Funny of the Day

Had to share today's Other Coast Raeside Cartoon.

Going, Going, GONE!

Here's something you don't want to miss!!!  2 Hounds is holding an auction benefitting Greyhounds Unlimited.  There are some Shannon O'Reilly Designs pieces available

and some AWESOME vintage greyhound jewelry items!

For your hound there are gorgeous collars

Sports lovers?  We've got you covered; an autographed Troy Aikman football!

which is part of the Dallas Cowboys Lover set

Also, a framed autographed photo of Nolan Ryan (the punch):

All you Life With Dogs fans - we have Nigel Buggers!!!  The limited edition print from Pop Dog Designs - you don't want to miss it!

Have I whet your appetite?!?  Well get ready, bid high and bid often, because this goes to a great cause!  Auction ends Monday January 23rd at 10pm Eastern.

http://www.2houndsdesign.com/cgi-bin/2hounds.pl?category=GBA

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!  Happy holidays and happy new year from Shannon O'Reilly Designs.

Full House

The scene from the living room...  Not a creature was stirring...  :-)  Our 4, the foster, and a former foster who is visiting for the weekend.

Recuperating

Our Dolley is recuperating from a toe amputation.

Last week she did a real number on her toe.

Can you say, "Ouch!!!"  Poor girl.  Nothing broken, just dislocated.  Our vet set it back into position, but it just wouldn't stay - she'd torn the ligaments.  So this past Wednesday she went back in to have the toe removed.  Now she's resting on the couch.

Pressure bandage comes off Monday.  But it's such a relief to see that she's not in as much pain.  That poor toe was totally torqued.

Whew!!!

Well, it's been a long time coming!  But I've just completed listing all my unique greyhound pieces to date!  Check out my shop on etsy!  Thank you for your patience while was working on that.  I have a few duplicate pieces, so if you don't see something you're looking for or need multiples, please let me know!

www.shannonoreilly.etsy.com

Now Listed...

So excited to have my newest piece up on Etsy!  This family crest features "Bretagne" and two gorgeous greyhounds!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85352178/

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to you and your pups from Shannon O'Reilly Designs!

Dewey Dewey Dewey

I have tunnel vision!!!  That's how it feels, anyhow.  It's all about Dewey right now!  I've got some new pendant and earrings I'll be debuting.  Come by and visit, I'm vending at 111 Dagsworthy Street.

Art Book Project

I wanted to share a project I'm honored to be a part of.  True North Greyhounds is putting together an Art Book to raise funds for the OSU Greyhound Health & Wellness Program (GHWP).

The art book will be available for purchase August 15, 2011.  Please click here for more info on this wonderful project.

Chick-a Chick-a Boom Boom!!!

Meet sweet Chick, my current foster!

Checking out Macy:

Aahhh-chooo!!!!

A happy girl!

Studio Time!!!

I was able to squeeze in some much needed studio time yesterday!!!  Hooray!  It's very therapeutic to me and I've missed it so much.

June has been a very busy month, starting with Mountain Hounds.  :-)  SO much fun!!!  After July 4th I should be able to create on a much more regular basis.  After all, it's time to start getting things in order for Greyhounds Reach the Beach...

Time for a self-indulgent picture of my current foster, Debit.  :-)

All for now -- until July.

Finishing Touches for Mountain Hounds

As much as I'd hoped to be calm and prepared for Mountain Hounds - with plenty of time to post pictures of pieces - that doesn't seem to be happening!  :-)  Thankful for a 3-day weekend to work on things, pull things together, and pack...  Trying to figure out how the family (including 3 fur kids) and all our stuff will fit in the car.  :-)

Mountain Hounds Countdown!

Getting ready for Mountain Hounds!!!  It's coming soon!!!  This will be my first time to go.  Looking forward to it!  Lots of jewelry making to do in the interim.  I will be unveiling a new design there...  I'm so excited to be working on it!!!

Guyer Arts & Crafts Show

Meant to have photos posted of the new pieces, best of intentions...  Things have been a little hectic around here lately!

The show should be great, lots of vendors, entertainment, food, etc.  I'm looking forward to it!!!  Come and see us!

http://www.guyerchoir.com/Color_Flyer_Full_Page.pdf

Craft Show - Work In Progress

Getting ready for the Guyer Choir Arts & Crafts Show...  Should be fun!  Trying a few new colors, new looks...  Will post pics soon!

Getting Back on Track

I've been a little negligent in my jewelry making and blogging, but I'm getting back on track.  New items have been posted on Etsy, more to follow...

Sweet Available Hound

Have to share this sweetie with you.  Her name is Ree and she is a total doll!  She's at my house being cat tested, and so far so good...  How can you resist this face?

 She's got a great smile too, is smiling most of the time.

Showing off her greyhound moves 

Happy happy!

OK, she's sniffing the house, yet she also manages to look elegant...  ;-)

Loves children...

And REALLY loves big fluffy dog beds!

She's so appreciative of being in a house!  When we first turned on the TV, she was like, "What is this strange magical box?!"  Very adorable to see her experience the comforts of being part of a loving home!  If you'd like to be her forever home please contact Greyhounds Unlimited at http://www.greyhoundsunlimited.org/

Merry Christmas!!!

It's been a busy and wonderful holiday season!  I wanted to share some of the gifts I've worked on:

Hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season!  Merry Christmas from Dolley:

Starry:

Macy:

and Adam:

New Listings...

I've been photographing jewelry and will be listing more over the next week.  I ship using Priority Mail, so to be safe I'm asking everyone to have their orders in and paid by December 18th in order to ensure Christmas delivery...

Here are a couple of the newest listings:

Fine Silver Greyhound Crest Earrings

Running Greyhound Fine Silver Pendant with CZs

Will post more later, have a busy weekend of shows ahead...