Appletini Times

Projects

These past few months have been pretty darned busy for me. I am almost finished with the card making book for Random House/Potter Craft and am now preparing for the biggest hobby and craft trade show of the year. I haven't had much time for goofing around these days between travel and the pile of projects on my desk, but I make sure I sing a couple of my favorite songs on Karaoke night at the local pub.
Check out a project I have been involved in. My dear friend Carol Duvall is up to something, and I am tickled to be a part of it!

Gratitude

I woke up early this morning to a beautiful orange and pink sunrise illuminating the nearby snow dusted mountains. As I sat on my porch sipping a hot cup of tea getting ready for the work day ahead, I felt a deep sense of gratitude. I am truly thankful to have an amazing life full of friends, family and abundance. I will never take the life I have been given for granted and if I start to complain about the little things, I will remember the sunrise I was fortunate enough to enjoy today.

Happy New Year!

During this past year I have had many adventures. I received a few scratches and bumps while traversing the rugged and unfamilar terrain but I have discovered beautiful vistas and eye opening experiences along the way. I have learned much about myself and and have found a peace I have never thought possible. Today, I have decided not to make new years resolutions except one, to live one day at a time.
Instead of drinking a martini or two to celebrate, I have decided to paint one instead. Happy New Year to all!