tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686435842819652062024-03-14T00:53:46.819-05:00J. AUSTIN Ryan designsModern and Classic Art for Childrenmarnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-42098395379879369482013-02-28T08:04:00.000-06:002013-02-28T08:15:59.312-06:00A Perfect Room for a Boy:)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have I shown you this amazing wall mural I created for this little man named Jake?</div>
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I created it using a rich royal blue paint and then painting in white the islands off the coast of Florida.</div>
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Meridian lines and all. Click on my "Mural" link on where to find my art to see more.</div>
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marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-18376223371983506772013-02-09T17:30:00.000-06:002013-02-09T17:30:03.175-06:00$5 Print of the week is "Never Let Go"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Totally forgot to mention my $5 print of the week on my BLOG. </span></div>
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marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-49690099071715607722012-12-23T10:03:00.001-06:002012-12-23T10:04:01.320-06:00GIVEAWAY !!!Hello everyone! I'm doing a HUGE GIVEAWAY on my Facebook fan page! You can check it out <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/JAUSTINRyan/233800563470">here</a>!<br />
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marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-31692752488236659922012-09-28T21:43:00.001-05:002012-09-28T21:43:21.142-05:00*NEW* ORIGINAL Painting- "Harbor Zoo"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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*NEW* Original Painting- " Harbor Zoo" by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Marnie V.</i></span></div>
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Hello everyone! It's been a while but for good reason. Really busy with ART and life:) Just thought I would share my new ORIGINAL Hawk art <b>Harbor Zoo.</b></div>
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Also, more is coming:) That's correct, more art with Hawk and friends.</div>
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I'm also starting giveaways next week on my Facebook Fan page, so join in to get some free art by</div>
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You can check out all of my items in my <a href="http://www.jaustinryan.etsy.com/">ETSY</a> shop...Enjoy and have a great weekend!</div>
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marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-37709745521823153302012-08-01T07:08:00.000-05:002012-08-01T07:09:10.735-05:00New Email and J.AUSTINRyan.comHello everyone, just sending a quick note to let everyone one i'm changing servers at the moment and this could take up to 48 hrs. So if you email me and it bounces back, that's why. I also have a new shop coming in the next few days...so stay tuned.marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-72825160566159151682012-07-30T22:31:00.000-05:002012-07-30T22:31:04.300-05:00NEWS* Latest Mural :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are some photos from my latest mural......my facebook fan page will have all the photos and i'll be adding them to my flicker as well. Stay tuned, for their is more coming from this project:).<br />
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Here's a photo of a recent mural I created. The nursery was sweet and had this little circular room attached to it. I created what the customer requested and they loved it! Their is even a little by-plane spelling out "Jesus loves you"......so sweet. </div>
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</div>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-41364591354448180332012-01-14T11:34:00.001-06:002012-01-14T11:46:39.743-06:00NEWS** J.AUSTINRyan was on the today Show!<object width="420" height="245" id="msnbc61c81e" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640"><param name="FlashVars" value="launch=45986891&width=420&height=245"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed name="msnbc61c81e" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" width="420" height="245" flashvars="launch=45986891&width=420&height=245" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px;">Visit msnbc.com for <a style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/">breaking news</a>, <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032507" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">world news</a>, and <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032072" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">news about the economy</a></p><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#333333;">Hello everyone! I've been extremely busy in the studio the past few months and i can tell you that many things are happening with this little business of mine and MANY more to come. Exciting!</span></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 5px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#333333;">But, my Mod Owls, well, Summer and Fall, were recently featured on the today Show! Their 60th Anniversary special to be exact this past Friday. Frank Fontana from HGTV picked items that he felt worked for a low budget nursery. Let's face it, the majority of the economy now is doing just that. I am so honored that Frank and <a href="http://www.poshtots.com">Posh Tots</a> picked my owls for the show, they looked great! Please watch the video and enjoy. Ok back to work and football practice.</span></p>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-90947676504815001682011-11-18T06:27:00.002-06:002011-11-18T06:35:45.444-06:00Piper's Room<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vwUpEoRP7Xs/TsZPgOmc6rI/AAAAAAAAA74/E185QWb5HEU/s1600/image.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vwUpEoRP7Xs/TsZPgOmc6rI/AAAAAAAAA74/E185QWb5HEU/s400/image.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676311795440872114" /></a> I received some happy feedback from a customer yesterday along with a picture of their adorable nursery. That's one of my name banners hanging above the crib:) So cute. I love the crib and simplicity of the entire room. It definitely has a coziness to it as well. <div>LOVE it and thanks Theresa for sharing Piper's room with us:).</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't forget....30% off in my <a href="http://www.jaustinryan.etsy.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">shop</span></a> with code NOV30. </div><div><br /></div>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-38674850529747194702011-11-17T05:44:00.003-06:002011-11-17T06:05:24.081-06:00Just Popping In:)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qt4Na9O7gtY/TsT4AAmPUrI/AAAAAAAAA7s/QxrGgv2Lqsg/s1600/001.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qt4Na9O7gtY/TsT4AAmPUrI/AAAAAAAAA7s/QxrGgv2Lqsg/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675934109437743794" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71588996/a-cowboy-and-indian-print"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666600;">Print in shop</span></a>- " A Cowboy and Indian"</i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hello everyone:) I feel like sometimes I have to make a grand entrance when I appear on this blog because I'm not consistent about it. I'm just an extremely busy artist with three growing boys who are involved in everything from sports to friends. They are getting older, 15 14 & 11, to be exact.</div><div>And my 15 yr old, who's about to be 16, will be driving his own car within a couple of months. :/ </div><div><br /></div><div>I've become very busy with this art life of mine which I love. Besides painting for Mariah Carey and Nick Canon, I've been doing work for many other people also. I guess I'm really loving the fact that my customers and the rest of the world, are really wanting to buy art for themselves. I LOVE that. Art makes people feel good regardless of the price. Their is definitely a connection between a great art find and it's soon to be owner:).</div><div><br /></div><div>So for now, it's back to invoicing my accounts. Don't miss the deal I have going on in my<a href="http://www.jaustinryan.etsy.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"> ETSY</span></a> shop either. I call it the pre holiday sale. Get 30% OFF your entire purchase from now until November 20th, only a few days left. Use code NOV30 at checkout. One transaction per customer. </div><div>Have a great day- Marnie V.</div>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-55148237068060370342011-08-02T16:41:00.002-05:002011-08-02T16:50:17.269-05:00Become a FAN on FACEBOOK and get 25% off YOUR ENTIRE ORDER!<div style="text-align: center;">I want more Facebook Fans! Go to my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/JAUSTINRyan/233800563470"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Facebook Fan</span></a> page and become a fan. You'll also see a post with a coupon code on it! Use the coupon code to receive 25% OFF your entire purchase in my <a href="http://www.jaustinryan.etsy.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">ETSY shop</span></a>. This offer is good for a 1 time per fan. Plus their is a bonus! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Refer a friend, and receive an addition 25% off. You need to message me on my Facebook page who your friend is, and they have to be a fan.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This offer is good through the rest of this year, December 31st 2011.</div><div style="text-align: center;">enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Marnie V.</div>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-8196674028533746272011-06-05T08:09:00.004-05:002011-06-05T08:21:02.809-05:00Love My New Printer:)<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n98xZ0od7XQ/TeuBKubI2CI/AAAAAAAAA7k/YWOMVT-nw2U/s1600/001.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n98xZ0od7XQ/TeuBKubI2CI/AAAAAAAAA7k/YWOMVT-nw2U/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614723381707986978" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zQiHqQOFAGg/TeuAn1_ayII/AAAAAAAAA7c/OGaVaYfulYI/s1600/015.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zQiHqQOFAGg/TeuAn1_ayII/AAAAAAAAA7c/OGaVaYfulYI/s400/015.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614722782443784322" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Taking a break to brag about my new printer! I love it, it makes the most beautiful prints, and you will love them:). I finally splurged a few months back on my new Epson R2880. Used with archival pigment inks that are guaranteed to last a lifetime. These beautiful babies are printed on Hahnemuhle paper. It's an eco friendly paper also that's made out of sugar cane...love that!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I now offer over 100 different prints in my shop. If you have a minute of two, you can check them out <a href="http://www.jaustinryan.etsy.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">here</span></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's Sunday and I'm off to a Kidney benefit today that I've donated some art to.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your Sunday!</div>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-77415217220395198052011-05-03T22:48:00.005-05:002011-05-03T23:11:54.871-05:00Artist Marnie V. paints the nursery ceiling of Mariah Carey and Nick Canon<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dvZOxsY56rE/TcDQ3673QzI/AAAAAAAAA7I/ivkZa4XoWmE/s1600/046.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dvZOxsY56rE/TcDQ3673QzI/AAAAAAAAA7I/ivkZa4XoWmE/s400/046.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602707595580621618" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gqaI2YdziLw/TcDQMkks8_I/AAAAAAAAA64/oFGbcAMl80Q/s1600/050.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gqaI2YdziLw/TcDQMkks8_I/AAAAAAAAA64/oFGbcAMl80Q/s400/050.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602706850843522034" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CT94gING7MA/TcDP3Imq6tI/AAAAAAAAA6w/VxbfFU-5Zlw/s1600/052.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CT94gING7MA/TcDP3Imq6tI/AAAAAAAAA6w/VxbfFU-5Zlw/s400/052.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602706482558331602" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello everyone.....it's been a while and i hope everyone realizes that I've been very busy. I obviously put my clients first before I blog since I'm barely on here. It's hard but the orders are stacking:).</div><div style="text-align: center;">A month ago, I had the honor of working with <a href="http://www.artforkids.net/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6666;">Gail Sedigh of AFK</span></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Creating gorgeous nurseries in LA Ca. is was she does best. Everything, from her own line of furniture, decor, linens, drapes, and accessories......she brings it all in. She is the manufacturer which is even cooler. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So when Mariah asked for Gail to create her nursery for her two little babies.....Gail was so sweet to think of me to do Mariah's dreamy ceiling. I also painted the window and the scene inside for her. It was a pretty garden scene with little lambs in it. But, after I left, Mariah loved the ceiling so much that she wanted the clouds to be in the window. so she hired a local artist in LA to copy my ceiling. I think the garden scene actually would have been pretty in the room, but the dreamy sky...is breath taking:). It was an amazing experience and met some amazing people. Along with Mariah and Nick themselves. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I also was happy to here that my ceiling is her favorite part!......Thanks Mariah!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well.....have a great week- Marnie V.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-31191899068733641722011-04-08T10:04:00.001-05:002011-04-08T10:06:44.530-05:00HUGE SALE ON MY ETSY<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">*HUGE SALE*<br /><br />For 3 days only from Fri. April 8th-Sun. April 10th,<br />you can buy 1 print at regular price and get 1 FREE.<br />The limit is 3...buy 3 get 3 FREE. WOW!<br />Check it out <a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="http://www.jaustinryan.etsy.com">HERE</a><br /></span></div>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-58858996365878729612011-02-04T11:35:00.006-06:002011-02-04T11:47:49.971-06:00Winter Studio 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TUw5LZtgDaI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/4g3F9ysnGK8/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 393px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TUw5LZtgDaI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/4g3F9ysnGK8/s400/006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569889707193535906" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TUw7n0BWEsI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/nFbOxqVD1Bk/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TUw7n0BWEsI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/nFbOxqVD1Bk/s400/003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569892394315682498" border="0" /></a>I snapped this photo this morning of my studio. As many of you know and those who don't, it sits in the left section of my home, here in Fort Worth Texas. We are experiencing snow and ice this past week, which keeps me all tied up between entertaining my boys and filling orders. Speaking of orders..these name banners below are a couple of some new ones being shipped out. I also have new characters that I introduced at some trade shows last week and were a huge hit. I'll be loading them on my <a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="http://www.jaustinryan.etsy.com/">ETSY</a> shop over the weekend....so stay tuned.<br />Check out the new cowboy boot, this one is a girl version, but a boy one is available as well. The bumble and the heart are great too. Wait till you see the others I have...camper, fox, yellow bear, apple, pear ,and a few more. These name banners can be ordered through my ETSY shop. Or simply contact me at marnie@jaustinryan.com<br />Have a great super bowl weekend! Marnie V.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TUw5G7lTn5I/AAAAAAAAA6I/fInoAVcY-iI/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TUw5G7lTn5I/AAAAAAAAA6I/fInoAVcY-iI/s400/011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569889630386626450" border="0" /></a>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-84827205754412561132011-02-02T16:50:00.003-06:002011-02-02T16:55:30.421-06:00Snowed and Iced in :(Just letting all my customers know to expect a 3-5 day delay on any orders that have shipped within the past 3 days. UPS and the postal service have notified me to let me know, since I'm a frequent customer. Texas, the Fort Worth area that I live in is under ice, which makes driving conditions horrible and in some areas not possible. I can't even ship out any more orders until this Friday..maybe. OK...now I'll go back to painting and hibernating.<br />Thanks for understanding- Marnie V.marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-2677670306974535692011-01-23T16:29:00.007-06:002011-01-23T16:42:29.750-06:00What's New and What's Hot!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TTysrkC2DJI/AAAAAAAAA54/4OJ5XhZGGXA/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 235px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TTysrkC2DJI/AAAAAAAAA54/4OJ5XhZGGXA/s400/003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565513103933050002" border="0" /></a><br />What's Hot now- these adorable name banners are <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">flying</span> out of my studio! My stores are doing well with these little babies...and at a great new low price! Below is a photo of how they come when delivered :). You can also purchase these off my <a href="http://www.jaustinryan.etsy.com"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">ETSY</span></a> site.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TTysc9C2iMI/AAAAAAAAA5w/PZS9ZzhL4Ug/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TTysc9C2iMI/AAAAAAAAA5w/PZS9ZzhL4Ug/s400/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565512852945930434" border="0" /></a> What's new to my ETSY site are these paintings below....so cute! I have more in the series coming...so check the shop often this week. Hawk is starting to travel.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TTysNLrL-9I/AAAAAAAAA5o/2yPOu1Im0-s/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TTysNLrL-9I/AAAAAAAAA5o/2yPOu1Im0-s/s400/012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565512581995297746" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"The White Whale"</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TTysA1VncxI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/V-YAoR-DVkw/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 387px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TTysA1VncxI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/V-YAoR-DVkw/s400/015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565512369840812818" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">" Hawk and the White Whale "</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TTysJekJANI/AAAAAAAAA5g/Cv1srHQWzTA/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 378px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TTysJekJANI/AAAAAAAAA5g/Cv1srHQWzTA/s400/011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565512518346539218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">" <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Hawk</span> and the Yellow Sub"</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">*To purchase any of these items go to my </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jaustinryan.etsy.com">ETSY</a>*<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TTysA1VncxI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/V-YAoR-DVkw/s1600/015.JPG"><br /></a>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-42076097297707950542011-01-07T06:26:00.004-06:002011-01-07T06:32:54.957-06:00Preparing for 2 Shows...:)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TScGnU3cOlI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/RUUcvJebits/s1600/013%2Bs.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 359px; height: 340px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TScGnU3cOlI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/RUUcvJebits/s400/013%2Bs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559419537698077266" border="0" /></a> I'm busy preparing for two shows at this very moment and through next week. One is in Dallas and the other in Los Angeles. Show preparation is extremely exhausting and exciting all in one. The excitement honestly is what keeps me going. I have some new products that I'm introducing to my stores and I'll post some pictures next week. They and the rest of the world are going to love them! Well, I'm off to Dallas today to repaint the showroom wall and start setting up....start...I only said start...much to do.<br /><br />Have a great day! Marnie V.marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-41652544157281440312011-01-01T12:29:00.005-06:002011-01-01T12:42:50.385-06:00Happy New Year Everyone!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TR9yvwLZ6xI/AAAAAAAAA5I/ypiyZn-MFEY/s1600/008.JPG"><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TR9yrjCzmjI/AAAAAAAAA5A/mVHF7GlkDKQ/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TR9yrjCzmjI/AAAAAAAAA5A/mVHF7GlkDKQ/s400/011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557286557665434162" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">First Original Painting for 2011-" I Love My Moose "<br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /> Hello everyone! Happy New Year! It's been a while since I've been on the blog but it's great to be back. We had a busy holiday and was surprised with family house guests....it was great. I love my family and was so happy to see them this holiday season.<br />I'm also very excited for 2011! It's busy for me as I'm still working at the swim school and preparing for two shows for my wholesale accounts. And my <a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="http://www.jaustinryan.etsy.com">ETSY</a>..of course. I have lots of new little paintings that I'll be loading daily and I'm very excited to introduce many more large paintings of Hawk and his friends. Hawk is going to start traveling! That's right! His first stop is New York...I can't wait to show you what I've been working on. I'll also be delivering new art to some galleries in which those will be posted for anyone to purchase as well.<br /><br />My website www.jaustinryan.com is also being updated. It actually almost got hacked into and google stopped...thanks Google! So now we are updating the entire website! Hooray!<br /><br />Please stay tuned and I'm off to get ready for the Rose Bowl today...TCU baby..GO FROGS!<br /><br /> Marnie V.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-5632682026044026772010-11-29T06:00:00.004-06:002010-11-29T06:17:13.719-06:00FREE SHIPPING FOR CYBER MONDAY!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TPOWIZolYzI/AAAAAAAAA40/5Uo0d_hK0m4/s1600/003%2BR%2BE%2Bgiggle.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 388px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TPOWIZolYzI/AAAAAAAAA40/5Uo0d_hK0m4/s400/003%2BR%2BE%2Bgiggle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544940637287441202" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL!</span><br /><br />For Cyber Monday I'm continuing my special of FREE SHIPPING<br />off my main website <a href="http://www.jaustinryan.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">J.AUSTINRyan</span></a>. This is an amazing deal considering it's almost<br />a $20 value. This offer is good through Dec. 18th and you will receive the art<br />before Christmas! This offer is good for US residents only. If you are outside the US, please contact me for pricing.<br /><br />Also...my <a href="http://www.jaustinryan.etsy.com"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Etsy</span></a> site I am offering 20% off with coupon code My2010...and that's<br />just like getting free shipping:).<br /><br />Now start shopping and give the gift of art this Holiday season!<br /><br />Marnie V.<br /></div>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-77836034057856049692010-11-12T15:09:00.005-06:002010-11-12T15:30:22.512-06:00#1 of the "Tiny Small Art Project"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TN2tiVnavCI/AAAAAAAAA4c/Gi2NkcI_C3w/s1600/005.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TN2tZBKIwpI/AAAAAAAAA4U/xjVHq1H_Zxc/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 381px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TN2tZBKIwpI/AAAAAAAAA4U/xjVHq1H_Zxc/s400/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538773762054865554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TN2twzs8-gI/AAAAAAAAA4s/JQTj5O2slXA/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TN2twzs8-gI/AAAAAAAAA4s/JQTj5O2slXA/s400/003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538774170759657986" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TN2tpWcXwlI/AAAAAAAAA4k/EvNnAVsyUkM/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TN2tpWcXwlI/AAAAAAAAA4k/EvNnAVsyUkM/s400/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538774042646397522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TN2tiVnavCI/AAAAAAAAA4c/Gi2NkcI_C3w/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TN2tiVnavCI/AAAAAAAAA4c/Gi2NkcI_C3w/s400/005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538773922165210146" border="0" /></a> It's here!!!! <span style="font-weight: bold;">#1</span> of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">"Tiny Small Art Project"</span>. And it's for sale to the first who emails me:).The title if this tiny small painting is called "Modern Barn." It's simple, clean lines, and perfect for that little spot in your home that needs some attention.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Info on the Art: PRICE-$40 to US residents</span>(shipping included)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> -$50 to international</span>(shipping included)<br />size- 6x6"x 1 1/2" depth* painted with acrylic paints and then sealed with a nontoxic UV sealer* card attached to the back labeled and numbered.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here's how to get this great little piece of art-</span><br /><br />First, send me an email that you want it and have to have it. Second, I'll respond letting you know it's yours quickly. Then I will send you an invoice through PayPal. You don't have to have an account with PayPal to purchase the art and the steps are easy to follow once the invoice comes to you. Then it will be shipped UPS the next business day directly to you. And then it's yours.<br /><br />Any art in this series that I'm creating that doesn't sell within 5 days will be added to my main website to be sold and bought. And if you didn't read my previous post...do so. It explains how I'm creating 50 ORIGINAL pieces of art in this series and they are all tiny! And the best part..at a great price. So be apart of this project and buy some art!<br /><br /> Don't forget that custom paintings are welcomed and by specific number. Art for this project will be added daily...how fun. - Marnie V.marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-48165817860283595462010-11-10T13:47:00.006-06:002010-11-12T05:30:51.538-06:00A Project You Won't Want To Miss!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNr3EAycXkI/AAAAAAAAA4E/qoc9mFxIzK4/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNr3EAycXkI/AAAAAAAAA4E/qoc9mFxIzK4/s400/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538010340108557890" border="0" /></a> Have you ever had that space in your home where a tiny piece of art would fit perfectly? Oh wait...I know you have that space in your home somewhere...we all do. It's that little spot you walk by many times wishing for the perfect piece of art to put in it's place. I can tell you that I have many of them actually. And, slowly I've been trying to fill them up with my own art and art from others artists. And I mean affordable great art. It doesn't have to be expensive, just something that catches your taste and style.<br /><br />So a couple of weeks ago I was determined to tackle one of those spots in my family room. The room where we gather every night and when friends come over, everyone ends up there. It's almost done as far as decorating goes and I've lived in this house for six years now. Well a year ago I created the large abstract on the left, which fits the room and colors well. But the right of it has needed something ever since. My husband, who I constantly tell has no design bones in him, came up with the idea to add little paintings next to it. At first I said no in that I just didn't see it, and him of all people suggesting it. But the more I looked at it, he was right. It needed exactly that.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNsIKVrQW1I/AAAAAAAAA4M/_MfAt4NMaV8/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNsIKVrQW1I/AAAAAAAAA4M/_MfAt4NMaV8/s400/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538029140492442450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNr3AJ1uPNI/AAAAAAAAA38/b5UraaUVTpY/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNr3AJ1uPNI/AAAAAAAAA38/b5UraaUVTpY/s400/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538010273818754258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So I created little pieces of art, little landscapes actually, and they turned out great. You can see that on the right of them I have these wooden open shelves and that's what really made it look like something was missing. The little landscapes are painted on wood that are only 3 1/2"x 3 1/2" big...they are tiny and so cute. The space really came together after I placed them on the wall. And of course...I praised my husband for his good sense of design:).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNr28SObYyI/AAAAAAAAA30/D_ItwEk6teY/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNr28SObYyI/AAAAAAAAA30/D_ItwEk6teY/s400/003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538010207350383394" border="0" /></a> So with all that..this post brings me to a special project I'm going to create. It's called the "Tiny Small Art Project". Starting this Friday I'll be creating little pieces of art, 5x7" size that will be sold for only $40 to US customers and $50 for International customers. Those prices do include the shipping. I will only be creating 50 tiny pieces of art in this project and each one will be different. The art will include landscapes, still life, and even some abstracts thrown in. I will post pictures of each piece for purchase on my blog and through facebook. It's a first come first serve basis...should be fun. And, if your looking for a perfect gift for someone this holiday season...this would be it. I'm even willing to take custom orders if you want something created and want it to be #5 in the series. I will have all the details Friday afternoon along with the first piece for sale.<br /><br />How cool would it be to finally fill that spot and have an ORIGINAL piece of art that's in a series of 50...very. Well, I'll be back Friday afternoon...and tell your friends! -Marnie V.marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-90483159921855401182010-11-09T06:19:00.005-06:002010-11-09T06:34:10.451-06:00Sweet Mobiles :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNk88dApayI/AAAAAAAAA3k/NwId3acJIp0/s1600/016.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNk8xU049BI/AAAAAAAAA3c/3s3jUDbI9fc/s1600/020.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNk8xU049BI/AAAAAAAAA3c/3s3jUDbI9fc/s400/020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537524034930537490" border="0" /></a> I thought I would post on my mobiles today since they have been quite a hit. It's the little things that we add to a room that really makes it all come together. I have raindrop mobiles that come in pink, green, orange, and blue. I also offer a paper airplane mobile thats made out of wood also and all these can be found in my <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.jaustinryan.etsy.com">ETSY shop</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNk88dApayI/AAAAAAAAA3k/NwId3acJIp0/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 328px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNk88dApayI/AAAAAAAAA3k/NwId3acJIp0/s400/016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537524226105895714" border="0" /></a>These mobiles are made out of eco friendly wood and the colors are simply sweet. And from what my customers tell me, they are using them in all sorts of rooms....of course mainly a child's room/nursery. They're painted with non toxic acrylic paints and then sanded buttery smooth and sealed with a non toxic sealer. I'm actually working on another one but won't be out until the beginning of next year. So you'll have to wait until then.....Have a great day-Marnie V.marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-74880900835060068592010-11-08T07:37:00.002-06:002010-11-08T07:45:32.236-06:00Moving Along<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNf9RImZedI/AAAAAAAAA3U/52Uy80pcVxc/s1600/15722.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1rZaOdU4574/TNf9RImZedI/AAAAAAAAA3U/52Uy80pcVxc/s400/15722.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537172737683454418" border="0" /></a><br /></div>These past few weeks have been crazy busy.....to say the least. Football season will be coming to an end here in the great old state of Texas soon and I'm thankful. I've enjoyed my boys playing of course, but it has definitely taken me away from a lot of my work. I'm still illustrating a book and supplying to my stores as well. I've been so busy that the new art in my brain for the past few months, well, it's still there. In the coming weeks I plan to create some much needed new pieces. I'm leaving you today with a little piece to the book I'm illustrating now. I've created so many monkey's and each one has always been different. I love the expression I created for this one...his mouth is full of bananas. Well I'm off to create and enjoy my 13 yr. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">old</span> last football game tonight. Have a great day! Marnie V.marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268643584281965206.post-56097973091158292482010-10-07T06:58:00.001-05:002010-10-07T06:59:41.296-05:00A New Look for Fall<div style="text-align: center;">I have a new look for Fall with many goodies coming to the site<br />Stay tuned........<br />Marnie V. :)<br /></div>marnie vollenhalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314863654421315980noreply@blogger.com0