In the Boutique
As I was making up kits to pack for Paper Cowgirls, I realized that I'll be in Texas for St. Patrick's Day. Not that I'm a fan of green beer, or that I go out on the town, but I am fond of all holidays. Even more since I became a Grammy, Sugarwings loves any reason to celebrate.
And my sister is a dedicated geneologist who has traced the "Downey" side of our family (my maiden name) back to Ireland and County Downs. So, I should at least slap some green on for the day!
Maybe my little grand-leprechauns and I can do something special for it when I get back. When my kids were little, they got green food coloring in their cookies and milk and whatever else I could find to tint for them. Now-a-days, I avoid food coloring for the girls.
I need to find some good organic food colors to use, because I miss pink icing. And green milk is just too much fun to have for St. Pats!
We are even celebrating Sadie Hawkins Day this year. There isn't much we don't turn into a party here at the cottage. Sugarwings and Dewdrop have been staying here quite a bit lately and it seems like every morning is a party when they come trouping down the stairs with their big grins, bed heads, and happy voices, ready to start their day.
Here is something else I have to celebrate, I got my advance copy of Somerset Apprentice in the mail.
At a glance, I can see its a wonderful issue, and am honored to be featured as a "Pro".
I can't wait to get time to kick back and relax to read it cover to cover. Not only for the pretty pictures, but I saw that there are lots of wonderful tips and tricks to learn.
Its always an honor to be in any of Stampington's magazines, but this one really meant a lot to me. Sometimes, my so called job is a bit iffy. Am I an artist? Or a crafter? Or just a shop keeper? Sometimes I think that maybe I'm simply a babysitter and housekeeper.
But hey, somebody out there thinks I'm a PRO and actually printed that belief.
Yep, that means a lot. Thanks, Somerset Apprentice!
PS- notice the Google Friend Connector is missing from my side bar? Yep, they are no longer working on Typepad blogs as of March 1st. If you want more information on how to follow a blog, Marianne has done some homework and explains it all very well here.
She also has a good tutorial on using Google Reader here
and here.
I have asked Hope, who designed my blog, to add a connect button for all of these various blog following sites for me. She'll be doing that soon.
Congrats! I could not agree with Somerset more,I think the title Pro fits you nicely!
I just adore your St Patty doll it is just beautiful thank u for sharing
Congratulations Karla! You are an amazing artist and Somerset referring to you as a ‘Pro’ is a well deserved honor!
Karla ~ Congratulations!! You certainly are a Pro (and at all those things you mentioned, on any given day, not necessarily in that order)!!
Marilyn in Missouri
Way to go Kark! Proud of you and have always thought of you as “The Pro” in everything.
L,
When my daughter was small her pre school class was served green eggs and ham…..she would NOT eat an egg for YEARS!!
Congrats on being a pro! I will have to get to a Barnes & Noble to pick up a copy and read all about your *Pro-ness*
Have a wonderful trip to Texas!
Karla, Congrats! Well deserved and you are all of the above. That is what makes you such a dynamic person! A jill of all trades!!
Sandy
I always knew you were a pro — now the rest of the world does! I like all your little green vintage things!
Congratulations, Karla! Oh my, to be featured in a mag is so neat. I’ve considered you a pro, too!
Kate
Congratulations, karla! I think of all the Somerset publications, this one is really the most valuable to those of us who want to follow along and give something a try. I’m thrilled you’re in it — though I never thought for a minute you were anything but a pro!
Try not to forget all us little people when they make a movie about you!! Congrats!
Jill
“There isn’t much we don’t turn into a party here at the cottage.”
That sounds like a secret to a happy home. Celebrate all the things!
Congratulations on your pro article in Somerset Apprentice, too! Enjoy celebrating by reading the magazine cover to cover, then sharing the pictures with your grandfairies. ;->
Congratulations, Karla – I can’t wait to get my issue and see your article! You are a multi-talented lady, including a wonderful grandma that makes every day special for the children…. so drink up on that green milk and celebrate!
Congratulations!! Love the Somerset magazines. I’ve just came by way of Pinterest and have enjoyed peeping about your blog. You deserve to be featured. Enjoy..
Thank you all for your nice comments about the article!
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Congrats Karla, I think being featured in Somerset is a HUGE deal!!!!
Good for you!!! I’d be sooooooo incredibly proud!!!!
Enjoy your spotlight!!!!
Tricia
Yes, Karla, you ARE an artist…and a very talented and humble woman, as well. Congratulations on being in Somerset! Have a great weekend with your family. Patty in Kansas.
Congratulations! Did they also mention what a fabulously fun person you are? And an endless source of inspiration, and wonderment, as I wonder how do you do it all? Word.
Charlotte