Fun, Warmth, & Comfort...

Hello and Brrrrrrrrr!

Is it extremely cold in your little part of the world?

It's 10 degrees here on the prairie and surrounding areas.

I cannot complain though. I'm home, in my sweats, and have no commitments or places to go. We have power...

And a fresh pot of coffee!

Oh, and plenty of art to pass the time. Yesterday I had the pleasure of painting with my darling sister-in-law from Iowa. Both she and her husband (Paul's brother), came for a sleepover! I love it when the four of us get together. We blend perfectly! She loves art and even coordinates major art events in her city. It's her job. She is also a collector of art and every wall in their home is covered with art pieces in which she has purchased through the years. Us girls play and visit while the brothers engage in their common interests. Of course, we all gather for meals and last night, two movies, back to back! We were up very late and I'm feeling it today...

But am still painting.

Little by little.

Layer after layer. (Acrylics).

 

Along with coffee, there are hot cups of cocoa, overflowing with whipped topping and chocolate syrup.

The picture was taken Friday night from the city casino where hubby and I dined. The hot chocolate was so yummy, not to mention, pretty...

We went to the grocery store and picked up all ingredients for home!

It went quite well with our Friday night desserts.

It's been blowing and snowing here.

There's nowhere else that I'd rather be...

Than right here...

At home.

That's where the fun, warmth, and comfort is!

Wishing you a warm day!

XO

 

It's A New Year!!!!

Hello, dear ones and Happy new year!!!!

It's pretty calm around here. Last night as well. Hubby and I sat in our new recliners, in our lounge wear, watching a scary movie! I tend to work on something creative as I sit because I'm really not a good sitter and my attention span is short. My mind never rests and yesterday I was just a bit excited about an accomplishment! A goal in which I had been pondering for awhile now. I decided to go ahead and begin the new year by re-stocking my etsy shop, now that I am settled into a permanent home and my vagabond has stopped and unpacked! It's tough after a divorce and not really knowing where home will be. Starting all over. Roaming. That was me a few years back. One certainly cannot maintain any kind of business in such chaos. I let go of many things during that time, including goals and dreams. Art supplies were in plastic tubs that traveled from Southwestern Kansas to the East coast, then Eastern Kansas!

Aaaaaah. At last I am at peace and have my life back...

A much better one than before, in fact!

So, I'm back up and running on etsy. I may never succeed there...

But I won't ever know until I do give it my time and commitment, right?

Here's the link to my shop, "La La Vagabond". I do hope that you'll stop by for a visit!

I like variety and will continue to list everything from original paintings, ACEO's, sculptures, greeting cards, holiday goodies, and always surprises! Always!

A pretty princess original watercolor painting that comes with a chocolate matt!

I try my best to price my art at reasonable prices that will allow everyone to afford, if they desire to purchase a piece.

My shop accepts credit, debit cards, paypal.

All is up-to-date, confirmed and verified! Yay!!!!

All of that alone took many hours, so for me, it's something to shout about!

Don't you just love that magical feeling that seems to arrive with the new year?

It's as if we have been given yet another opportunity to challenge ourselves and continue to create the lives that we so want.

I do not do resolutions. I just continue to improve and grow. It's always important to me to live a creative life, every single day.

I like to keep things colorful and make believe!

(A lot of glitter too)!

 

So, on that note, I shall say goodbye for now...

 

Wishing you a magical and wondrous 2014!

May dreams come true, goals achieved, and love shared!

Until next post,

XO

 

Visions of Sugarplums Danced in Her Head...

Hello, my friends!

I do hope that you had a wonderful Christmas!

Ours was very different this year since we did not travel or have time with our families. We stayed home, just the two of us....

Watching movies, snacking, sipping our usual java. It was quiet.

My family will celebrate Christmas in January, here in our home. We are very much looking forward to that!

I still felt the Christmas spirit, despite the fact that I wasn't with family...

A holiday ham has served us several yummy meals, gingerbread men were all gobbled up, and Christmas lights are turned on each morning and bounce off of the walls through the night. Visions of sugarplums have danced in our heads.

Much clay sculpting while sitting here in our recliners!

Joy, joy, joy!

Hubby even helped me "frost" more faux cupcakes. He likes being needed!

Aren't these kissing bunnies adorable?!!!

I made only one. It was very involved.... But oh, so worth it!

The creative ideas just kept on coming as we sat through Christmas... eating popcorn and chocolates (in addition to the ham and the home baked treats from a neighbor).

I thought to myself, "Alice In Wonderland"!!! I want to do a series of Wonderland sculptures!

So, let me introduce to you, the very first in the series...

The white rabbit titled, "Sweet Wonderland". There are only seven available. Love the gift box in which each one comes with! (I ship anywhere in the United States, message me if interested).

I've really had fun creating these!

Are you ready to ring in the new year?

I'm ready!!!

Remember, I'm posting frequent studio updates and photos on my "Missy Trent Art & Offerings" Facebook page! I do hope that you'll drop by and give me a "like"!!!

Stay warm, darlings!

I'll see you again very soon!

 

Pink, Pink, & Pink!

Hello, dear readers!

How are things in your world?

All is going well from my little corner of the universe! Hubby and I are both experiencing something odd. We have been waking up at strange times- anywhere between 2:00 am to 4:00 am. Our eyes just pop open and we are wide awake! He prefers to brew his coffee, sip a cup and watch tv until he feels that he can sleep for another hour or two. I usually get up, brew my coffee (we each have our own coffee pot), read my favorite creative blogs and then head to my art studio for some painting.

Funny. When I was employed, I would become so frustrated if my sleep was interrupted. Now that I'm able to work from home, I welcome creativity at any time...

Even 3:00 am.

I'm on a "pink" kick, or so it seems. Pink dresses on a ornaments and a 4"x4" canvas. Texture. Lots of texture.

Tiny cupcakes sculpted from clay! Although ornament sales have really slowed down, I still sold one of these the very day that I completed them! I'm going to continue to make ornaments because I love it so!!!

Ornaments do not have to be just for Christmas. I think that they look cute just hanging on a wall or from a shelf peg. They also make wonderful "gift tags" on packages! These are a very nice size.

Hey! I did something brave yesterday!!!

I'll give you a hint...

I promise to show you the "after" pics soon. I'm pleased with it and it was kind of my way of celebrating life as an artist!

Don't you just love our local hair salon? Just look at that old brick. The floors are all wood, and yes, the building itself is very old. Sissy is my hair stylist and she is also one of the very first people whom I became acquainted with when I moved to this little community. She's a doll! Love her!

Ok. That's all that I have for now but I will return soon!

Good day to you!!!

 

A Little Bit of Christmas...

Happy weekend to you!

I still love weekends. One would think that because I now work from home, that the weekends would not be as meaningful. For us, weekends are filled with adventure, road trips, dining out, and of course... rest!

Today we are going into a bigger city to shop at the mall and simply take in some of the magic of Christmas!

I had a busy and productive week.

More trips to the post office to ship ornaments! I am so grateful to be doing so and want to thank all who made purchases. I continue to create new designs... and they are still selling!

I also have some Valentine goodies in the makings! Oh, how fun!!!!

However, I do allow myself to slow down and enjoy this moment. This Christmastime.

Each morning I plug in all of the pretty lights!

 

I sip the coffee and gaze for a bit.

My heart filled with peace,

Love,

JOY.

I send a bit of Christmas your way...

Blessings to all.

XO

 

Mid December Ornaments...

Hello out there!

Can you believe that it's already mid December?

The days go by so quickly (to me anyway). It just doesn't seem true that I left my day job nearly one month ago.

I have kept so busy, still selling my Christmas ornaments like mad! Each morning I am in my art studio...

never, ever late for work! Giggle. Giggle.

And each night, I restlessly lay in bed, my head spinning with new ideas to be created. Folks, I'm so tired that today I took the time to simply sit, breathe slowly, and nap! (It's certainly a wonderful kind of tired though).

I wear a smile when I'm shaping clay into itty bitty babies.

I then laugh out loud once I get their little faces painted! Oh, yes, these babies make me very happy! Even husband laughs at them and says, "Look at those big heads"!

Hey! Are you following me over on my Facebook page? (Missy Trent Art & Offerings). I do hope that you will, if not already.

Once Christmas has passed, I will spend the month of January creating Valentine offerings. I post all of my creations onto my Facebook page first, and frequently.

 

We had a dusting of snow on Monday! Today the sun is shining brightly, although it's still rather cold outside. I even wore my mittens to the country post office this week. I love our post office! Silly to say, I know...

But if you ever watched the television series, "The Andy Griffith Show"... The little town called, "Mayberry", is much like ours. (A bit more modernized, of course)! Seriously, I can go into the post office and often be the only customer in line...

Or, in a line of only two people, who are visiting because they know one another. The clerk is always smiling and very friendly. A trip to the post office and back home never takes me longer than 15 minutes.

I used to dread post office days when I sold my creations on eBay, in my home town. It was a chore to stand in a long line with my stack of boxes...

Only to be greeted by a very stressed out postal clerk.

Yes, I appreciate my new community and good ol' country living!

Ok, my friends. I shall close here and wish you a wonderful rest of the week!

Until next time...

XO