June 10, 2013

I was sorry to read about the death of
long-time Houston artist Lee Littlefield.
RIP, Lee.

My list of project today keeps growing! I started out with three projects to do finish today and have been adding more to the list all day. I finished the three I had to do, but still have three more to do. I think I can. I think I can.

Who watched Design Star last night besides me? I liked the design of the Abby, who is from Wimberly, TX, but her energy level would be enough to drive a sane person crazy! And what's up with her hair? I try not to be judgmental about what people wear if it's different from what is considered "the norm" (i.e. traditional). Love her room design, but her hair is whacky! Speaking of whacky, I didn't like Brooks crazy room with pink wallpaper or his crazy appearance. But he won last night so it shows you what I know.

Today I'm creating newsletters, articles for a newsletter, invoices and agendas for upcoming meetings. And I still have hours to go!

June 9, 2013

Display from the trunk show yesterday.

The trunk show at Jubilee yesterday was really fun. Thanks to everyone who came out! I should have taken my camera to get a photo of the display instead of just using my iPhone. Thanks to Kristal and Kelly for putting together a beautiful food table stocked with cool beverages and tasty snacks.

A photographer from the Chronicle spent a good bit of time taking photos of me, my jewelry, and friends who came. I don't know when the article will appear, but I dislike all photos of myself. I always think I should look younger, thinner and pretty. Yes, I'm living in a fantasy world.

Today I'm creating an afternoon date with Mr. B. We are going to see Dixie's Tupperware Party. I've read that it's really funny. I'm not sure what I've gotten us into. I bought VIP tickets, which I thought would be really great seats. Now I've read VIP tickets mean we are part of the tupperware party. My date have to remain in the dark about that until the play starts.

June 7, 2013

Mr. B and I were looking cool in our shades!

I was crazy busy yesterday and simply forgot to post. Then today I forgot a doctor's appointment. This is exactly why I love my summer's in Santa Fe where life is so much simpler.

I finished making all the jewelry for the trunk show tomorrow. Now I need to figure out what I'm going to wear and make myself some coordinating jewelry. I think I wore the perfect dress last night to dinner, but I can't wear it again tomorrow. Oh, I haven't mentioned that the reporter and photographer from Chronicle will be at the trunk show tomorrow. They're going to do a feature article on me and my up-cycled tin jewelry. How fun is that?

Today I'm creating morning time to work on pro bono projects. I'm not sure I have enough time this weekend to finish all I need to do, but I'm not missing my mani/pedi.

June 5, 2013

Another very busy day.

There are some people I need to spend more time with.

What does it mean when you close your eyes and they burn.

Today I'm creating so much for my non-profit clients and pro-bono clients, as well as my jewelry. And I'm counting down the days until I return to the Land of Enchantment. I LOVE my adopted city and state.

June 4, 2013

It's not just a busy day, but a busy week! I'm thinking this is good, because the days will go by faster and before I know it I'll be leaving for my summer vaca in Santa Fe. Oh, that reminds me that I need to make a reservation for Mr. B. He is going to drive out with me, spend about a week, and then fly back to the heat and humidity of Houston.

I'm really cranking on the up-cycled tin jewelry now. I've never had a trunk show before so I don't know how many pieces to have ready. The more the merrier? I think I may also take some cans that I haven't cut so people can see how I begin. I had someone ask me today if I picked up cans out of the garage. I hope he wasn't serious!

Today I'm creating postcards for my Tuesday client. I also sent out the first ever eblast for a non-profit I'm working with. It felt terrific to learn a new skill!

June 3, 2013

It has been an extremely productive day! I learned how to use Constant Contact today, which is a email marketing service. I have to send out eblasts for an organization that has a mailing list of approximately 1,550 members. They had been using an antiquated system, until today. And when I had a problem, I chatted online with one of the reps. Very helpful! I feel so empowered because I now know how to layout newsletters and eblasts using MicroSoft Word, and I know how to distribute them to a large group using Constant Contact.

Then, when I come home, I had an email from sweet Little Ricky in Santa Fe. He looks after Pettita Casita when the Pettits are in Houston. He's so fabulous! Today's pic-of-the-day is one the Little Ricky sent. The report is that the snapdragons are tall and beautiful, and the garden is filling in. Unfortunately, there was a late freeze in Santa Fe so there may not be any apricots this year. I've been hearing about fires in New Mexico, and sure enough the smoke is evident in Santa Fe.

Today I'm creating up-cycled tin jewelry. My jewelry trunk show at Jubilee on 19th Street in the Heights is this Saturday, June 8, from 3-6 p.m. How many pieces can I make between now and then?

June 1, 2013

Early morning set up for the garage sale. 

It's garage sale day at the Pettit Houston house. The garage sale is really for Mr. B's long-time friend Susan. Her father died recently and her mother is now in a nursing facility. Susan and her sister have been cleaning out their parents' home. They had a very successful garage sale at the house last month while I was in Santa Fe. Then they had another one two weeks ago at another friend's house, but it didn't do well. Now they are back at the our house, hoping for another great sale. Both sides of the yard are pretty filled with items.

There's a lone table between the magnolia and pecan tree in the front yard, filled with 50+ pairs of my shoes. Many closed-toed pumps from my corporate days. Don't need those anymore. Many more from the "what-was-I-thinking" category. And still more from the whatever happened to the one outfit I wore with those shoes category. I'm actually not unhappy about selling the shoes because it makes more room in my closet for new zapatos.

Today I'm creating date night with Mr. B. A dear friend who we originally met as Dr. Mc's art teacher is having an gallery opening tonight. We have several pieces of her artwork already, but it never hurts to purchase more art. Or shoes.