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WOODCHIP WEEK AND A WEEKEND GETAWAY
As the Trunk Show dust settles I immediately jump into my next project which is to get the garden ready for the year. One of the most relaxing "jobs" for me is hauling the 8 yards of cedar chips into the pathways and inside front garden. They are relatively lightweight in the … [MORE...]
Back to the garden and a huge THANK YOU!
ASSEMBLING PRIORITY MAIL BOXES AND LINING WITH GREEN TISSUE..JUST A HINT OF THINGS TO COME I want to first thank you all for making this 2012 Graffiti Jewelry Trunk Show the most exciting event yet. All of last week's jewelry purchases have been lovingly wrapped, given a goodbye … [MORE...]
TRUNK SHOW TOMORROW..SHOPPING STRATEGY AND COUPON
HOW TO SHOP THE TRUNK SHOW - WEDNESDAY APRIL 11TH FIRST THINGS FIRST..GET YOUR COFFEE OR TEA! Note the show times above and that they are at two separate locations TRUNK SHOW PREVIEW is at my FACEBOOK PAGE ALSO VIEWABLE AFTER 10AM PST AT GRAFFITI JEWELRY ON … [MORE...]
HAPPY EASTER…2 EBAY AUCTIONS FOR SPRINGTIME
Ahhhhh.... all the Trunk Show items are in place and ready to go on April 11. I just finished the preview and descriptions today and am I feeling great!! I can't wait for you all to see the amazing variety of jewelry I've done this year!!! Now it's time to relax for this … [MORE...]
JEWELRY SHOW PRIMER: ABOUT MY TECHNIQUES
My muse and quality control consultant, Mz. Lillian, has witnessed the creation of every single piece of jewelry I have made for this upcoming show. The sleepless nights because my mind was racing with ideas....the long days of wanting to play when I was in the middle of … [MORE...]
CHOW JEWELRY SHOW-SCHEDULE AND DETAILS
Hello my friends...Spring has sprung here in Portland Oregon, but along with it the rains are back. I was just listening to the local news and we are expecting up to 5 inches of rain on the coast and 3 in the city. As hard as it is to have things soggy all the time, the air is warmer … [MORE...]
PLEASE NOTE: Date change for the upcoming Trunk Show
Hello everyone!! Just a quick note to give you all a heads up that the Trunk Show date has moved up from Tuesday April 3, to WEDNESDAY APRIL 11th . There will still be plenty of time for shipments to go out for arrival before the Chow National and it gives me an extra week to pull together my … [MORE...]
Trunkshow Teaser and a coastal getaway with Liz
I know I've been quiet for a while but for very fun reasons!! First, I have been completely immersed in creating some incredible items for the Trunkshow on April 3rd. It will be one of the best ones yet. I still haven't gotten the exact times worked out but will get those … [MORE...]
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Good Another Snowy Morning!
Enjoy all the heat and fun that doesn’t involve shoveling snow! Left you a note yesterday about the dog show. Managed to stay up through groups last night. Will see if I can make it to Best of the Best tonight.
Waiting for more pictures!
Hey there girlfriend
Have fun shoveling-we are dying of the heat. Do you know who won the Chow Breed at the Garden? Leave a note here, so we can both see. Haven’t checked my personal email yet. Thanks for keeping us posted on USA evemts!!!!
Hugs Diana
Hi!
Ryan wanted to know what you’ve been eating. (Diana will laugh) I will tell him you’ve been to McDonalds! Funny! Looks like you’re having a great time.
Luv ya both!
Here you go… Told you I’d be checking from work. Sun is out…no snow!
Best of Breed
7 Ch Cross B’s Beautiful Dreams
Breed: Chow Chow
Sex: Dog
AKC: NP 04658902
Date of Birth: November 13, 2003
Breeder: Janet Burke & Kaila D Brock
Sire: Ch Cross B’s Speak Of The Devil
Dam: Cross B’s Ruby Red Cloud
Owner: Sonia Han
Photos: Breed judging
Best of Opposite
5 Ch Eastern-Magic Channel Beauty
Breed: Chow Chow
Sex: Bitch
AKC: NP 17963601
Date of Birth: December 06, 2006
Breeder: Matthew Fan Chi Kai
Sire: Ch Eastern Magic JiJi
Dam: Eastern Magic Colourful Picture
Owner: Matthew Fan Chi Kai
Photos: Breed judging
Award Merit
8 Ch Ambrozias Fat N Full Of It
Breed: Chow Chow
Sex: Dog
AKC: NP 01351203
Date of Birth: September 08, 2002
Breeder: Kim Christopher & Randy Griffie
Sire: Ch Northwind Don’t Mez Wit Texas
Dam: Ch Dragonslayer’s Sweet Ambrosia
Owner: Kim Christopher & Randy Griffie
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9 Ch Cross B’s Best Of The Blues
Breed: Chow Chow
Sex: Dog
AKC: NP 09399302
Date of Birth: March 07, 2005
Breeder: Janet Burke & Kaila D Brock
Sire: Ch Cross B’s Thunder Cloud
Dam: Ch Cross B’s Chance In The Wind
Owner: Camille Gagnon
Hi Diana & Sandy:
I can’t wait for you to come home to brag. Wyatt(Jidi Why Not Me) won two Best Puppy in Shows at the UKC shows this past weekend. I can’t wait until you get home Diana so I can tell you all about it. I had a photo taken so will e-mail that to you as soon as we get it.
Looks like you two are having a great time.
Hugs,
Torri & Wyatt
The beagle “Uno” just won Westminister! What fun. They gave him a standing ovation.. and he just barked and barked and beagle barked! It is the first beagle ever to win! Time for bed.
Oh my gosh..so much fun news today!!!! First TORRI…WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo…we are so proud of you and Wyatt we could pop!!!!!! OMG this is so exciting we are making a scene in the business center at hotel!!!! We can’t wait to hear it all from you personally!!!! Was I right or was I right?????? Yippie!!!!!
Claudia..thank you so very much for the Westminster updates. That BOB dog is related to our lines and the blue dog I believe is as well. The girl that went BOS we have seen in person and is a doll!!!!!
Cathy….today we had 2 Traditional Thai meals and one sushi dinner to make up for the Mc Donalds faux paux..lol!!!! More in my update from the tiger temple today
Hi Sandy & Diana,
Can’t wait to hear about the Tiger Temple. You both look GORGEOUS on your way to meet Ek. I haven’t seen where Rebecca gave you her good news ’bout Romeo’s big win at the UKC shows last weekend…..but I’ll bet she or Torri can give you all the details better than I can. Romeo is just darling…..I love that sweet face. I can tell ya’ll are having a fabulous time while the rest of us are slaving away here at home. I’m lovin’ the fact that I can follow along with you through the pictures & updates…….its ALMOST as good as being there!!! Luv ya both……Pat
OK. OK. I am little SLOW…LOL Romeo, Omega’s Thief of Hearts, went Group 3 and by doing so got one competition win and 50 points toward his UKC championship. i also got a show pic taken and will gladly share it when I get it! You guys look like you are having a BLAST! Stay SAFE!
Wowie zowie Rebecca!!!!! I am so proud of my grand baby and so is Diana!!!! You girls had an outstanding weekend it looks like. We really are having a blast and thank you all so much for stopping in and visiting us. Check today’s blog post for more..