I now can say that my art is on display! We hung my first pieces in Johnson City, TN, at the new Mi Si Bella Salon. Hanging my art in a location such as this benefits both of us. I get exposure, and possibly a sale or two, and Krista gets free art for her walls. Mi Si Bella’s web site is not yet up, but if you are a Facebooker, check her fan page out here. Below are some photos of the installation. Michael and Quinn came along. Truth be known, Michael did all of the manual labor.
I now am listing the photographs on Etsy. I will be adding a new one daily, today I added “What Lies Beneath” both the print and the wood block wall hanging. I just love all of these photos hung together… the grouping looks so very cool! <--Okay, surely I could have come up with a better adjective than that, oh well. Quinn likes the photos...
Raising awareness. What inspiration from the Etsy Twitter team! Please read the blog article to find out how you can help! Painting from Betty Refour click to visit her Etsy store.
My son, Seth, lost a dear friend last night. You may read the article in our local paper here: http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9016239 Seth and Jake were not only friends, but teammates, coworkers in their first jobs together, and classmates. Last night, when I met Seth at home (I didn’t go to the football game because I had to work), we sat around listening to him tell stories of Jake. I didn’t know Jake like I know some of Seth’s other friends. Seth and Jake became really close this summer with work and football. The “Jake” in this picture is the Jake I wish I could have known. I would have like to have seen the Coach Carter impression. The Jake in the stories Seth told last night. I know Jake holds a dear place in everyone’s heart and will be greatly missed. And although I can’t see it now, I know there is a reason for this tragedy. A purpose…
Some posts left by friends on Jake’s Facebook page:
have fun playing football with the angels:)
you were a great guy and still are hope you having a good time with Jesus
You’re the man. Have a good time kickin it with Jesus. I’ll see u again one day. Love you man
jake u were a great guy and a great leader..we will miss u man
Facebook Fans on Etsy Street Team! We are official! I am a charter member and so excited to be a part of the team! Check out our team leader’s blog for more history and information!
I am in a Treasury, have a Treasury West, and missed posting about a Treasury (I had) that is now expired. I am officially a treasury-holic. It is beginning to interfere with my daily activities/responsibilities. Michael came home last night after being away for the day in NC, and I never moved from the computer. The main Treasury was about to become open, so I was glued to the screen. Poor guy. Left as I slept that morning. Got ignored when he came home. This is my blogged apology… Sorry, baby! You are an AMAZING husband! I couldn’t ask for more. I am so happy that most days we are together living our art, and that you no longer have to trek back and forth to NC! I love you!
Oh, and by the way, I missed the main Treasury opening… My “old” list wasn’t expired, and you can only have one list at a time. I tried to delete it, but not soon enough, apparently. Oh well… Tomorrow…
My son, Seth catches an amazing pass from Aaron St. Clair. Seth is in the local newspaper (that is him catching the ball in the end zone for a touchdown in the photo). SSHS has a great write up. Clint Phillips also had a great showing of his football skills. Go Rebels!
I am so very excited to announce our first real Etsy repeat customer! We’ve had others purchase multiple boards at a time. We even had someone buy a board online, and then commission Michael to custom make four more (before the first even arrived)! But this was our first “buy one” who came back some time later and “bought another.” It was a pleasant surprise to find her order in our inbox this morning! Ashely bought this air dried walnut cutting board first:
Then she came back and purchased this cherry board (one of my favorites) today:
Tomorrow Michael is headed to Mast General Store in Boone, NC tomorrow to set up and sell his cutting boards. Stop by and say, “Hi!” or go to our Etsy shop and take some time to browse around.
