Hey, wasn't I just here a few minutes ago? Yep, two postings in a row, I forgot to mention a couple things last post. First, I am participating in http://owcl.blogspot.com/2007/04/sign-up-for-cottage-charm-give-away-day.html this wonderful cottage blog give away and will have more details later. But here is my giftie to add to the prizes- it is a CHARM FOR THE COTTAGE CHARM GIVEAWAY:
It is a mini painting in a tiny frame with vintage crystal and a garnet bead to wear as a pendant on a ribbon or chain. Or tie it to a lamp, hang it on a Christmas tree, it would be pretty in many places.
To enter, leave a comment on any post I've made.
You can still enter the May Bucket Giveaway too, until the 15th. With each comment, I'll enter you in BOTH!
Also, people were asking about the addition my studio is in. So here are pictures of the outside. Now, why am I showing a gloomy, rainy day picture of my house with nothing blooming in the beds yet and a dirty car parked in front? Probably the same reason I showed all those photos of my studio in a mess with no real focal point in the pictures. Just felt like goofing off instead of working and didn't take the time to "style" any of the pictures. I promise better, blooming, pretty pictures some other day.
We live in a farm house that is about to celebrate its 100th birthday. But it was tiny, we have remodeled and added on so many times. Originally, the house was one room! It had 3 when we bought it.
My studio is in the newest, big monstrosity of an addition, and is connected to the main house by the breezeway. 
Above my studio is an office/pool room/workout room for my husband. Next to that, with its own entrance is an apartment for my son, Ryan. He tried living on his own, but has some handicaps and we decided to build this to give him a home where he can be near us, but still have his privacy.
Here are Sparkle and Twinkle on the breezeway porch in a chair I found in the trash and painted pink. 
And poor Bookie never gets in any of the photos because he is shy. Today he is really upset and shaking and I think he might be having back problems. He is hiding in the bathroom,so I brought him a pillow to lay on in there.
One more thing, if you can stand me running on and on- I mentioned before that I am totally addicted to the SEVEN WEIRD THINGS that a lot of bloggers are telling about themselves. I was tagged by Natasha http://natashaburns.blogspot.com/ and answered it, forgetting completely that I was also tagged by Sonia! http://ccraftscollectibles.blogspot.com/ Does that mean that I get to list more?? I do enjoy weirdness.
#1- I am hooked on reading these 7 Weird Things lists just like I am hooked on American Idol, Survivor, and some TV program every single night of the week. I admit it, I live to Tivo
#2- I save up dirt. If I know that I have to clean for someone coming over, or my husband coming home from a business trip, I will ignore a glob of mess and wait to clean it right up before whatever event or visit comes. I don't want to have to clean up then turn around and do it again. So I save it up and do it once.
#3- I am easily distracted and waste a lot of time, but when I work, I can zoom through and get more done in a day than some people do in a week, art wise.
#4- I used to make a ton of money doing murals, one day I made $1,800. But I am terribly afraid of heights and got tired of climbing around on scaffolding. Also I got tired of painting what other people wanted, I like painting what I feel like, then seeing if someone wants it or not. I tend to paint a LOT of free murals and faux finishes for family and friends, but take on very few paid jobs. And only if they are low- never scaffolding jobs!
#5- I don't sort silverware. I dump the whole basket from the dishwasher into the drawer at once. Saves me a lot of time for goofing off or for painting or for singing to dorkies.
#6- I had a laundry room built right into my closet so I can pull things out of the dryer and put them into baskets on shelves so I don't need to carry anything out of the room to put it away. I don't fold anything that isn't absolutely necessary either, it gets tossed into its own basket. Once again, think of all the time I save to goof off, paint, or sing to dorkies.
#7- I like to listen to rap music and can shock people with some of the lyrics I sing, when I don't realize I am singing out loud in public. I am as big of a Michael Buble~ fan as I am a Ludacris fan. I have an odd taste in music, but mostly would rather listen to NPR while I work.
Okay, I am off to search out more stories of the weird on other blogs, unless I need to take Bookie to the vet, poor little Dorkie. Check out http://owcl.blogspot.com/2007/04/sign-up-for-cottage-charm-give-away-day.html this blog for some great giveaways and come back to see how to enter mine. 
Your house is beautiful, inside and out, your furbabies are adorable, and your feast was a delight for the eyes!
mental note to self: I need to move to her neighborhood
:)
Posted by: Mizsmoochielips | May 09, 2007 at 12:37 PM
Hey # 2 make perfect sense to me. Life is too short to have to clean more then ones has to !! Clarice
Posted by: clarice | May 09, 2007 at 12:46 PM
karla, your house really is so quaint & cute the addition is perfect. Love those 2 little doggies in the chair.
RHoda
SOuthern Hospitality
Posted by: Rhoda | May 09, 2007 at 03:10 PM
Oh what a pretty charm you've made! Someone will be lucky (and blessed) to win it!
Living in the country on a ranch, you can only imagine the real, live dirt that gets tracked in my house daily. I'm with you.....clean "just" before company comes --At least the stuff that will be seen most.
~Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | May 09, 2007 at 06:27 PM
You continually amaze me with all the things you create in lightning time! Everything is so beautiful.
Posted by: Sharon Mansell | May 09, 2007 at 07:01 PM
Thank you for posting a pic of NOTHING blooming!! We can't plant till Memorial Day in these parts. And I am so {mmmmmm, is it nice to be happy at this? -giggles-} to see someone else who is totally surrounded by flowering stuff.
:-))))
Mari-Nanci
Posted by: Mari-Nanci | May 09, 2007 at 07:16 PM
Karla, absolutely adore your home! And the studio is wonderful, too! You lucky girl!! The party table looked so classicly beautiful. Hope your next party goes great, too! I clean in spurts, then like to have lots of people "pop" in, too! No sense wasting a clean house, huh?
Hugs,
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie | May 09, 2007 at 07:22 PM
Your charm is just loverly! It makes me think of that Victorian art of painting on china pieces. I love miniature art! And I think you have your priorities straight with cleaning not being one of them. lol! :)
Posted by: Jessica | May 09, 2007 at 07:40 PM
Karla your home looks so beautiful! I just love it! If I were to build I would want something just like it!!!! Those doggies are so gorgeous, I hope Bookie is feeling better. Can't wait to enter your Cottage Charm Giveaway, I love your charms and can't wait to get mine in the post one day very soon.... waiting waiting wish they would hurry up!!!!
Natasha : )
Posted by: Natasha Burns | May 09, 2007 at 09:42 PM
How's the Dorkie?
My daughter thinks your house and dorkies are Beautiful.She's 12.
I'm much older and I think the house and Dorkies are beautiful too.
Posted by: Kathy | May 09, 2007 at 11:11 PM
Oh my gosh...I am waiting til Saturday to clean my house for a mother's day dinner and I thought I was just being lazy....LOL ...as always I am in love with your doggies...I think my cat is bigger than they are though.
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | May 10, 2007 at 12:56 AM
Karla, I had to come back and tell you that I went to Agnes's blog and saw your rocking chair in the garden. I have an rocking chair on my porch with an asparagus fern in a milk can coming out of where the seat should be...and everyone thinks I am a little weird...nice to see I'm not the only one off their "rocker".
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | May 10, 2007 at 01:09 AM
That charm is delightful, and so is your home!
:)
Posted by: Becca | May 10, 2007 at 11:46 PM
Karla, your home is beautiful! And the yorkies are so cute! My mother-in-law just got her little baby about 2 months ago and she's so precious. What neat dogs!
Posted by: Marilyn | May 11, 2007 at 10:38 AM
Karla, my mother-in-law named her little yorkie, Tika! I call her teakettle! She's a really cutey!
Posted by: Marilyn | May 11, 2007 at 11:46 AM
CUTE PUPPIES!
Posted by: Lilli | May 13, 2007 at 02:28 PM
I love your charm! You are so talented. I also would love to have my laundry room in my closet, or at least close to the bedrooms! Everyd day I lug laundery up and down 2 flights of stairs. You are a genius!
Ele
Posted by: Eleanor Erickson | May 14, 2007 at 09:43 AM
Oh how lovely! I'd love to win this beautiful charm! Please count me in on your give-away!
D~
Posted by: Dorothy | May 15, 2007 at 08:43 PM
May I please be entered to win the cottage charm.
God Bless,
Mrs.Garcia
Posted by: Mrs.Garcia | May 16, 2007 at 10:07 AM
I am totally loving your paintings of roses. They are so lovely, and as my last name is Rose, i am swooning.
Posted by: lorraine rose | May 16, 2007 at 02:07 PM
I knew if you entered the giveaway you would have something gorgeous. You always do such wonderful things.
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Posted by: Judy | May 16, 2007 at 06:09 PM
I would love to be entered into your giveaway.
Thank you. Your blog is really nice.
Check my blog, when you have time.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | May 16, 2007 at 07:35 PM
Please enter me in your giveaway. I love the charm AND your blog!
Posted by: Hope | May 17, 2007 at 12:12 AM
What a super blog you have. Love reading the seven weird things. I posted mine a few posts back. I would love to enter your give-aways. xoxo
Posted by: Betty Jo | May 17, 2007 at 09:59 AM
I love the pendant! Please enter me in the giveaway. Thnx!
Posted by: patricia chavez | May 18, 2007 at 05:27 PM
Beautiful pendant! Please sign me up!
God bless :)
Posted by: Carrie | May 18, 2007 at 07:46 PM
Your charm is just too gorgeous!!! Soooo pretty!! Please, please enter me in your give-away!! I found your blog through Natasha Burns blog!! All the best and Kind regards, Kristen....
Posted by: Kristen Hardy | May 19, 2007 at 08:12 AM
What a beautiful house! You are so fortunate!
Please enter me in your give-away drawings.
Thanks so much!
LaTeaDah
http://www.gracioushospitality.blogspot.com
Posted by: LaTeaDah | May 19, 2007 at 11:29 PM
What a beautiful charm. Roses are my favorite, and have been for the past 60 odd years. Please enter me into your drawing.
Posted by: Bonnie Schulte | May 21, 2007 at 10:45 PM
Love your site. Please enter me.
Posted by: jamie | May 22, 2007 at 01:19 AM
How lovely!! Please add me!
Peggy
Posted by: Peggy | May 22, 2007 at 10:42 AM
Your charm is soo beautiful! I can definitely see myself wearing it with a ribbon necklace!! :) Please add me!!
Olivia
[email protected]
Posted by: Olivia | May 22, 2007 at 10:45 AM
Please enter me in your Cottage Charm Giveaway!! Beautiful!! :)
Posted by: Sharon | May 22, 2007 at 11:16 AM
Please sign me up. Thanks!
Posted by: cara h | May 24, 2007 at 09:50 AM
Love love love your blog!!!
You are so inspireing!
I'd love to be included in your drawing!
Hugz, Dolly
http://frommycherryheart.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Dolly~From my CHERRY heart | May 24, 2007 at 11:13 AM
please enter me in the cottage giveaway!
Hugs
Diana
Posted by: Diana aka Farmer Di | May 25, 2007 at 01:55 AM
The pendant is really lovely, and so are the dogs :) Please add me to the drawing, thanks!
Posted by: Bee | May 25, 2007 at 07:15 AM
The pendant is really lovely, and so are the dogs :) Please add me to the drawing, thanks!
Posted by: Bee | May 25, 2007 at 07:15 AM
I enjoy your blog. The pendant is so nice. Please sign me up for the drawing.
Posted by: Adrilynn | May 25, 2007 at 06:14 PM
I think I forgot to enter in your giveaway! If I did, please enter me!
Heather
Posted by: Heather ~ Pretty Petals | May 25, 2007 at 09:20 PM
Now you know I have to enter Karla's wonderful give-away!! I hope your Dorkie is okay! karen b...
recycledrita.blogspot.com
Posted by: karen benson | May 22, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Nice charm.....would love to add it to my bracelet
Posted by: Johannah B | May 25, 2008 at 05:22 PM