'm looking forward to what 2010 holds. The new year will bring high school graduation for my kiddo, so of course he's looking forward to it!

We were able to get away for a couple of short trips over the last few weeks, and a visit to Leavenworth, Washington is a perfect way to celebrate the holidays! It is a little Bavarian themed village tucked away in the mountains. The hearty German food really warmed us up!

Tiny Art!

I have just finished 4 tiny artworks, complete with a little wooden easel. They are perfect for a desk or cubicle. This one is called 'Poppies for You'.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36961886