Filemaker anyone...?

I'm in need of a custom data base, tailored for me and my art. I've looked at different ready-made software for artists and there's something I don't like or need in all of them. I would like to have all of my contacts, my art inventory, my customer notes, art festival inventory and art show inventory lists in one place. Currently, I use Excel for my inventory lists and Outlook for my mailing lists.

I heard that Filemaker is the answer but it takes a while to get the hang of it. Well, I just downloaded a 30 day trial version and off I go...

If anyone has any comments, please share your experiences with me.

Accepted to 2 fall shows

I've been accepted into 2 shows that I haven't done before. The 24th Annual ArtFest of Matthews September 26 & 27th in Matthews, NC and the 40th Annual Golden Isles Juried Fine Arts Festival October 10 & 11th in St. Simons Island GA.

I have not purchased that new tent yet, probably the first week of September.

I'm on Twitter now...http://twitter.com/CheriSimmonsArt