Monday, August 31, 2009

September girl....

Indian Summer Pictures, Images and Photos



I can't even find a good quote about the month of
September, but i do know that it's the end of summer and encompasses the beginning of fall and what a beautiful sight it is...another summer to an end and another fall in it's beginnings...how quickly it goes, but what a beauty, what a beauty.....

Antique Store Finds...Always an Adventure...




So when i was with my "mother in law" we went to every antique store that i think existed in the Roanoke area, which was wonderful!! These are some of the things i found.
The plant stand and a bunch of nick-nacks...as we all know "one's man's trash is another man's treasure".....
and i like to think i found the pot of gold :) Have a great Monday!!

New Projects..!





So here are my new projects...Dracula to paint (which i bought it at the dollar store)...any ideas Audrey?? not sure about what paint to use...




The art card called "BZZING Around" .. ( i drew this at work, don't tell!!)..need to add color and am excited about it :)




Keeping my girls posted ;) Advice anyone....anyone??!?


Friday, August 28, 2009

finished art card...first one ever :)

Well here it is.. the final cut.. my first art card ever.......:) this is to inspiration and creativity... i hope it comes in bucketfuls....

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Clifton Forge Fun















So another place that we visited while in Virginia was to my parents "new" house, in Clifton Forge, that they bought a couple years ago and have been renovating it bit by bit so it is ready to move into in a year or so.
The first picture is of the house itself, which was built in 1914 by Dr. Revercomb. He was the local doctor in Clifton Forge and had it built so he could actually see his patients inside his home, which was common at that time. My parents are the 5th homeowner of this house, which is hard to believe after almost 100 years!!
You can see one of the before and after photos of my mothers kitchen, it's been alot of work for them, but they enjoy it!!
They have a nice garden in the back yard which is where the basket of vegetables came from, we ate most of them for dinner with our brats and potato salad...
Lastly is their most recent purchase, which is the 1930 Ford T model car!! Can you believe it!! I think they are trying to go back in time wouldn't you say!! Dr. Revercomb was actually one of the first car owners in the area so he could make house calls to his patients if they were unable to come to the house!! It's very exciting to see all the hard work they've put into it and i look forward to seeing the finished product;).....now if i can only get them to a a computer................Have a great week everybody ;)

Monday, August 24, 2009

For Audrey....the art card ;)

















So I condensed it a little bit, more color to come...the sketch started in audrey's studio and the aceo card is in the works... keep everyone posted. I'm really loving art, it makes me smile ;)!!

Salem, VA....fun times!!

























These are photos of some beautiful things of the city of Salem, Va. A few of our favorite diners are included, as well as some beautiful backgrounds. Mac n Bob's is a nice dinner place with a HUGE back patio and Mama Marias has some great Italian..we will travel for good food :) I loved the front entrance patio of the italian restaurant , lots of beautiful flowers and i really liked the picture of city hall.....can you find the moon, it's hiding :)





Sunday, August 23, 2009

I'M BACK I'M BACK!!

Thanks to my 2 little followers!! i am so excited to post my fun things that i had & have when i was visiting my favorite people!! Look forward to posting them ;) Lots of antique finds as well as some photos... i'll be back.. got in town a little later than i thought so i have to wait till morning! I also did a pencil art card.. thanks to audrey ;) who gave me time in her super neat studio to draw a little something:)..... neat things await!!!!..Hope everyone had a good weekend :)

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

IN the Star City!!!

I just want to let everyone know that for a week I'll be in Roanoke, Virginia visiting friends and family!! I'll be back soon with some pictures of my visit, until then have a great week everybody!!

Friday, August 14, 2009

Sketches....





Well here are some sketches, using an ink pen and/or pencil...i think i'll try some of them with color....Have lots of ideas sometimes! We'll see later .... Casey says the moon ( which he thought was a sun, reminded him of me)...regardless, round or square, moon or sun as long as i can light up the world i'm happy ;)...Cheers & Happy Weekend!!

Over the mountains & into the woods to Roanoke Valley we go...

Roanoke, Virginia Pictures, Images and Photos

roanoke Pictures, Images and Photos





So I'm going back to my hometown ROANOKE Virginia in a few days and am super excited about it! I used to live there with my honey for 4 years and miss it everyday. I have a lot of family that is there and maybe one day we'll return... Until then i will bring back some photos of my own, these photos are from photobucket, but they still deliver what i hope to show, which is the beauty from virginia. With love from the mountains, rivers, trees, and valleys of Southwest VA!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

My sun...for now :)


finished touches...

A Sun in the making....


I thought of this just out of the blue...i mean orange, red...you know how it is! When i finish coloring i'll post the after. I hope it looks good, just like i would want the sun to be :)

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Lizzy in art form



A little more "animated" and alot more lipstick!!

Back Porch Saturday























So the other day i was out for a walk and i noticed that the tree that i was looking at , at the very very top was already starting to change color!!! I was shocked because i thought being down in South Carolina and it being so hot that trees changing would be the last thing on the list!! I couldn't believe it...So i went right home and looked up photos of my backporch right when spring started, i can't believe in a month or so all the vinca, petunias, begonias, & portulaca will be replaced with mums....another season is unwinding......





Friday, August 7, 2009

Our new pet..Lizzy!

Just happened to go outside, with camera in tow.., and who did i find!! Lizzy! I had a little help from Audrey with the name, thanks Audrey!!! When ahead and took another picture, this time she was by my fern. I guess to her my screened porch is like a huge terrarium!! Thought about giving her a small piece of cherry, but you know what they say about feeding the wild :( She seems to like getting photographed, i was pretty close to her with the camera, guess she likes the "lime"light...!! Happy Friday :)

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Our New Pet...




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So
over the past few weeks, i would go on my back patio to water my plants and notice this little gal hanging out. At first i didn't think anything of it, but i would keep noticing her every time i would go out back. Sometimes she would be on the wall, or hiding in a plant or crawling on the ground. I guess she has been getting so used to seeing me that she has become less and less afraid of me being near. One time i was sitting on our back porch and she casually just meandered across the patio table, the very same one i was sitting on!! Like she was taking a walk and just wanted to say hi. I can get pretty close to her without scaring her off. I can't say for sure if it's the same gal, but my instinct tells me it is. I'm almost positive it's a female, because the male version has this flap that exudes from underneath it's mouth when it's irritated or "in the mood" ( i looked that fact up online) & i have yet to see it... So, I've been kinda liking seeing my "friend" out back and will try to get more pictures of her ...in the mean time...what's a good name for our new little pet??????

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

New Tree!! Finalee ;)


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Before...
So we finally got our tree!! Hopefully it will make it! The tree will bleach out eventually when the sun gets to it. The root ball of a palmetto acutally grows out, not down like most trees. It is also very sensitive to weather ups and downs.. I hope you enjoy, i've very proud that i got the sunlight in the reflection after the new tree was put up.. it shows a new day for a new tree... until next time...HAPPY TUESDAY!!

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Sunday No Sun

Today was a slow starting day :( I did however get in alot of movies and food network time today! I was going to take a picture of our new tree, but unfortunately the rain was consistent and didn't want to budge for the sun, so i will wait until i have another opportunity! Hopefully everyone had a great weekend and luckily i have tomorrow off so i can pick up my honey from the airport and possibly take a picture of the tree :) anyways, till next time au revoir... ;)