Thursday, September 8

Blackbirds... Crows... Pumpkins...


When cool air and damp clouds hover...
I want to paint everything honey brown or cinnamon red!

I spent part of the weekend soaking, washing, scrubbing
old linens and fabrics~ stain-free, crisply ironed and bright.
I sat down with six of the linens to draw
crows and pumpkins...


The linens got dirty again!
(giggle)
They just didn't look right all pressed and pretty!


My hands smell like coffee...
The house smells like coffee...
At least a few times a year!
It smells so delicious~
 We keep a jar in the house for our coffee-drinkin' friends...
When the jar expires it becomes a natural stain!

Hope your day is warm and cozy~

13 comments:

  1. JoolzSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Wow they look great on the old doileys!

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  2. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Michelle ~ Ohhhhh I just love your art work! You are so very talented!

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  3. Leaping Frog Design'sSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Oh my...These are wonderful!!

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  4. Beehive NeedleworksSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Michelle...You have once again captured the out-of-doors perfectly in your drawings. And what could be better than pairing them with antique linens...lovely!

    Try to stay high, dry, and safe from the neverending raindrops my friend...

    Sunshine hugs,
    Judy

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  5. Sabrina @Falling Leaf Woodworkers and PrimitivesSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Love these crows. Just like all of your work, they are beautiful.

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  6. TwigletSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I love all that "old look" linen , it really sets off your drawings. My daughter M has added you to her favourites in her new Etsy shop -
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/tillyteadance?ref=pr_shop
    x Jo

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  7. SmileySeptember 8, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Michelle, you are just too creative! I love the fall and look forward to the next creative surprise that you'll throw our way!

    Smiles and Blessings!
    Deb :o)

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  8. UnknownSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Your work is just breathtakingly adorable.

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  9. MonikaSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I am very happy that I found your blog! wonderful! I'm a museum, I draw and I love the birds!
    How can I buy the 2012 calendar data from Hungary?
    Monika- / Mammka /

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  10. Raymond HomesteadSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I just LOVE those!

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  11. Heavens2BetsySeptember 9, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Your coffee flavoured birds and pumpkins are exquisite Michelle. penny

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  12. S. EtoleSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Your artwork is just entrancing. What fun it must be to be able to do this.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Oh, these are great, Michelle, done on the aged linens - a perfect look for these fall images!!

    Hugs, Diane

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