... that's what I had for most of December! With the exception of a few upsets, I had much to be thankful for this holiday season. We (my BF, and two dogs) traveled to the East Coast to be with family at the end of November. Our first stop was upstate NY, where we stayed with my brother and his most awesome family. It's safe to say we partied the whole week, big dinners, drinks, going out dancing with Heather-twice-, the usual jam at my uncle Matt's, lots of Baby love, and a successful 80th surprise Birthday party for my Grandfather. Whew. WHAT a whirlwind. After NY we went on to Michigan expecting to stay for three weeks, as we have a house there and TONS of amazing people to spend time with. On our third day there we received some bad news, that one of our other dogs who stayed in CA was sick, really sick. Three weeks turned into three days, and it was back to CA. Thankfully on our last night in MI, the WHOLe family made it over to our house for an impromptu party. Thanks Bob and Sara for making it happen... The rest of our holiday and was a quiet one, lots of time spent with our animals and holed up in our house. We missed being with family, but Mr. Kobie, our Rhodesian Ridgeback was very happy to have his parents home. So here we are in a New Year and back to work. I have many new projects and happenings in my studio, some I will let you in on very soon! Thanks for your support! Happy New Year, and may this year be a creative one!!!!!
After seven Christmases... our first Christmas Tree!! I am in love with it, and am considering leaving it up for another few weeks...
This is Joe, he's 80 and spent at least a few hours out on the dance floor during his party, are you kidding me?! I want to still be dancing when I'm 80...
My little niece on her second birthday, now THIS is how you eat a cupcake!!!
6"x6" Acrylic on Board
Look at this dog! I used this little sling MONTHS ago to keep Lulu out of trouble while I was working. Well- she found it this morning, sat on it, and proceeded to bark until I put it on with her inside. What have I started!!!! 
After seven Christmases... our first Christmas Tree!! I am in love with it, and am considering leaving it up for another few weeks...
This is Joe, he's 80 and spent at least a few hours out on the dance floor during his party, are you kidding me?! I want to still be dancing when I'm 80...
My little niece on her second birthday, now THIS is how you eat a cupcake!!!
6" x 6" Acrylic on Canvas
8" x 16" Acrylic on Canvas 
" Is it Gone Yet?" 16" x 20" Acrylic on Canvas
" There They Stood" 8" x 16" Acrylic on Wood 
For the past few months I have been taking a jewelry fabrication class. It ended yesterday, and here are a few of the results that I'm really excited about! A Drusy Chalcedony Ring, which I am wearing right now!!! A Drusy Chalcedony Cuff Bracelet, and a Polar Bear Pendant Necklace. The Polar Bear Necklace will initially be available by pre- order only, orders will be shipped out in January. The necklace is hand cut out of Sterling Silver, finished with a lovely matte texture and strung on a adjustable silver chain. $ 170.00 Pre- order yours here. I have also been a bit obsessed with pearls lately, I think it might be Sex and the City inspired, at any rate, I've been stringing them like a mad woman. The ones above are hand knotted with purple silk.
8" x 10" Oil on Canvas
Lulu "found" her way (with a little help) into the big dogs' empty food bag, inside were tons of crumbs which Lulu was quite excited about. I thought this was hysterical. 
8" x 16" Acrylic and Oil on Canvas Board
8" x 16" Acrylic and Oil on Canvas Board
He's the kind of brother who helps you blow out your candles when you're two. Enough Said. Xoxo
14" x 18" Oil on Canvas
Ok, so I believe these photos are from the late 80's. That's my little sister on the right and my cousin on the left. I totally remember that costume, my Mom made it, and I thought I was hot stuff. Can't you tell??!! Today I purchased candy for the treaters, for the first time in years! I guess I have not supported the whole " passing out chemical laden junk to all the sweet neighborhood children" in the past. Why did I change my mind? When I was going through these old pictures today I remembered how fun it was to go out and get your candy on Halloween, so I lightened up! It didn't kill me or my teeth to eat all that candy, I'm 28 and no cavities!!! I hope everyone has fun tonight, I am hanging out with my boy, he will be working on music and I will be stringing hot pink pearls. Seriously, they're hot pink , wonderfully textured, and will be available at the gallery on Monday! Xoxo
12"x 12" Oil on Canvas
This is a Big one I am going to finish it up over the next few days- it's going to make a nice Print!
My little nugget circa 2000
In the Chophouse August 2008
12 x 12" Oil on Canvas
11 x 14" Oil on Canvas
It's a Bear who wishes he were a Bunny!!!
10" x 22" Acrylic on Birch Board
