Monday, December 20, 2010

breakfast is served on this wintery day

these are my greeters every morning when I'm waiting for my morning tea to steep...
such sweet little birds.. they're ground feeders, but the racoons come and dine every nite too, so if the feeder is empty, these little dovies sit patiently on the rail and wait....

Sunday, December 19, 2010

for you last minute shoppers...



These guys are still available to slip under your tree... I am crazy busy trying to get all my last minute presents done... hope you all are in better shape than I... but if you are needing anyone here, let me know. Check out them out on our website.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

let it snow, let it snow...

Slowly getting the house ready for the Holidays... so much to do, but these deer and bottle brush trees are some of my favorite things.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Just in case you forgot... Jennifer Murphy's Holiday Update... today 12:00 central time..
ho, ho ho.....

Saturday, December 11, 2010

baby it's cold outside..

The temp has drop and Bobby looked cold as we started our daily walk... I've heard that old dogs are bothered more by the cold (aren't we all)... doesnt he look warmer.
Bobby starts out with me, but begins to lagg behind halfway thru our walk... He is just taking it easy? I just dont know.

This cow is curious about us, but we forge on down the road.
I love this tree. It's an old hickory and it's gnarly branches stand out so well against the unusually blue sky...burrr... it's only 16 degrees today... but only a dusting of snow.
Back home again... I cant even begin to count how many miles this great old dog and I have tracked on this dirt road of ours, but we're both going a little slower these days. Maybe that's a good thing for both of us. We can take in the sites and smells better....



Thursday, December 9, 2010

lions and tigers and bears, oh my...


Ok, maybe just bears, but just wanted to see if any of you were paying attention.. He's nice and squishy and perfect for a child..
This little guy went into the mail today... going under the tree for a special little 2 year old. No, not for baby Claude, but another sweet little boy. My last special order for Christmas... now onto my Christmas projects.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

faces from our Holiday Update
















Last nite was quite the nite..Sometimes updates go smoothly, and sometimes they dont.
Not sure why so many of you were unable to view the site, but after much patience, all is well...
Thank you one and all, for your kindness, enthusiasm, and for appreciating what we do...
















Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Monday, December 6, 2010

Last day...

Things are a bit crazy in the studio today..this big gal is going for her first clothes fitting..
Hope she likes her outfit... Tomorrow is the Holiday Update. I need h-e-l-p!!! Why do I always think things are going so smoothly, and then....

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Oh hello...

Frosty has come to town... yes, made by me...(see photo below)....

Friday, December 3, 2010

what's happening today...

in the studio... no more snow here, but I have been busy making my own... guess who's coming to town just in time for our Holiday Update on Tuesday. It's beginning to look alot like Christmas here ...

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

finally...

Our first snowfall of the year today... just in time to wish Tom a Happy Birthday!!! And for those of you needing one of these sweet snowmen... contact Crystal...
Our annual Holiday Update is just around the corner... mark your calendar for Tuesday December 7th, 6 p.m. eastern time.. Yipee..... let it snow, let it snow!!! Sending out notices to you all today.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

to you all...

Enjoy family, friends and the spirit of the day.....

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

busy

Nothing like a little blue bird to bring a little cheer to my life.
Couldn'tbe happier with these these fellas...we will post when our Holiday Update will be very soon...
I just got my box of luscious mohair yesterday. This one is going to be so special ...a big 28" one. Check out the vintage rexine pads.
I saw this mohair in Baltimore but it was only a small piece. As luck would have it, they had a larger piece in California. Yipee!!!


Monday, November 22, 2010

todays walk

Today is rainy and unseasonably warm for November, but seeing this little fella on the road was, well.. ok, so what season is this. Perhaps he was looking for a comfortable place to spend the holidays, but the middle of our dirt road was definitely NOT it. He is now residing in a bed of leaves. Ahhh, Pat to the rescue.
I have been working all day today on lots of fun Holiday pieces. I'm very happy with the results and will make pictures tomorrow. After all, I've been busy rescuing frogs .

Saturday, November 20, 2010

a good day

I dont know what it is about the hunt, but I really do enjoy "finding" ... I go for a walk, I pick up acorns, or rose hips, sometimes pieces of wood, a stone, anything really. I go shopping, I pick up pennies on the sidewalk. My friend and I went for an outing yesterday, and this is what I came home with. Not bad I'd say, although I didnt find these laying on the road or sidewalk. I shouldnt bring anything more into the house, but sometimes you just cant help yourself. I just like collecting things...I love the old velveteen animals, and these are just the cutest! The little clowns are for my friend Jody who will make them into something special.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

These are the bears that are traveling to their new homes this week. Thank you all for your kind emails and calls...

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Hunt Valley Show

In my fog, forgetting to take pictures of my booth remain a mystery to me...this is the only one I have.... amazing how the brain doesn't function well on only a few hours of sleep. Time gets away from you when you're chatting with customers..
Here are a few teds that came back home...
A sweet little boy came to his 2nd bear show... we love you Silas...
Yummy mohair....
How cute are these mice... made by my Dutch artist friend, Marjan Jorritsma