Happy June!

Don't forget to stop by and browse the 15th-ers galleries tomorrow! My friends are offering beautiful things this month!!!

Here is a sneak peek at my offerings:

Eclectic Artisan's Show Tomorrow!

I almost forgot to remind you all about the Eclectic Artisan's Webshow tomorrow!
You'll find beautiful offerings from all the gals at TEA!

Here's a sneak peek at mine:



Have a happy weekend! Congratulations Graduates!

:)

My first Still Life!

Can you see the sweat on my brow?

I wanted to do something challenging this month for The Early Mercantile Gathering. So while flipping through my old books, outside at my little fold-up table, with Marshall pulling out freshly planted herbs, I saw a painting that I thought I'd try and emulate. The original was one called, "A Basket of Flowers" from 1830.

About three hours into this painting, I almost decided to give up. But I'm glad I didn't. I really like the way it turned out. Not sure how many of this type i'll do, but here she is nonetheless.

What do you think?





I just posted this on the Early Works Mercantile site. You can find it by clicking the link to the right. There are so many nice things there this month! Go take a peek!!

Personally, I like this painting as much as Marshall liked my rosemary plant. Let's just say, the only thing left is the pot and its shiny little price tag.

BRAT!

It's hard to work in this beautiful weather!

It's time to get things done this month for my new group, Early Mercantile Gathering. I'm working on a new painting that I'll be offering on the 15th of the month.

It sure is hard getting things done when the weather is so beautiful! But i put a fold up table outside, and it makes it enjoyable!

I recently did a large-size special order that made me realize that I need to get more of my art in my house. This portrait was so pretty in person. My hubby wanted us to keep it! But since i don't own the original, I told him that I can make one up for our house.

Thanks for the inspiration, Tina!!!



And for another wonderful customer, Sally, I painted this door crown, which reminded me that I need to make another one of these for myself as well! You know what they say about the roofer's own roof, the mechanic's car, etc..




I'm new to gardening. I used to help my Grandmother, Deedee plant her huge garden each spring. We planted potatoes, watermelon, "musk melon", corn, you name it!

But since we have both forgotten how to plant, it's all new to me now. It's hit or miss, and i'm learning every day. It's so much fun, and Marshall helps me to learn, as he digs up most things I plant, so they have to be planted again. UGGHh!!!



But Mommie got smart, and got him a pool.



And I have to show you these beautiful birdhouses I bought for myself from Marshall. They are so nice, I just LOVE them!!!!!! I got them from a nice gal on ebay. Here is her store: Olde American Primitives







Sneak Peek at my Columbines



And the last birdhouse in my little veggie garden:



And here's a picture of my little girl, Mitta, with all four feet off the ground. She thinks she's a movie star..



Okay, so off to make my Deedee breakfast, then back out to my fold up table.

Hope you all have a wonderful week!!!!!

Hugs
Annie

Americana, Wing Dings, and many more Curious Things

Hi! I've been busy busy busy these past few weeks! With Mr. Marshall growing like a weed, and warm weather arriving, it seems there is not enough time in the day!

This month, I will be offering Chicken/Rooster related items in our WING DING celebration with my HUMBLE ARTS group. If you would like to sign up for a prize, simply copy this graphic, and paste it into your blog, then comment under my post here, and you will be put into the drawing! (Pictures will be posted of prizes Soon!)

Here's a sneak peek at my offerings for this event:





My "TDIPT" TO DWELL IN PRIMITIVE THYMES group is doing a Made in the USA theme this month. Here is a peek at my offering for this theme:



And my newest group, EARLY WORKS MERCANTILE, is celebrating their GRAND OPENING! Be sure to stop by the first of the month, as most of the members are offering at least one item for the grand opening!

Here is my piece for the Early Works Group: I will be updating my page at this group on the 15th of the month following the grand opening.



And last but not least, I am going to be updating my SIMPLY PRIMITIVES items on the first too, but THIS WILL BE MY LAST MONTH ON THE FIRST, starting in June, I will be updating my page at Simply Primitives on the 15th of the month. Here's a peek of my offering :




Tell me these gals don't keep me busy!

And as for my friendly and patient folks waiting on their special orders, Kelly and Sally, I am going to be working on those tomorrow and Monday!!

Hugs, Laughs, and Good Food always!!

Annie

Easter Egg Parade!

Click on the image above to go directly to the website!

Here's a peek at my egg piece. I will be offering this shadowbox on ebay on the 4th.



Marshall is very excited about his first Easter!





Happy Days!

April showers bring may flowers!

Happy Spring Everyone!

I was just outside this morning, drinking my coffee, while Marshall did his potty training, and noticed my perennials are sprouting!!! I'm new to gardening, and we just put our lawn in last year, after living in dirt and rocks for five years, so the green popping through gets me giddy!

This coming wednesday is April first, and my friends are all working hard to get ready for some nice, Spring offerings. Make sure to stop by, to all of the links listed under "find my work here", on April Fools, to look at the nice work these gals do.

In the meantime, Marshall and I will continue to work on his "obedience" haha, and my perennials will continue to make me smile.

Here is a sneak peek at the offerings I have done so far this month, still working: