The cupcakes are baked, the witch's brew is almost ready, the giveaway is waiting in the wings, and the resident black and orange cats are ready to party....
ME, on the other hand - I'll turn into a pumpkin FOR REAL if I try to stay up 'til midnight to update my blog with party photos. So look for the festivities to commence sometime tomorrow morning (eastern)...
Until then, wishing you magic and merriment!
~ Carolee
Friday, October 16, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Quick Update
Flying in for just a few minutes with an update on John's situation, and many thanks to everyone who's sent prayers, good thoughts and positive energy our way. :)
This morning found us rising at 3:30 AM and leaving the house an hour later, to insure arrival at the hospital by 6:30. The cardiac cath went well, no surprises, etc - so surgery is a go on the fifth of November.
Until then, John is resting as much as possible, and I'm painting like mad, with several new pieces in the works, including a large canvas, some small boxes and a couple of large pieces too.
I'll be back with another update (and photos!) soon, but in the meantime, it's been a verrrrrry long day and it's time for me to collapse....
Until next time,
~ Carolee
This morning found us rising at 3:30 AM and leaving the house an hour later, to insure arrival at the hospital by 6:30. The cardiac cath went well, no surprises, etc - so surgery is a go on the fifth of November.
Until then, John is resting as much as possible, and I'm painting like mad, with several new pieces in the works, including a large canvas, some small boxes and a couple of large pieces too.
I'll be back with another update (and photos!) soon, but in the meantime, it's been a verrrrrry long day and it's time for me to collapse....
Until next time,
~ Carolee
Monday, October 12, 2009
A Peek Inside My Still Spinning Head....
Still amped from the thrill of last weekend's Ghoultide Gathering, and determined to shake off some family stuff, it's full speed ahead in the studio!
On the brain right now.....
While new works are being created, here's a piece listed on eBay - kind of a fun way to greet trick-or-treaters....
Several new projects are in the works right now too, including a few smaller pieces I hope to list on Etsy very soon, and a large painting on canvas - no hints except to say it has a unique perspective. :)
There's also Miss Vanessa Valencia's fabulous Halloween party next Saturday!! I'm thinking of making orange cupcakes with chocolate buttercream icing just for the occasion....
Of course, I'll have to find someone to take them AFTER the party, so they don't end up as breakfast for the next several days, hehe.
With Halloween rapidly approaching, I'm carefully picking and choosing which pieces to complete in time for pre-holiday shipping....decisions, decisions, eh? A checkers game table? A Recipe box? A set of coasters? A large treat box? Another sign or two? A spells and potions chest? Stay tuned....
On a personal note, big congrats to my niece Sarah on her wedding! It was a beautiful ceremony, and I wish you both many years of happiness and many adventures together. :)
And congrats to our daughter Courtney, who landed a new job - no small feat in this economy. I'm so proud of you and so thrilled you're now living closer to us!
That's about it for now (that's enough, right?!) I'll be back again soon with photos of works in progress, and hopefully a few photos from cabin weekend with the girls and a trip to Peddler's Village up in Bucks County (been dying to visit for weeks now!)
Until then, wishing everyone magical and creative autumn days!
♥ Carolee
On the brain right now.....
While new works are being created, here's a piece listed on eBay - kind of a fun way to greet trick-or-treaters....
Several new projects are in the works right now too, including a few smaller pieces I hope to list on Etsy very soon, and a large painting on canvas - no hints except to say it has a unique perspective. :)There's also Miss Vanessa Valencia's fabulous Halloween party next Saturday!! I'm thinking of making orange cupcakes with chocolate buttercream icing just for the occasion....
Of course, I'll have to find someone to take them AFTER the party, so they don't end up as breakfast for the next several days, hehe.With Halloween rapidly approaching, I'm carefully picking and choosing which pieces to complete in time for pre-holiday shipping....decisions, decisions, eh? A checkers game table? A Recipe box? A set of coasters? A large treat box? Another sign or two? A spells and potions chest? Stay tuned....
On a personal note, big congrats to my niece Sarah on her wedding! It was a beautiful ceremony, and I wish you both many years of happiness and many adventures together. :)
And congrats to our daughter Courtney, who landed a new job - no small feat in this economy. I'm so proud of you and so thrilled you're now living closer to us!
That's about it for now (that's enough, right?!) I'll be back again soon with photos of works in progress, and hopefully a few photos from cabin weekend with the girls and a trip to Peddler's Village up in Bucks County (been dying to visit for weeks now!)
Until then, wishing everyone magical and creative autumn days!
♥ Carolee
Saturday, October 10, 2009
PFATT Marketplace Update!
I was so busy and preoccupied with my niece's wedding yesterday, I almost forgot the PFATT Marketplace updated last night at midnight! (Wonder if all those raspberry cobbler martinis had anything to do with my memory lapse?)...
Anyway, I'm sharing it now - the very first 2009 holiday piece (previewed a couple of days ago) available for direct purchase on a first come basis.
Soooooooo much fun, this one - does it get much better than a tuxedo cat and GLITTER?! I think not, hehe...
Thanks for taking a peek, and if anyone is interested in purchasing, just shoot me an email. :)
I'm off to get a TON of shipping ready to go, and then PAINTING! Have a happy and creative weekend, all!!
♥ Carolee
Anyway, I'm sharing it now - the very first 2009 holiday piece (previewed a couple of days ago) available for direct purchase on a first come basis.
Soooooooo much fun, this one - does it get much better than a tuxedo cat and GLITTER?! I think not, hehe...
Thanks for taking a peek, and if anyone is interested in purchasing, just shoot me an email. :)I'm off to get a TON of shipping ready to go, and then PAINTING! Have a happy and creative weekend, all!!
♥ Carolee
Thursday, October 8, 2009
A Sparkly Preview
I have some glittery new pieces to share with you, but first things first...
The response to yesterday's blog sale was just overwhelming, and never did I dream everything would sell out in matter of hours. It's just such a blessing to put my creations out there into the world and know that someone likes them enough to give them a home - Thank you!
I've been in a sparkly kind of mood of late, probably because I'm still feeling the magic of last week's amazing show, so I thought I'd incorporate a little vintage glass glitter into this week's pieces.
A candle box (although I think it would also make a great tea box) listing tonight on eBay at 9PM eastern...
And the first winter/holiday piece this season - also dusted with glass sparklies...
Look for this one on the PFATT Marketplace at midnight on the 10th. :)
That's about it for today. I'm taking a rare day off tomorrow for my niece's wedding, and am so looking forward to it. She's very special to me, and I'm so happy she's found her one and only!
I'll be back just as soon as I can. Wishing everyone a happy and creative weekend!
♥ Carolee
The response to yesterday's blog sale was just overwhelming, and never did I dream everything would sell out in matter of hours. It's just such a blessing to put my creations out there into the world and know that someone likes them enough to give them a home - Thank you!
I've been in a sparkly kind of mood of late, probably because I'm still feeling the magic of last week's amazing show, so I thought I'd incorporate a little vintage glass glitter into this week's pieces.
A candle box (although I think it would also make a great tea box) listing tonight on eBay at 9PM eastern...
And the first winter/holiday piece this season - also dusted with glass sparklies...
Look for this one on the PFATT Marketplace at midnight on the 10th. :)That's about it for today. I'm taking a rare day off tomorrow for my niece's wedding, and am so looking forward to it. She's very special to me, and I'm so happy she's found her one and only!
I'll be back just as soon as I can. Wishing everyone a happy and creative weekend!
♥ Carolee
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Blog Sale Tomorrow Night at 9PM
The studio is getting full, and I need to make room for upcoming Yule and Christmas pieces - and more Halloween of course!
To that end, I thought I'd try something a little different. Tomorrow night at 9PM eastern I'll post photos and descriptions of three original, one of a kind pieces, along with direct purchase prices, which will be at least twenty percent below the standard commission price for the same piece, and also below the typical ending eBay bid. The items will go to the first person to email me with the intent to purchase.
Look for a large "Welcome, Dearies" sign, a whimsical treat bowl, and a very special Wicked Jack heirloom piece.
As always, thanks for your interest in my work! :)
Happy Halloween!
~ Carolee
To that end, I thought I'd try something a little different. Tomorrow night at 9PM eastern I'll post photos and descriptions of three original, one of a kind pieces, along with direct purchase prices, which will be at least twenty percent below the standard commission price for the same piece, and also below the typical ending eBay bid. The items will go to the first person to email me with the intent to purchase.
Look for a large "Welcome, Dearies" sign, a whimsical treat bowl, and a very special Wicked Jack heirloom piece.
As always, thanks for your interest in my work! :)
Happy Halloween!
~ Carolee
Monday, October 5, 2009
Halloween Eye Candy!
Well, another Ghoultide Gathering has come and gone, and I'm still giddy with excitement, and inspiration! There are some highs in life you just don't come down from easily, and this is one of them.
After a VERY late start due to a perfect storm of delays, we got on the road about 2PM Thursday last, which left us unable to make a lunch date in Pittsburgh we had been looking forward to for weeks. It also left us a little frazzled and less prepared than usual, having left behind our business sign and business cards (eek!) Thanks to a little magic worked by a very sweet and very persuasive collector, business cards were printed on the hotel copier, although I was unable to paint another sign in time. I was also unable to visit the other building (this show is housed in two historical buildings) as I cut out said business cards....
By the way, John says he's getting me a flashing red light and siren for Christmas because I always seem to have some kind of emergency. Isn't he a smart aleck?
Okay, back to the show! It was nothing short of amazing, and I have to stop for a minute and express major THANKS to Scott Smith and Stephanie Rawson for their months of hard work producing this wonderful event. I've exhibited at quite a few shows in my time, but nothing even remotely like this. It's a class act right down to the last detail, leaving artists and collectors alike clamoring for more, and already looking forward to next year!
I managed to snap a few photos inside the building we were in, but missed soooooo many others! And the photo of my own display is shaky at best, so I cropped it to show a little detail.
Here are a few highlights:
Part of my own display...
Scott Smith's incredible work...
Nicol Sayre's beautiful dolls...
Lori Brechlin's gorgeous needlework...
And Kristen Beason's wonderfully whimsical characters
I promise to post more photos if I can get ahold of them!
We did come home with just a few pieces - four of which just listed on eBay a few minutes ago, and several I may try to sell directly from the blog...Check back here tomorrow afternoon for details!
Oh - and for Wicked Jack fans, I sill have one piece (a very large one) available, which I need to sell to make room in the studio for upcoming Yule and Christmas pieces. To that end, I'll be reducing the price by about 20% if anyone is interested in purchasing it directly. Photos in a day or two, I promise. ;)
In the meantime, I'm off to walk the Aussies, feed the kitties, and catch some much needed sleep! I've been operating on 4-5 hours a night for so long, I think it's finally catching up with me, hehe....
Goodnight, all!
♥ Carolee
PS - It was soooooooooooooo wonderful to meet those of you who came to the show, and I'm hoping next year we can find a few minutes to chat. :)
After a VERY late start due to a perfect storm of delays, we got on the road about 2PM Thursday last, which left us unable to make a lunch date in Pittsburgh we had been looking forward to for weeks. It also left us a little frazzled and less prepared than usual, having left behind our business sign and business cards (eek!) Thanks to a little magic worked by a very sweet and very persuasive collector, business cards were printed on the hotel copier, although I was unable to paint another sign in time. I was also unable to visit the other building (this show is housed in two historical buildings) as I cut out said business cards....
By the way, John says he's getting me a flashing red light and siren for Christmas because I always seem to have some kind of emergency. Isn't he a smart aleck?
Okay, back to the show! It was nothing short of amazing, and I have to stop for a minute and express major THANKS to Scott Smith and Stephanie Rawson for their months of hard work producing this wonderful event. I've exhibited at quite a few shows in my time, but nothing even remotely like this. It's a class act right down to the last detail, leaving artists and collectors alike clamoring for more, and already looking forward to next year!
I managed to snap a few photos inside the building we were in, but missed soooooo many others! And the photo of my own display is shaky at best, so I cropped it to show a little detail.
Here are a few highlights:
Part of my own display...
Scott Smith's incredible work...
Nicol Sayre's beautiful dolls...
Lori Brechlin's gorgeous needlework...
And Kristen Beason's wonderfully whimsical characters
I promise to post more photos if I can get ahold of them!We did come home with just a few pieces - four of which just listed on eBay a few minutes ago, and several I may try to sell directly from the blog...Check back here tomorrow afternoon for details!
Oh - and for Wicked Jack fans, I sill have one piece (a very large one) available, which I need to sell to make room in the studio for upcoming Yule and Christmas pieces. To that end, I'll be reducing the price by about 20% if anyone is interested in purchasing it directly. Photos in a day or two, I promise. ;)
In the meantime, I'm off to walk the Aussies, feed the kitties, and catch some much needed sleep! I've been operating on 4-5 hours a night for so long, I think it's finally catching up with me, hehe....
Goodnight, all!
♥ Carolee
PS - It was soooooooooooooo wonderful to meet those of you who came to the show, and I'm hoping next year we can find a few minutes to chat. :)
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