Just saying a quick hello!

We had to pack the computer away while the new ceiling was put up here in the office.

I've been working on some jewelry and even managed to sneak in this altered box for my friend Giao's birthday.

Be back soon!

xoxox

posted by: sweetpeas at February 20, 2008 16:38 | link | comments (1) |

So right after that last post (which seems eons ago!) I got to work. This office has been stripped bare except for the computer, and we are waiting for the ceiling to be finished so we can get painting. In the meantime we are sanding all of the trim and the floor.

On the health front, I have started a new vitamin program, walking and yoga. We've always eaten pretty healthy, so just a few tweaks to the menu and we're off! Big Daddy is getting into the spirit and walking with me. (we can be very dorky....high fivin' eachother after a walk is just one of the silly things we do) (WHATEVAH' at least we're doing it kids!) I am iron defficient, and am horrible about taking iron, but I've made a new commitment, and I'm sticking to it. Add some vitamin D and after a week, I allready feel more energetic!!

Though I have not been able to make pieces for submissions, I have been working on a few pieces to donate. Both are worthy causes and important to me, and MORE important than being in some magazine. My time will come. I will fill you all in on these causes soon, as things develop.

As far as the new blog, I've put it up with a name, but that's it! THANKYOU for all that have emailed me. I do not want to start this up until I know that I can absolutely fit it into my schedule, so who knows when that will be. (BUT PLEASE KEEP THOSE IDEAS COMING!) It's something that I can't be stressed about. Stress keeps me out of the studio for some reason, and that's the last thing I want.

SOOOOOO, there you have it!

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I have some very overdue thanks to shout out. I recieved some lovely gifts at Christmas time from some even lovelier bloggy gal pals. I would love to take photos of the gifts, but most have been put away due to cleaning out this office.

My DEAR friend Hope sent me a box of "holiday cheer" filled with chocolate, candy and a collection of her Clip Art CD's. She's such a sweet darling!

As usual Kathleen spoiled me rotten. It started with the beautiful box, and got better from there. She gave me some of her newest designs now being sold through the PaPaYa label. I also have yet another one of her Par Avion pendants, and a gorgeous pair of earrings. THANKYOU babycakes! (you are missed over at the clubhouse! )

Maria (MOTHER TO BE!!!!!) totally surprised me with a package all the way from Sweden. Filled with sweet little goodies, tea and a fabulicious cookbook, "Swedish Cakes and Cookies". Maria...I think surprises are the best! THANKS GIRL!

Friend Mindy hosted a "recyled swap" for Christmas and Angela sent me a box filled with papers, epehemera and more. It was a delight to raffle through all of the paper! Thanks Angela! I had made my swapee a collaged box. The box was filled with chocolate that Mindy had given me when she came to visit last year. (perfect for recycling) I also made her a felt flower pin from recycled sweaters, and threw in a necklace for good measure. I'm sorry I didn't get any photos. It was about the only thing I had made from November till just about a week ago!

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Well, that's all I've got for now. I'll fill you in on the office redo as it comes together. I will tell you that this room that we work out of was very old, dark and cluttered. And to you girls that I come by to visit....I'll be popping in soon. We've got the computer set up in a very awkward position, and it makes surfing not so much fun!!

xoxoxo

posted by: sweetpeas at February 06, 2008 14:42 | link | comments (4) |