Just Finished a New Painting and I WON something....

Well I recently completed this painting of a gorgeous golden retriever, the request form the client being that her Gus, be pictured in her garden, among her favorite potted plants.  Thus, the painting with the heavy floral background.  I tried to capture the very sweet nature and expression this dog has, (probably all goldens really) and get his individual look as well.  The owners just had it framed.

Secondly, I have never won anything in a blog giveaway before, and I am so happy I DID!  From The Enchanted Home, which not only has a store with gorgeous house accessories, but always has huge eye candy and interesting articles.  HERE.  I won a creative accessory or ornament.  I won something from Anita Rivera's shop,  Castles, Crowns and Cottages.      A few of her things:

Happy Fall Day!  The weekend is starting out great!