What are these numbers? Starting from the top, the last was a bigger than expected check received from the art association for last month's sales. WOOT! I keep a written inventory of things in the gallery and add things up in my head when I stop in every couple weeks and notice what's sold, but I didn't think THAT much had sold this past month. Gotta go in and replace!

The second to last number? The retail price of a 'Planted' Frame I am designing and producing, part of the Pretty Cheap collection of home accessories. See one here...



(anyone have a better name for this new line?)

The $1 refers to the raw materials for the frame, not bad!! Although about another $1 of hard varnish finish is used.

And for free? Near the end of 2008 or 2009 the dollar store gives away their surplus calendars free. I picked up a few and have saved them awaiting a good use.

VOILA! One of the calendars was pictures of sharpei dogs. Just perfect for showing in the new frames.