Thanks to everyone who came out to see my work at the Salem Art Fair this month! I had a successful show & I’m getting ready to take work to the galleries this week. After the frenzy of getting ready for the Fair, things have slowed down a bit here on the farm. We are back to enjoying the simple things: Watching the critters interact
Lola keeping an eye on Speedy the Hen (& vice versa)
Adopting a homeless mama cat & her litter of 5… Please! Spay & Neuter your cats! This poor mama is just a baby herself. She’s now installed in our barn & will be off to the vet as soon as we can get these babies stable.
The poor little runt of the litter
Working in the garden! Here is the new arbor that my husband built above our gate while I was at the art fair 🙂 Didn’t he do well?
- The front garden complete with volunteer pumpkin
- Battling the *#@*** Moles
This weekend I took a break to trot down to the Queen of Tarte for her barn sale. Here is what I found! And I had the perfect place for it next to our fireplace. I got so inspired, I started another sewing project… a velvet throw for the sofa. It’s already gone to good use as you can see 🙂
Antique French Wine Cask
Today it’s back to the studio… I hope you’re enjoying summer and staying relaxed & cool.
The best part of one’s life is the working part, the creative part. Believe me, I love to succeed; but the real spiritual and emotional excitement is in the doing.
-Garson Kanin
such tiny cute little kitties, and neat new wine flask.
And I have #^&#@ moles too.
Ruth, I loved seeing you and catching up at the Salem Fair and also thought it a very high quality show.
Hugs to you, Mary
I loved this blog post! Thanks for sharing it!
I also enjoyed this post a lot! I give you kudos for juggling your new home, animals, garden, and find time to paint.
Margaret
p.s. We have plenty of #@&% moles in Blue River, too.
Hi Ruth!
I love your blog post-those kittens are soooo tiny!
Bless you for adopting their mama and taking care of her furry soul.
Namsate,
Dawn
Ruth,
So glad you had a great show! We had a leak in our laundry room that was top priority and I couldn’t get away to see you in Salem. I am saving egg cartons for you, if you want them.
Nice arbor for your gate…way to go Marc!
Linda
Good on you for taking in mama and kittens. Love the wine jug. Nice work, Mark!
Hi Ruth,
I wanted to write and tell you thank you for the lovely evening at your beautiful home. I enjoyed talking to you and your wonderful daughter so much. The food was wonderful. Most of all the warmth of your home was so welcoming and it makes you feel like staying awhile to visit and enjoy the peace. Thanks again for a great time. Warmest Regards, Dee
Thanks Dee! I had so much fun finally meeting you 🙂 I enjoyed the evening too :O)
My dearest Ruth,
As you know my mind operates in quirky ways.
The photo of your beautiful velvet throw, threw me.
Immediately, I saw an underwater scene of the most wonderful “light” patterned rocks. Your photo became your latest painting in my mind’s eye.
Love, Linder
Thanks Linda! Now that I look at it, I can see what you mean! Maybe I should take a little photoshop to it 🙂
Good for you taking in the kitties. I foster cats and kittens for our local Humane Society. It is fun, but also heartbreaking, and frustrating to deal with folks who don’t always take the best care of their animals. Your guys look like they are settling in well and in good health, even thr cute little runt! Love the wine jug, too.