~Greetings. The snow and the wind doth blow on this Tuesday morning in Vermont. We had a fresh new layer of snow overnight and now it is softly falling & is swirling about, slamming into the windows on a strong, bitter blustery wind! I shall be stitching the day away by a cozy fire. Wishing you a joy filled day.~

~Places You May Find My Work~

~Online~
~My Website~


~Lovely Shops That Carry My Work~
~Lindowen's American Country, Kinderhook, NY~
~Judith Green's Country Gatherings, Castleton, Vermont~

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If you should have any questions,
just drop me a line at

Doreen@vermontharvestfolkart.com

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Friday, July 31, 2009

~Growth~

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~The Home of Henry & Jane Bartlet~
#02 In The CaTcHpEnNy Village Collection

love..love..love this one....Available on Early Work Mercantile

~SOLD, Thank you~
~Taking a very limited number of orders ~

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Good evening. This week has been absolutely crazy....wonderful...fantastic.. surprising, amazing..........exhausting..... but nonetheless.......CRAZY! There have been many fantastic things happening here at Vermont Harvest Folk Art..things I thought I would only ever dream of! I'm on cloud nine and won't be coming down for a while! All these wonderful things that have been happening have really made me think of how things have changed for me just in the last two years..how much my work has changed and how I've grown as an artist. My interests have changed and my work has changed along with it. These thoughts were confirmed for me last week when...while looking for an old photo, I came across this picture;

Meet
Aggy...A Colonial Era doll I made in July of 2007


& now please meet my newest Aggy who is currently available on Early Work Mercantile
Now..not to take away from my first Aggy..I loved her dearly as I do all my dear ladye's and she was purchased by the sweetest woman who has since bought several of my dolls...BUT.. I think the difference is quite significant...don't you?

I'm proud of the artist I have become..... i've grown....I set a goal when I started....and I'm getting there and for that I'm very thankful!

Have a wonderful evening everyone and do be sure and stop by Simply Primitives & Early Work Mercantile :)Doreen




15 delightful friends dropped in for a visit:

Heather said...

what lovely offerings! Your doll is so lovely and mysterious!
And congrats on the show, that is awesome news! So glad to hear these good things coming your way~

Suzy said...

Doreen.. your art has really grown in the last two years! I do believe with your talent and your percerverience... the sky is the limit for you and youre Ladye's...I look forward to seeing all or your new creations and feeling all of the love that goes into each piece!
Looking forward to more,
Hugs,
Suzy

Holly Hills Primitives said...

Isn't it amazing how things change so quickly? I look back at some of my past work and feel the same, but your work is so exceptional! I know wonderful things are coming your way. Have a great weekend, Dawn

Doreen said...

Heather...thank you :)..and thank you for stopping by to say hi :)Hugs, D

Suz..you are always SO sweet and encouraging..THANK YOU!!! Hugs, D

Dawn..it is amazing when I look back....you know on a day to day basis you don't think about how you've grown and changed..but when you look back...it can be surprising....and wonderful :) Thank you SO much for compliments..you are so sweet! Hugs,D

Laura said...

hi doreen,

I absolutely love your work, especially dear Aggie. Isn't it exciting to see your art become more defined.

Keep on with what you're doing,

Laura:)

Doreen said...

Hi Laura. You are so sweet..Thank you....yes..it is very exciting. :)

Have a wonderful week and we'll chat when I return.

Hugs,
D

Karen said...

Doreen, there was no doubt when I first met you 3 years ago that you would go far above what you did back then....there was talent then and look how it has grown.
Congratulations on all of your success - and it won't stop here.
Karen

Julie said...

Hi Doreen,
I just LOVE The CatchPenny Villages you have created!!!! and I just LOVE your Aggy and all the ladies you create.
It is just so enjoyable to read about all the wonderful thing coming your way!!! You have worked hard and the proof is in the pudding!!! WAY TO GO GIRL!!!!
Hugs,
Julie

Doreen said...

Karen; THANK you SO much. You are so sweet and such a dear and wonderful friend. ♥ Doreen

Julie..Thank you ever so much!!!!

Hugs, D

Debra said...

Doreen,
I visited Early Work yesterday and looked at each and every artists' work. You have put together such a talented group-a real treasure and treat for the eyes.
Both your Aggys are very lovely. You have a gift besides being a fine artist. You make your art have FEELING. I have noticed this from the first time I saw your things. Perhaps it's because you put so much of yourself into your art, and there is skill of course. But there is something more-I know I don't have it-I hope to some day-and that is one of the qualities I find so inspiring about your art work.
Well, you'll think I am just flattering, and I'm not-this is from the heart...it is a pleasure to follow what you are doing -thanks so much for sharing it with the world.
Love, Debra

Doreen said...

Deb...I don't know what to say....you are so sweet! Thank you ever so much for your wonderful words about my creations.

Hugs, ♥D

Farm Chick Paula said...

Oh Doreen- I'm so happy for you!
Your work has always been beautiful and your dolls have so much personality!
I'm glad to hear of your dreams coming true!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

What a wonderful trip! I love being on the water...so cool and refreshing! Lovely photos!

Sweet Magnolias Farm said...

Hi Doreen ..

Wow your vacation looks absolutely rrefreshing ..!!! I went on mine and it just wasn't enough ..I wanna go back !!!

Thanks for stopping in at my blog ..the Blizzard is definitely a tasty treat !!!

Just so you know ..I am doing a bit better and I will have at least one item ready for September. I know the ad is coming out and don't want to dissappoint anyone.

Blessings ..Sara

bayrayschild said...

Good Day Doreen!

It's always so good to hear from you and to visit your blog to see what you have new in the works.

Everthing looks wonderful as usual!

Audrey