I Finally DID IT after all these years!

Doing it right on the main highway in Portersville, PA! Yep,first time!  I have a studio and gallery/retail space outside of my home!!
After doing some deep thinking,making the decision to move out, I began my search. I had my eye on this place for a while but was out of reach. Looking at a couple of options ,I got an invite to this house. I find it confirming that I came full circle back to this. It's a 1830's farm house. Six rooms and a great little kitchen to boot.

 

This is going to be the classroom area. Yep,fireplace works.

One of  these rooms upstairs I believe will be my studio work space.

 

That blue wallpaper has GOT to come off, walls patched and painted,lighting fixtures....but not much heavy duty work.

I'm so EXCITED! I'll keep you updated as progress is made. :D

Winter Days and Giveaways

 “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says "Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” 
― Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass

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I was quite excited to hear that school was cancelled Yesterday. That meant i could go to my Monday Marketing Meeting. Chi Tea Latte was calling me too! It was a beautiful drive.

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So with these wintry days I thought "We Need a GIVEAWAY"

 so I know you are busy so I’ll cut to the chase..

A Bag Journal Book

UPDATE: Winner Debbie S.

Bird of Delight greats you on the cover with

More SURPRISES await INSIDE with a variety of decorated pages and pockets.

I have Included some Pull-outs to journal, sketch or a special note you could even leave behind to inspire someone else!

Just JOIN MY eNEWS to have a chance TO WIN.

Entries close this Sat. Jan 31.

Up-cycling a Frame for a Art Ornament Display Piece for a Christmas Tour

I am hosting my first OPEN HOUSE this Dec. It is part of "Intimate Christmas Tour" a group of woman owned businesses and artist are hosting. I am nervous & excited all at the same time. I will be showing new mixed media pieces, art ornaments,note cards and other assorted items on my to do list.

Part of planning is a preparing postcards and marking material. I have an entire list-actually several lists- I have started and in the middle of it is marketing the tour and open house. So jumping to the top is my marketing. Translation, take photos. Well, I am not that far ahead of the game to be decorated for Christmas, that would just be plain annoying. But I have bought some new lights and prepping this frame for a photo shoot of my mixed media ornaments displayed in this frame.
My work is often done in a bright, bold  color pallet. Some folks might say my personality has its colorful side as well. I went with this key-lime green to give a pop with the more traditional colors and my home. Should go well with the ornaments and mini uplifting quotes.

Started with giving this frame a fresh base coat of white paint.

 Then careful layers of key-lime.

It's coming along!

Stop back to see future posts on my finished display and other projects and art for the open house.

For more information on the Christmas Tour click HERE and please share the love!

-Susan