The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Smile

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Smile

AT ALL TIMES AND IN ALL PLACES,

ALWAYS BE THE FIRST TO SMILE.

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It's true. Smiling does make you feel good. It makes your face look better, too.

I try to smile as much as possible. Sometimes you just can't squeak that smile out, but it's worth trying.

I'm smiling today because I opened another space in the consignment shop BUY THE SEASON. This month, I'm celebrating my 1st anniversary of the opening of my first space. Yesterday, I signed a contract for space #2 and last night I filled that space. I'm excited to have more room to display my wares. I have accumulated a stash of furniture pieces that I have been cleaning and painting. They have been stored in the garage and I was only able to take pieces in as other pieces sold. Now I have room enough to have quite a number of pieces on site to sell.

I have a wall to paint and then the space will be done. Once I do that, I'll take some photos and post them. I've been very happy with my sales this past year. Wish me luck with this 2nd space ~ it's going to keep me busy! If my efforts are worthwhile, you'll see me smiling!

4 comments:

OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...: congratulations on your anniversary and on opening another space. how exciting. yay for you. I love the smiles banner....how wonderful it is.
have one of those smiley, fabu days. TOB
psssssst....thanks you certainly made me smile on etsy.; May 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: YAY!!!
CONGRATS!!!
That totally rocks and I am so glad things have gone good so you were able to expand the area.
And yes, smiling is exceptionally good.
It makes people wonder what you've been up to! ;-D

XXOO~~
Anne; May 3, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Anonymous said...: Cool! I really like that smile architechure. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and congrats on your Space success. Am anxious to view the new space and its contents. Keep up the great work. Your sister; May 3, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Jan said...: This is good news Audrey! Congratulations, you must be doing well to be able to open up a second space. I will look forward to seeing the photos once you have it all set up! How exciting for you!!; May 4, 2011 at 1:40 PM

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