I’ve been working on the railroad…
September 17th, 2007
Ok, I haven't really, but that's the song that popped into my head after a productive day. Started off a little slow, but then I started in on tackling and finishing up some loose ends. Phew, that feels good! And then more good news from Nahcotta. I sold all eight of my pieces from the show! Hooray! Two were sold right off the bat to the lovely Tammy Vitale who owns the first in the Subway Stories series. And then one to someone else I don't know. And then the remaining five to a man who plans to put them up in his Boston office. It feels great to sell a nice group all at once. So, I'm doing a little happy dance for that. And there's an interest in more, so if I can get some more out before the wedding, great and if not, well I'm not going to kill myself over it. There's a lot going on.
Plus, I haven't even begun to dig through all the goodies I picked up in Maine, I need to take pics of some finished art, and I have some serious organizing to do. See that organization book in my sidebar? Yes, I'm actually reading it and it's slowly (slowly because I'm reading it a snail's pace) helping me sort through all the stuff I seem to hold on to.
Speaking of books, I got an interesting email today from an assistant of Kimberly Wilson, aka Hip Tranquil Chick, offering to send me a free copy of their book in exchange for reviewing it on my blog. Isn't it funny how the internet works? The only time something similar happened was when I wrote a nice review about a book I discovered and was sent a free signed copy when the author found my review. That was a nice treat! I actually own a copy of the Hip Tranquil Chick book although I haven't read it yet (it's on my to read list), but I've heard good things about it and I do enjoy Kimberly's podcast. So, I was going to write back to the assistant and tell her that I already had the book, but then I thought, hey, maybe some of you would be interested in reviewing a free copy? I thought I might pass on a list of a few other blogs that might be interested in reviewing the book to Kimberly's assistant, so if you're interested in this, send me an email or comment here and I'll put together a list of other blogs for her to check out.
10 Responses
Hi Leah! Congrats on selling your pieces! That is awesome. I’m heading toward self employment so I get really inspired by my fellow blogger successes.Oh! I’d love to check out the book too and I’d be glad to review it. I wrote a few posts about my relationship with yoga in case you want to check it out. Let me know if I need to point you to the exact posts and I will. x
Posted by: Alex | Sep 18, 2007 at 2:48 am |
Hey- I’ll review it! I devour books and would be very happy to have another one…esp a good one since the past few have only been so-so.
I hope the gallery sends you info on who bought the few Subway pictures you don’t know about. That’s your client list. And it’s gold! (And I got the first one!….=]….I’m going to be rich, wealthy and socially secure…..)
Congratulations!
Posted by: tammy vitale | Sep 18, 2007 at 7:29 am |
Hi Leah-
If you are ever in Maine again…let me know. I would love to meet you and have coffee.
Posted by: Tori | Sep 18, 2007 at 1:15 pm |
Leah ~My Firend,
Hooray for you!!!
I am so happy you sold so many pieces at the show!
I can’t wait to go to a show of yours.
I got my application in my email for the Boston Bazaar Bizaare the other day and thought of you.
I don’t think I will be selling because the fee is $140 and I think it might be too crazy for me to sell. But maybe we can go again and make a day of it?
I would love to get together again. I missed everyone at The Plenti To Do Farm!~I was thinking of you all, but I really had no one to watch Ethan and Maggie.
At first I thought it would be great if we could meet up at Mindy’s Wish Studio when she has Kimberly Wison there, but it is the weekend of November 9th and I will be in NJ watching my sister’s children while she is in Aruba for a friend’s wedding.
Maybe I should have emailed you! But when I find time to connect with my firends I want to seize the moment!
Thank you for your support with The Creative Bazaar
I know October 13th will be a great day for both of us!
XOXO,
Melba
Posted by: Melba | Sep 18, 2007 at 2:00 pm |
Leah ~My Firend,
Hooray for you!!!
I am so happy you sold so many pieces at the show!
I can’t wait to go to a show of yours.
I got my application in my email for the Boston Bazaar Bizaare the other day and thought of you.
I don’t think I will be selling because the fee is $140 and I think it might be too crazy for me to sell. But maybe we can go again and make a day of it?
I would love to get together again. I missed everyone at The Plenti To Do Farm!~I was thinking of you all, but I really had no one to watch Ethan and Maggie.
At first I thought it would be great if we could meet up at Mindy’s Wish Studio when she has Kimberly Wison there, but it is the weekend of November 9th and I will be in NJ watching my sister’s children while she is in Aruba for a friend’s wedding.
Maybe I should have emailed you! But when I find time to connect with my firends I want to seize the moment!
Thank you for your support with The Creative Bazaar
I know October 13th will be a great day for both of us!
XOXO,
Melba
Posted by: Melba | Sep 18, 2007 at 2:01 pm |
Crazy how the blog world works. I just started reading Hip Tranquil Chicks blog a few days ago during a frenzied and very fun search for any blog that had to do with Yoga (i’m really on a roll with my practice and am always up to learn more. I’m such a newbie). Whoever you choose to get a free copy of her book is a lucky blogger indeed!
I’m so happy the Tiny Enormous show was a success for you! Can’t wait to see the new pieces.
kisses,
L.B.
Posted by: Literary bohemian | Sep 18, 2007 at 2:40 pm |
Congratulations, Leah! It is so exciting (but not at all surprising) that your Subway Stories pieces sold so quickly. They are quite wonderful. Isn’t it such a thrill, though? I’m so happy for you:>
Posted by: carla | Sep 18, 2007 at 8:20 pm |
Brava on your show … and selling so well.
xo D
Posted by: deb | Sep 23, 2007 at 7:49 pm |
Leah — Thank you for the book referral, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Posted by: sunny schlenger | Sep 25, 2007 at 6:02 pm |
I got the SAME email from Kimberly Wilson and have already gotten the signed copy. I can’t wait to read it but I’m currently reading ANOTHER book to review – The Budget Fashionista. Love these books being sent to review! I think it is fun!
Posted by: Karen Beth | Sep 26, 2007 at 8:09 pm |