Something Old, Something New Something, Something Borrowed, Somthing Blue?

I know this isn't a wedding but I have always loved that saying - the next line in the poem is

"...And a silver sixpence in her shoe."

Each item in this poem represents a good-luck token for the bride.

If she carries all of them on her wedding day, her marriage will be happy.

"Something old" symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past.

"Something new" means optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead.

"Something borrowed" is usually an item from a happily married friend or family member. The borrowed item also reminds the bride that she can depend on her friends and family.
"Blue" has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding gowns, as evidenced in proverbs like, "Marry in blue, lover be true."
And finally, a silver sixpence in the bride's shoe represents wealth and financial security. It may date back to a Scottish custom of a groom putting a silver coin under his foot for good luck. For optimum fortune, the sixpence should be in the left shoe. These days, a dime or a copper penny is sometimes substituted, and many companies sell keepsake sixpences for weddings.

(I got this all from askYahoo.com)

What does this all have to do with the CHRISTMAS ART SHOW - well I don't know but I do have some fun new items to show you...

SANTA is so happy to be debuting at the show -

he is my newest in the ornament collection -

and these Penguins are new too ...

The Ball Wreaths are "something old" - but not too old - I had them last year and back by popular demand I have done them again - I love that they looks like candy!!! (because you know I love candy.)

I am working on something blue and as far as something BORROWED - I am so grateful to all my family and friends who support me and like in the poem I am reminded, "that I(she) can depend on my(her) friends and family.

so here is the 3rd of many reminders - COME TO THE SHOW!!!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST 6 TO 9 PM &

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND 9 TO 9 PM

see you there...and you might put a "silver sixpence in your shoe" and you will have "wealth and financial security." well it can't hurt...to try...

SURPRISE - I got to see DISNEYLAND decorated for CHRISTMAS!!

My best Friend, partner in crime and cute "Goofy" husband, surprised me last weekend and took my to Disneyland for our Anniversary

(which was in June) so I was totally surprised!

He told me a couple days before that he was taking me on a trip and to pack a bikini and a coat??? "WOW," I said, " I am scared" - first, I don't have a bikini - never did - NEVER WILL - and a coat? So I packed sort of "fancy" - or at least I took something other than my "uniform" (PJ's and a paint shirt.)

I thought we would go to New York, North Carolina ? I don't know EAST somewhere and then he handed me my ticket to Disneyland and I about died -

(I know - others would think this was some kind of practical JOKE but...I LOVE DISNEYLAND) so this was truly a gift for me!! We had the best time and if you haven't stayed at the GRAND CALIFORNIAN - do it!

It is a treat and they are running a special right now on room rates.

If you like Disneyland you have GOT to see it decorated for CHRISTMAS!!

We went on the Haunted Mansion ride 3 times - it is so great and totally different than the rest of the year with Jack and the Nightmare Before Christmas Decorations and it's a Small World is also magical at Christmas!

So...I have to say walking down Main Street with the song Chestnuts Roasting... filling the air I truly thought I had gone to "the most happiest place on earth" (to quoting a little guy telling his friend that on the Indiana Jones ride)

There were beds of poinsettia's planted of every color - i loved seeing them in the ground and not in a pot at my house dropping leaves!!

And of course Santa and his reindeer's were there - I actually think Santa has his second home in Disneyland - I am going to be looking for clues next time I go....

In Disney's California Adventure - there is a new ride and it is awesome - it is sort of like Buzz Lightyear (for those who know Disneyland) - It is an arcade game and I killed "Goofy" (aka Jeff) - though he may have been letting me win? I will have to see next time we go - ha-ha

AND - this brings me to the biggest problem - I am having the hardest time getting gourds painted - soooo come early - if you want any because my stock is a little lean this year. However, I have sooo many fantastic vendors you won't even miss the plethora of gourds -

I did get a couple more Turkey's done - let me know if you would like one - and stay tuned for give aways at the show - spread the word!!!

Christmas ART SHOW - come and join the FUN!!

I hope you all will be joining us for our

CHRISTMAS ART SHOW -

we can't wait!! We are in a NEW LOCATION and the parking is fantastic!! We will be at the Holladay City Building at 4850 South 2300 East (Holladay Blvd.)

Tuesday, December 1st from 6pm to 9pm and

Wednesday, December 2nd from 9am to 9pm

Be watching this week for vendor pictures and give aways - SPREAD the word -

Christmas is coming -

p.s. HAPPY THANKSGIVING - i love "turkey day"

Happy Birthday SISTER Sara

Today is my beautiful sister Sara's birthday - I won't say how old she is but needless to say she gets better with age. I am so grateful for her kindness and willingness to always help me. I feel lucky that we are friends. So thank you Sara for all you bring to my life...

"There's a special kind of freedom sisters enjoy.

Freedom to share innermost thoughts,

to ask a favor,

to show their true feelings.

The freedom to simply be themselves."

Author Unknown

Aunt Sara is the favorite among the kids in our family -

because she loves them all so much they all love her back!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

i LOVE YOU

MONDAY morning and my advice is to NOT let the TURKEYS get you down

When I was sixteen I discovered Sandra Boynton's art work and have loved it ever since.

This week is crazy (although - it seems every week is crazy- why do we do it???)

Anyway, I should be painting Santas and Nativities but I am still spending time with a bunch of Turkeys - and though sometimes the "turkeys" in our lives get us down...these guys are pretty nice to me. However, I never seem to be able to get them finished - I am starting to wonder if they will be with me forever - and as a cute guy in a blog I read said
"chicken day is coming" so I better hurry.

Here is what I should be working on... the snowmen are coming but the Santas and Nativities are so sad because they are sort of naked - oh dear...I wish I could invent a way to not need sleep. Because when I go without sleep I get wrinkles, a grumpy next-day
and surveys say it will shorten my LIFE - wow that is a big price to pay!!
But I do love the quiet of the night and the feeling that I got sooooo much done at 4am!!

Santas and Nativites

Snowmen ornaments
As my 15 years old daughter Grace said for her daily shout out today,
"don't let the Turkeys get you down
and
remember all your STUFF!"
Yes, I couldn't agree more!!

DECEMBER A r T ShOw....SAVE the date!

I am still working on the location of the show
but the DATE is -
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1st
and
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2nd
Put it on your CALENDARS!!
The
D e C e M B e R A r T S h O w
can't wait to see you there...

TRUE " joy in the kitchen"

Hi folks...I wanted to tell you about my week of "TRUE joy in MY kitchen." My girls, Grace and Lucy, have decided to do a 10 hour project for their youth group in our Church, The Church oF Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

They planned a menu, went shopping and now have started fixing dinner every night for our family!!

It is fantastic! Monday nights dinner was actually prepared by Lucy, my 12 year old, and it was the BEST SOUP I have ever had.
(I know that I could be a bit biased but I am telling you it was PERFECT.)

Lucy informed us as we sat down to eat with 5 of our family and 3 of Will's (my tall second son) friends, that she had made a few changes and hoped that we liked it!!
It was amazing to see her smile and thrill as we each told her how much we loved it and then ate every bite and basically licked the pan!!!
She got the recipe from a new cookbook BLISS. - and JOY is the master chef behind the cookbook is as fun as the cookbook. The recipe she made was the Broccoli Cheese soup on page2 of the "entrees and dinners" section.

I hope JOY will be selling it at my Christmas show and you all can get a copy for you and a friend!!

One more HALLOWEEN NOTE (hee-hee)

Ok, I love finding my gourds in people's homes and offices and even more thrilled to find pictures of them!! It is like finding a long lost friend.
SOOO I had to do one more HALLOWEEN post because
Anne Marie Roberts posted her Spooky (fabulous) living room and I FOUND gourds - Yahoo!! She has a blog called MELT by amr and it is so fun to follow.
Thanks Anne Marie for letting me share!!
I will be watching for Turkey's....

GOODBYE HALLOWEEN!! until 2010

I am always filled with mixed emotions when HOLIDAYS end. Relief that I just barely made it through and all the mess is cleaned up! Yahoo -

Yet, I am always a bit sad to see how fast time flies -I loved all the funny, happy, frustrating and hair-raising events that have transpired over the last month.

(I guess I don't LOVE all the frustrating parts, THAT much BUT without them I would NEVER have learned all that I NEEDED to learn - so I am grateful for THE FRUSTRATING PARTS after all) (?)

so....Good bye Halloween 2009-

I LOVE THANKSGIVING!!

START OFF THE MONTH WITH AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE .