Good afternoon. This is exactly how I dress when I'm outside doing my Summer Work; gardening, laundry, canning and such......I had mark snap this while I was hard at work.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Meet Jane..she is one of the residents of the new CaTcHpEnNy HoMe I am working on....it's coming along very nicely and will be offered on Early Work Mercantile on August 1st..gosh..I can not believe it's almost August 1st already! I'm scrambling to get my orders finished and get my new offerings completed for Simply Primitives and Early Work Mercantile as we have a party this weekend..on Friday and Saturday nights (same party both night :)Woohoo) and then on August 3rd we leave for vacation :)..I can not wait to go on vacation!
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Okay.......I want to say A HUGE thank you to Flora of Bone Head Studios for the amazing creation she sent me.....I was SO lucky to have Flora as a swap partner in our PWGL Ornie swap...just look at the wonderful Mr. Coolie she sent me;
~Look at that face!!!~
Flora is an AMAZING artist..I have always LOVED her work...she is so talented and such a sweet and wonderful person! Thank you Flora!!!! I love him..he's hanging right above my desk!!!!
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Now..here is a shot of my summer work area.......that is.... when it's not raining...seated at the table on the deck!!!
(Enjoying my Sunday afternoon~ working on an order for one of my framed pieces while Mark trimmed the lawn)
It's so relaxing to sit out here and work....
And the view's not bad either!
Have a great day everyone!
Doreen
OH...I almost forgot...I'm going to be having a little contest and giveaway when I return from vacation...so do be sure & check back soon!
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Okay.......I want to say A HUGE thank you to Flora of Bone Head Studios for the amazing creation she sent me.....I was SO lucky to have Flora as a swap partner in our PWGL Ornie swap...just look at the wonderful Mr. Coolie she sent me;
~Look at that face!!!~Flora is an AMAZING artist..I have always LOVED her work...she is so talented and such a sweet and wonderful person! Thank you Flora!!!! I love him..he's hanging right above my desk!!!!
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Now..here is a shot of my summer work area.......that is.... when it's not raining...seated at the table on the deck!!!
(Enjoying my Sunday afternoon~ working on an order for one of my framed pieces while Mark trimmed the lawn)It's so relaxing to sit out here and work....
And the view's not bad either!Have a great day everyone!
Doreen
OH...I almost forgot...I'm going to be having a little contest and giveaway when I return from vacation...so do be sure & check back soon!
24 delightful friends dropped in for a visit:
Doreen, Oh yes many a day we have stopped by only to catch you in the middle of making soap in the big copper kettle, in the summer kitchen! Jane is just charming ,I do love sitting outside your house front porch or back it is always beautiful and those drinks Mark makes are killer. Love MOM
Its a 6 hour drive... but I want a drink on that deck with the view... can't wait til August 1st to see the new piece... Im sure, as always, it will be so beautiful and so original!
Hugs,
~Suzy~
Doreen ~
I must say you look better in your pic than I do when I'm working away on my chores. Love Mr. Coolie and the view from your deck ~ just beautiful. Have a great evening. I should be updating for Aug. EWM
hugs,
Pam
I'm loving that view of yours, Doreen. So inspiring, and peaceful.
Can't wait to see Jane's new home.
~~Laura
Doreen!I am SO excited that you have re~opened your wonderful blog!I have sorely missed visiting here!All of your latest works of art are wonderful!I have had such a good time going through all of your recent posts!
Hugs:-),
~Mandy
Mom..doesn't that sound wonderful...OH to have a summer kitchen!!!! Love you!
Suz..so sweet as always....I'll prepare the tea ....come on in when you get here! :)
Pam...thank you..yes...I do try to wear my best will working :) So glad to hear you are feeling better and will be creating. :)
Laura..so sweet of you to drop by....I love having you visit :)
Mandy...I missed visiting with you as well....and thank you for the compliments :)
Hugs, D
Boy Doreen,
I sure have missed a lot! Glad to see you have not stopped on your blog. Love the view...your workspace on the deck. Wish we had a deck. Someday.
I like your new works. I had taken you off my blog...thought you were gone. I am adding you again.
Have a great and productive week.
Hugs,
~Tonya
Happy Belated Birthday!
Hello Tonya, thank you for stopping by. I've got you added to my blogs I follow as well.
:)Doreen
Hi Doreen,
So glad you stopped by.. Your blog is delightful ! The antique drawings are beautiful .
Have a happy ~ fun filled creative day !
Hugs,
Linda
Just love your gardening outfit! Can you imagine??? What a wonderful place to work and create, it looks so peaceful. So glad you're back! Dawn
Hi Linda. Thank you for stopping by :) & THANK YOU for the compliments.
Hi Dawn. How are you? Yes, that's one of my favorite outfits :)LOL!
:)D
Can you imagine picking bushels of tomatoes and canning them over a boiling cookstove while wearing such yardage??!! I admit, the dress is lovely-but even a slight raking would make me sweat a river!!
Love your new work, Doreen; your creativity is actually catching like a good flu bug!! I think I'm not making much sense today-better stop!
Love ya, Debra
PS Maybe I'd better say-you are an inspiration!! And that's the truth!!
Deb..you are SO SWEET! Thank you.
I agree...I can not imagine working in such attire!
I just want to say that your words on your blog this morning are so powerful....lately..I've been thinking of the saying "Those in glass houses should not throw stones"..and then I come across your wonderful story this morning..perfect!
Hugs, ♥ Doreen
Love that view. :) And you lucked out getting Flora in the swap, Mr. Coolie is a delight!
Hugs,
Stephanie
HET SWEETIE !!! Thanks for posting about Mr. Coolie, he sure looks like he's enjoying his new home, but then why wouldn't he? I love all your creations your new avatar doll is wonderful!!!
blessings,flora
I do the yardwork in dresses, too! Always wear dresses...
Stay dry, if you can!
Hi Steph! Thank you for stopping by and yes...you are right..I did luck out getting Flora..we were like little kids when we found out we were swap partners :) Hugs, D
Hi Flora...you are so sweet...Mr Coolie is loving his new home! He loves to sit on my desk and watch me work....he's truly full of personality..i just love him! Hugs, D
Hello Miss P. I actually do wear skirts most of the time..although..not usually while working in the garden :) Hugs, D
Why, yes, Doreen... I myself was just out picking cucumbers in my button up high boots and hat this morning. NOT! *LOL*
Miss Jane is beautiful.. and so is your view!
LOL...I thought you looked like the high top boot and hat kinda gal Paula. :) Thanks for the compliments...you are sooo sweet!
Hugs, D
Hey you-I could NEvER forget to come here....and that sneak peak -oh my.. just the colors are awesome....
much love,
Debra
Hello D~ Your view is just lovely! I feel a bit "under dressed" after seeing you in all your "finery" (: Enjoy your weekend parties!
Hugs~Kathy
I've been away but how delighted I was to come for a visit and discover that you have returned for our pleasure.
I look forward to discovering your new creative adventures, sharing recipes and the enjoyment that some things are constant and you are part of that.
xo Susan
Dear Doreen,
How glad I am to have spent some sweet time her at your lovely and interesting blog today. You have created a really special place, filled with love and interest.
I love your wit...and the post about your gardening attire has made me smile many times today. But I do hear that you get used to the layers, even in the Virginia heat. My husband works in Colonial Williamsburg and so we have met many women who work in those skirts and caps and such. I do love the way lots of layers feel, but would prefer to experience it in the winter!
Wishing you a lovely weekend,
Lesley
Love your new work Doreen....she is so sweet, and perfect as an avatar.
And your VIEW!! Wow, I know I shouldn't be jealous...but just maybe a tiny bit! :)
I may not get anything thing done if I had a view like that!
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