T.: A Small Step

Sunday, December 8, 2013

A Small Step

Childhood's End Gallery in Olympia, Washington took 14 of my pieces on consignment this week, a sweet serendipitous moment in the middle of one of my work days last week. A real gallery, not a coffee shop. Dare I hold my breath?!

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susan t. landryDecember 8, 2013 at 5:42 PM
congratulations!
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TaraDecember 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM
That is GREAT, T.! I hope that people will buy them -- that's always the trick, especially in these economic times. Best of luck!
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ElizabethDecember 8, 2013 at 11:02 PM
Woot!
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Claire BeynonDecember 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM
Hooray - congrats, T! Happy +++ for you xo
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