My holiday almost feels like a distant memory now that I am back home and working hard. What a week it has been!!
First there were the computer issues – don’t we all hate those!
Our business computer is 5 years old, which in computer years is probably getting old. She’s a big, sturdy gal who chugs along at a slow old pace, nether-the-less, she has always been reliable. Then on Easter Monday her buddy, Penny the printer threw up her ink cartridges in disgust and said ENOUGH. No more pattern packet printing or year 10 science research projects, I’m out of here. And with that she died.
Faced with the prospect of having to get a new printer, we decided that perhaps we should do the inevitable and replace the whole system with one that was bigger and could cope with our combined family and business requirements.
So after a day comparing prices and sussing out all things computerised, we brought home our new SUPER MODEL – ELLE, and what a beauty she is. I’m totally in love with her – from her compact little tower to her large wide screen monitor. I love all her sleek, glossy blackness and lightening speed – our Elle’s super fast I tell you. The new Penny printer mark 2 is not bad either; she spews out copies, scans and printing at a remarkable rate. How did we ever cope without them?
We moved the old girl into Miss Aimee’s room where she will live out her days being used for computer games and net surfing. It’s taken me all week, but now all 3 computers are networked and file sharing – hooray!!
In between, uploading software packages and sorting out complex technicalities of the computer type, I was also juggling studio work. I had an order to supply paintings for a local florist/gallery here in Port and it was due to be delivered by weeks end.
Here’s 2 of them:
This one has a textured background and flowers, which of course doesn’t show in the photo. I was happy with how it turned out. It has depth and tactility, which just makes you want to reach out and touch it.
To top off our week, Princess Jess had a head cold which she then gave to Miss Aimee, who subsequently got severe asthma….. resulting in a tense few days for all of us. Not surprisingly, we had a very quiet weekend at home. Like all good families, we have shared the germ and today is my turn to be red nosed and miserable looking. In an attempt to get some computer work done this morning I resorted to stuffing tissues up my nose – such a classy look I know, but it did stop the perpetual nasal dripping. Hhmm…. perhaps too much information!Anyhoo, lots of exciting things happening now that I am dedicating all my time this week to the web business. The first of which is today’s offering…
Of course there have been many, many requests over the years to share the recipe and finally, that time has come. The recipe is now available on my
website for E-pattern download. It contains very detailed step-by-step instructions for making the basic cakes plus four variations on decorating them.
There will be lots more to come this week so make sure you check back.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Exciting Stuff! How great to get some buisness for your paintings Locally!
Hope you are all fighting fit very soon…
Poor thing I hope you remembered to take the tissues out of your nose to go to the shops ! Love your new paintings as always .
Gorgeous paintings Kerryanne as usual!
I hope you ae all feeling better soon and I am so glad you can’t get sneezy yucky viruses through blogland cause I can still visit you!
Sharing the recipe…OMG… still they will never look like yours no matter how hard I tried…I will just get the ones you make….I adore them!
Kiss Noises Linda
Hey Kerryanne,
My poor old computer sounds like it is about the same age as the one you have just retired….I would love to upgrade but the $$$$ are not as free as one would like so I keep going with what I have. I am loving that new big widescreen though & the thought of having one very little compact tower sounds fabulous.
Your new paintings are gorgeous too. I can’t wait to see the fall out of all the new cupcakes that will now turn up on ebay because you are releasing your recipe! (Wink!)
Hope your head cold clears up quickly, I am smiling to myself about the whole tissue thing…I’ve done it too!
Sarah
dear kerryanne…
Our tv has just begin to kind of cark it..
SOO have bought the latest great kind of biggish one for Mr C’s 21st birthday on the 18th…(in lieu of a party!!)…
great deal MY end..
soo know all about things going bonkers..
OOHH..maybe you should get the flu needle…?? just to cover yourself..
HAPPY belated anniversary as well…OMG…i think i am 24 yrs in July?? (yep..must be as MR B is 23 this yr!!)…& He lives on the gold coast..
so hope you had a great time there..
Take care…love your work…shall check out the cupcake recipe BUT I could NEVER DO IT ANYWAY!!
xxx andrea
glad to hear you are all feeling much better! I cant believe you are finally fessing up on the cup cake secret. Blackmail is involved isnt it? I hear you on the computer reaching an end, mine is going to need replacing very soon too!
alicia
Hi Kerryanne,
Thanks for dropping by my blog…I really enjoyed painting the craft angel..And having a great teacher helps too…Your paintings are gorgeous and your cupcakes, amazing..They look so real…The nasty bug, I can relate too…grr..
P.S Thanks for the recipe.
Cheers 🙂 Michelle
Hi Kerryanne busy times for your household. Hope everyone is feeling lots better. Lucky you a new computer.
Take care
Alison
we have had that same cold here too with the baby starting us all off… i put her straight on a steroid as i could see she was going to struggle breathing for a few days. good thing is that is didnt last too long and her temps were high but no fever.
hope you are on the mend in the next few days.
love your art, so amazing..
xxrosey
Hi Kerryanne,
You won’t know yourself with the new computer, monitor and printer.
Ohh, these paintings are great and especially for that shop.
Your latest art has taken a twist in another direction, I like it.
Hope your on the mend real soon.
By the way, Your looking fantastic!
Hugs,
Anna
Hi Kerryanne!
So sorry to hear about the kids being sick, I hope they’re recovering well.
Aaaah the computer woes – glad the old girl still works, and that Elle is a supermodel, lol! Don’t you love it when the computers are new and running fast?!!!
Hey Kerryanne! oh yeah! We REALLY hate computer issues!!! Of course, now that you have a super model in your office, I have printer/scanner jealousy issues! Tee! Hee! Hee! Love your groovy canvases, especially the pretty green textured flowers one. Can’t wait to see more of your gorgeous paintings – happy play time … er … I mean … WORK time! :0) Bear Hugs! KRIS
if it doesn’t rain it pours!!!! Computer issues make me very tense!!! lol Love your new paintings, they are stunning! Rachaelxo
Hi Kerryanne
There sure was a bit of catching up to do over here for me!
I can now consider myself caught up.
Good luck with everything….kids, computers, beautiful paintings
xo Gail
Hi Kerryanne: What a lovely blog!
thanks for share your secrets!
Your faux cupcakes and painting are amazing!
good luck with your computers!
Nice to meet you!
xoxo