Theodore was right!

 

 

I'm convinced that no one reads my blog anymore and I think it is kind of given me a sense of freedom.  So maybe I will blog more.  Who knows.  So, at this time of year I do feel a sense of starting over.  With that comes analyzing my business, my home and of course weight and finances. 

 

With what I have....For the past couple of years I have been saying what Mr. Roosevelt has said when it comes to my studio and business I am trying to use what I have and do the sales and shows that will work best for me. 

 

Do what you can...I did more shows this year and I have to say the shows have been a challenge because of my husband's health.  I will keep doing them but, I am going to try to be super organized and work way in advance. 

 

Where you are....Thinking of selling our 2 story house and finding something with a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor.  If you have moved lately you know what kind of work this involves.  I've been looking.  We could live anywhere in central Indiana....just not sure where we need to be right now.  

December 27th, 2013

 

Where has the month gone?  I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Holiday.  

 

I had a great first time Holiday Sale at my home on Dec 6,7 & 8.  It was so nice to see everyone come out despite of ice and snow.  I even created a little pop up shop on my front porch after the sale was over and made a couple of sales from there.  Really makes me want to have a retail store again.  (in my future?....not sure)

 

My Eddie Lee (hubs) had a set back during my sale and my folks had to take him to the Emergency Room.  Thankfully, he had one issue that lead them to find an even bigger issue and after a little surgery he is on the mend.  He deals with a long list of chronic issues so it is our normal here but, we always appreciate you thinking of him. 

 

Once the sale was over and Ed was home from the hospital it was full on Santa's workshop.  I felt like I was down to the wire getting my house decorated and finishing up my holiday lists.  I painted my little great nephew a little wooden stool with his name on it.  I made 12 flannel pillowcases for my side of the family.  Have you seen the different patterns of flannel today?  Real cute!  For example my step dad is a Bowler and so his was bowling theme.  I made running, outdoor, dragonflies, homemade, cupcakes, beer, Japanese pattern, basset hounds, bowling and dinosaurs.  just something warm and fuzzy from me.  They got other goodies as well.  I had some other goals but, had to put those aside.

 

Ed and I are trying not to eat sugar and carbs, it was tough getting through the holidays without baking.  Even tonight I had an overwhelming desire to have something sweet.  Luckily we have nothing in the house so I had cheese and olives.  I have lost around 30 pounds since July 4th and it has been the slowest weight lost of my life.  Trying to change how I deal with food forever and not just for the length of the "diet".  It has been a real effort for me.  I am taking it "a meal at a time". 

 

*I had a picture of Lucy painted by my friend Jim Kelly of our Lucy the Basset Hound. for Ed for Christmas this year.  I love his work and he did a portrait of our other Basset, Magic over 8 years ago.   I love that painting and I love this one too.  His work can be seen at www.madlabstudios.com

 

I'm looking forward to 2014.   It always feels like a new start when the calendar changes from year to year.  Best Wishes for 2014!!!!!

3 things about me....

 I have a small but, growing ugly doll collection.  It has become a go to gift for my hubby and I love that he goes into a toy store and brings home one of these fine fellas for a holiday.

 

 I love Indianapolis.  It may not be the best, biggest city but, it's where I live.  There have been times in my life that I have been involved and active going to events and openings.  Right now I'm not doing that but, when the time comes it will be here for me. 

I had a friend buy a deer head for me years and years ago at an auction.  When I was dating Ed his brother in law was at my house and he asked me "Jenny, did you kill it?"  Makes me laugh.  They live out in the country and I guess it could be possible that I would sit in a tree and hunt.  But, this gal doesn't hunt.  I got it so I could decorate it.  This guy is going to get in the Christmas spirit real soon.  

3 things about me

 

 

On facebook right now everyone is asking each other to tell things about themselves so I thought I would share here...

 

 I love, love, love black and white.  Of late it has become the rage and I have to say it has made me very happy.  I bought these bowls (3 of them) years ago and again...love them. 

 This is my front door.  I only feel truly at home living in an old house....I also, have a thing about safety and I check and double check my locks and leave my lights on outside etc.  When you live in an urban setting for 20 plus years you learn...love my hood!

I made this doll some time ago.  Actually I made 3 (sold 2) and I kept her.  They were to represent my great-great aunts who all wore pearls and had snow white hair.  Great little snippets of childhood memories.    She has feather wings and twig legs that go into the ground to represent my roots. (Deep) One of my favorite creations.

 

to be continued....

Open House!

Save the date!!!!

GIVE AWAY!!!!!!

 

This GAL is still up for grabs!  The opportunity to win her continues....rules are changing go to my Jenny Elkins Studio facebook page and like it and write on the page that you want to WIN her.  Thanks!!! xo 

 

 Okay, I made this little blue haired POLKA dotted GAL this summer to enter in the Indiana State Fair Open Class Division.  I did get a ribbon I think it was 3rd place.  So, now I am ready to let her go live with someone else.  But, I need you to do a couple of things for me before I will choose who she gets to live with.  Folks let's be frank....I need more followers.  I make and sell my work and vintage goodies for a living and I need more fans to find me online so I can keep making and selling things.  It is my life!!!  Honestly, Im the happiest when I am busy doing what I love.      

So, in order to qualify to win her please follow me here on my blog and LIKE my vintage etsy shop at www.jennyelkins.etsy.com or my handmade shop at www.jennyelkinshandmade.etsy.com you can also follow me on facebook at Jenny Elkins Studio or Instagram or Pinterest at Jenny Elkins.  Then come back here and (comment) tell me what you are following or have liked. (you don't have to like everything) When I get a said number of followers I will announce the winner of the blue haired doll and I will whisk her off in a box and let the mailman deliver it to your door.    

 

Thanks so much for your following, liking and hearting me.   Yours, jenny