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My Mini Muse

I never thought I would be one of those “dog people” where I talk about my dog where ever I go and tell funny stories of the tricks that she recently learned or post photos of her all over my Facebook page. Yeah, I am one of those people and I won’t apologize for it.  If you are going to ask me about my little S.A.M.i, I’ll certainly tell you how she is!  She is the most spoiled little Maltese I know – that is for sure! Ha!

Little Miss S.A.M.i

Little Miss S.A.M.i

S.A.M.i does hang out with me at the gallery when I am working here – which is pretty much all of the time.  I call her my “Mini Muse” becasue I find her and her spirit quite inspirational. Having her at the gallery also gets me out of the gallery to take her on walks and we make our rounds to the downtown merchants where she has her pals that she likes to visit when we get to take that well needed break. I do not think there is anyone in downtown that doesn’t like S.A.M.i.

S.A.M.i loves her toys!

S.A.M.i loves her toys!

The walks are great for me because I get to take the well needed break that I typically would not allow myself to have. It helps me get away for a little bit and I find so many interesting things to see on the walks that I feel pretty rejuvenated by the time we return and feeling the need to create, create, create!

Tammi and S.A.M.i!

Tammi and S.A.M.i!

S.A.M.i knows her place in the gallery – she enjoys greeting customers and so very friendly. When little kids (or adults) bother her, she simply get’s up and calmly walk to the back. She also knows that she is not allowed by the front door at all and will get scolded if she tries to go there and then gets a time out. On the most part she makes herself part of the daily routine and will plant herself right in the lap our of wonderful sales associates here at the gallery or will follow you around to let you know she needs something. She is quite smart indeed!

Mark, Sonya and S.A.M.i

Mark, Sonya and S.A.M.i

So if you are a lover of dogs and wish to visit SAMi, feel free to stop by, we are pet friendly here we are usually here together and she loves to sniff out new people!

My Darling Clementine ~ Orange ya Happy?

What do I wear today? For me it can be a challenge, especially for those of you who know me well will  attest to the fact that I am a fanatic for the easy essentials and ultimate comfort. Yup you guessed it… Adidas.  Mainly all the way around, the shoes, the pants, the flattering zip up the front jacket. Do I *have* to dress up today, who’s coming to the gallery, what have I got going on…? Do I really need to keep apologizing for my backroom-casual-everyday-is-casual-day-wardrobe?

This morning was different, I needed to get to the gallery pronto but felt the need to dress more than sweat attire. I grabbed the first top I could grab in the closet (that was clean), an orange sporty zip up top and usual black pants. Not having time to grab a quick bite, I snatch up a couple of these little “California Cuties“, little compact cute as heck oranges with the E-Z Peel skin that makes it very easy to eat on the go. 

Cuties - California Clementines

Cuties - California Clementines

Stopping at the Home Depot to exchange something – I felt as though people looking at me like I was some sort of source of instant information… oh yes, the orange shirt, yeah, well, ok. .. I blend.  I quickly get my goods and dash out before getting bombarded with questions on caulking and sandpaper.

Driving into downtown Campbell, I see a few orange trees that are being pulled to the sidewalk by the clusters and clusters of oranges hanging on them, some have made an escape and have fallen to the ground. Darn, if I wasn’t in a such a hurry I would have pulled over and saved a few of those precious gems…

Orange ya Happy...?

Orange ya Happy...?

I get into the gallery and it just sort of hit me that there is a theme happening here… some sort of citrus infused muse trying to tell me something.

Viola!

I immediately had our sales associate Andrew remove all of the front window display of the February themed *red* flavors and we were going to give this window a fresh facelift. It wasn’t hard to select a few paintings, watches, mini pop art and other orange infused artworks to make the window display look smashing!

It is the small things in life that I thrive on, the simple gesture of something  small and thoughtful. A small juicy fruit on the way to a hectic day can in some odd way, dictate how the day will unfold. Inspiration comes and goes like a flash, it truly unpredictable and never knowing when it will surface can truly be a treat… in more ways than one!  Now… orange *you* happy…?