Snow!

Today was the first significant snowfall of 2012 here in eastern PA.  It was only the 2nd snowfall of this winter- the first one was Halloween weekend.  We had around 4" of very light, dry snow so it was easy to shovel.  Maybe the snow was because I just found my 3 snowmen!

Christmas is over

Christmas is officially over at my house!  Today I packed away all my santas and the tree decorations.  The house looks so empty!  Tomorrow I will finish putting the crates away and then dust and vacuum.  Then it will be time to get on to other tasks!  I have a schedule in my head- at least one day a week working on my new book and two days in my studio.  Wonder if I can keep that up.  It doesn't sound like much, only three days a week, but somehow other necessary tasks fill up my days and before I know it, the week is over.  I must be more ruthless! 

New year!

Here it is, January 1, 2012 and in a way I hate it.  As the year passes, I procrastinate many chores, thinking I will do them in January, when the craziness of the holidays is over and I have more time.  Ha!  My list is already so long there is no way I can finish them all this month.  So I am starting the new year feeling like I am already behind- not a good way to start a new year!  Maybe as I tackle projects, I will at least feel like I am accomplishing something.  This year for Christmas, we got a new printer, telephone and stereo, and they are all finally up and working.  That was a big accomplishment, although I had some help from my tech support, my son.  Tomorrow on to something else.  I think what I need is a day in my studio- that always makes me feel great!
I hope everyone has a great year ahead!

Merry Christmas!

It's over for another year- I love Christmas!  My kids were home and one sister came too, so we had a full house.  Great food and company!  We spent most of the time either eating or playing games- Clue, Pictionary, card games, etc.  They all left for their own homes this afternoon so the house feels empty, but it also feels good to be able to relax and nap.
This week is down time.  I will relax and enjoy the tree and decorations, and try not to worry about the long list of things that must be tackled soon. 

Father Christmas!

The tree is up, the house is decorated and one of my favorite Santas is out!  He looks like Father Christmas!  He was made by friends so he has special meaning for me.  I used to sit him on my tv since it was high, to discourage my cats from chewing on him.  But this year I had to buy a new tv, and it isn't deep enough so I had to find a new location for him.  So far he has been ignored, and I hope that continues!  I will enjoy him until he has to say goodbye for another year.

Boutiques!

This is the year of boutiques!  I just finished my last show of 2011, but I am still working like crazy.  Somehow, I got myself signed up for 3 boutiques in December!  A local gallery decided to have a holiday boutique, so I thought why not and sent them my application!  Then another group in the Poconos that I belong to decided to set one up at an arts council gallery and  take only 15%.  Wonderful!  I could handle 2.  But then a friend decided to have one in her home.  She has talked about it for a long time, and decided to take the plunge this year.  So here I am, trying to supply 3 boutiques.  Maybe this will make up for my show that got snowed on!

Snowmen!

Tis the season!