- Rain filled the bird bath!
- The crab apple trees are about to bloom!
- I worked my little tush off in the studio packaging sales and listing some new items, like this beautiful vintage perfume bottle necklace.
- I came SO close to getting Peaches to the vet today. He was here this morning but the vet said they couldn't take him until 4:15 this afternoon. Peaches was gone by then but it didn't matter anyway since they had to call and cancel my appointment later in the day. We both agreed that I should just catch him next time I see him and call them and they would keep him there until he could be seen. (I thought that's what we had agreed on initially, but at least we are both on the same page now.)
- I had a gift basket order so shopped and made this up today.
- Jack kept me company as I worked.
- It's always fun when someone buys my art! I got this one all ready for shipment today, too.
I had such a busy weekend!
We puttered in the yard, divided and transplanted
perennials, attended a business dinner,
watched a nascar race, did a mountain
of laundry and enjoyed my first bowl
of ice cream this warm weather season. Yum.
Did you have a nice weekend?
♥
You were a busy bee!
ReplyDeleteYes, I was! I didn't even list it all...and the mister was gone the whole weekend so
DeleteI managed the boys alone! Whew!
Wow - you must be tuckered! These are all such great photos but I particularly like Marmalade lapping - such a difference between him and Peaches... fingers crossed. And I love the sweet necklace - what a glorious colour. And speaking of colour, I love the shades in your artwork. That particular sketch of yours I have always enjoyed. I will have to order one and add it to my growing pile. Do you matte as well? That matte looks so pretty.
DeleteI don't cut mats...but it would be a nice skill to have! I do have a large box of pre-cut mats, though, assorted sizes and colors which are fun to use.
DeleteI'm loving the necklace, too...and there are more to come as soon as I have time!
HAHA...THINK I'M FIRST. WILL COME BACK TO COMMENT. IS THAT CHEATING?
ReplyDeleteOops! haha.... so close!
DeleteSuza.... you stinker....you beat me out!!!! Love you anyway! Tee Hee
ReplyDeleteYup - I'm a stinker! :-) Love you too. xo
DeleteYou have been busy this weekend, and here was me thinking you were poorly and couldn't post. I was about to phone Interflora and have a bouquet delivered to your door. . . . . . fortunately I got your email in time, and put it on hold.. Ha!
ReplyDeleteYou were very kind to notice my absence and check on me. :) I'm sneezing my head off with spring allergies....does that deserve a bouquet? ha.
DeleteWell. . . . . .not really, that's not being properly poorly. Sorry. Good try though!
DeleteSigh! Well, they would probably make me sneeze more anyway. ha.
DeleteWE all want to be first, Betsy...HaHa. I just loved your weekend and all the great pictures. Your art work of the Ball Jar is just so adorable. Making old fashioned meatloaf and scalloped potatoes for dinner...just in the mood. Nice getting back to our retirement routine. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteyour dinner sounds yummy.....one of my favorite meals from childhood.
Deleteit was a nice weekend but almost too busy for me! Whew! I think Thursday this week things will get back to normal...
Lovely weekend....thanks!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back...
Cheers!
Linda :o)
ps.....wish I had a crabapple tree!
You were very sweet to check on me, too!
DeleteIt's so rare I don't post every day! ha.
We have three crab apple trees and I do love them...it's big shade
trees that we are missing here....the ones that we had have all died off!
I do love flowering trees....I have none!
DeleteI think you need one or three! :)
DeleteI do!
DeleteMaybe one will jump into your cart next time you are out and about.
DeleteMake sure you get a really big cart! haha...
aww Im happy Peaches come back, Im sure you can adopt him now lol
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I can get him well I'd be happy to adopt him!
DeleteIm sure he would be happy at your home:)
DeletePsst I fixed the word ! Thanks Betsy
Still Im laughing haha
Omy!
haha...thought you might want to know! :) x
DeleteYes and thanks But still I laugh:)
DeleteThanksxo
Yes, it was funny! :)
DeleteThat bottle necklace is too sweet. I can only imagine that you make some excellent gift baskets!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it sweet? I love it!
DeleteI was beginning to worry about you.......
ReplyDeleteSuper picture of Marmalade "caught in the act"...lol
Sweet Peaches, almost there..... he must feel comfortable at your home, otherwise we wouldn't be seeing so much of him.
The gift basket looks so good, whomever is the recipient, I'm sure it will make them smile :)
~Jo
I was happy to catch Marmy's tongue lapping that water! haha.
DeleteYes, Peaches is SO close....I'm encouraged, although I was disappointed today I couldn't get it done.
It will be soon, though. He actually looked pretty good today. I'm sure he wondered why I wasn't feeding him...
poor thing. But I thought he'd be under anesthesia.
Look at you go
ReplyDeleteBusy as can be at your show
With cats lending a helping hand
Too bad he could get to vet land
Showing up early is good though
Maybe can get him tomorrow
I didn't quit
Deleteso you can't throw a fit
or lecture about the lazy
which drives you crazy.
ha.
lol not a one
DeleteI'd ever presume you'd give a run
Yeah, you know me...
Deletea busy bee.
Get things done,
don't whine a ton.
I think he knows you love him, that Peachy Kitty.
ReplyDeleteI love your artwork. Maybe one day I'll have a little extra money on the side and can collect a piece or two.
I have one I ordered from Tummy Mountain called "When Friends Drop In." It's a couch bouncing party.
My weekend was lazy. This coming weekend I'm getting fingerprinted.
:0)
If you ever have a real couch bouncing party, I hope I'm invited. :)
DeleteI did have one once...
DeleteOkay, I've had a few.
Come on over and we'll have another.
:0)
PS. I also love the the cat watering spot.
It isn't too inviting for the birds when they do that, though. :)
DeleteNo, I suppose not.
DeleteBut the water doesn't go to waste.
:)
Stunning photography , ,
ReplyDeleteThat first one is quite remarkable ~ which cat? . . . could it be marmalade?
Aww . . . it's like little factory at your place and you churn out such quality things over and over.
Your flair for anything art related is quite outstanding and it shows in you beautiful drawings, you basket design and anything else you turn your pretty little hands to . . . :)
Like the crab apple as well . .
Not forgetting poor Peaches of course . . . I hope you can persuade him into his carrier and nice that you have finalised a plan with the vet ~ good luck . . . .:)
DeleteQuality over quantity, right? :)
DeleteYes, that is Marmalade...that color is a dead giveaway! lol...
I need all the luck I can get with Peaches. :)
Absolutely ~ everything you do oozes quality . . . . . :)
DeleteYes . . . I hope Peaches will be restored to be a bit like Marmalade in time . . . . poor little Peaches must have had a rough time somewhere along the line . . . and you now you have my very best support and prayers regarding getting him to the vet and getting him better. Such kindness is very rare and perhaps one day he will tumble that you were trying to help him all the way through . . . :)
And lucky old Jack . . . and you had such a busy weekend . . . . . lol
Marmy does look so much healthier than Peaches, doesn't he? It's those before and after shots that I love the most....and when I look at Peaches, I just know there's a beautiful sweet cat waiting to be nurtured. Haven't seen him this morning, though. I guess if he keeps to his routine, I won't see him until later in the week.
DeleteSo close! I know that good report will be here soon. Someone will love that art!
ReplyDeleteI worked this weekend, but it was a very nice weekend even at work. :)
I love work days that are fun and enjoyable! Most of my auction days are like that! Not all...lol...but most!
DeleteVery close with Peaches...can't wait!
Hi Betsy - you were busy .. and sounds very fulfilling .. so glad you've always got company of some sort ... and as you say Peaches will be helped very soon - good for you and the vets .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteYes...always company! And some times you don't know company is there and they startle you! ha.
DeleteAll great photos but the first is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteIt's mine, too! :)
DeleteWow, didn't know you were an artist. That's awesome! Your picture is very pretty. Did I have a nice weekend? Mmmmm, I've had better. I was sick all weekend with a head and chest cold. Still sneezing and coughing...ugh! First one I've had in ages. Glad you had a good weekend and a very productive one as well.
ReplyDeleteAw...sorry you're sick! Ugh! At least it waited until after the wedding to catch you! Hope you feel better soon!
DeleteWhew, you made me tired just reading about your weekend.
ReplyDeleteOurs involved grocery shopping for Hubby's and my evening of serving dinner to about 100 attendees for our Church's Celebrate Recovery meeting. Its a busy time but we enjoy volunteering.
Bill paying and laundry and just putzing on the computer after church.
That about does the weekend.
Well, that sounds like a wonderful weekend to me!
DeleteAll great photos Betsy, but for some reason the first one just made me giggle:)
ReplyDeleteI always giggle when there's a cat in the bird bath! :)
DeleteBetsy your photos are just stunning - if you published a magazine I would buy it.
ReplyDeleteI have made the Williamsburg Basket in your photo #5. It is one of my more useful creations.
Thanks so much....I'm really enjoying this photography hobby!
DeleteI didn't realize you made baskets...or if I knew I had forgotten! That basket was lovely...my favorite grey....just beautiful!