A Wonderful World

Etsy For Animals Birthday Bash!

2008-09-15T11:53:00.000-05:00

Today is the beginning of the Team EFA Birthday Bash. Use code "WORLD" to get 20% off participating stores, including A Wonderful World. This is a great time to start on that Christmas shopping, since Christmas is only 100 days away. Speaking of which, place orders at A Wonderful World by December 1, 2008 to ensure delivery in time for Christmas.

I will not have computer access September 21-28, 2008. Any orders placed at A Wonderful World will take up to a week longer to ship than normal. I apologize for any inconvenience.

So Sorry.

2008-09-08T09:35:00.003-05:00

I must apologize to everyone who faithfully reads this blog. Between the inturruption Hurricane Gustav caused in my daily routine, and some increadible stress in my day job, I haven't updated this blog in a week, or responded to any comments. I really do apologize, but a new week is here, and I hope to do better. Onward and upward...

I am participating in the Etsy for Animals Team Birthday Bash at A Wonderful World. In celebration of the Team's birthday, from September 15-30, shops on the team will be accepting a coupon good for 20% off your entire purchase! Use code "WORLD" when checking out with A Wonderful World, or any store accepting the coupon. Check out the instructions on how to use your discount, and look for stores participating in the EFA Birthday Bash. The store with top sales will have $50 donated to their favorite animal charity. (My chosen charity in Big Cat Rescue.) Check it out and help the animals!

Dodging the Bullet

2008-09-01T09:33:00.000-05:00

Happy Labor Day everyone! So far, we seem to be dodging the Gustav bullet here on my part of the coast. Alot of rain and some tornado warnings, but nothing terrible. Keep south Louisianna in your thoughts.

Calm before the storm

2008-08-29T09:39:00.000-05:00

I had planned to blog today about my complete giddiness over the start of college football, and to wish my beloved Crimson Tide the best against Clemson Saturday night in prime time. However, Mother Nature had other plans. You see the text up there that says 2AM Tuesday? That's me, living under that text. We're used to hurricanes here on the Gulf Coast, but boy are they a hassle. As you can see, there's still a great deal of uncertainty about where Hurricane Gustav will end up, what size it will be, and how it will effect us. It is a weird thing, knowing the damage a storm can cause, but at the same time hoping that that damage will be inflicted a few hundred miles east or west of you so you don't take a direct hit. Then sending supplies and helping hands to those same folks in the aftermath.

As a result of the impending storm, some operations at A Wonderful World may be interrupted in the next week. If our power is knocked out for some period of time, shipping will be delayed. (For a frame of reference, our power was out for a full week after Katrina, and a couple of days after Ivan). Notepads are still on sale through Sunday the 31st, but if I have problems with computer access, I will continue to honor the discount on orders placed until I can update the prices. I will apologize in advance for any delays or problems, and at the same time hope that there will be no delays or problems.

Having lived down here all of my life, I have been through many storms, and tend to take things in stride. Having said that, I do ask you to keep the Gulf Coast in your thoughts. Today also happens to be the third anniversary of Katrina. The pictures you have seen in New Orleans pale in comparison to the utter destruction that occurred in southern Mississippi and Alabama, and these people are still trying to get back to a normal life. Here's to hoping that it doesn't happen again for a long time.

Wordless Wednesday

2008-08-27T01:00:00.000-05:00

Don't Miss Out!

2008-08-25T12:09:00.000-05:00

This is the last week of the sale on these cute notepads at A Wonderful World. Save 30% until September 1.

And an update from Friday -- we broke down and bought the Wii. Once I talked my husband into wanting one, that was the end of it. My arms are sore from boxing with him last night.

My Newest Obsession

2008-08-22T01:00:00.000-05:00

I have decided that I officially want a Wii. What does a 32 year old woman with one husband, one cat, no children, and an XBOX 360 system belonging to said husband want with a Wii, you might ask? I'm asking myself the same thing. I mean, between working full time, running A Wonderful World, keeping house, providing food for said husband and kitty, etc. etc., it's not like I'd have time to play with it. And the money, quite frankly, could be put to more appropriate uses, like a responsible adult should.

But I keep hearing how neat the Wii Fit is, and I would like to shake up my workout routine. Of who am I kidding? I'd just like to HAVE a workout routine. And seeing this litte guy brings back all of those nostalgic moments playing for hours with my little sister during my teenage years, beating the pants off her 9 year old butt. Ahh, good times, good times.

It doesn't help matters that my husband wants every piece of electronics mentioned on cnet, and can list reasons a mile long of why and how I can get the Wii. So in the end I will probably break down and buy it. And feel guilty about it. And probably sell it on ebay in a year after I'm bored with it. Sigh.

Wordless Wednesday

2008-08-20T01:00:00.000-05:00

Don't Forget the Sale!

2008-08-18T12:25:00.000-05:00

For the entire month of August, all notepads are 30% off at A Wonderful World. These cute little 3x3 notepads are handmade by yours truly, and feature one of my original photos on the cover. They hold 50 sheets of your favorite self-sticky paper. Stock up on stocking stuffers! Beat the Christmas rush!

Well How About That

2008-08-14T03:00:00.002-05:00

Today I'm the Member of the Day at IndiePublic. Check me out!

Wordless Wednesday

2008-08-13T03:00:00.001-05:00

My how time flies

2008-08-11T12:41:00.002-05:00

Today is the first day of school here in town. Is it just me, or is summer getting shorter all the time? I think the worst for me was walking into Hobby Lobby in mid-July and seeing Christmas decorations on the shelves. Come on! We'd just finished with Independence Day. Just let me have Fall for once!

Getaway Day, and the Olympics

2008-08-08T10:04:00.004-05:00

It's finally Friday, and I'm so glad. This picture gives you an idea of how I'm spending my weekend. How are you spending yours?

With the Olympics beginning today, I was excited to learn that my co-worker, who spends his spare time sailing, his best friend is the boatwright for the US Olympic team. It's like 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon for me. I know someone who knows someone that's a for real Olympian and marching in the opening ceremonies as I type! That's so cool. Here's to hoping they bring home the gold.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

An announcement

2008-08-07T10:52:00.002-05:00

Those of you who read my blog regularly have watch me fail miserably at blogging at least every weekday. I've decided to take back some of my time (and actually spend some time working!). Beginning next week, I'll be updating on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Hope y'all won't miss me too much!

Don't forget, notepads are 30% off at A Wonderful World in August. It's a perfect time to start stocking up for Christmas!

Wordless Wednesday

2008-08-06T11:57:00.004-05:00

Love a Little Bling

2008-08-05T11:33:00.002-05:00

Saturday was the perfect day for pink cupcakes and tiaras. I hosted a "Bling Bling Bridal Shower" for my sister. Everything was pink and silver and sparkly, and everyone wore tiaras and big plastic rings and had a great time. And I had to take a 3 day break to recover!

Last week Heather bestowed upon A Wonderful World this terrific little honor:

with the following rules attached:

The winner can put the logo on his/her blog.
Link to the person you received your award from.
Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
Put links to those blogs on yours.
Leave a message on the blogs of the people you have nominated.

So my 7 nominees are:
Etsy for Animals
Laura (Seeking the Rabbit)
Handmade Network
Anna Maria
Annette
How about Orange
Southeastern Etsy Team (where your truly just happens to be featured today)

Now I'm off to post in all these blogs! Don't forget, all notepads at A Wonderful World are 30% off during the month of August. They make terrific stocking stuffers!

What have you done today to make you feel proud?

2008-08-01T12:40:00.003-05:00

It's such a bad song, but the title of the theme song of the Biggest Loser runs through my head all the time. Then I came across this thread on 2Peas, and it got me thinking. It shouldn't be so hard for us to admit the good things about ourselves. I'm one of the worst when it comes to this. I'm hard pressed when I need to list my strengths, although of course I possess strengths, and its not bragging to talk about them.

So in honor of the post above, here it goes: I think that I have been blessed with the gift of what I call "the photographer's eye". I don't know if its an eye for good composition or not, but I have ability to see a photo, even when I don't have a camera in my hand. It's part of what made me take up photography in the first place. This gift does not apply to photographing humans, but nature and especially architecture and still life.

So what have you done today to make you feel proud?

Special for August

2008-08-01T00:01:00.001-05:00

For the entire month of August, all notepads are 30% off. These cute 3x3 booklets contain 50 self-stick notes and feature a print of one of my original photographs. These make great stocking stuffers!

Jingle Jingle

2008-07-31T10:41:00.002-05:00

Today is absolutely the last day for Christmas in July at A Wonderful World. Photos in the Christmas in July section are 25% off regular prices. And since I know you don't even what to think about Halloween here in the middle of summer, you're trying to get your kids ready to go back to school, and you really just like to save money, I'll give my loyal bloggers 10% off anything in the store. INCLUDING Christmas in July prices! Just send me an etsy conversation that you read about this in the blog and let me know what item(s) you wish to purchase, and I'll set up a special listing for you! Now, this offer is valid today, July 31 only, so hurry in!

Wordless Wednesday, with a few words

2008-07-30T09:35:00.002-05:00

OK, OK, I know its supposed to be Wordless Wednesday, but I have to share this. My photography is featured today on NanjoDogz: WonderfulWorld.

One big whine

2008-07-29T12:25:00.005-05:00

I'm having a hard time blogging lately. I can't seem to think of things to blog about. But I think I've diagnosed the cause - it's just too darn hot! I discovered this at 7:00 am this morning when it was already 80 degrees outside. I usually don't mind the summertime, but right now its just too hot, there's nothing but reruns on TV, and I'm ready to go to Las Vegas in September. So I guess I'm just gonna whine about it here.

For those of you who are already shopping for Christmas presents, the Christmas in July section at A Wonderful World will only be available for 2 more days. 25% off regular prices. You can also find cards and notepads featuring my photos that make perfect stocking stuffers.

Stay cool!

July's almost over...

2008-07-28T11:13:00.003-05:00

...and with it, the Christmas in July sale at A Wonderful World. Everything in that section is 25% off, but only through the end of July. So hurry in and stock up early for Christmas!

Now at A Wonderful World, you can purchase any 3 prints of the same size for the price of two. It's like getting one for free! Make your own grouping of three butterflies, frame a triptych of tractors, or find prints to give as gifts.

something for the Weekend

2008-07-25T12:17:00.002-05:00

Hooray, the weekend's nearly here! What do you have planned?

For me, it's Once A Month Cooking, which we started 2 months ago and is absolutely fabulous! I spend a few hours on a Saturday using every pot & pan I own, but practically no cooking or grocery shopping for the rest of the month. It's fabulous. You can find some recipes here.

Next on the agenda, The Dark Knight! Yes, we're the only two people on the planet that haven't seen it yet, and we are looking forward to it. We haven't been to the movies in forever.

Other than that, I'm hoping to take it easy, and of course make more things available at A Wonderful World. You see, my sister is getting married in October. I am her matron of honor, and I swear every weekend between now and then is booked with wedding stuff, starting last weekend when I heat embossed 200 thank you tags, and continuing next Saturday with the shower I am hosting. The theme is "Bling Bling Bridal", and I ordered cupcakes today. It should be fun. But I belong to her until October!

Can you feel the heat?

2008-07-24T12:39:00.005-05:00

It is so hot and humid here, I can hardly even type. I thought this photo would cool everybody off!

I put my first ACEO on A Wonderful World. It's of one of my more popular photos, "Rhino Love":

Are you familiar with ACEOs? I wasn't until I started selling on etsy. It stands for Artist Cards, Editions and Originals. It's collectible pocket art, and the only rule is that is measures 2.5 in x 3.5 in. All you scrapbookers are probably familiar with them as Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), which are only traded, not sold. You can find out more here:

http://aceo.org/
Wikipedia

Etsy ACEOs

And in other news...

Made this card available...

And in this cute cowgirl treasury.

Tomorrow is Friday. See y'all then!

Wordless Wednesday

2008-07-23T13:56:00.002-05:00

Success - feels so sweet!

2008-07-21T11:43:00.002-05:00

This morning, I sold my first photo on etsy! I can't tell you how freakin' excited I am!! And I had just listed this one, too:

Cupcakes for everyone! On the house!

Something New

2008-07-21T09:55:00.003-05:00

I worked hard all weekend, and I have something to show for it! I'm now offering on A Wonderful World, note card featuring some of my more popular photos. Each 5x7 card is made of cardstock, and the 4x6 photo is matted on a colored cardstock coordinated with the photo. A matching envelope is included with each card. This is the first one available:

and I'll be adding more soon. If you see a photo that you would like as a card, convo me on etsy and I'll set up a special listing for you. Leave a comment here and let me know what you think of the cards.

I'm also listing new photos all the time, so check out the shop to see what's new!

Friday Random Musings

2008-07-18T11:29:00.003-05:00

Things I puffy red heart:

The Princess Bride - either you love it or you hate it
Whipped topping
Christopher Walken - especially when he dances
Las Vegas
My ipod (named Izzy)
Tiki drinks
Elivs - both of 'em - Presley and Costello
Cute shoes
Coney Island
Cupcakes
Cute things like this

I'm working on a couple of new things for A Wonderful World: notecards and cute little notepads, all hand made and all featuring some of my most popular photos. I hope to have them up by Monday, but life might get in the way of that, so we'll see. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Another Treasury

2008-07-17T15:45:00.003-05:00

So Summery:

Girl Power!

2008-07-17T10:14:00.002-05:00

One of my photos got picked for this really cool Treasury on etsy. It's all about women on etsy, and has some very neat stuff from talented artists. So go, click, buy, explore!

Wordless Wednesday

2008-07-16T10:32:00.002-05:00

("borrowed" from Heather @ {A Life So Simple} )

We have a Winner!

2008-07-15T12:15:00.002-05:00

Have you ever won anything? I have. I won a ceramic Easter egg at a church luncheon one time. And I won a cruise, but my sister put my name in the drawing because she was too young to be eligible, so I don't know if that counts really. The first time my future husband and I went to Las Vegas, it seemed like I won every game I touched. But I knew to quit while I was ahead, so we didn't exactly come back millionaires.

Alot of times, I feel like I'm not lucky at all. But then I look around at all I have, my family, my husband, my cat, and I see that I really am lucky after all.

Of beef and grills

2008-07-14T12:28:00.001-05:00

My husband successfully grilled steak this weekend without burning down the house! You see, he's never grilled before. We bought a gas grill 2 weeks ago, and this was the first chance we had to use it. He grilled 2 steaks, potatoes, and peaches, and he did an excellent job. And I didn't even have to use the fire extinguisher! It was a proud moment in our household.

Happy Bastille Day!!

2008-07-14T08:48:00.002-05:00

I LOVE France. It's a tremendous inspiration for my creativity. And today is Bastille Day! So to honor this holiday, here's a special offer for A Wonderful World. Today only, get 50% off everything in the store. That's right, everything, including photos in the Christmas in July section. Use the code BASTILLEDAY.

Here's how this works. Put your item in your cart and complete the etsy check out. In your notes to seller, enter your code, as well as the size print you are ordering. DO NOT PAY WITH PAYPAL. Wait until I send you a revised Paypal invoice, which will reflect the 50% discount.

Happy Bastille Day, especially to the French readers out there!

I've recovered...I guess

2008-07-11T14:37:00.002-05:00

I think I've somewhat recovered after all of yesterday's drama. At least, I don't think that every piece of cat hair that flies by is a giant bug out to get me. Thanks to everyone for your moral support!

I put up a couple of new photos the last couple of days at wonderfulworld.etsy.com:

Check out the blog on Monday. I'll be celebrating Bastille Day, and you'll have the opportunity to purchase photos for 50% off the lowest price.

Traumatic experience of the day

2008-07-10T12:47:00.003-05:00

I HATE roaches!!! I cannot stress to you enough how I despise these vermin. They are disgusting and whenever I see one, dead or alive, I climb on top of whatever piece of furniture is nearby and scream like a girl (OK, I am a girl, but you get the picture). So imagine the scene just a few minutes ago when, sitting at my computer at work, innocently surfing the internet, I feel a tickle on my sandal-clad naked heel. I look down and THERE IS A ROACH ON MY BARE FOOT!!!!!!!! Luckily I am the only one in the office right now, or I'm sure my coworkers would have thought I was being attacked by wildcats or something. A few minutes later (after a tearful phone call to my husband), I get up to go to the ladies room, and there is ANOTHER ONE near death behind my chair.

Now, you may tell me, "Jody, this one was at least in its death throws. That has to be some comfort." But you would be wrong. The only way I can be in the same room with a roach is if I don't lay eyes on it. Putting to work my ninja skills, I finished this one off with a broom. Isn't there some sort of hazard pay I'm entitled to for this? Can I use my sick leave to go home and sterilize my foot and drink a bottle of wine to calm my nerves? At least can we fire the company that sprays for bugs here?

Twice in One Day!

2008-07-09T16:17:00.003-05:00

Wow, look, I've blogged twice in one day. It must be some kind of record!

Seriously, I just put together a Treasury on etsy. It's all about Coney Island and there's a bunch of cool stuff from cool people, so check it out! http://ww w.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=15642

WooHoo!

2008-07-09T09:30:00.004-05:00

One of my newest photos from yesterday is in a beautiful etsy treasury!

Such a Slacker

2008-07-08T11:41:00.002-05:00

I feel like such a slacker for ignoring the blog for so long. That's what a long weekend will do to you!

We had a great 4th, relaxing a home and playing LEGO Indiana Jones on the XBOX. LOVE those LEGO games. I am not terribly eye-hand coordinated, so these are games I can actually finish, plus they don't have all the blood that most of the other games my husband plays has. A big Bonus!

I did start to add some new photos I've taken recently to etsy, and I'll be adding more over the next week or so. These are from my trip last week to Southern California:

Like the new watermark?

I'm also trying this out:
to give shoppers an idea of what the photo might look like hanging on your wall in a frame. What do you think? Does it work? Does it make you more interested in buying the photo? Leave a comment and let me know!

Don't forget the Christmas in July sale going on at my shop. 25% off on the new low prices on everything in that section!

Home again

2008-07-03T13:44:00.003-05:00

It's good to be home. And with no big 4th of July plans, I'm just looking forward to hanging out at home and relaxing over the long weekend.

I've lowered my prices at A Wonderful World:

4x6 - $10.00
5x7 - $12.00
8x10-$15.00
11x14 - $25.00

And, to help you get started with that all important holiday shopping, I've got a Christmas in July sale on. Everything in the Christmas in July sectio n is 25% off my new low prices. There are some great deals there. And you can find other etsy sellers with sales by searching for "christmasinjuly" all this month.

As part of the Etsy for Animals team, during the month of July, 100% of the proceeds of my photo "Escape" will be donated to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. All the featured EFA items this month are from the theme "Oh to be by the seaside."

I'm working on making some new photos available. Here's a sneak peek:

There's some flowers, tractors, New Orleans, and beach shots. Stop by the shop soon to see what's new.

I hope you all have a good weekend, and happy Independence Day to all you folks here in the U.S.A.!

On the Road Again

2008-06-27T12:35:00.002-05:00

Like I mentioned in my last post, I'm off this weekend to Redondo Beach, California to attend a conference for my real job. Between travel for work, visiting family, and vacation, sometimes it feels like I'm never at home. Traveling a lot sure SOUNDS fabulous, but really it just makes me tired. Plus I hate all the time I spend away from my husband and kitty cat.

On the upside, the travel gives me the opportunity to flex my creative muscle and take pictures of new places. That is the part I always look forward to.

So, between the trip and the Fourth of July holiday, I probably won't be blogging much next week. But my free shipping offer is still good here, though shipping my take an extra couple of days. And I'm getting the shop ready to participate in Christmas in July over at etsy. Stay tuned for more details on that.

I hope everyone has a great holiday.

Just Another Wednesday

2008-06-25T13:02:00.003-05:00

...and time for a weigh in, literally. My husband and I have been on Weight Watchers for the past 13 months. It's really working for us, and, as of today, I am 5.5 lbs. away from my goal. I've lost 36.5 lbs. so far. Yay for me!

Nice catch, CrimsonWorld. I'm obviously not the Bama fan I proclaim to be, since in my last post I got the date for the opening game wrong! August 30 is firmly written in my calendar!

You may notice some new links on the right side and in the "Visit Me" sections. I now list selected photos for purchase on the following sites:

RedBubble
ImageKind
ArtistRising

I'll be traveling next week to Redondo Beach, CA for my day job, so if you see a woman taking pictures like crazy, say hi. It's probably me. However, because I will probably not have computer access, I won't blog until I'm back, and more importantly, shipping from etsy will be delayed by a couple of days.

Speaking of etsy, I've been putting up photos like mad lately. Don't forget free shipping until the end of the month. Here's a few samples:

Summer's fadin' fast

2008-06-23T12:58:00.002-05:00

It's the beginning of the last full week of June, only 3 days after the first day of summer, and I feel like summer's already almost over. Between travel for work, upcoming vacation, and my sister's impending wedding in the fall, my time is booked up! It's pretty frustrating.

On the upside, it means we are all that closer to the most important time of year: college football season! Be prepared: my mood in the fall is make or break depending on how the University of Alabama Crimson Tide does the previous Saturday. In my house, we're counting down the days until August 31, opening day!

Here's a few photos I made available on A Wonderful World. I didn't have any takers on the 2 promotions below, so those are still up for grabs. And time is running out on free shipping -- deadline is next Monday the 30th at midnight.

Here After All

2008-06-20T14:15:00.002-05:00

So it's happened after all! I'm featured today on a blog:

http://www.klineartstudio.com/blog/

Check it out! And the very first person to convo me on etsy with the name of my favorite football team receive something very special with their purchase.

O So Sorry

2008-06-20T12:12:00.006-05:00

OK, so apparently the BIG THING I posted about earlier isn't happening today. I'm really bummed, too, 'cause I was looking forward to it. Making my first sale on etsy would cheer me up, so I'll do a promotion anyway for all you loyal readers out there.

Anyone who can name this fabulous, most adorable kitty below will get 25% off any purchase at A Wonderful World. That's in addition to the free shipping special going on in June. Simply enter in his name in the notes to seller section, and I'll send an updated invoice with 25% off your order!

New Photos and a Secret

2008-06-19T12:54:00.003-05:00

Over the past couple of days, I've made some more photos available on my etsy shop:

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Here's a hint for tomorrow:

It involves a special discount for those who pay attention!

friday Friday FRIDAY

2008-06-18T16:38:00.002-05:00

So, nothing really going on today, except some new things on A Wonderful World. Oh, and one of my jellyfish is featured on a Treasury, so be sure to check it out. But check back on Friday. I'll let you in on a big surprise!

A note on Treasuries: They are an awesome way to find great things on etsy. I puffy heart the Treasury.

I'm Back!

2008-06-17T19:08:00.002-05:00

I'm back from New Orleans, and things are cookin'. I'll be adding new photos every day to A Wonderful World, so come check it out. Here's 2 I just added:

Available in:
4x6
5x7
8x10
11x14

Available in:
4x6
5x7

And here's a little something extra. My kitten, the fabulous Ozzy:

Help the Critters

2008-06-13T15:18:00.003-05:00

I love animals. All kinds of animals. I want to rescue every stray cat/dog/squirrel/turtle/pony that I come across. I blame my mother.

Since I have a small house, a smaller yard, a husband with limited tolerance and a cat with no tolerance, I have to find other ways to help the critters.

One of the coolest ways I've found to help was by joining the Etsy For Animals street team. They have a blog and a store, where all the profits benefit a different animal charity each month. Alot of the members also donate some to all profits to animal charities. You can find etsy sellers who are members by searching for "team efa" on etsy.

You can also click the box for the Animal Rescue Site, or donate to the Big Cat Rescue, right here on my blog. We visited Big Cat Rescue, located in Tampa, Florida, last month. They provide a lifetime of care for over 200 big cats that they have rescued. It's a great place with a nearly all volunteer staff. I highly recommend visiting if you are in the area.

So Excited!

2008-06-13T09:27:00.002-05:00

Once I realized that today is Friday the 13th, I expected a generally bad day. But I was wrong. I woke up to find that one of my photos is featured in an Etsy Treasury! I am so freakin' excited! Check it out:

Etsy Treasury

No Winner :(

2008-06-12T10:31:00.006-05:00

I only got 7 votes on the contest, so there was no winner this time :( . But I did add new items to A Wonderful World based on the comments readers did make.

A pair of rhinoceros at the San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park May 2007. According to the keeper, this boy and girl rhinos are sweethearts and spend all their time together. By far the biggest vote-getter. Available in 4x6 and 5x7.

Beautiful South Beach, Miami, Florida, May 2008. Available in 5x5 and 8x8.

And, of course, I'm offering free shipping through the end of June.

I'm off to visit the in-laws for Father's Day this weekend, then to New Orleans for my real job on Monday, so I won't be adding any new photos until next week. But I'm taking my camera with me and hopefully I'll bring back some new great pictures!

Let's have a YART sale!

2008-06-11T12:45:00.007-05:00

There's a YART sale going on over at Etsy! Just search for YART and you'll see hundreds of items from very talented artists.

Don't forget, I'm offering free shipping in the month of June at A Wonderful World. And please help me pick what to offer next in the post below. There's a prize for the 10th comment!

Need Your Help (and a prize)

2008-06-10T13:46:00.006-05:00

I want YOU to help me out! I can't decide which two photos to make available next on A Wonderful World

Help me decide by leaving me a comment and letting me know your favorite photo from the 4. The 10th comment will receive a special surprise!
Flamingo

Rhino Love

Hands

Escape

Voting will close Thursday, June 12 at 8 am Central.

More New stuff

2008-06-10T13:36:00.007-05:00

I added some more photos to A Wonderful World. Don't forget about my free shipping special.

A fabulous vintage neon sign in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Butterfly photographed in Key West, Florida, May 2008. Part of my Butterfly series.

New Photos on Etsy

2008-06-08T17:22:00.004-05:00

I've put two new items on my Etsy shop:

This treasure from the Musee de Louvre in Paris France was captured in September 2007.

A fabulous vintage neon sign in Las Vegas, Nevada.

My Other Hobby...and Sneak Peeks

2008-06-07T20:57:00.005-05:00

I do have hobbies other than photography: reading, cross stitch, grocery shopping, laundry...oh wait, some of those are the things that KEEP me from my hobbies! But I have had time lately to work on one of my current favorites: scrapbooking. I do love making layouts of my family photos. Right now, I'm working on photos from our vacation last month to Florida. I'm more than halfway done. Maybe I'll figure out how to photograph my layouts decently (my photographic skills are definitely lacking in this area) and post them here sometime soon. In the meantime, maybe I can teach the cat to vaccuum up his own furballs so I can have more time for my hobbies.

Here's a sneak peek of the photographs I'll be adding to A Wonderful World tomorrow. Don't forget I have free shipping on all purchases until July 1.

I'm also on MySpace now (you can find the link to the left), so stop by and check it out.

More New Photos

2008-06-06T10:25:00.003-05:00

I do want to apologize for not posting sneak peeks yesterday of these new photos. Life just gets a little crazy some days. But, here they are, available at wonderfulworld.etsy.com:

Another from my butterfly series, photographed in May 2008 in Key West, Florida.

These beautiful jellyfish were captured at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta in December 2006.

These are available in sizes:
4x6
5x7
8x10
11x14

REMINDER -- to celebrate the Grand Opening of wonderfulworld.etsy.com, I am offering FREE SHIPPING on all purchases until July 1, 2008.

New Items

2008-06-04T14:33:00.005-05:00

I added 2 new photographs to A Won derful World today.

Butterfly photographed in Key West, Florida, May 2008, this is part of my Butterfly series.

A fabulous vintage neon sign in Las Vegas, Nevada. Choice of black and white or color.

These are available in sizes:
4x6
5x7
8x10
11x14

Sneak Peek

2008-06-03T12:49:00.005-05:00

Here's a little sneak peek of what I'll be listing tomorrow:

It's Open!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-06-03T12:25:00.008-05:00

My Etsy store (www.WonderfulWorld.etsy.com) is now open for business! I am very proud and excited and scared to be putting my photography out there. Please stop by and check things out if you get a chance, and please let me know what you think. I'm open to any constructive criticism!

Don't forget, until midnight June 30, 2008, I'm offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders to celebrate my grand opening.

I have listed the following photographs, each available in the following sizes:
4x6
5x7
8x10
11x14
I photographed this jellyfish at the Georgia Aquarium in December 2006.

The London Eye, photographed in September 2007.

Also from September 2007, I photographed this beautiful sculpture at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, France.

A Wonderful World

2008-06-02T16:28:00.002-05:00

I am getting ready to open my store on etsy. As soon as I have put items up I will post them.

From now until midnight, June 30, 2008, I am offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders, in celebration of my Grand Opening. Check it out at www.WonderfulWorld.etsy.com