UnResolved Resolutions But A New Year to Continue

2011 has been a good year.  I have been blessed in actions and activities that are not momentous but very appreciated.  And mostly there have not been any disheartening moments.  So my cup is more that half full.  Of this I am very grateful and hope that 2012 is as good and maybe better. 

My computer died in the beginning of November, so no post till now.  I really went thru painful withdraws and depression from not have access to my computer and all the pics and information I had on it.  I was able to save a lot of data, but the lastest pics of projects are still on that harddrive. 

Here a picture of the school desk that I painted and with the happy owner. 

The school desk was delivered to beautiful Florida when I took my mother to her winter home.  It was a pleasant 70 degrees for the few days I was there.  We worked hard for 4 days getting her Christmas decorations out and up.  Then I flew back home.  I had most of my Florida gifts done by Thanksgiving.  But not Mom's I am working on a painting for her even now.  Hopefully will get it completed this weekend.  It is now a New Years gift. 

I sold several items this year which is getting better.  The economy in my area of Kentucky has not been conducive to the unnecessary.  And since the computer death, my Etsy shop is in very dire need of attention.  This is one of my resolutions.  To maintain and grow my Etsy shop and sell more of my painted furniture and customized mirrors. (Wish I had some pics to show you).  I hope that you all will help me stay on track.  I have so many ideals but am so bad about getting side tracked or distracted.

I am working a regular job (8-5), but am not sure if it will be permanent.  I know that I will have
it for several months.  I am happy about a steady income and sad for lack of freedom.  And less time to work on projects if I want to reasonably maintain my laundry and home :-)

I think that I had better get to taking some pictures and putting items back in my Etsy shop. 
Here is one of the gourd baskets that I am going to place in my Etsy shop and hope to get a few more done this month.  Don't rush me, but please check distinctsurfaces.etsy.com once in a while to see what I have gotten done.

I also discovered Annie Sloan Chalk paint.  It is suppose to be great on furniture.  I have a couple of projects planned to test it out and will let you know the results in my next visit. 

Well, I better get to work on my resolutions. Love and Peace to everyone. Happy 2012.