jeudi 3 février 2011

Snow sparkles !

Yesterday, we were hit by our very first snowstorm. I was not expecting one, it is hubby who told me on tuesday evening when he saw me sulking again as i was watching the news. The US was going through another blizzard, a big one. I complained it was not fair, we in Quebec, should be the ones to go through this. We are used to having heavy snowfall...Hum, some of you reading this will " she nuts or what ? " I guess i am, in fact, i know i am. Even hubby reminds me everyday. ^-^ I love summers best, but i live in the north country, where winters are long and harsh. I just can't help it, i love snowstorm. The wind was howling and the snow was drifting all over in big swirls, it was very beautiful. This morning, i went for a walk to the post office. Had some packages to ship. It was sunny and perfect. The air today is crisp and the snow is sparkling. I was in a happy mood. And to make things even better, i had my free copy of Art doll quaterly waiting for me !

Months ago, i was contacted by magazine editor Jana Holstein to let me know i would be featured in their next issue. I was pretty excited and here is the result of the little article about Carlos and Svetlana. I am not sure if the magazine is out yet, as copies sent by mail are always shipped before the magazine hits the stands. I owe this chance of being featured to my wonderful daughter Geneviève who gave me a few painting lessons. i still need to work hard to be as talented as she is. I have emailed Jana to give her my thanks and also to tell her to consider my daughter's work in a future publication of ADQ. She deserves that much recognition. Crossing my fingers.
I must get back to my sewing. Many custom orders await me, the vacuuming, dirty dishes piling up in the sink, bed still not made and the driveway who will need more shoveling before hubby's back from work.
Wishing you all a wonderful day ♥

11 commentaires:

~*~ saskia ~*~ a dit…

Off to visit your sweet pea. Enjoy the snow, Monique but do stay warm and safe. I'm enjoying some warm sunbeams on my face, it is cold though.
Love to you xxxx

TIKA a dit…

I'm happy for you! You are very talented!

Enjoy snowy winter! I do too :)

Mattydolls a dit…

Congratulations Monique!
Stay warm!
Hugs,
Matty

andrea creates a dit…

congrats on the magazine feature!
p.s -you can have some of our snow ;)

SocksAndMittens a dit…

Your snowy picture looks so cozy, I wish we would have some snow. Congratulations on your magazine feature, Monique!

Emil und die großen Schwestern a dit…

Congratulations! I am happy for you! Your work is beautiful! Éva

winterludes a dit…

félicitations, monique, c'est vraiment cool.

Wasabi Honey Bee a dit…

Very exciting!!! I mean the magazine part. As to the snow that is exciting too. I wish we got it where I live, but alas, I live in a sunny place . . .

Becky J. a dit…

congrats!!! i love them -- they look especially spectac in the magazine too!

Castles Crowns and Cottages a dit…

Chère Monique!!! Je suis tout à fait ravie de voir votre commentaire, en français et de voir que vous soyez québeçoise!!! Vos jolis projets m'enchantent bien. Merci pour vos mots si tendres et notre amie Saskie, quelle perle, n'est-ce pas? J'ai aussi de bonnes amies au Canada, et je vais à Quebec cet été afin de rendre visite à une amie bloggueuse, CLAUDIE de BUBBLIN'OVER. Vous ête bienvenue chez mot, n'importe quand! Amicalement, Anita

Grace Garton a dit…

Wow congratulations on being published in Art Dolls Quarterly, that's so exciting!!
I know just how you feel about the frosty windy days..It's pretty windy here today and the rain has been falling heavily for hours now. I don't know why but I always feel more energetic and creative on days like these!
So off in to the studio...new dolls and bears to make...always inspired when I drop by here, thank you!!