Margaritaville!

Last night I went out with some of my friends for dinner and drinks. We met at this fantastic little restaurant called Baja Grill. The food and drinks were good, but our conversations were even better. If you can imagine five women(loud women) in a tiny booth, crowded restaurant, and margaritas. Yeah...I'm sure the couple behind us got an earful. I'm not sure I should even post on what we were talking about so I won't. Especially considering some of our husbands read my blog. I had a great time with you ladies and can't wait to do it again.
Well I'm off to be a secretary, biller, shipper, painter, mom, wife, plumber, etc...I am actually good at fixing toilets...of course in my home only. Have a great day...Marnie

Camping

Almost a week from my last blog and it feels like forever. I just got in from teaching swimming this morning and wanted to tell you all about our weekend. We went camping at Lake Texoma. Basically, one side is Texas and the other Oklahoma. We haven't camped in forever and it was great to get our feet wet again.
The sites were beautiful. Our camp spot was at the edge of a cliff...pretty steep I might add.
We arrived Sat. morning and quickly set up our tent.

My boys were pretty eager to start swimming in the lake but, when you camp its important to set up the shop first. I'm thinking about trying some of those strategies at home when it comes to doing chores. Then, when we had finished, we headed for the lake. We took a trail down and my boys were scoping out all of the poison oak...little scary. Of course my main concern was the possibility of running into a snake.

We eventually made it down and back, a few times, without itching or snake bites. My boys first started swimming, which then turned into sand throwing, and eventually had to all say sorry to a little girl due to sand in her eyes.....boys.

They eventually started making a wall out of sand. They miss the California beaches. They love building castles and forts. And i didn't snap a photo, but the little girl with the sand in the eye, let's just say she was the giant who got even.
Ok...I need to get back to work. I am still finishing up my next Rocket Dog and a few other secret items as well. I can't wait to share....Marnie

Custom Painting

Ok....here is the custom painting I have so diligently been working on for the past few weeks. In between my other paintings, this piece turned out great. The door in the painting comes from the customers front door. Isn't it gorgeous? It is solid wood, carved, and simply lovely.
I wish I had a picture of their entire home because it is amazing. They live in downtown Fort Worth, in a historic area, and the family is simply lovely.
This was such a fun project and so glad I had the chance to create it.
And a big thank you to the customers, this piece is going to look great in your lovely home. And with all this done, my computer is down AGAIN. I am writing this blog on my husband's computer, which I totally feel out of place...Well, I'm off to Home Depot to bye wood. I am making frames for my friends mirrors that are going to go in her newly renovated bathroom. I already stained the new double vanity for them and now I'm creating frames to match. This all comes from my experience with the furniture company I used to work for. Yes, I am a regular at Home Depot...love that place. Have a great day! M

Paint and more Paint

I am a busy bee today working on a custom painting that is getting very close to getting finished. It is looking great and I will post a picture when it is finished.
I also can't wait to start working on my new Rocket Dog's and the other items I have in store for that line as well. Great things will be popping up in the shop soon so stay tuned....
Ok...I'm off to paint!-M

Happy Mother's Day

I received these flowers yesterday by mail from the boys in my life. They are so sweet and such a surprise. Happy Mother's Day to all and have a wonderful day. -M

More Adventures with Rocket Dog

Some great news to all of my Rocket Dog customers...yes, more are coming. Next week I am devoting my creative time to painting more Rocket Dog's.
As I have told you, Rocket Dog was created from my amazing dog Hawk. I am really going to start creating many things with Rocket Dog and eventually create a book about him. So if any publishers are reading...

A little hint toward my next release in this series, let's just say he is ECO friendly. Can't wait to show. Ok..I need to run, paint, clean my house, etc. Plus, get ready for a night of baseball, sleepover, boys talking loud, keeping me up all night, and lastly not getting any sleep.
Have a great weekend-Marnie

Domino Magazine

I received a phone call yesterday from Domino Magazine in NY to tell me that my Modern Hearts 001, will be featured in the August issue. They are doing a spread on unique finds for baby. I am so excited because my hearts have been really selling well, and they deserve the exposure. They are bright and honestly can last through all ages of childhood.
I haven't blogged for about a week now due to my overwhelming schedule. Let's just say charity, filling orders, shipping, a custom piece I am working on, and oh yes...my boys. I won't bore you with the details.
Well, I need to get back to painting. I am working on a custom piece of artwork that i will post when I am done. Can't wait to show.....Marnie