July Update!
Added 2021-07-17 12:47:00 +0000 UTCHello!!!
I have SO many fun things to share and we will be doing a livestream Sunday the 25th to chat about it all! (More details to come on that)
But in the meantime, I wanted to let you know the dress form finishing is slow going and because I don't want to rush it, I'll actually be making the finishing episode for it, the August episode.
Which means THIS month you'll be getting a really detailed Photography How-To episode! :D
I've already started and wanted to let you know as soon as possible :))
In the last live stream I mentioned that I'll be doing a contest to have a patron come stay with me for a weekend this October! That is happening and at the moment I'm brainstorming what that contest will be. I just wanted you to know that it is in the works and the contest will be held in August.
On a happy ending note!... I mentioned in a livestream that my rescue kitty Archimedes had a pretty severe swollen/weeping eye issue and several incredible patrons informed me that I could find an opthamologist for him at Cornell University! WELL... I followed up on that, and he is now home recovering from a surgery that should dramatically improve his quality of life.
I just wanted to say thank you to those that told me about that. I am so grateful! :)))
Have a wonderful day and I'll see you soon!
-Christine
Comments
Glad to hear that there was help for Archimedes eyes, what a blessing. Excited for what you have in store for the rest of the year!!!
April Brockman
2021-07-24 14:17:54 +0000 UTCMaybe each year in September, you could do a candlelit update! In your spare time, of course!!
Sherri
2021-07-24 00:43:18 +0000 UTCHealing prayers for Archimedes!! So excited for your photography post ♥️
Janet
2021-07-23 02:55:29 +0000 UTCGreat news about Archimedes!! Thanks for sharing that. This is my most anticipated episode yet I can't wait to learn your photography secrets!
Tori Smith
2021-07-23 01:58:26 +0000 UTCI tagged you on Instagram with the cake I followed you making!
Lydia
2021-07-22 19:42:41 +0000 UTCWas a time ever posted for the live stream? I feel like I'm just missing it somewhere.
Wendy Litteral
2021-07-22 14:41:09 +0000 UTCCan’t wait!!! So exciting! I am down for any episode you make ❤️
MiLora Tur
2021-07-21 19:27:42 +0000 UTCI’m glad that Archimedes is doing well🐱🤍. I can’t wait to see the new episode!!!!
John Beaty
2021-07-21 18:18:12 +0000 UTCSo excited for the livestream! Your videos are always the highlight of my month!
Cathleen Murray
2021-07-21 16:54:12 +0000 UTCChristine, it would be wonderful to see a one year update for living in your home! Even if it’s just with candlelight!
Jillian Zieber
2021-07-20 23:47:13 +0000 UTCI'm so excited for the dress form and the contest!
McLane Nagy
2021-07-20 15:28:44 +0000 UTCChristine, my darling, on the off chance if you ever have further issues with your kitties eyes, perhaps try some frankincense, lavender and tea tree essential oil (dŌterra only), and it will clear it entirely. I helped my friend that had a kitty with this sort of issue, and my mum and dad had similar problems with their sheepdog. I used it and placed the combo on his pads, and his problems went away. Sadly though, he was so entirely old, he had to be sent to the spirit animal gods. 🙏🏻 sending love, and now each night I also, along with my dear husband, watch golden girls I think of you. Do you have a PO Box to send postal gifts? I know you admonish us not to send gifts. Nonetheless, I have something too cute not to send that's Golden Girls related.
Raquel Carter
2021-07-20 11:35:42 +0000 UTCDear Christine, I'm not sure tou read these, but I've long had a question about a window treatment you accomplished at your cali home. I noticed it looked to me you made the windows look as if they were Victorian with faux muntins. Was that a set design trick?
Raquel Carter
2021-07-20 11:24:44 +0000 UTCOh I’m so very excited for a photography episode! I loooove your pictures and think you are so talented and can’t wait to learn more! ❤️
Lisa
2021-07-20 02:43:15 +0000 UTCI feel so creepily zen when I come to your patreon acct. Looking forward to all that is upcoming!
Annalise
2021-07-19 05:11:18 +0000 UTCCannot wait to come visit you, & get some dressmaking stuff done for the weekend ✨ I would take along my sweet fifteen year old who loves cats, baking, painting & spooky things 🥰
Alisa Chavez
2021-07-19 04:23:56 +0000 UTCI’m so excited about all of the new and fun upcoming happenings!
Karen Wasem
2021-07-19 00:36:31 +0000 UTCSuch exciting news, and so glad to hear Archimedes is doing well!
Kristen
2021-07-18 18:17:19 +0000 UTCLooking forward to the photography episode!!
Wendy Litteral
2021-07-18 17:19:38 +0000 UTCSo excited or the new episode. Glad your kitty is okay and is recovering 💕💕
Melissa
2021-07-18 12:16:04 +0000 UTCGlad to hear your Archimedes is recovering 🐾❤️. So excited about the Halloween 🎃 updates !!
Jenni
2021-07-18 11:20:13 +0000 UTCI can’t afford to always be a paying patron but when I do it’s worthy. Any chance of a you tube upload??
Laura Danea
2021-07-18 10:59:02 +0000 UTCCan’t wait! I am saying hi to everyone all the way from Transylvania, Romania (Europe).
Carmen G. P.
2021-07-18 10:05:10 +0000 UTCMy wedding is coming up October 16th so this is wonderful news Christine! Thank you, this is the best thing I spend money on all month! Worth every penny!
Nicky Bee
2021-07-18 04:22:57 +0000 UTCYay! I'm so glad your kitty is doing well! ❤️
Nerdyfae
2021-07-18 03:32:42 +0000 UTCI am so excited!
Vicky
2021-07-18 02:17:05 +0000 UTCThe excitement is palpable. If this is your idea of a consolation prize for the dress form video being pushed to next month, I’m here for it!
Charlotte H
2021-07-18 02:04:36 +0000 UTCI have to work Sunday so will miss the livestream look forward to catching it later for the photography video! Also, so happy to hear about Archimedes!
Deb McGrath
2021-07-18 01:07:08 +0000 UTCWonderful news about Archimedes!! Looking forward to the photography episode. Love all the different areas you inspire us in!
Buggie
2021-07-17 23:42:59 +0000 UTCI cannot wait for the contest!!!
Emily Schwall
2021-07-17 23:10:30 +0000 UTCI wish more than anything that I could take part in the competition but alas, I'm overseas. I'm so excited for this months video! Sending all the love to you! and Archimedes recovery xxx
Jorgie Marie
2021-07-17 22:49:08 +0000 UTCYay, Archimedes 😻soooo happy he's doing better. The photography episode will be so interesting. I need to learn how to take photos of my rescue animals, to share better images on Instagram. I'd love to be able to do a calendar to raise money. I hope I'll be able to catch this Livestream. Being in Australia the time difference is crazy. Keep well and give your beautiful Archimedes a big squish from me 💖💖xx
Liana Palumbo
2021-07-17 21:40:29 +0000 UTCLooking forward to the photography episode. Best wishes to Archimedes as he recovers!
Kimberly Olson
2021-07-17 19:43:12 +0000 UTCNooooooo cause I’ll deffos fail 😂
Sara Sweeney
2021-07-17 19:38:52 +0000 UTCWell done Christine!
Jupiter Sagan
2021-07-17 19:38:26 +0000 UTCShould the contest be a craft project that we do and you judge?
Daisygrl9781
2021-07-17 19:08:27 +0000 UTCI've been waiting so long for a photography tutorial; this is super exciting news
Sarah
2021-07-17 19:06:42 +0000 UTCSo excited!! Thank you! And yay for Archimedes!! 😊🖤🖤🖤
Amanda Williams
2021-07-17 18:51:43 +0000 UTCThis is so exciting Christine! Much love xx
Lorraine Donaldson
2021-07-17 18:21:01 +0000 UTCSo excited about all the things - and especially that Archimedes will feel better. He's a sweetie!
Racheal Jones
2021-07-17 17:55:03 +0000 UTCI love the story in this photo, so rich in detail.
Yvette Vandermolen
2021-07-17 17:45:52 +0000 UTCAlso - I'm glad the dress form episode is put off for awhile because I am still trying to loose 10 lockdown lbs before I start. And I am really excited for the photography episode!!!
Aunt Debbie Halloween
2021-07-17 17:31:09 +0000 UTCHow incredible would that be to stat the weekend at the spooky christine McConnell mansion?!?!? Wow!! Cant wait to enter THAT contest!!!
Kathleen palmer
2021-07-17 17:25:50 +0000 UTCSo excitinggg :D!
Jesika Ann
2021-07-17 17:13:27 +0000 UTCI can't wait to see the photography episode! I absolutely love how creative you are with yours! And such great news about Archimedes!
Rochelle
2021-07-17 16:40:13 +0000 UTCFeel Better Archimedes
Catherine Michele Maiorana
2021-07-17 16:34:39 +0000 UTCSo exciting!! Can’t wait for the video!! And so excited to hear more about the contest!
Cidney Ko
2021-07-17 16:29:13 +0000 UTCYay! I have always admired the way you did your photography. So excited to learn! I’m so glad Archimedes is going to be okay I could only image the relief. 💕
Sami Arnett
2021-07-17 16:22:05 +0000 UTCSo happy Archimedes is doing well, he is truly so lucky to have you as his mother♡ Oh my, I would DIE if I won the contest to come and visit you.. What a dream! Can't wait for the live stream!!
Taylor Makenzie
2021-07-17 16:17:49 +0000 UTCI'm very happy for Archimedes - I hope he recovers soon from that surgery! Now he can definitly live his best life! :-)
Aline
2021-07-17 16:15:15 +0000 UTCOh I hope this photography episode includes some tidbits on photo editing! I’ve noticed a lot of photos of you and your pets and family on your walls, so the photos are clearly modern but they LOOK ages and vintage. I’d love to know how you do that aging! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Mallory Beckman
2021-07-17 15:34:02 +0000 UTCSo happy that you could get help for Archimedes! And it came at the right time, because now you're in a position that you can afford to get him the help he needs. From now on I'm getting pet health insurance for all of my animals - you never know what they might need!
Aunt Debbie Halloween
2021-07-17 15:06:45 +0000 UTCSo glad he’s okay!!!!
Haley Finn
2021-07-17 14:58:23 +0000 UTCFamily comes first and kitties are definitely family 😽. Always excited to read about what you are planning.
Crystal Nuthall
2021-07-17 14:47:42 +0000 UTCI love that everyone is so positive, helpful and compassionate! Glad Archimedes is recovering nicely. Excited to hear about the contest!! 🥳🎃
Kyndra Maddox-Buster
2021-07-17 14:47:31 +0000 UTCSO HAPPY!!! Yay Archimedes!!! 🥰❤😺 Happy baby! 😁 No stress, Christine. Can't wait to see you on video and live stream! 🌞
Hope Ohana
2021-07-17 14:36:39 +0000 UTCThank you for the update! So happy to hear the good news on Archimedes. He is so lucky to have you as his pet owner. Cornell has been a life saver for many animals. I had the opportunity to sit next to one of the Dr's on a flight. Very dedicated, talented people.
Mary Sacco
2021-07-17 14:33:19 +0000 UTCSo glad to hear about Archimedes❤ Looking forward to the photography how to episode, I could really use some help with that :) Hope you and hubby are doing well! And the other furbabies of course 🐾
Heather Brown
2021-07-17 14:31:57 +0000 UTCThe photo says, “Am I the only one working around here??”
Casey Killoran
2021-07-17 14:25:34 +0000 UTCSending all best wishes and good energy to Archimedes, from me and my lil kitty Luna xoxo
Jo Briggs
2021-07-17 14:19:54 +0000 UTCSo happy about your Kitty. Can’t wait for more episodes.
Donna Broaddus
2021-07-17 14:19:19 +0000 UTCWonderful news for Archimedes! Sending healing vibes from all of us. I can't wait for the photography episode and I'm sure the dress form is going to be fabulous! .....and a contest! Fun Fun FUN!
Michelle Lofthouse
2021-07-17 14:18:33 +0000 UTCI love that you got a little fixer-upper kitty. He just needed someone to love him and do a little investigating to get him back to pristine condition. Very excited for him!
Genevieve Fernety
2021-07-17 14:17:33 +0000 UTCThat's great news about Archimedes! I'm looking forward to the new episodes and the contest! I hope it's something that a not very creative person can enter (that's me, I'm terrible) 😆
Christine Peterson
2021-07-17 14:01:05 +0000 UTCI’m SO excited for the upcoming episodes and contest! Best wishes to Archimedes 🖤
Paulina Colonna
2021-07-17 13:59:28 +0000 UTCI'm so happy Archimedes is doing better!
Rebecca Armstrong
2021-07-17 13:44:22 +0000 UTCI hope Archimedes gets better soon! I’m really excited with the prospect of an episode about photography! Can’t wait! 🤩
Cecilia
2021-07-17 13:43:41 +0000 UTCWonderful to hear that Cornell was able to get Archimedes on the mend! May he heal without any further complications. I am already in awe over the dress form so far and cant wait for the next steps! look forward to the progress on that. Thank you for creating the contest. Some lucky winner will have a once-in-a-lifetime experience!! (I wont lie- I hope I get that experience!)
Tammy Warner
2021-07-17 13:42:56 +0000 UTCI’m so relieved Archimedes is healing! And haven’t stopped thinking about the contest since you mentioned it. 🧡🙏🏻The photography episode is perfectly timed as I’ve been trying to teach myself new techniques to go with my writing blog. See you at the livestream! ♥️🖤
Stephanie StClaire
2021-07-17 13:38:01 +0000 UTCSo happy to hear that Archimedes is recovering nicely! Excited for the next episode and to hear about the contest!
Sam Kimchuk
2021-07-17 13:35:00 +0000 UTCSo glad his eye will be better for him! Thanks for everything, Christine.
Monique Nicole
2021-07-17 13:31:19 +0000 UTCFantastic! Congratulations to Archimedes. Cannot wait to hear more about the contest!! Happy Summer!
Paige Phoa
2021-07-17 13:25:43 +0000 UTCSounds like so much good news this week! Always look forward to the livestreams more than anything 😁
Ryan McFadden
2021-07-17 13:21:13 +0000 UTCAw good luck to your kitty, I hope he recovers quickly ❤️
katerrinah
2021-07-17 13:19:12 +0000 UTC❤🐱
Janeen
2021-07-17 13:13:16 +0000 UTCYay, so happy about Archimedes! We've been wanting a photography how to, we are very excited. Fingers crossed we win the contest for October haha that would be awesome! Also I've been collecting all my boxes it looks like I'm a crazy person.
Summer Rose Barnes
2021-07-17 13:12:46 +0000 UTCOh I'm SO glad Archimedes is doing well. We had a super-scare with my kitty, Lucky early this year with his eye...turned out to be pneumonia! Anyhoo, I'm so excited for the live stream!
Sara Logan
2021-07-17 13:12:39 +0000 UTCI am as well pleased to know Archimedes eyes are better. I keep looking to see if you have posted a new video on YouTube. But alas none to be found. Here's hoping.
Tonda Presnall
2021-07-17 13:10:46 +0000 UTCI just got a new camera to document for my family, who all live far away from me, what I’m doing to my own old house, and so the photography video is perfectly timed. Can’t wait!!
Brandon Grew
2021-07-17 13:09:49 +0000 UTCI love this forum. And I love the great fans, how wonderful that someone shared information that saved Archimedes! I'm on here for the amazing Christine, but over the past two years, the fans have been fun, kind, supportive and just amazing...
Judy K. Zamlen-Spotts
2021-07-17 13:07:34 +0000 UTCSo glad that your kitten is better! I’m very excited about the photography video as my husband and I have recently replaced our old DSLR with a newer one and need some refreshers.
Diane Lewandowski
2021-07-17 13:07:07 +0000 UTCYay Archimedes!💕✨
Sufani Garza
2021-07-17 13:05:24 +0000 UTCHope Archimedes feels well soon!
Erika Hermanson
2021-07-17 12:59:53 +0000 UTCLooking forward to it. Yay for Archimedes! So glad he had the procedure and is feeling better.
Suzana S.
2021-07-17 12:54:46 +0000 UTCLooking forward to all of it! 😍 also best wishes to your kitty!
Fay Othilia
2021-07-17 12:52:35 +0000 UTCWow! Such exciting updates. I'm so glad that archimedes is doing better! I can't wait for all that's in store.
Emmie
2021-07-17 12:51:55 +0000 UTCWishing Archimedes a speedy recovery! ❤️
Kelly Lucero
2021-07-17 12:51:54 +0000 UTCThe photography episode will be so good! Can't wait :)
Haley
2021-07-17 12:51:25 +0000 UTCWhat good news!!! I’m glad he’s doing better! Can’t wait for the photography episode🖤
Karysa HorrorHoneysKitchen
2021-07-17 12:50:13 +0000 UTCExcited for the upcoming episodes!! I’m collecting cardboard to begin my dress form next month!
Shelby Snow
2021-07-17 12:50:02 +0000 UTCI am so sorry about your baby kitty! I'm glad he's feeling better and you were able to get such phenomenal help at Cornell no less! I can't wait for the photography video. I love your work and am so intrigued by your process
ClaricexRipley
2021-07-17 12:49:57 +0000 UTCOh my goodness I can't waaaait for the next episode! 🖤 and so happy to hear your kitty is doing better. Sending you all lots of love
Vilma Valančiūnaitė
2021-07-17 12:49:50 +0000 UTCSo glad to hear the good news of your sweet kitty 🐈⬛ ♥️ praying his recovery is smooth!
Shelby Snow
2021-07-17 12:49:30 +0000 UTCThis is so excited! So glad to hear that Archimedes has found some help and is now healing :)
Jerdana Selene
2021-07-17 12:49:12 +0000 UTC
