Point Away From Face And Other People ! Hastypearl

Point Away From Face And Other People !

Hastypearl

Well, the Season is upon us.

Every family has its rhythms.  

We, love to have people in our home every chance that we can.

I'm a very casual hostess.

I mean, I love pretty things, 

but, I'm just as happy to serve you tamales and the humble pinto beans, as anything.

There is something very comforting about 

non pretentiousness.

Last night, we were blessed to host my husbands side of the family.

Following a terrible personal loss this year, 

Thanksgiving and Christmas, 

are the first round of special Seasonal Days, without her.

It was important to me, 

to find time to honor their mother 

and our Aunt Barbara, 

but I hoped that we would also find our way to some 

childhood reminiscing and laughter.

I'm glad to say that we were successful :)

I greeted them wearing my handmade, 

" I Had My Colonoscopy", button.

Hey, we get our "I Voted" stickers, 

and we give kids buttons for everything, 

so why can't we adults get a pat on the back for accomplishments, as well?

It wasn't long, before the stories and laughter were full on!

My BIL said he couldn't remember when he had laughed as much.

Everyone brings just the perfect thing to a group like that.

I am so Thankful to be a part of this one :) 

Christmas is the perfect backdrop for my newly listed 

Mixed Media Collage Angels on Hastypearl Etsy.

I believe that I made 13 of them.

Every One is unique !

~ $ 54. and $62. ~ 

We didn't have much time to decorate, 

but we got out a few special pieces of Christmas Decor.

There is a Chance, that our Granddaughter will be here for Christmas, 

so we will take special care to decorate :)

I thought that my little Etsy Hastypearl Vintage Putz Houses

 looked perfect on this narrow upper ledge on our sideboard.

These are quite special !

They are much more detailed than many of the Putz Houses that I have seen.

~ $24. each ~

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My husband decided to do a little cooking and went to the store for some ingredients.

I asked him to pick up some Party Crackers/Poppers, if he could find them.

Well, he was successful !

The Angels and Chandelier are so much better for the use of those at our table :)

Can you see the streamers?

One of our family members has led a bit of a  sheltered life ;) 

with a mother that was sure to keep her safe, 

needed a little education firing her Party Cracker.

I found one of these instruction pieces, 

lodged in one of my table centerpieces this morning.

On behalf of Cindy, 

I have enlarged it, so that you will all be prepared at your next party.

And there is an instruction for You too, 

inquisitive Michael.

See?

It says... 

Not to be Dismantled ;)

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Its a busy time of the year for Everyone!

There are so many Activities, that we can sometimes miss the Special Moments.

I try to whisper a Thanks to the One,

 that allows me to live the most Wonderful life.

We aren't in danger of "using up", all of our Thank You's

...so we can use Them Liberally.

Take time All Day Everyday, 

and you will find Many Things to be Thankful for :)

As Always, I'm so glad that you stopped by.

Please take a look, here, at all of the Angels and Houses that are listed on Hastypearl !

Each listing has 5 pictures and I love telling a story about each vintage part and heirloom art.  

Now, you know how beautiful they will look in your setting.

~ Best...Laura  

Happy 100 Postings, Hastypearl !!!!!! My First Give Away :)

Celebrate!

Happy 100 Postings, Hastypearl !!!!!!

My First Give Away :)

I looked back at my First posting, on this blog, and it was ALMOST one year, ago!

I sure didn't time it that way, its just the way that it happened.

I'll say the typical phrases, like...How did the time Fly by so fast, because what can you say when it really feels that way?!

I can honestly say, that it has been a Pleasure to meet with you, and do nothing more, than just 

Share my Art and Life.

I've tried very hard to be true to that and to make reading my postings, worth Your While.

Every week, I get a report on the visits to Hastypearl, and it has Astounded me, just the sheer 

Geography of where You have all Come From!

As I've said before, this Blogging experience, has Stretched my Borders and brought me 

New Friends and Lots of Encouragement!

So...I thank you for Participating in this Journey with me!

Soooo, I've Participated in Give Aways before...and even Won one before, but I've Never DONE One!

So, as I Promised in my last posting....

Lets Do It!!!!!!!!

I spent a morning playing in my studio a while back...and yes, you've seen mostly Vintage Inspired Art

from me, but I secretly also enjoy a more Abstract Contemporary Vibe....

so, how about this....

if you would like to get in the Game, and would like to leave a comment below, or on Facebook, 

Larry and I, will make a Very Scientific selection...really...we will...and if I can find my way back to you to get your address, I will send you this Mixed Media piece, 

as a THANK YOU, for being such sweet readers! 

Ill leave the Give Away open until the evening of  March 23, my son Phillip's Birthday!

Yes, you can sign up, Phillip! ;)  

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Along with Rust (my monitor is reading bright reddish orange), Chocolate Brown, Mossy Green and Shimmery Gold acrylics, I used a Great piece of unique Antique extra wide trim, and wove in and out, some beautiful Gold threads and some Hand Dyed Ribbon.

I hope that You like the colors.

Its really very pretty, in "person"! 

I photographed it in a frame that I use for staging my art, that has a mat for an 8 x 10 opening...

That size frame will be easy for You to find!

So, again...Thank You... from the bottom of my heart, for Receiving Hastypearl, and making me feel at home in this crazy, swirling, giant, blog world! :)

And why not lets say...Here's to Another 100 Hastypearl Postings!!!!

xoxo Laura

Rollin' On with... Hastypearl!

 

Rollin' On with Hastypearl!

 

OK.

I Know.

 That was a Criminal Pun, but I couldn't help myself!

 

So, I walked through my house a while back, and counted 9, (the number went up), pieces of furniture that had casters underneath the legs.

 

Yes, we have a number of "turn of the last century" pieces, but you can't knock those Victorians for trying to make things easier to move, right?

 

 

 

SOLD

 

So, I keep my eyes out.

I look to and fro, and occasionally, I find the good ones.

 

The rusty and the crusty....

 

 

 

 

SOLD

 

The Industrial....

 

 

 

 

The not so worn....

 

 

 

 

Rubber wheels....

 

 

 

 

Celluloid wheels....

 

 

 

SOLD

 

And the just plain...Too Lazy to cover the wheels when the item got spray painted!

Whew, these are cool!

 

And, a great buyer from Louisiana knew it, and snatched them right up!

 

I saw casters, similar to these at a store in Fredericksburg yesterday, for $35 a PIECE!!!!

 

Yep!

 

So, if you are looking for elevation, mobility, or want to use some in a Mixed Media project,

Hastypearl, is the place to look for Rollin' On ! :)

 

I hope you will stop in a check out my listings.

 

I set myself a sales goal for this year, and I am Full of Joy in saying, that thanks to my Sweet Buyers, I have Surpassed it!

 

Thanks to my fathers genetics transfer, my entrepreneurial itch is getting scratched and I LOVE IT:)

 

Feel free, to sign up on the right side of this blog, to get announcements when I post on my blog.

And I promise, I won't annoy you with a ton of postings.

 

I'll just let you know every now and then, when something Fun is happening in my life:)

 

Thanks to All, from ALL OVER THE WORLD, who are reading!

 

Best...Laura