Which collar for Zumaya's Christmas Present?

I've spent the morning looking for a new collar for Zumaya for Christmas. My mission was to find a trendy masculine collar. It's actually a bit harder than I thought to find a neat collar for a boy dog. But I'm down to two and need help deciding! Which should I buy and put under the tree for Zumaya my black lab? Red or blue?

Both collars can be found on Etsy by Chloe's Collars.

I've been joyfully busy with orders for the holidays and wanted to share one of latest portraits. Will post the rest after the new year when I know all have been opened!

Happy October!

Took a great walk this morning with Zumaya, I love this weather! Here is a pic of him after the walk and his bath enjoying his chew flip! It's amazing how happy a 30 minute walk can make your dog.




And here is a recent cat portrait I finished and delivered. I was really excited about the way this one turned out! I had a great picture to work from, and really like the layout.



And finally, congrats to the Cincinnati Reds!! They made the playoffs this week, and I am pumped to root for them through it all the way to the World Series! Let's go Redlegs!!

(Pic of Chapman pitching a few weeks ago)

It's cold out!

Winter is just around the corner, which means Christmas shopping is right around the corner...ugh. Where has this year gone! Zumaya recently had an at home photo shoot, directed by me, for the picture I hope to create a portrait of. I was really pleased with this picture and can't wait to turn it into a huge portrait.


He is just so sweet...


Circle Tail Fashion Show and Wine Tasting
I also wanted to share an event with you that I have been invited to be a vendor at. The event is for a group called Circle Tail and the event is a Fashion Show and Wine Tasting. It will be held at Valley Vineyards is in Morrow on November 15th from 1p-3p. It should be lots of fun, and there will be Wine!


Greater Cincinnati Craft Business Co-op
This past Thursday I attended the first meeting for the Greater Cincinnati Craft Business Co-op (name subject to change). I am so thrilled to have found this group. Even though it is just getting started I have already learned a lot of useful information. I wanted to invite any fellow crafters in or around the Cincinnati area to join this group!

We hope to accomplish the following:
- Compile a complete list of craft fairs with booth fees and registration deadlines for all our members to use
- Provide a support network for artists to get the low-down on what fairs are worth the time and effort, to save money of display materials and tents, to swap leftover raw materials, and to provide emergency back-up when you run out of change, need a bathroom break or your booth collapses!
- Inspire and educate with presentations and discussions on getting started, selling online, selling in boutiques and galleries, making a website, using credit cards and cash registers, featured local artists, and getting rich and famous.

If you are interested in joining this group please feel free to email Heidi at heidiallenbaugh@gmail.com for group meeting dates and times. We do not yet have a website, but hope to in the future.