The new year is almost here.....

Well, another year has just flown by me! I can not keep track and they say it just gets worse.

I have thought about what I should plan for my new year:


1. My promise to my kids is that I will TRY to be more patient .

2. My promise to my husband is that I will try to be more relaxed.

3. My promise to myself is that although I fall short of many of my intentions, it does not
equate failure.

4. My promise creatively is to try try try all the new things that I had on my list last year!!!!!


Have a great New Year!!!!

Talk to you soon,

Courtney

As promised......

My yellow birds. I am in a bit of a bird obsession right now. I have two more little bird pieces and then I am on to something else. I have two visions in my head that I can hopefully put on canvas. They are a bit different for me and I think a bit more personal. I will keep you posted.

Well I am off to clean the kitchen and take the boys out to the park ( in December without their winter coats..... it is 55 warm degrees here in MD !).

Talk to you soon,

Courtney

What a Holiday!!!!

Well, we have been busy busy busy. The boys were sooooo excited for Christmas. I think this year they have been the most excited ever. My oldest is 8 and he is so cute, he found one of Santa's coat buttons in the hall . He is saving it in his " treasure " box. I have an entire week of putting together endless lego sets. The weather in Maryland is so strange.... it has been oddly warm and balmy .... not that I am wishing for snow , but it just does not seem like the Holidays.


In between my lego building , I am working on some new pieces. I have some dedicated to a shop in Florida and some for my favorite local spot " The Muse" and yes , some will go on etsy. I better get busy! I hope you all enjoyed your Holiday !!!! I should have something new to show you very soon!!!!

Talk to you soon,

Courtney

Unity....

This is a new chunky collage. I just took it to my favorite shop "The Muse" here in Frederick. I will have more originals online for the new year.

Talk to you soon,

Courtney

So many things.....

These days have been strange. These months have been strange. There is so much going on in the world it becomes a sponge that drains you of all energy. Everyday something more outrageous is in the news........ it is almost like the world has become one of those crazy TV shows that I can not seem to follow or understand ( and thankful that I do not!). So many things weigh heavy on the shoulders of soooo many. I want to take joy in these days..... carry the spirit of this holiday to all the other days beyond it. I want to take the penny I might have and share it. I want to WANT to do this. I want to believe that perhaps there is magical moments left in the world. I want to not worry that the Chaos around us will permeate into our little home. I want to believe that the future of my children will be bright. I want to believe that in a strangers hand we might find hope. I want to pull faith from my heart and follow it.

I want to breath and feel relief..... I want to sigh in content and believe in tomorrow.


Join me.

Courtney

For a Friend.....

This is a new collage I have done for a good friend. I hope to deliver this to her this week. My scanner once again cuts off everything ( Santa are you listening!!!!).

Talk to you soon!

Courtney

The days are just zipping by!

This is a picture of a collage I am doing for a family member. It is of Nubble Light in Maine. Our family just loves Maine and this is a special spot. My scanner cut 1/2 of the collage off so use your imagination. I might add , it is not quite finished .

So , much to do. I am always late in getting out Christmas cards. After a zillion shots in front of the tree...... We decided to use a picture from November ! I sent them to Walmart ( not organized enough to to an online site.) and went to pick them up yesterday ........ and they were out of paper. They said they might have them ready by Wed.! So , my cards will be late as usual. My site has been pretty quiet so I have been working on some new things , but I do not feel the rush to get them finished ..... kinda nice.

Have a great day! Talk to you soon,

Courtney