Helena c studios

Hey,
I have found my way back to my blog after a bit of a writer's block ha ha, but it's official, I am back.
I've been playing with the kids, with lots of swimming,
beachcombing
gardening
painting
thrifting
and Hope and I have taken up kick boxing thanks to our son Michael. what a work out!!

Here are some of the latest from my Coastal Claus line.
Hand carved palm tree bark on the left, a hand carved antique fishing float on the left and carved driftwood Claus on the bottom. all in my favorite beachy colors.

They can be found in this awesome new gallery called,Greenfish Gallery in the historic Elliot house on Bay Street in Beaufort.

I am busy busy updating all of my sites and we may be packing up the house to get a view of the water. cross your fingers please.
I have so many photos to show you and will be back every few days the latest.
Until then..

The winner is......................................

Hey buddies

I am on Matthew's lap top so no pix to go with this post.

I wanted to share who the carved bird winner is......

CANDY!!

Please contact me so we can chat about how you want your bird to look.

I'll be back hopefully tomorrow, I haven't been sleeping due to worrying about a dear friend, and feel cruddy. Today I was on a very fun field trip with Hope and 60 other dance students today, and the couch is calling my name, well as soon as I study with Hope for a test tomorrow.

Thanks to all who entered the giveaway, Ill have another soon

Many hugs,

Helena

Snow In Beaufort

Hey buddies,

The lights are flickering but I wanted to share a couple pics before I shut this old computer down.

We all just came in from playing in the snow here in South Carolina!!!

Hope and I made 2 mini snowmen

Had a snowball fight with Matt, and Teddy decided he would rather chew my gloves in the warmth of the house~smart pup!!
Hope will be picking a carved  bird winner on Monday.

Have a Happy Valentine's Day. My Valentine is earning big brownie points this year, I'll share when I return.

Stay warm!!

Hugs

Helena

My Latest Beachy Carved Bird Bowl

Hey buddies,

I wanted to show you my latest hand painted vintage bowl with a carved bird perched on the side, and to wish my not so baby, baby girl a Happy belated Birthday.

Hope just so happens to share her day with Puxatawny Phil. We think she is so much more important that I never did hear if he saw his shadow or not, plus we were busy having Birthday fun.

As I have promised Matt that I won't post pictures of her on my blogs I have nothing birthdayish to share. Also she and her 2 brothers were goofing around so much that most of the pictures came out horrible, in an amusing sibling kind of way.

I have listed this bowl in my Etsy shop, and there are two different bird bowls in my Arts A Flutter shop right here.

Hope and I now have a shopping date in downtown Beaufort, so off I go to get her from school.

Hugs,

Helena

A Hand Carved Bird Giveaway

Dear buddies,

How are you? Thank you for checking up on me, it's just a little bit extra crazy here, but in a good way.

Yes, Matthew is still here with us and we are loving every second. Today was his first day of Physical Therapy and all is looking well. We will be visiting the PT doctor 3 times a week, and will also be inheriting Matthew's 70 lb Golden Retriever until he finishes Spanish Academy and gets settled at his station in Texas. Have I ever told you how small our house is? ha ha

Teddy will be thrilled, and it will help me with my pursuit to lose weight even more.

Matt and I just returned from a charity ball in Florida and I have been frantically working out. I'll share pictures of our amazing trip soon.

Since you have all been so loyal and patient I want to have a giveaway.

See the naked birds above? They are just plain wood waiting for their finishing touches.

I will carve a bird and the winner gets to choose the style, color etc etc

Since I have been MIA for sometime now, it's the least I can do.

Just leave a comment below in the comment section or email me at hchutjian@yahoo.com

I am working on some carved bird bowls the latest Arts A Flutter deadline so keep checking back.

Have a happy Friday night,

Hugs

Helena

All Is Calm All Is Bright...

Hey buddies,

Matt and Hope are off shopping, Michael is next door and I have the house all to myself except for my 2 critters right beside me. It's REALLY shockingly quiet.

December officially slipped away. I have yet to finish my beachy tree on the back porch, but still plan to, and to take pix to share of my beachy decorations.

My sales were exceptionally good this year, thank you thank you, and  I have just shipped my last order, well Michael did, yesterday.:)

We had lots of fun Christmas festivities in Beaufort this year, a fun sing along at Hope's school on Friday, and then news that our oldest son Matthew was in the hospital Saturday morning after breaking his ankle in 3 places. After surgery and the family waiting and waiting for news, he is being sent home from the Federal Agent Academy and will recuperate at home with us and then return to finish his Spanish course. Although we are beyond thrilled that we will be coming home, Christmas Eve, leaving class, his friends and the painful circumstance really is a shame for him.

To see his face on Christmas morning will be the best gift in the world for us.

I am off to go carve, take a deep breath, shake off my headache and be extra thankful,

Have a great night

Hugs,

Helena

Arts A Flutter And A Cottage Christmas

Hey buddies,

Hope ya'll had a nice Thanksgiving. Once the plates are cleared I'm full speed ahead to decorate for Christmas.

This year I am doing a cottagy tree in my bedroom, and a beachy tree on the back porch. They are both still in progress since things have been slow going with stitches in my thumb. (attack of a tin can)

Anyway, here is my cottage Christmas page in my Arts A Flutter shop. Featuring this little bird above.

If primitive, folk art is more your style, head on over here.

If you need anything in particular, whether it's from me or if I can help you find it from someone else, I'm just an email or comment away.

Have a great afternoon and happy decorating,

Hugs,

Helena

Happy Thanksgiving

Hey buddies,

I am being beckoned from the kitchen...  wishing you a wonderful day making new memories with loved ones.

Besides my daily thanks for my family and friends, I am especially thankful for all of your support throughout the years.

Many hugs,

Helena

PS~ Congratulations to our oldest Matthew, who was just  promoted in the Navy. MISS YOU xoxoxo

Pottery Bowls and Platters

Hey buddies,

Today was my last pottery class of the year, which sounds a lot worse than it is. class starts up again January 7:)

This is my latest palm frond bowl.

I need your opinion on which is your favorite of the 2 below, please leave me a comment, because I can't decide and one is a Christmas gift.

Now I am off to wrap Christmas gifts for our dear friend Derek, who Matthew met at Corpsman school. Derek is in Iraq again and Santa needs to pay him a visit:)

Have a great night,

Hugs

Helena

Happy Veterans Day

A huge thank you for all who have, all who are and all who will serve our country.

And a special hug to my husband Matt, brother in law Bob, and oldest son Matthew (in the photo with his proud sister Hope, just minutes home from Iraq Oct 2007)

Hugs,

Helena