January Gems December Recap:December definitely had it’s highs, one low and then high again. I started off the month selling my work at the Art League Holiday Show, which was very successful.  The month continued to stay busy as I completed special orders and had a steady stream of visitors coming to the house to buy gifts.  The low was when I was told two weeks before Christmas I would need back surgery, I was devastated.  One week before Christmas, I had to go to John Hopkins to meet the surgeon and get his evaluation, and that’s when I had my Christmas miracle.  The doctor  told me I didn’t need the surgery, my devastation turned to complete joy.  Although that still left me with questions of how to deal with chronic pain and discomfort, my attitude of gratitude gave me a whole new positive perspective of life.  I appreciate my health, the love for my family, friends, and a passion for my art. I’m now waking up to rainbows and a healing mantra to start my day off in living color.[Image] I live in my studio!  So I began the year taking several days  to do a bit of deep cleaning and organizing.  Welcome In!!!