What do you think?

Hello Friends.  Tell me what you think about my new design - remember I am doing this by myself so you can imagine?  I do like the muted colors I just wish I could figure our how to make a better shop title.  I used fotoflexer, recommeded by Megan at http://www.shabbyblogs.com/ and it worked just fine but it would not accept the "ñ" letter on the word "Doña".  I can't seem to figure that out.  Any suggestions?  Really I must have the correct spelling or else the title will loose it's meaning.  Also, anyone have the answer as to how to widen the blog, eveything seems to be so close togther.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you friends and I hope you all have a restful and blessed weekend. 

Jenny

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Changing my blog.

Hello Blog friends.  I will going on a bit of a hiatus for a while - maybe a couple of days / weeks.  It depends how much I mess up his blog and then how long it takes me to clean it up.  I am not familiar with the new blog options yet.  I'll keep you posted.  

Jenny

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Nice! Huh?

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Meet Ann Burt, Retablo Artist

Retablos are paintings depicting various religious images that were very popular in the 17th, 18th and 19th century in Mexico and were brought over to the United States by Franciscan monks.

Here is an article where Ann was featured.  She is a very talented artist who's artistic gift directed her to return to her faith. 

http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/articulos/articulo.phtml?se=364&ca=118&te=782&id=30096&csearch=118

Here are some of her Retablos on Etsy and if you'd like you can go directly to her shop:

www.art4thesoul.etsy.com  

Saint Michael The Archangel

Saint Gabriel The Archangel

Saint Raphael The Archangel

If you'd like you can visit Ann's shop...the pictures are much more beautiful. 

Have a beautiful and safe 4th of July everyone!

My First Random Post

Blogging has been so much fun.  I've met many people who have shared their experiences and knowledge with me and I appreciate that very much. 

WELCOME!

My huge stone bird.  I need to antique him or her for more personality what do you think?

I wanted to share some photos of our yard and our boy Louie Louie.  That was his name when we rescued him and figured we didn't want to confuse the guy even more.  My favorite name for him is Lulu Belle!

Meet Louie Louie

These hydrengeas are in huge Mexican pot

I love lilies...have them all over.

My husband put this fountain together... so nice when it's running.

Another part of the garden.

Can anyone tell what this plant is called?

Here's my sweet boy...such a loving doggy boy, just can't imagine anyone hurting him.

Also known as Nosey Rosey!

Thank you for visiting and have a safe Fouth of July.

Happy Birthday AMERICA!

Thanks to my new blog friends!

Hello blog Friends!  I just wanted to thank all of you for taking the time to follow my blog.  I can't promise to post daily but will stay connected with you.  Gods Blessing to all of you!

My warmest welcome to all of you!

Where Bloggers Create II Blog Party

 

Thank you Karen from My Desert Cottage for hosting this event.

Please take a look at my creative work space.  

Where I sit and browse through all of your beautiful blogs

My door work table... a street side find many years ago...maybe 15?  I love how it has two shadow box nooks.  See next pics.

See...perfect to incase vintage finds.

Some of my goodies.  I like to organize because if not, I end up with 20 of the same thing.  The cabinet in the middle belonged to my mother.  My brother made it for her when he was in high school.

Close ups

Meet Paz &  Amor...

King and Queen of hanging around in my creative space.  Her necklace is actually one of my very first jewelry pieces I made.

Other creations.

The other side of the room.

See my mom's doilies.  I remember them so well.

Cuttie Pie!

I thank you for stopping by.  I invite you to become a follower.  Blessings!