Sell, Sell, Buy, Buy

When a person decides to save their money there are certain places they just don't frequent. If you are a lover of shoes you don't decide to stroll through Nordstroms shoe department. If jewelry is your weakness you aren't hanging out at Tiffany's on your lunch hour. But what if art is your money burner and you're an artist?

Artworks Gallery in Eagle River is a dangerous place for me. The pottery makes me weak in the knees. The jewelry makes me drool and the stained glass.....I don't even want to talk about it. But here is the problem, among the awesome pieces of art hangs a collection of Signore Greve. Yes, I am honored to be among the fabulous art that resides in this gallery. This means that at least every other month I am FORCED againsts my penny saving judgement to enter this haven of delicious color and texture.

You know the lectures you give yourself? The ones that start with," Okay, now listen!" Well I give myself that every time I pull into the parking lot. I almost made it out on Friday without distraction. But right next to the door were these adorable, irresistable hand thrown cups. Perfect for tea. "Be strong, step away", my inner voice warns. But the hand thrown turtle bowls were right next to it! Then I turned to tell Iris, one of the owners, how fantastic they were I saw the glazed metal necklace. I wavered, I began to do math in my head. I started to mentally refine the explanation dialouge to my husband.

I came off victorious. I practically ran screaming out of the store. Iris gets that all the time I am sure. Maybe my money from the next sale at the gallery can become my next purchase. Besides, it's summer in Alaska with 2o hours of daylight. Who needs to pay the electric.