It Is Official!

Michigan Finn, Whorton Willy and of course Punxsutawney Phil all agree that this morning they saw their shadow and we will have 6 more weeks of winter.

Well we are on the down side of winter and by St. Pat's Day it will be warm again.

Have a great week everyone!

Cathy 2/ 2/ 10

Comfort Food At Its Best!

Comfort Food can mean many things to different people. It can be Mac & Cheese, or Pizza. On a cold Michigan day my favorite comfort food is a slice of pie. Not just any pie, a slice of pie from the Grand Traverse Pie Company. All their pies are awesome, from Apple to Pumpkin.

Today I ordered a cup of soup ( their soup and sandwiches are great too!), coffee and a slice of blueberry crumble pie, heated just a little. It is wonderful. They now even have a small selection of breakfast items.

If you live in Michigan check out their website for a location near you. Below is the one closest to my house.

Grand Traverse Pie Company

SW Corner of Hall Road & Schoenherr

Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313

586-323-2743 - www.gtpie.com

Cathy 1/ 25/ 10

Irish Proverb

Something new from Celtic Cat Photos.

My Computer Is Back!

After 5 and a half days I think my computer is back to stay! Up until Saturday it was spending more time at the Apple store than in my home. Friday afternoon they decided to reinstall Snow-Leopard and I agreed to do the transfer of my files using a firewire. Saturday when I got to the store I was informed that my computer had a problem and I was given a new one to take home.

New, in a sealed box. This one is quiet.

The only problem, I have I never set up a computer from scratch. So it has taken me a while to get all my music over, reinstall Elements 8, Lightroom, iWork, and the driver for my printer. I still have to find my bookmarks and set up the scanner.

The above photograph of Scotland looks a lot bluer on screen than it really is due to the lighting! See photographs just below.

I am happy to be back online, on my computer.

Cathy 1 / 21/ 10

Flea Market or Art Show - Craft Shows 101

I want to say right off, I am not knocking Flea Markets. Just that at Flea Markets buyers are looking for bargains. As Artists we don't markdown or make bargains with shoppers. So the best place to show off our artwork is at an Art & Craft or Fine Art Show. To keep your booth table from looking like a Flea Market it is best to have a display that shows off your work to its best advantage.

Photographs can be shown in bins, or some kind of racks, or on display boards, fabric sides, or pegboards that can be free standing or attached to the sides of a tent. Jewelry should be displayed on racks with many of the items right on the table. Jewelry is easy to palm so it is best to have it attached to the display in some way. Pottery and ceramics are displayed on shelves.

Tip #1: Buy at a local office supply store a money pen, that will help detect counterfeit money. They cost about $3 and you get 3 pens. I use it on big bills and now and then on the $20 bills

Cathy 1/ 12/ 09

New Year ~ New Thoughts!

For the New Year I am going to digitize some of my negatives from my travels.



This is one I listed near the end of 2009. I have many happy memories of Florence. I would love to post a newer one, unfortunately, my new computer is spending more time at the Apple store than in my studio.

In the future I hope to show some from Venice.

Happy New Year Everyone!

Cathy 1 / 5 / 2010

From My House to Your House!

I would like to share this old New Year's Irish Blessing with you!

Out with misfortune, in with happiness,
From tonight to this night twelve months,
in the name of the Father, and of the Son,

Amen

Happy New Year's to Everyone!

Cathy 12/ 28/09