Making Progress!! And Doing The Happy Dance....

Well time to post what I do in my spare time ( ha ha )
pictures!! :) Below is a pic of our barn- in progress- but oh my-
it's ready for the horses and I've got all 3 moved in already!! Ohhh- yes- we still have to cut ends off - fold tin down- run the walls up to the top etc., etc., but by
golly- it's good enough so all 3 critters are in their new stalls and lovin'
it!! I am soooo happy!! We finished up enough to get our new horse in on Sunday!! Doors were up- and stalls ready for their new occupants!!



This is Charlie!! Oh- isn't he just gorgeous!! I just got him on
Monday!! He's such a charmer!! He really really needs his feet done bad- so no riding till after this coming Tuesday- so I just can't wait!! For now- he is lovin' life here at our crazy little farm!! :) Charlie is an appendix... Which is
a Quarter Horse/Thoroughbred cross- and he's only about 7 years old this year...

And More of Charlie!! Boy does he need a bath... :)

And here is Sable!! My Morgan/Standardbred cross mare!!! She's a handful- but love her just the same!! Makes life spectacularly interesting.... We had an awesome ride today too!! Went all over the state lands up here.. Just gorgeous!!
Sable is almost 14 years old... We got her about 3 months ago- and wellllll- she came to us needing lots of groceries and a bit of an attitude adjustment.. She tore my garage apart- kicked apart 3 doors- and all sorts of wonderful things!! Took about 2 months to get her to calm down and get back into the swing of critter lives with humans life!! Shes' really working out great though- and can't help
but love her!! She most definitely needs lots and lots of love- which she
gets here!! Lots of potential this one!!!

And here is Sable and Me- in her stall.... Cleaning and chore time...

Here's a pic of one of our stalls- Blacky's Stall!! The barn is sooo rustic- which I love so much- and the stalls are actually huge!! The horses just love it.....

And Of course- here's our ol' faithful- Blacky!! He's our tank- faithful and true Draft Pony Cross horse... He's about 14- and we've had him for about 2 plus years.. He has sooooo much character- and just makes ya laugh and smile...
He's a blast to ride!!

And here is Rachael with Blacky!! She rides him- and him only!! They are buds!! Isn't my daughter just gorgeous!! So proud of her- and my critters!!



And it all wouldn't happen without my family- and my ever loving hubby who has slaved and slaved to build me things for my critters- and for my enjoyments!! Love him from the tippy top of me heart!!

Well- that's all the pics for now!! I know that I went
on and on- but this is what has kept me otherwise pre-occupied the most
these last few weeks.... Oh- that and tons and tons of website work!!
Got one more done- for a client- and then 3 more to finish.. Oh- need so much to get more of my own goodies listed too- but in due time!!

Well- for now- I bid ya adoooo.... Will post again
soon!! Hope ya enjoyed some of our pics!!

Blessings
Niki

Busy- Busy- Busy!!

Oh yes- of course- I've been busy busy and oh so busy!! Tis the story of my wonderful life:) Not a dull moment- and I'm a lovin' it... This week- especially- has been full of outdoor fun stuff- lots of website work- and some playin' around- as we have ta do that too ya knows....

Decided to play with some pics- and above is a picture of me with my two sisters... Tammy the oldest on the left- me- in the middle- and Caryn the second to arrive in this world- on the right!! Love my sisters!! Aren't they beautiful? I do so think so myself!!

And of course- I have been a busy girl- as part of our crew- working on our new horse barn!! Well- it's nothing spectalar mind you- as we are doing all rustic and functional- but boy oh boy will I be doing the happy dance this weekend- when it's finally done!! Here's a picture of our "progress"

This of course was taken at the beginning of the "Putting On the roof" day!! By day's end- we got the whole roof on... Now this weekend- we finish the walls- the stall partitions- and of course the gates!! Shopping I go tomorrow- to get some buckets and chains and snaps and goodies!! By Sunday End, I do so hope our barn is done enough so that we can get our new horse up here!!! Sooo- you'll be waiting till then for more pics- and of course pics of the critters!!

I'm excited.. Lots of great things going on- and the weather is gorgeous- and gardens are going in- and everything is GREEN!! Love it...

Well- till next time... I'll be back!! Got some more pics to share- and more to take...

Blessings To Ya's!!
Niki

A Little Pretty I Did Today!!

This is something I just had to do today!! Brighten up my desktop wallpaper on the ol' PC... I had to do something - Ummmm- More Springy? Summer-ish? Anywho- thought it was just delightful- none the same... I'm posting it here- and if ya want it for your desktop wallpaper too- go ahead and click on it.. The size is 1400 x 900, so it should fit on most laptops or regular monitors.. You can resize as needed -and the only thing I ask- is that you only use it for your personal use - as wallpaper only!! I've got plans for this graphic- so it can't be spread around... Other than that- I hopes ya enjoys!!

Today was absolutely gorgeous- so in between working on one of my clients websites- I did get to go out and do a little cleanup- while I was doing Horsey Chores... I just sucked that warm weather right on in!! Ahhhhhhhhhh...... Now- the rain is coming in too- but that's okay!! It will just make this grass greener and my perennials pop up and grow!! Not to mention- the horses would appreciate some good ol' green grass to chomp on!!

Other than my little romp outdoors, horsin' around, and webwork- it's been a rather quiet and peaceful day!! I sure hope yours has been too....

Now back to my website work!! Deadlines ya know? :)

Blessings to ya's

Niki

Spring Is Sooo In The Air....

I am so excited that Spring is finally upon us.... I'm not sure what weather everyone is having out there- but this week we are being blessed with high 50's and up to the 60's with warm winds- and I'll tell ya- this is all good for me!! I am sucking in each and every drop of sun I can get.. In between work that is!! :)

As well as the sun- I am getting all sorts of wonderfully creative ideas- and inspirations!! I feel like painting - creating- making tons of new goodies- and doing what I love to do- including my graphic and web work!! It's so fun- so creative- and so pleasing!!

Wanted to check in- and now on my way to bed... Long long days- and lots and lots of work to do!! And I just unfortuneatley have to- have to- squeeze some sunshine- outdoor horsey stuff in the busy work day ya know? :) Will post some new horsey pics soon too!!

Creative Blessings To All Of You!!!!

Niki

I Just Can't Believe It's Almost Easter!!!!

Thankfully we are going to my hubby's momma's house- cuz she's always got the best goodies on the planet and the bestest family- and fun!! The bad part is- is that I always leave feeling like i'm going to blow up!! It's one of those things though- that I love it but hate myself later!! UG!! And to think I bring tons of leftovers home too!! :) te he!!

Well- I am on the jazz- working on websites for my clients- but wanted to pop on in- say howdy- and oh- a Happy Easter to all coming soon..... Hopes' ya all have super plans for family, food, and fun!!

Now- back to work Niki!!

Blessings to all....

A new day- and tons of new ideas!! Hmmmm......

I made this little throw together Betsy Ross design- and well- I made them on Greeting Cards.. Well- today- I looked at it- altered it- made a banner of sorts- and I just love it.. It's inspiring!! And I really feel like sewing- so perhaps this just might be the inspiration I need to get some sewing done after doing some webwork tonight...

Can you truely imagine- living back in the day- being a part of something such as these ladies were.. Sewing a flag for our country? Ladies getting together for the day- to help each other- enjoy each other's company? How wonderful to think of it!!

Well- thought I'd pop in to show my "daily inspiration" with you- and now- as I've been thus inspired to create- I'm off like the wind we have that is knocking on the door!! Brrr..... Think most of my creativity is going to happen inside today!! :)

Blessings to all of you's!!!

Niki

Feeling Blue...

Okay- well- not really as bad as this image I did up might suggest... But find myself catching the tail end of winter- spring tyme blah's!! It comes in spurts- so no worries- I go through it each year- and just have to up my outside time- and my vitamins- but alas... I find myself in a daze!!

Soooo- when this happens- I let it happen- and then I go internet searching!! Blogland hopping- Website Hopping- Image Hopping!! Just doing some things to keep that inspiration flowing- and the sunshine coming into my days!!

If you too feel this way- or at least a little stumped- take a look through some of the blogs and sites I've got listed on here.. Fun = Fun=Inspirational Stuff!! It truley has been my week saver this week- for sure!!

On another note- I did have fun manipulating this image tonight!! I wanted to post- and just plumb couldn't figure out what to blog about.. Sooo- feeling blue- and finding this almost humerous take on my mood- ish- I just got creating... It was fun!! The first one looked different though- and then photoshop shut down!! Afraid I'm going to have to re-boot the ol' machine here tonight- as I have had sooooo many things open for so long- it's tooo busy to work the way it should.. :( Hate shutting down!! I always have so many fun things open!!

Anywho... Thought I'd take a break from work- and do a little playing!! All work and no play- makes for a blue day!! Or at least today that is!! We'll work on making tomorrow much brighter!! :)

Blessings to my friends out here in blog land!! And Till Next Time :)

Niki

Wow- can you believe it?? A couple posts in a week!! Hmmmm... Must be all of the inspirations from visiting my favorite sites and blogs this week!! And... I've got spring fever!! Oh- yes I do!! So much so- that wellll.... I've been outside as much as possible- on every nice day- working my tail feathers off- and then back in here working some more!! I just have to say though- it is sooo nice to get warm sunny days- and even rain for that matter!! My plans for gardens and all day horse riding adventures are filling my head!! In between my work schedule- of course:) he he....

Above is a logo I created for one of my auction templates... And while browsing for ideas- I had so many.. What to post tonight... What to add to a website I'm working on.. Oh- forget my trying to write all my thoughts- you'd get lost too... Anyway- I found this tonight- and just wanted to share.. It makes me smile- and thought it might make you smile too!! Just plumb purty!! The colors are soothing- and subtle- and just the idea of Spring made me smile in itself....

Well- checking in before I head to la la land... Today is to be a very very busy day!! Working on about 5 websites for clients- a custom order- and we are still in the midst of a complete bathroom overhaul- and have a friend coming tomorrow to help again!! Bless his big ol' heart too!! If it weren't for him and my father in law- my poor hubby would still be trying to just get the shower done!! When I mean overhaul- I mean the whole thing- plumbing too!! And we only have the one bathroom!! UG!! Sooo- wish us luck:)

Hope this day brings many many blessings!!

Niki

Hi- My Name is Niki- And I'm a Guilty- Non- Blogging Monkey:)

Ohhh, the time passes sooo fast- and one day blinks and smacks right into the next.. Doesn't it? We get caught up with family- work- The home- work- and oh- more work:) Thankfully- I am one of the few, the proud, the select that loves loves my work... But... Then I forget things!! Like oh- yeah- my blog!! Well.... I got online today- as the last few days I've been feeling like I've got the flu ( horrible and sad- kinda like my guilty sad monkey up there), and I got browsing around for something to at least lift my spirits, in between working, and I GOT LOST IN BLOGLAND!! I did!! I 'm guilty!!

You can lose yourself for days in blog land- but.. For me it's been well a good part of the day- on and off... There is sooo much inspiration- spirit- friendships- creativity- Oh- you name it!! Soooo- I've been adding some most wonderful and creative blogs to my list off to the left!! If you need a creative boost- a smile and a laugh- or even something just plain wonderful in your day- go and take a look at some of the wonderful blogs I've just added!! Or- look at them all!! They are all just fantastic!!

So- here I am... The guilty non blogger!! Catching up.. Ish :) I will be back!! Soon- I promise!! Just swamped with orders and website work- and everything else my busy bee life throws my way..... However- I'm taking the advice from another creative- crafty blogger- and I'm going gusto- full bore- getting busy- getting more active here and letting those creative juices scream!! Okay- some of that is my voice- interpretting her advice.. But you get me - right??? :)

Will be back soon- with some more tidbits of nonsense and perhaps some pics of my latest, the critters, and other fun stuff to share!! So much- so much!!

Blessings!!

Niki

Hard To Focus This Week...

This has been a hard week to focus on work... It's just been hectic, and I have been consumed by work, home, this that- and I then had to "retire" one of my older horses this week- and it was sooo hard to let him go. He went to a lady about 2 hours away, who is going to medically take care of him for the rest of his days, but we here are going to miss him terrible... He left today, and it just broke my heart!! Up above- is a picture of me riding our new horse that we went and looked at and she's going to be joining our family on Wednesday!! She's young- healthy- and ready to ride, so looking forward to getting her. Hoping and a hoping that she is going to love her new home with us- and our other horse Blacky!!

On another note- I've been making a lot of progress on the website updates for my markeplace, and am excited.. I've got a few more "tweaks" to work out- and a lot of work to do adding LOTS of new products- but then we will be ready to kick off this new year with a bang.. Coming soon we, the artists at Past-Times-And-Treasures- will be having bi-monthly enter to win giveaways- and will be sending out newsletters to all who visit- so they can keep updated on all of our newest products- and latest works of art!! Will be posting messages on the markeplace soon!!!

I've also been working my clay again- but alas- I spent HOURS last night mixing and mixing pounds and pounds of my favorite clays- and low and behold- got blisters on me fingers!! OUCH!! Soooo, leaving the clay alone today- and will be working on website work for the rest of the night... Have lots to do- and customers sites to work on too:) Got to mix things up a bit- and stay on my toes ya know??? Oh- my- and I still have a Santa And Snowman order to do for my friend that she ordered... I'm putting that to the top of the list as well!! Thank God for her friendship and patience with this ever so busy little worker bee!! :)

Hope all of you are staying warm- and bestest blessings to all of ya!!

Niki