Vintage Black at Marburger

We've spied such cool things here in Texas! I can't wait to show you. I'll start posting photos in a few days when I return.

Happy Vintage Black Friday!

Autumn's Changing Art

This year my Fall & holiday projects have been a little different. It started in the Spring when I was invited to be a vendor at the Na-Da Farms Barn Sale this October. It's the first ever story-based occasional sale about a young woman who ventures off her aunt's estate to create her own cottage. How inspiring is that?!!

I have been so excited to be part of this amazing event that I've been thinking about Fall ever since the Spring. I'm having a ball creating things and taking pictures of them. (You know how I love to play with the camera and new lenses!) I think that's part of what has been different in my Autumn inspired art- loving photography even more... really wanting to capture an item or an event. Taking pictures has become part of my art.

These are one of the most deliciously scented items to make. I wish I could capture the smell with a camera. I call them "starter cones" though I'm sure one of you could come up with a much more eloquent/chic name *smiles*. They are literally pretty little fire starter logs that smell like pumpkin or manderine or vanilla... and they burn for about an hour.

I find myself taking pictures of everything, everywhere (even a crate of pumpkins). I don't know what has been more fulfilling to me - creating or photographing. I don't pretend that I'm especially good at either but taking pictures is another avenue of creating for me and I'm having more fun than ever exploring it. I love that God gives us new ways to be artistic.

Infinite Arrangements of Joy!

Autumn and the art it inspires is a reminder of the artist that God is. He created the earth and all that's in it. He made the colors of the rainbow. He hung the stars. He decorates (Jesus said that He is preparing a place for us). Let's celebrate Him as we watch His living art!

Click the photo to join the others at French Cupboard who are showing their Autumn Art.

Barn Party

Recently our family was invited to a party at Na-Da farm. Anne-Marie and her husband really made it a special day! I hope the bigger pictures won't slow things down too much, but I wanted to show you how cute it all was.

The pony rides were a huge hit with my kids!

There was even square dancing!

Isn't Anne Marie's wash station lovely?

We had a light rain for just a few minutes.

But it wasn't enough to deter the kids from a hayride!

At the end of day, my daughter said it was the most fun EVER, and Mr. Blessing was wishing we had more land. On the ride home we talked about when/if our beloved Neighbor Bob moves, maybe we'll look for a farm. Funny how one little hoe-down can make you kick up your heels!

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Faux Vintage Black Friday

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