This is a painting I just finished, the paint is probably still a bit wet! I haven't painted anything in a while and I feel a bit rusty but here goes. I have always been a bit reticent to show my work. Art being subjective, I have always looked at what others do and compared myself unfavorably. I know it is silly. I used to do shows and sold a lot of work, my husband had to work them with me. I was so afraid that others would hate what I did. They didn't. They bought it. I got away from my art when homeschooling my daughters began to take up a lot of my time and I just never seemed to find the time to get back to it. It was always there in the back of my mind though, and this summer, this time that I have off from my "real job" I have decided to dedicate to getting back into my creative side. Seeing the wonderful things posted on other blogs has helped. The kindness of other bloggers has made me brave enough to post my work. So this is it, my toe in the water. My hat in the ring, so to speak. This is my first attempt at painting in a long time. I can't say I am entirely happy with it. I can't say I won't go back and work on it some more, it may actually be unfinished! I will eventually put some of my work on ebay and see what others have to say. It feels good to be back.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Art 101
This is a painting I just finished, the paint is probably still a bit wet! I haven't painted anything in a while and I feel a bit rusty but here goes. I have always been a bit reticent to show my work. Art being subjective, I have always looked at what others do and compared myself unfavorably. I know it is silly. I used to do shows and sold a lot of work, my husband had to work them with me. I was so afraid that others would hate what I did. They didn't. They bought it. I got away from my art when homeschooling my daughters began to take up a lot of my time and I just never seemed to find the time to get back to it. It was always there in the back of my mind though, and this summer, this time that I have off from my "real job" I have decided to dedicate to getting back into my creative side. Seeing the wonderful things posted on other blogs has helped. The kindness of other bloggers has made me brave enough to post my work. So this is it, my toe in the water. My hat in the ring, so to speak. This is my first attempt at painting in a long time. I can't say I am entirely happy with it. I can't say I won't go back and work on it some more, it may actually be unfinished! I will eventually put some of my work on ebay and see what others have to say. It feels good to be back.
Monday, July 9, 2007
I Love the Mail!
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Look what came in the mail today! I won a beautiful lace and beaded pillow sham from Bertie at Aunt Mays Cottage. She has a gorgeous beaded lamp shade she is giving away this month, made from a bridal gown. Go enter now! If you have never been to her website you should really go look. She has a lot of information about Victorian houses and decorating and a shop full of beautiful handmade items like this pillow sham! This pillow sham is really a treasure! Thank you so much Bertie! You made my day!
Look what came in the mail today! I won a beautiful lace and beaded pillow sham from Bertie at Aunt Mays Cottage. She has a gorgeous beaded lamp shade she is giving away this month, made from a bridal gown. Go enter now! If you have never been to her website you should really go look. She has a lot of information about Victorian houses and decorating and a shop full of beautiful handmade items like this pillow sham! This pillow sham is really a treasure! Thank you so much Bertie! You made my day!
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Matchbox swap arrived!
Today I went out in the mail and found a package! It's my matchbox swap gift all the way from Australia. Shannon of Paint Mine pink sent this beautiful little matchbox decorated with ribbons, pearls and images of some of the faux cupcakes she makes and sells. Cute!
Inside were some pretty ribbons, gift tags, blue ribbon roses, little flower stamens and an adorable cameo, all wrapped prettily in pink tissue paper and the box finally filled with glitter (I am a huge fan of glitter!) These will all be great for craft projects. What a lovely surprise to find in the mail. Thank you Shannon! Apparently my box finally arrived too. If you want to see what was in it, you can hit Shannons link above. :>)
Just had to share the Hollyhocks that are blooming in the garden. This is a short one but I have some by the back door that are approaching 7 1/2 feet tall! My dear husbands grandmother had hollyhocks by her back door and I always think of her when I see them. They are the definition of a cottage garden to me. Not much going on today. I have a lot to do but nothing amazing so I will just leave you with a few pictures of the garden for now and hope you have a peaceful and happy weekend!
Lilies by the fence.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
I Love A Parade!
The Fourth dawned Gray and rainy, here in Michigan, not the usual state of things. We usually have hot sunny weather for the fourth, but we made our way into town to stake out our spot for the parade and join our friends for breakfast. The street was full of red white and blue banners, balloons, flowers and festivity, so in spite of the rainy, cool weather we forged on and got into the spirit of things.
My girls (in the grey and green) and their friend, got their flags to wave from the parade officials.
I don't know if you can see the "made in China" emblem on the flag. My girls thought it was a bit ironic, and so do I.
Don't you just want her to wheel this right to your yard after the parade!?
And this little blue haired cutie! What a doll!
Small town parades. Aren't they fun? After the parade we went with our friends to their house for a cookout and spent the day on their boat on the lake. The sun did finally come out shortly after noon, and we ended the day watching fireworks from the boat. What a gorgeous day we had! I hope everyone had a wonderful fourth! 
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