BrokenMemories:Shards

I am an artist

I am an artist,and proud.

When I am at an event and asked what I do,I respond artist. This usually creates tension and then frequently a response of “Oh I see”,followed by an awkward  pause.

 

I am left thinking if only they knew.

Being an artist in 2012 brings with it an amazing menu of opportunities.

Along with these opportunities I find myself wearing many hats.

           (bing.com images)

In the world of an artist in the year of 2012,selling on line is a great opportunity. The whole world gets to see your art! How cool is that!

Having said that I have also learned and am learning so much,and I love it all.

From now on when I am asked “what do you do?”

I am  going to respond with the following. Thank you for asking,I am an artist and ceo of RubyBeets,I have 3 etsy stores and one ebay store, I am a photographer,blogger,pinterest pinner,facebook member,SEO expert,buyer,packer,shipper,and tax preparer.  

~~~Living the Dream

Postal Rate Increases

Did you know postal rates went up? Well not a lot for cards and letters,just 1 penny. But when you order from your favorite online seller,that would be me (I hope) you will notice significant increases. This we have no control over.

 

I was thinking to shake off those ‘ol postal blues

Lets have some free shipping!

 

Enter code: 2012ratehike,at check out

 

when you shop at Rubysjustenuff,for free domestic shipping thru Saturday Jan 28 2012.

~~~Living the Dream!

Graeter’s Ice Cream Continues

I have been away again,sadly no Graeter’s Ice Cream this time either. Did I tell you Graeter’s does not use Chocolate chips in their ice cream. They have a yummy chocolate formula and carefully and slowly add it to the ice cream while it is churning,of course the ice cream is cold so the chocolate hardens in lovely yummy “chocolate chips”. But I digress!

The little tuff guy on the right,how cute is he!

The young man above in the glasses,both the same person. My dad,the guy who can fix anything,always around when anyone calls. Well it was his turn for a few days,he needed me. He has always had a special place in my heart,like all girls are with their dad’s. We watched some TV and talked some,it was good to have some time together. Early one morning I found myself looking at him in the bright glare of the ER lights, I looked closely at my pop,laying still with his eyes closed and a tear started. My thoughts began racing, I shook my head to clear those thoughts away. Fighting the tears I finally gathered myself together,and when my eyes focused again my dad was smiling at the TV. Waving the thoughts away while sweeping back my bangs,I found us both smiling and laughing at the dopey early morning TV. He is better now,bounding thru the day with the gusto of the teenager you see above. I was blessed to build on my childhood memories,of watching football together,and not really understanding the fine points of game,and not really caring, but enjoying just being with my dad!

 

~~~Living the Dream!

Graeter’s Ice Cream update

Good news,our friends at Graeter’s notified me that Graeter’s French pot ice cream is now available at Publix supermarkets!

A great start,but be sure to visit a Graeter’s location,the charm,the flavors,and ohhh the ice cream!

~~~Living the Dream!

New Years Resolutions Broken

Well it didn't take long to break one of my new years resolutions. No I didn't eat a pint of Graeter's French pot cream,thankfully it’s only sold in Ohio :)

I vowed to visit with you several times a week. Sadly,this year has already begun to slide away from my plans and resolutions. 

How are you doing with your resolutions? Let me know if you have kept your resolutions or if you need a little “help from a friend.”

By the way,you can order Graeter's ice cream on line.

Once you’ve tried Graeter’s, you’ll be hooked!

~~~Living the Dream!

Happy New Year

Happy new year! Let’s start the new year off right. The first orders placed at RubyBeetsGatherings (thank you) and Rubysjustenuff will ship for free (Sorry domestic orders only). I have been busy loading up both stores,so stop by and take a peak! The lovely image is from Pinterest,more about that in my next post.

Start the year off with a joyous relaxing day!

 

~~~Living the dream!

Memba This?

An amazing find I wanted to share with you.

 

Classic vintage peace sign! 2 yards of this amazing fabric! Lucky for us it was never cut or used! Now available in my etsy store.

~~~Living the Dream!

Merry Christmas!

Relax and enjoy the beauty of the day!

 

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Tree Skirt

Dress your Vintage Mannequin in a Christmas tree skirt!

Now that is thinking outside the box!

Loving it!

~~~Living the dream!

Stuffed Celery

Now that the Thanksgiving events are behind us,Christmas festivities are just ahead.

I wanted to share a last minute idea I had on Thanksgiving,that I plan on repeating for Christmas dinner.

Stuffed celery is a tradition at most family dinners. The platter is always in the way,the celery rolls around leaving bits of cream cheese and chives,and they are difficult to hold without making a mess!

Let me Present my solution!

 

I filled the bottom of a tiny glass baskets with softened cream cheese and chive mixture.

Then added celery. I loved using the tender stalks leaving the beautiful leaves.

The leaves gave the look of a flower basket.

When your guest grabs a celery stalk,the cream cheese is on the end and they can continue to dip into the cream cheese because each guest has there own.

If you don’t have any tiny glass baskets,try shot glasses,vases,look around your house,always thinking outside the box!

resolving those holiday crisis,one at a time!

~~~Living the Dream!