Remembering a great friend

I was going through some old pictures on my computer and came across this picture of my dog Samantha.  I had to put her down in December 2010.  I miss her everyday!

She was my very best friend, most importantly, through the hardest time in my life.  Sam went everywhere with me riding shotgun in my jeep.   When she did not get to go with me, she was always so happy to see me with her huge tail wagging and a sweet smile on her face.   

This picture was taken at my friend Jennifer's old timey saloon during the day.  It is my favorite picture of Sam.  I have pictures of her around and her collar hanging close by, but seeing this made me a little sad and made me really miss her.  But I am so very lucky to have had her in my life.  She taught me how to handle a stressful situation by just getting outside enjoy life as it comes.

I miss you Samantha Blue!

My best friend's birthday!

The culprit

 I have been noticing my lettuce and spinach had been nibbled on.  I was blaming it on the darn grasshoppers that have invaded my garden...

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a little scurrying between the fence of my garden...

Here is the culprit with a belly full of tender lettuce!

A baby rabbit..

He was trying his best not to be seen

We have lots of cottontails around our house and in the woods.  

It took all I had not to pick him up and pet him.

He stood still for a couple of quick pictures

Then off to the woods to find his mom!

Etsy....giving it another try..

I finally put a few things in my Etsy shop.

Check it out...

My Etsy

ranch life...

 I love Sunday mornings

We always go out early on Sunday mornings when we are not rushed to get to work or attend other obligations.

A Bluebird guards her nest nearby

The biggest surprise this past Sunday morning was the birth of a calf..

She is only hours old, still a little sleepy and full of mama's milk

Tess gets a closer look

and gives her a welcoming kiss!

She is a lover, not a herder.

She would rather chase butterflies in another field than to herd cattle!

Our older cattle dog wants her to get up so he can herd her!

One of the jack rabbits on the place trying to sneak away

I think I will use this big mama for my spokes person

for Fat Cow Studio!

She will be having her baby VERY soon!

A mockingbird on the windmill.

I took this photo and the exposure was way off,

I added a few textures from Kim Klassen's collection

and I like the way it turned out!

Until next time!

xo 

Cindy

No List Weekend...

I have been very busy these last several months with my "real" job, in my studio, traveling, shows, shop inventory, family obligations ......blah, blah, blah...I am tired...

Starting at 5:00 today, I am going to just let the weekend flow.  I am going to take my time and enjoy whatever comes my way.   I am not going to check my list of things I should be doing...

I have four porch swings, a hammock, two rocking chairs, an outdoor bed by the river, many yard chairs, a dock by the stock pond and I have not one time been in any of them this year..

I am taking my dog, a good book, large glass of iced tea and I am going to plop myself

in one of the aforementioned locations for as long as I can get away with it!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

xo

Cindy



a few pictures from the Homestead Antique Show

I had a blast at the Homestead Antique Show!

It was two full days of setting up in the high 90's, muggy Texas weather, but it was all worth it on opening day.  All the vendor's booths looked so great!  All the customer's really loved all the variety and made several trips around the venue so they would not miss anything!

I even met of few of my fellow bloggers!  That was the icing on the cake!

I made a few pictures to share with you...

I had my jewelry and a few other art pieces in my dear friend
Georgia English Screen Door's booth.  It was very hard to keep up with Georgia.
Not only is she beautiful, she knows exactly how to design not only her space, but other
shops and booths. We had so much fun working together, she is just lovely and so funny!
  She has a great booth at Witherspoons Antique Mall in Granbury, TX
(My white lace jacket got very hot and very dirty!)

My jewelry display..old rakes, a broom stick and a
gear welded to rebar

Love the little shoes and chair

Jennifer Raesz, owner of the Lonestar Antique Mall in Fort Worth
beautiful booth.  I purchased the prettiest white shirt from her!

My fellow Witherspoon Antique Mall friend, Kevin- A  fun booth
with lots of recycled and repurposed creations

Elise with the Purple Goat has the most
incredible mind.  I love the way she can
create the most thought provoking
art pieces...

This is just a drop in the bucket of Elise's
creation.  She is so smart and full of wisdom.
It is always a pleasure to have a conversation with her.

Carmen Castandena had plenty of industrial greatness
mixed with a very feminine style.

I love the way Carmen thinks out of the box

My gorgeous friend Diedra Cockerhan with the Junkyard dog.
She has an incredible eye for putting things together.
She never stops moving!

After the first day..
My sweet friends L-R
Thoma Lou Maddy of Bluff Cottage in Witherspoons Antique Mall
Carmen Casendena Witherspoons Antique Mall and Lonestar Antique Mall
Me -Fat Cow Studio
and Jennifer of Lonestar Antique Mall

This is what I wanted to do after it was all said and done!

I love this typewritter and leather purse

Thoma Lou's gear garden flowers!
She had such pretty antiques in her booth, I am sorry I didn't
get pictures of her chalk full of goodness booth!

These shoes kind of made me sad...don't know why,
they just looked lonely....I must be tired!

Love this couch and chair

Denis of Ruby Grace's cool glasses.  They didn't last long..

And last, but not least.
Denis ripped his pants helping load a piece of furniture.
Jennifer thought it would be just fine to fix the rip with
flowers and a bright pink clip!
What a good sport!

I didn't get a chance to get pictures of all the booths.  

My very talented  friend Pam had beautiful hand stitched pillows, sachets along with very sweet antiques.  

Janice was the bright spot at the show!  Her bright colored, hand painted furniture, yard art and antiques were awe-inspiring.

There were so many wonderful vendors, customers and helpers there.  I came away with some really great friends that I hope to see again soon!