Yay! The Computer is Back

I am a happy goat today! The computer is back and I can again blog for you!
Since it has been a while the publicist said that Abby would just have to wait for her day and that I could post today. I don't think Abby is happy about this but that is the way things go sometimes.

I need to tell you that I was not a good goat today.
No, it's true.
I was a rogue goat. I did my own thing instead of what the publicist wanted me to do.

I am not being milked right now because my kid is due in April and the publicist says I am an old goat and need a rest. 
WELL!
I still think I should have my time on the milking stand! (Don't tell the publicist but I just really want the grain!)

Then when the other does went down to the pen I decided to go over by the pine trees and look around.

I took a little nibble.

I scratched my head. It feels soooooooo good.

I tried to hide behind the tree but I think I am a little big for that. What do you think?

Then I ate some yummy dried pine needles.

It was fun to be a rogue goat.
After that I was a good girl and went to my pen.
A girl's gotta go wild sometime in her life.
Especially considering the coming kid, you know?

I am very glad to be back blogging. Tomorrow you will see Matthew being a bad goat.

Abby - Rogue Reporter

I am sooooo excited. The publicist is letting me go rogue just like Pricilla. She must think I am doing a good job. I think it is because of all the nice comments you readers are leaving so I thank you all. Today I am going to tell you about some really cool jewelry. It is made by a friend of the publicist, Kristy from Shiny Adornments. They are on a team together called The Artisan Beaders Street Team and there is a blog full of pretty pictures and good information. It is not written by me so it is not full of goaty stuff but it is still very good. You should check it out.

Kristy creates her artisan jewelry with bold and bright colors so they would look very nice against my sleek, black fur. I mean just look at these earrings; wouldn't they look good on me? That blue would just pop against my fur!

I really like this necklace. It reminds me of a cotton plant. Bright white and pretty. Perfect for your little black dress or your little black goat.

I am sure by now you realize I am not your average goat. I like to have a good time. Whether it is butting a cat or teasing Pricilla I am a party goat. These earrings would accent my reputation perfectly. I would be the belle of the goat ball. And I would bet that Luke and Michael would really butt heads over me if I were wearing them!

Kristy also has a line of handcrafted hoop earrings and hairsticks. I really can't wear hairsticks as I have no hair.

Kristy writes a blog too! Boy is she talented. You can find it here. It is full of fun information about her jewelry making and she also goes rogue! She tells you about many different kinds of products and services. You have to love another rogue reporter!

It wouldn't be an Abby post without a photo of - you guessed it - ME! Have a great day and why not go rogue yourselves. It's fun!

Showcase Sunday - Formerly Feature Friday but I am a Lazy Goat These Days

OK, OK, so I am a little behind again in my going rogue. I do love going rogue but I think the pregnancy hormones are messing with my scheduling. Have I used that excuse before? Well, tough! You try carrying around two kicking kids and see how you feel...I won't goat rant any longer I have a wonderful bead maker to tell you all about; Lynne from Fireball Beeds. She really can spell she just wanted her shop name to look different. I know Lynne, she came to the Farm and pet me on my head. Isn't that nice? She even pet Abigail but I will forgive her for that. Lynne makes lampwork beads which involves pretty colored glass and lots and lots of heat. I am all for heat, that is for sure. She made this really cool bird bead called Xipe-Huemac The Aztec Love Bird. I wonder if he flew into Luke's pen before he escaped and came to visit us in the doe pen? That could explain his behavior. That or he is just a buck! But back to the bead; isn't it pretty? I love the bright red color!

She also makes beautiful artisan flower beads. I love flowers. They are so good to munch. In fact this delightful floral bead surely looks good enough to eat. But I suspect that I would be most disappointed in a glass flower. I doubt it would taste as good as a real flower. But the bead sure is gorgeous. I think it would look just perfect against my fur.

Lynne is also a fantastic knitter. I wonder if she could knit me some baby pajamas for my kids. Like the ones I found in the Hoegger's catalog. Hmmm, I will have to ask her how much they would cost and if she would take some of my goat soap in trade.

Just look at this great felted hat you can see from her model that this color compliments animals of my color perfectly.

Lynne is also a very clever writer. She has a blog that I visit when I can. I enjoy reading about her insights. I think you would enjoy visiting it too.

Feature Friday - Artisan Jewelry Designer Brandi from CatiesBlue

It's that time again! Yes, when I become a rogue spokesgoat; I do love the sound of that. It makes me sound so tough. You can't imagine how un-tough a dwarf goat really is - especially a very pregnant dwarf goat - so I will take these things where I can find them. Today I am going to introduce you to a very lovely lady named Brandi. She makes gorgeous artisan jewelry full of beautiful color. I am so inspired I may even go get my ears pierced! What do you think? Would I look good around the goat pen wearing these?

They are called the Lilly Earrings and you can even design your own pair! How cool is that? You could have a wardrobe of handmade earrings to fit your every need. I would just have to worry about Abigail trying to eat them.

I am also partial to the Celia Earrings. I guess you have noticed that I like pieces that look like flowers. Hmmmm, I hope I don't try and eat them! That is the trouble with us goats, we like to munch on things we really shouldn't.

But I know my readers. You will be good. You will appreciate the beauty in Brandi's artisan jewelry and wear it as it is supposed to worn; as adornment, not snack! So go to CatiesBlue and check out all the beautiful, colorful jewelry. Brandi also has a shop on Artfire and writes a very interesting blog named Brandi Girl. I don't just write a blog - I do read others too. I am a well rounded goat. No pregnancy jokes, PLEASE!

Feature Friday - BudanART

After all of the stress of dealing with that mean paparazzo yesterday I am happy today to just do my "rogue" thing and talk about a very talented artist from Canada. I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't have to deal with the paparazzi herself since her art is becoming so popular! Perhaps she can give me some tips.


I would like to introduce you to Mandy Budan from budanART. In reading her profile on etsy you will see this: "I am a Canadian artist who works primarily in acrylic. Inspired by nature, I use strong colour, discrete shapes and rhythmic patterns to create paintings which can be enjoyed for both their abstract and realistic qualities." Mandy's work is truly alive with movement and color. In fact, there are some of them that are so green and leafy I almost took a nibble! But that would destroy their beauty, wouldn't it?



What drew my publicist into Mandy's shop in the first place was her painting entitled Summer Tree. I can see why; it full of so many rich and beautiful shades and it almost looks like a stained glass window.









Mandy's newer work is getting bolder and brighter. I love this one called Abstract Poppy Flower - Scarlet Interior. It looks good enough to eat, except I am not supposed to eat poppies.





And this one, titled Among Friends. Wouldn't that make a great gift for a.....FRIEND? Hee hee, I couldn't resist.









Mandy will also, if the topic grabs her fancy, take commission work. This one is called Patty's Montana. Hmmmmm, I wonder who asked her to paint it?











Her pieces come in various sizes: 8.5 x 11" Prints, 13 x 19" Prints, 5 x 7" Chunky Art Prints, 8 x 10" Chunky Art Prints, 8 x 10" Double Chunky (two in one!) If you see a print you like and it is not available in a size you want Mandy can usually work with you. She also makes high quality note cards in series of Summer, Spring, Fall and Winter utilizing her lovely prints. Plus magnets! Whew, Mandy is one busy artist!


I suggest you pop on into her shop for a look-see. I am planning to redecorate my goat house soon and know I will be choosing several of Mandy's pieces to brighten up my life. I just have to keep Abigail from eating them......

Feature Friday

I can't believe it is Friday again and time for another showcase for one of my friends. Today I am going to introduce you to Annette from Dragon House of Yuen. She lives in Scotland and has two bunnies by the names of Arabella and Wesley. You can read all about their adventures here. While I like bunnies I don't think they are as cool as goats - no insult intended Annette! I am after all a goat.

You have read about Annette before because she has featured me in some of the beautiful Treasuries she makes on etsy.







Annette is talented in many different ways; she makes the most adorable soft sculpture hares with the most adorable eyes I have ever seen next to mine of course.






She also offers very well made and original cards in her shop.









She also works in mixed media collage. I think that would look beautiful in my goat house when I redecorate!









But I think what I like most about Annette's many talents is browsing through her watercolors. She has a gallery on her website where you can view her available works and already sold pieces. Plus you can commission her to paint a watercolor of your pet. I think I am going to have to talk to my publicist about this. My beautiful face should be preserved forever by a great artist - don't you think?



Annette is also very involved in trying to rescue bunnies that have lost their homes. I think all animals deserve a good home. She has donated one of her beautiful Arabella bags (not this one but one like it) to the Buckeye House Rabbit Society for the annual raffle. Tickets are $1.00 each and paypal is available. So why not try and win a beautiful bag and help a bunny?