Saturday, October 22, 2011

From The Ashes .....


Like the mythological Phoenix bird....We have risen from the ashes, so to speak.
I apologize to all of you. I know I am not good (not good at all) at keeping you all informed along my journey. I have a very hard time while I am in the midst of everything to sit down and keep you in on the day to day. Plus, I really do get into a mode where I just want to hide and lick my wounds for awhile.
It hurt allot to close my shop in Prescott. I felt like we were just barely starting to get off the ground, but it's a long story and there really wasn't any other choice.
So it's been about 5 months now.....5 hectic months! We have made a big move back to a place we were 20 years ago (That could be a whole other blog entry- which I will try to do soon) and because of the kindness of a dear friend of ours, I now have a new shop and studio space.
It has not been easy..... it's been a lot of work. Allot of sweat and tears and emotional ups and downs but I am very, very thankful and grateful!! Being innkeepers at our friend's Bed and Breakfast was also thrown into the mix this summer. Besides being interesting we met some very nice people from all over the country. I also learned that while being fun and interesting a Bed and Breakfast is work. So all of you that have romantic notions of opening a B & B when you retire.....think about it. A gentleman told me earlier today that being retired means that you're RE-TIRED, meaning that you are more tired than ever. I thought that was a good one.
Anyway, I'm going to sign off for now. I'm back and in BUSINESS so forgive me and keep checking back. I do appreciate it so much.
Hugs,
Susie
PS Ooooops! I forgot to tell you where we were at. I'm in Portola, California which is 45 min NW of Reno, Nevada-1 hour N of Truckee California. In Plumas county which is in the beautiful High Sierras.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

HEARTBROKEN.......


I have sad news today.....my heart is breaking a little. We have made the decision to close the shop!! There is happiness and sadness in it. While I am looking ahead with some excitement and anticipation.....I am still......sad. It is happening so fast!
Will keep you posted on where we are going so stay in touch....

Monday, May 9, 2011

Happy Mother's Day Mom!!



A day late! Pretty typical with me, but I couldn't find these pics yesterday. However, it did give me more time to think of my Mom than just one day I guess. I think about her allot really. She is always around with me though, and pops out at me at unusual times, in a thousand little ways.... So I wish her Happy Mother's Day yesterday, today and always ......

Thursday, April 28, 2011

New Art Available!

Mariemaid

Sweet Angel

In a Magic Garden

Tea Time

I have new designs now available on Fabric Blocks and Heat Transfers. Check it out at
www.fantasyfabricblocks.com
And of course I have them available here in my shop in Prescott, AZ or online at (www.shabbyreddoor.com) on cards, ornaments, magnets and other goodies as well!

Sunday, April 17, 2011

He Has Risen.........

I know Easter isn't until next Sunday, but I want to wish you all a Blessed Palm Sunday and week ahead.
He is risen......
God Bless,
Susie

Saturday, April 16, 2011

New Items on Etsy.....

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Paperweights on Etsy

I have been trying to get more artwork up on my Etsy site and will be working on my website as well.
I think we had our last winter storm(maybe) and the weather here in Prescott is beautiful.
Blue skies, birdies singing, trees budding and flowers bursting forth.....Spring is coming, ohhhhh....but with it, my allergies hitting with a vengeance!!!! I can enjoy in my misery though.

A little secret.....Wish I was at the beach with this mermaid!!! ha ha........