Monthly Archives: October 2009

Winter Blog Look

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It’s already freezing here in Italy and although I am sad the days are getting shorter, I am also looking forward to snuggling in bed more, since I love staying in bed just a few more minutes every morning.  I decided it was time for some blog maintenance given the change in weather.  Tah-dah! … See the full post »

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Beauty or Not? Mixed Media Experimentation

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I have been busy these days with many things on my list of to do’s, but not busy at the same time because I cannot get myself to finish anything.  Although I have great plans in my mind, I wasn’t able to start up properly.  Finally, going through my RSS feeds this week, a … See the full post »

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Jill of all trades…

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Growing up my brother used to always say that being a jack or jill of all trades is no good.  You would dabble in everything but be an expert in nothing.  Oh how those words have hung over me these many years…and still haunt me a bit at times when I get frustrated.  I … See the full post »

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Super Hero Group Show at Monkeyhouse Toys

Remember those little baby super hero paintings I worked on a while back?  Well, there’s a total of six and they will be in a group show, yippee!  Details below and you can see more on my Flickr.

Monkeyhouse Toys & Art Gallery proudly presents

UP UP AND AWAY!!!
A friendly neighborhood Super Hero group show
Curated by … See the full post »

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Tortagialla Zazzle Store Launch!

It has been months since I set up this blog, an effort towards eventually opening up a store to sell my designs and creations.  Today I simply decided to open up my very own Zazzle. Enough stalling and waiting for  a complete series, my usual excuse for not presenting my work.  I am sure many … See the full post »

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Singing Doll Boy Panel for Pillows

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Can you believe that winter is fast approaching?  The temperatures are dropping day by day and I find myself more and more inclined to hibernate in bed!  Today happened to be especially rainy and stormy with massive winds battering everything outside.  Scary!  I am snuggling indoors, thankful that the internet allows me to connect … See the full post »

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Happy Germs Pattern

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Been super busy and distracted lately, but still managed to whip out a quick pattern.  It’s always fun to create something, no matter how simple or small it might be.  I had grand plans for this month, but finding it difficult to keep up in any way.  Hmph!  However, it is never the end … See the full post »

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Revive yourself with a new workspace and a little organization

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Ever feel utterly overwhelmed and bogged down by all the tasks on your to do list? It is in these specific periods that I feel the most vulnerable and depressed.  I start to doubt my abilities and work results, driving myself deeper into a black hole.  Thankfully, there are ways to get yourself out … See the full post »

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