*** repeat offender ***

*** stealing kisses ***

repeat offender:
obviously unphased by her conviction..
she stood ready to strike again if the opportunity presented itself

post bail
here

;)

x0x0x0
~ maggie & ruby the kissing bandits *

*** admiring & adoring YOU ***

... daily...
unconditional
* LOVE *

can't beat that
:)

get it
here

love to YOU*

~ maggie ~

** dont forget **

*** to celebrate YOU ***

:)
way way to easy to forget about yourself right?
work..kids..responsibilities..
...there's no time...
ugh
stop
take a breath
remember

YOU ARE TREAT WORTHY

..treats should be simple..
...easy...
no fuss

i have several new treats since i just moved to a new state...
wanna know some of them??
...well im gonna tell ya...
:)
here we go!!

...the grocery store up the road sells brachs candies...
3 for a quarter & guess what they have?
the little coconut neapolitan candies!!

remember the pink white & chocolate chewy candies
that always stick to the little plastic wrapper??
they got em!!!
&
every time i go
3 for me
:)
* treat *
they also have those yummy strawberries..thats colmans treat :)

* visiting with the zebras *
yes
right down the road
there are
ZEBRAS
no kidding!!!
...i first thought i was seeing things...
then thought
zedonkies??
but
nope
they are
real live ranch roaming zebras!!
* treat *
*some days im lucky enough to catch them when they are super close to the fence *
you know i totally love that!
* fruit stripe treat *
HA
:)

* then theres the beach *
*yes *
i can drive to the beach ..
walk..sit..sleep..doodle..explore
&
bury colman in the sand!!

* treat *

...a big fabulous smile from a handsome guy...

* treat *
;)

finding streets like
* i dream of jeannie lane *
thats
a
* bonus treat *

getting soaking wet during a sudden downpour with my sonshine ..
* surprise treat *

or a stolen kiss
on the shoulder from mr wright

* sneaky treat *
:)

... treats are everywhere...
stop
look
listen
&
recognize them
acknowledge them
they are there
* i promise *
simple daily
treats
because ya know what?
***********************

you
are
treat worthy


************************

*** I PROMISE ***

this guy promises too
:)

both paintings are available
just click image
or
here

enjoy enjoy

~ maggie ~

** now go..find your treats **

*** cheers ***

** as requested by some wine lovers **

** happy hour **

** cheers to us **

yep..
available
:)
you know the drill
just click titles
to
* shop *

enjoy enjoy!!

~ maggie ~

*** queen of hearts ***

*** queens of hearts ***

i know
super cute huh?
available here

i haven't posted in a while
i've written
but
didn't post
i know
it doesn't count then right??
:)

i will post
tonight
or
tomorrow

so
until then..
sit tight
&
enjoy!!

~ maggie ~

*** little drummer boy ***

* little drummer boy *

i know
wrong holiday
but you get the idea*

available
HERE

enjoy!!
~ maggie ~

**** cheers ****

** cheers **

funny thing about wine....
I LIKE IT NOW!
yes
now
:)
i didn't for years
but now
i think i prefer a riesling over a beer
:)
&
if offered by such a cute
wine butler..
i'm so there!!
:)
you know drill
just click here
or
photo for painting
:)
i finished bunny commission...
wanna see??

ok

i'm easy
i love bunnies
that would be gizmo...
i think?
the glasses sorta trick me
hmmmm
what do you think?
gizmo??
awe...
yes
gizmo!!

funny huh?

so i've been hanging out with my dogs in the pasture too..
it has been
AMAZING
weather in Minnesota!!
the trees
are bright colored
gumdrop & lollipop trees...
my
absolute favorite time of year!!

herbie & ruby seem
to be
enjoying it ..
but
they love any day
rain
snow
freezing cold...
and i
wish
i did too!!
my big boy herbie ...
... LOVE ...
we are watching Miss ruby..
the beauty queen ...
this is the jockey shot ..
it is
see it???

i love a photo with
sun spots...
orbs..
crazy
but
i hope it's my dad or sister...

soooo
thats where i've been..
painting commissions
painting my old house..
painting for me ..
smiling & being happy...
loving on my son & dogs!!
that
simple
:)
what else right?!?!?

enjoy!!
~ maggie ~

** the joker **

everyday
i smile
because of you!

maybe not right away..

like when i am
pawed awake..
smooshed awake
by you....
a big fuzzy blob of dog...
or
tricked awake
for a fake potty break
at 3am...
but then it happens..
a curious head tilted
love filled eyed
look...
your the
table surfing
sock eating
menace

that captured my heart...

* my joker *
available
here

enjoy!!
~ maggie ~

~ here's looking at YOU ~

you know the drill
click here

enjoy enjoy!!
~ maggie ~

** reasons to be happy **

it has been
BEAUTIFUL
here in minnesota
it really isn't so bad in the
... spring ...
.. summer .. fall ..
&
hate to say it
but the first
month or two of winter..
as long as
there is
snow..

fluffy ..crisp ..white snow!

it is the melting dirty snow that is so
depressing
&
freezing temps
with
no snow..
yes that happens just
cold cold cold
ice
&
no
snow!!
ish

so plop me down in front of a wood burning fireplace..
with a bowl of popcorn .. soft blanket ..
or
get me outta here & back to
sunny arizona !!

i miss arizona...
but im surviving
here
at least for a while
:)

so with that said ...
i painted a few wood blocks
all sorta the same feeling
cuz everyday is a reason to celebrate right??

dreams ... life ... sunshine ...friends.. family .. love ...

so be happy
alright already?!?!?!!!

.. oooo fabulous convertible ride with friends ..


... enjoy ...
be happy !!!

click to purchase
enjoy!!

*** everyone has a teddy bear right? ***

for herbie it started from birth..

he snuggled a little squirrel

this little fluffy squirrel came along with him
the day i brought him home..
as my friend & breeder joanne said
"it's his transitional toy "
you may ask
does he still have it??
why yes he does!! but today as i type this ..
it is tucked away is herbies secret spot for special furry fellows
:)

he has several buddies
a crazy gorilla named

steve

2 very sing-songy calliope sounding bunny & monkey

named

jack & joe

a squeaky polar bear..a teddy bear with one leg

also
a giant honking strawberry named dewberry!
& that's just to name a few!

most of his buddies are a mess..
he sneaks them outside..they have seen rain snow you name it
but the love ..
all
the unconditional love & comfort
they provide him
&
he them
is
endless


i hope you & your furry friends
have found that unconditional love!
** unconditional love **
you know the drill
available here
enjoy!!
~ maggie ~

*** i'll drive ***

it's that time of year again..
windows down..
music high..
&
herbie & ruby
wishing for the front seat ..
open windows..
wind in their faces..
dog heaven
i can finally trust herbie..
sorta..
to control himself in the front seat..
i do have a doggie car divider
since past seasons he would
switch gears..turn on wipers..lights..
switch radio station ..
&
of course dig through my garbage!
ugh
all off course when he was left for 2 seconds alone in the car!!
i think he is to big now..
he most often in sitting with his butt on passenger seat front paws on the
floor
:)
super cute!
but poor miss ruby wants shot gun too so
more often than not it is a treat..
an outing alone with me ..
or
they both sit in back so there is no whiners!!
:)
my brother has a new dog..
little macaroni
mac for short
named by little ella.. she is 5 1/2
have to add that half or she would
be disappointed in me
you remember how important that half was when you were 5!
well we visited mac the other day..
he had no idea how to play with a big furry herbie
the only thing he could sorta grip was
herbies legs!!
mac is a black lab mix...
takes off like a rocket!!
here is mr mac

of course he is enjoying spring...
he can take off faster in the grass than the snow!!

i also added another one of my favorite trees..
the gumdrop tree ..
i see it in my dreams.. we picnic here.. on the hill..
day or night
it's magical


all the paintings are available..
just click here
to go to shop
or
click individual images to take you directly to item

may you have a wonderful
spring weekend whether in the garden..hanging out car window
or
on a gumdrop tree hillside!

enjoy enjoy
~ maggie ~

*** can i have some?? **

the view from
my chair

* can i have some? *
thats herbie...
he is
soooooooooo
cute!!
available on etsy
click here

i will be listing most if not
all my items in my etsy shop from
now on ..
i LOVE etsy!!
so join me there ..
or just shoot me an email
for your requests!!

more from me later!!

ciao!!
~ maggie ~

**** finished ****

ok ... said i was working on it .. hoping to finish .. & i stayed up all night and
ta-da!!!!
i finished
:)
enjoy!
wood block love
stack... hang .. display in a collection or alone..
always fabulous..
promise!
available on ebay now..
etsy later today..
i need to get some sleep
so check this afternoon
enjoy!
zzzzzzzzzz
~ maggie ~
:)

so i can hardly stand it.. my painting for the wine label made the finals!!!!!!

totally exciting huh?
THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR ME!!
i think i find out tomorrow....
it has been so sticky & hot..herbie has his face
permanently planted right up against the air conditioning vent..
so his big head is blocking all the air & freezing his brain!!
HA

last night i had a slumber party at my place..
all my nieces but one attended..
she is in kansas..
one popped in & had to leave .. she had to work in morning
& one had a fever so she came.. had cake..& started to feel better !!
my cake has that effect on people
:)
so she stayed a couple hours
so mom & dad could have a b-day dinner ...
colman was the guest of honor ..
we had a blast..
well i made my first mini bundt cakes...
so cute & yummy
here's the birthday girl & ella the girl my mini bundt cake healed..
at least for a few hours
:)

and one of the cutest photos in the batch audrey loves doing dishes..
so have at it right?
so there she is with miss ruby
helping clean up


enjoy enjoy !
~ maggie ~

*** hey you ***

" hey you..you up yet?? "
available now..
click image or here to bid...

enjoy enjoy!!
~ maggie ~

** kiss the cook **

i think this maybe my expression when i have a surprise guest
&
i am
making the most scrumptious treat ..
&
there is enough
for
one

come on we have all been there right?

maybe that's why we must
~ kiss the cook ~

it's up for grabs..
here

enjoy enjoy!
~ maggie ~

so today is sorta deary... i think the rain is coming..
not sure ..
i'm alot of things good & bad ..
but one thing i am not is a meteorologist ...
i am always caught without an umbrella.. gloves.. sunblock...
so we will see .. but i'm thinking ..
rain
i'll let ya know what happens

until then enjoy the viking
:)
( up for grabs just click to bid )

~ maggie ~

** i love this **

did you see this?

susan boyle
i just LOVE it...

here are some of the commissions i have been working on

~ rusty ~

cute huh?
and
i did a tattoo
the lettering will be added ..
what is there was just a quick sample ..
it looks nice huh?
i will post photo as soon as i have one of the
actual tattoo on skin..
it will be on a shoulder.. to cover up a tattoo...
now the oktoberfest... for the bernese club in colorado..
i think i need to wait to show..
so hold tight!

it is finailly warming up & i am swamped in yard work!
i burnt out my leaf blower.. it started to smoke!!
YIKES!!
so i have a new one & i also have most of the furniture moved from my porch so i can
enjoy my beautiful porch!!
i am so happy
can't wait for the lilacs to bloom
:)
happy spring!
~ maggie ~