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New Moon

Yesterday I went to see New Moon. Actually I had taken off from work because my dog, Bear, was geting fixed, and he doesn't know how to drive. Seemed like a good excuse to see the movie.

I was a little shocked by the $12 price tag for HD but well worth it. The storyline is basically true to the book, and I, a true movie freak, loved it. There were a lot of teenagers skipping school there, and what I found most surprising, quite a few adult males sitting alone very engrossed in the show. Bet they didn't read that book at lunch.

Looking forward to the third movie already. I don't know how they made great movies before computer graphics.

 

Betty's Birdies--Finches. This past summer I was in Fulton, NY for a family reunion, and my aunt Betty had tons of yellow finches eating at her bird feeder. Inspiration.

 

She sells sea shells.

 

Got some new paintings to upload. More SusieQ's

Bad Blogger--New Painting

New painting that I finished for a friend's daughter. I had a lot of think time on this one because of the brown and turquoise colors for a beach scene. I like it myself.

I am challenging myself to blog more. Today I completed 4 paintings which is really good since I've been a lazy painter too.

Estate Sales, better than garage sales

I have found a new passion-estate sales. The prices are higher but the junk has been weeded out. Last Friday we went to an Estate Sale by Help Me Rhonda in Highland Park. Don't know what happened, but Highland Park shut them down 10 minutes into the sale. Found this great site that lists the estate sales in the DFW area.


http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/TX/D

http://www.helpmeronda.net/allas+++Fort+Worth+++Arlington.aspx

New Paintings

Just finished a new group of paintings

New Paintings

Edward Patrick, Sr.

My cousin, Edward Patrick, Sr. died this week much too young. Take a moment to hug your loved ones.

http://oswegocountytoday.com/obituaries/2009/02/10/edward-d-patrick-sr-51-02082009/



If there is heart disease in your family, please go for your annual check-ups.

New Paintings

I have finished two new paintings and have several better pictures of the cheerleader paintings.

Country Home

I lost a friend this week---Country Home. I have read this magazine since it first was launched and am feeling a loss. On top of that, my favorite ME Home Companion, Home, and Cottage Living. What's a girl to read---the back of the cereal box! Seriously, I went to Country Home's site to email them and could not find an email address. And what about subscriptions? I received the Hallmark magazine yesterday. It is not anything I would have chosed, and I'm not sure what it is replacing. I might have to find a step program to help with my withdrawal because I am a decorating magazine addict.

With this news Blogs have become even more important. There are fresh ideas on-line, and although I enjoy my magazines, I also enjoy reading the blogs.

Cheerleader Painting

I just completed this custom painting for a cheerleader. The color scheme of the room is red and hot pink. I think it turned out cute.

Bad Ebayer

I bought a blackbery from Trojansteals on ebay on June 29 and never received it yet(Today is the 11th). I am upset about this. If you look at his recent feedback since I purchased there is alot of bad feedback. When I bought he had an 100% rating. I keep thinking he is reselling the blackberry over and over.

New on Ebay

I found some paintings I did a while ago that just listed on ebay today.

DAISY LIGHT



13 aprons on EBAY

New on Ebay

I posted a couple of things on Ebay yesterday. Let me show you: 13 aprons, a cute little lighthouse stool and the best of all---a vintage daisy pendant light. I love it, but really don't have a place for it. I found a cigar box of these tax stamps from the 30's to 50's in the garage. I am almost ashamed to say that they have been there for about 20 years.


Last month I started listing my paintings on ETSY. It was a slow start but now that I've sold a couple of paintings there, I am very hopeful. It is so much more economical than ebay.

Blackberry Picking

Today we went Blackberry/Blueberry Picking. We really had to think twice about it because of the cost of gas, but decided if the whole family went in the same car it would be $24 for gas. CRAZY

It was a good time for all. It's good to see the grandkids==15, 10, and 3---having a good time experiencing something I was able to do with my cousins in upstate NY when I was a kid.


http://www.txberry.com/CountryStore.html

Rockstar Painting

I painted this painting to match the Rockstar bedding online, but the customer didn't like it. She was looking for more of a cookie cutter painting that anyone could do. I gave her what she wanted and she was happy. Listed this on ebay last night, and unbelievably it was sold this morning. I am shocked because this is not my style at all.