Ahhhh....the clouds have lifted and I am now able to comprehend the language of managing a website. In the past couple days, I sit in front of this computer and squeeze myself with glee because I'm just so darn proud of myself. The next step will be making this very blog a little cuter for you all....I promise it will happen.

Today I visited Ornamentea's website and blog because I can't get enough of their fabulous baubles. And gee wiz....their blog is nice. There were so many insightful things being said and so many great pictures....ah *sigh*....i'll make it there one day.

I've been content to paint like a mad woman lately...now that everything has slowed down a bit. This most recent one, Amber Lights, also knows as North China Sea, was completed a few days ago. The newest piece I am working on (while listening to The Labrynth by Kate Mosse on audio CD), is a yummy layer upon layer of dark blues and purples....so dreamy.

A big handful of my art is still up at Olsen Estates Winery, I think you can see them there for a bit longer. Also, don't forget to check out Airfield Winery.....I did two commission pieces for them that sit happily in the mens and ladies potty rooms ;).

I think I will go to Kennewick this week, find that wellness center (forgive me, I can't recal the name), and sit in their Infrared sauna for a while. It will be nice to burn/sweat this computer ache out of my muscles.....

I hope all of your Holidays were wonderful.

Our troubles will be far away....

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be far away

Here we are, as in olden days
Happy golden days of your
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us
Once more

Through the years, we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Cracked

Have I mentioned yet that managing my website and, therefore, sitting in front of a computer for hours on end is quite painful?? I only say that because of all the web-based learning I've had to do lately. I'm trying to keep my posture, but I feel like I've developed scoliosis....or some type of permanet curving of the spine. Then, suddenly, in a moment of hypochondria, just as I was sure I had suddenly become a hunch-back-with-a-jutting neck for good....I realized I hadn't blogged lately. And I couldn't think of a more fitting necklace than my fabulous "Cracked but not Broken" piece.

Tomorrow I will run out into the open air like a little school girl and venture into the Tri-Cities for some Christmas shopping and to visit the new Bikram Yoga Studio on Canal Drive. I'm thinking I might even take a class at the end of the day.....oh, my withered spine says Yes, Yes, please take me to yoga.....

Knobby

In the process of making this kitchy coasters, I realized how much I love the term and how I need to use it to describe people more often. I found some glitter gold and silver paper at my favorite craft store that I am completely crazy about.....I want to use it for everything! I made some vintage bicycle coasters for some family members....what better to make for some lovable drunks?

I am so inlove with the creative process I have been going through lately, I've been coming up with the greatest stuff. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but to me, it really is great. I obsess all day long in my studio, work my self up into a frenzy and can't get enough. I'm sure it has something to do with the time of year; night time is the right time for this little Swede.

Hoot Hoot

Lamination is my new addiction....I have to laminate everything lately. I laminated this owl picture and put some spooky Swarvoski crystals for eyes. I put a couple of my laminated pieces on Etsy....I'm dying to put them on my site, but until I learn the administration in and outs from my web lady (which will happen Dec 12!!!!!), I just have to be patient and let her list/correct things as she can. It is through this experience that I've realized what a control freak I truly am....especially when it comes to my sweet little jewels.

It snowed today!!! Oh, man, it was a beautiful, fluffy, snowman kind of snow! I caught some flakes on my tongue and listened to some Bing Crosby.

I finalized, paid for and sent my ad to Bust a few days ago! I can't wait for January 22 when their March/Feb issue comes out and can see Zoradell Designs in my favorite mag ;)