Well, I will be taking Pammie into the new year. She will be absolutely fabulous in 2009! She received some new friends in December, some of which need to be named still. The ones that were named were wonderful and inspiring!
I received many Peacock things for Christmas. My favorite peacock item so far is my peacock notepaper. It's so pretty! I love writing little notes, so the pretty paper makes it always fun!
I just want to wish everyone a happy start to the new year. For me, 2008 was a year of realization on many levels. There were great times and not so great times, as every year brings that. No matter what, we should all remember that things get bad sometimes, but they always get better. I will spend this final night of 2008 remembering the bad and the good, but will be leaving the bad in the past. That's what we have to do sometimes to prepare ourselves for the really good that is about to come. Again, we just have to be patient for those really good things!
My hopes for 2009 is a year of good beginnings. I wish the best to my peeps!
Peeps remember: Peacocks rock the flock!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas!
I just want to wish everyone in the world a Merry Christmas. For anyone who celebrates a different holiday than Christmas, Happy Holidays to you!
I think I may have found a home for Pammie and some of my other book characters. It's a company out in Oklahoma. I've never been there before. I ran into a woman while shopping at T.J. Maxx the other night. We struck up a conversation that led to me finding out that she is having her mother's (God rest her soul) book of poetry published within the next couple of weeks. I asked about who the company was, and she told me all about them. I looked them up on the internet and was drawn to them. It's a little company called Tate. They do market books to big retailers and that is what I am looking for. I need Pammie to be on books shelves all around the world. I have to start somewhere, so I am hoping Tate is the way to go.
When I called Tate to ask about how to submit a manuscript, a receptionist actually answered the phone! I loved that! All these big companies have automatic answering machines and have you pressing buttons until you go crazy. Not Tate. She patched me through to a Kyle's voice mail because he will be on vacation until January 5th, due to the holidays. That is fine with me. I left a voice mail and look forward to hearing from him.
Oh...there's something about the Wizard of Oz for me right now. My creative talents are pulling me towards Oz. Kind of weird, but I have a feeling about it. :) I just have to be patient, right?
Till next time,
C
I think I may have found a home for Pammie and some of my other book characters. It's a company out in Oklahoma. I've never been there before. I ran into a woman while shopping at T.J. Maxx the other night. We struck up a conversation that led to me finding out that she is having her mother's (God rest her soul) book of poetry published within the next couple of weeks. I asked about who the company was, and she told me all about them. I looked them up on the internet and was drawn to them. It's a little company called Tate. They do market books to big retailers and that is what I am looking for. I need Pammie to be on books shelves all around the world. I have to start somewhere, so I am hoping Tate is the way to go.
When I called Tate to ask about how to submit a manuscript, a receptionist actually answered the phone! I loved that! All these big companies have automatic answering machines and have you pressing buttons until you go crazy. Not Tate. She patched me through to a Kyle's voice mail because he will be on vacation until January 5th, due to the holidays. That is fine with me. I left a voice mail and look forward to hearing from him.
Oh...there's something about the Wizard of Oz for me right now. My creative talents are pulling me towards Oz. Kind of weird, but I have a feeling about it. :) I just have to be patient, right?
Till next time,
C
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Photo Consult
The photo consult went pretty good for Tommy and I yesterday. We met with our agent and photographer for our photo shoot on Sunday.
Like I've been saying in my fashion blog.....color is really in. Reds, Greens, and right now, any color pretty much goes. Even though it's winter, why do we have to dress in neutral colors?? Why do I have to put away my bright, cheery, yellow cardigan and save it until spring?
So, we need to do a little shopping around for T. He needs to dress in slimmer suits. The JFK, well cut, slim suit is really in style right now for men. Basically, our photos need to look like commercial stills or advertisements. After meeting with our agent, I understand the photo look. I brought props along, and I was right on for doing that! They wanted props and liked my ideas. I came home and pulled all kinds of other outfits and props together. I am going to take everything I can think of on Sunday, and let my agent pull out what she likes best. I took lots of notes based on her opinions so I could get it all right. After all, the photos not only represent us, but they will also represent the agency.
I am taking my peacock t-shirt and pretty silk blouse with the peacock print. They have blue and green in them and my agent liked those colors for me. I figured the peacock things will be a good conversation starter for bringing up my Pammie the Peacock idea to my agent...... :)
Until next time....
--C
Like I've been saying in my fashion blog.....color is really in. Reds, Greens, and right now, any color pretty much goes. Even though it's winter, why do we have to dress in neutral colors?? Why do I have to put away my bright, cheery, yellow cardigan and save it until spring?
So, we need to do a little shopping around for T. He needs to dress in slimmer suits. The JFK, well cut, slim suit is really in style right now for men. Basically, our photos need to look like commercial stills or advertisements. After meeting with our agent, I understand the photo look. I brought props along, and I was right on for doing that! They wanted props and liked my ideas. I came home and pulled all kinds of other outfits and props together. I am going to take everything I can think of on Sunday, and let my agent pull out what she likes best. I took lots of notes based on her opinions so I could get it all right. After all, the photos not only represent us, but they will also represent the agency.
I am taking my peacock t-shirt and pretty silk blouse with the peacock print. They have blue and green in them and my agent liked those colors for me. I figured the peacock things will be a good conversation starter for bringing up my Pammie the Peacock idea to my agent...... :)
Until next time....
--C
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Pammie at Christmas!
Pammie has inspired my Christmas decor!
I am decorating my mantle in black feathers with peacock feather accents.
I purchased peacock ornaments from World Market and my Grandmother gave me one. :) Peacock feathers will adorn the big green tree too.
I made a bouquet of brown and blue peacock feathers for my dining room table. I have very tall ceilings, so the bouquet is very tall! I stuck some white branches in the bouquet too.
Tommy said the decor isn't very "Christmasy", but I said "Red and green are just the media's traditional colors they came up with to represent Christmas.....I am not traditional, therefore I do not believe Christmas has to be just red and green." :)
There are trees all over the house. I feel Christmas is going to be good this year.
I've got to run....more decor to put up! :)
--C
I am decorating my mantle in black feathers with peacock feather accents.
I purchased peacock ornaments from World Market and my Grandmother gave me one. :) Peacock feathers will adorn the big green tree too.
I made a bouquet of brown and blue peacock feathers for my dining room table. I have very tall ceilings, so the bouquet is very tall! I stuck some white branches in the bouquet too.
Tommy said the decor isn't very "Christmasy", but I said "Red and green are just the media's traditional colors they came up with to represent Christmas.....I am not traditional, therefore I do not believe Christmas has to be just red and green." :)
There are trees all over the house. I feel Christmas is going to be good this year.
I've got to run....more decor to put up! :)
--C
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Continuing this game I call "The Waiting"
Continuing to wait. Pammie is shelved for now, but I am working on more stories for her by living my life. She is waiting like I am, but that's okay for now. I keep writing down more and more ideas for her and am still coming up with more characters for her. Her friends are so wonderful!
I have an agent now. I represent the Heyman Agency. I figured I've done about all I can do on my own. I've done HGTV, Style, and the list goes on and on, but those experiences were just that...experiences. I figured all my experiences have led me to where I am today. My experiences make me stronger, more knowledgeable, and make me know that I AM READY.
:)
--C
I have an agent now. I represent the Heyman Agency. I figured I've done about all I can do on my own. I've done HGTV, Style, and the list goes on and on, but those experiences were just that...experiences. I figured all my experiences have led me to where I am today. My experiences make me stronger, more knowledgeable, and make me know that I AM READY.
:)
--C
Monday, November 10, 2008
Somewhere over the rainbow?
Today....
My book characters need a home. I still don't have one for them. My ideas are out there, but who is reading them?
I feel something good will happen soon. My talent and creativity is out there, but who will see it next? I am hoping the things I just sent out will work.
I am growing impatient. I know good things happen to those who wait. It's so hard to be patient sometimes when you have such a positive feeling about something. :) All the things are somewhere over the rainbow. Now...if I can just find out where that is.....
My book characters need a home. I still don't have one for them. My ideas are out there, but who is reading them?
I feel something good will happen soon. My talent and creativity is out there, but who will see it next? I am hoping the things I just sent out will work.
I am growing impatient. I know good things happen to those who wait. It's so hard to be patient sometimes when you have such a positive feeling about something. :) All the things are somewhere over the rainbow. Now...if I can just find out where that is.....
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Rainbarrels and Pammie Peacock
Today, I just submitted my design idea for Edge Outreaches Rainbarrel Event. The event is on March 6th, 2009.
If my design idea is chosen, I would not only like to paint a rainbarrel for the event, but I would like to attend the Rainbarrel Auction in March. My husband and I were discussing purchasing a rainbarrel over the summer, and this is that inspiration that we must have been waiting for. We'd love to attend the event and bid on our rainbarrel and maybe on some other barrels. We love that this whole idea is not only about helping out the environment, but also about promoting art in schools!
My rainbarrel is about Pammie Peacock. Pammie Peacock is a character I created this year to teach my students the rules of the school. I currently teach art to elementary children. They absolutely love Pammie! Pammie has given me many, many ideas. Pammie is the lead character in a children's book I am working on. Pammie has many, many friends. Each character from the book is based on the people in my life, present and past. Her adventures are based on stories from my life. I believe her adventures will be a series of books. I am currently working on having someone hear my ideas and think they are as great as I know they are.
Well see what happens.
Till next time....
---C
If my design idea is chosen, I would not only like to paint a rainbarrel for the event, but I would like to attend the Rainbarrel Auction in March. My husband and I were discussing purchasing a rainbarrel over the summer, and this is that inspiration that we must have been waiting for. We'd love to attend the event and bid on our rainbarrel and maybe on some other barrels. We love that this whole idea is not only about helping out the environment, but also about promoting art in schools!
My rainbarrel is about Pammie Peacock. Pammie Peacock is a character I created this year to teach my students the rules of the school. I currently teach art to elementary children. They absolutely love Pammie! Pammie has given me many, many ideas. Pammie is the lead character in a children's book I am working on. Pammie has many, many friends. Each character from the book is based on the people in my life, present and past. Her adventures are based on stories from my life. I believe her adventures will be a series of books. I am currently working on having someone hear my ideas and think they are as great as I know they are.
Well see what happens.
Till next time....
---C
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