Alot of my family now have farms and last night my oldest grandson, Randy, in Oklahoma who will be moving back down here with his mama & daddy(my sweet daughter Tracy...who I have missed so much for these last 6 years)in a couple of weeks...ohhh glory....we are so excited...ohhh sorry...he has a farm now and he harvested for me last night for the first time and ohhhhh to see his little stick man plowing in my field.....ohhhh it was a hankie moment!!!!
Ok back to blogland..see this here package????
See this here beautiful card???? It is from our very own Jeannette here in blogland...her blog is Sincerely Yours, Jeannette and it is a beautiful blog and she is just a beautiful sweet soul...anyway a few weeks ago she changed her header pic to these glorious black & white chickens that just almost made me cry when I first saw it! My favorite chicken is the old timey black & white that has the soft little black baby dodies..oh I love them....
When I opened that package and saw what she had made specially for me...it was all I could to to keep the camera from getting wet as I tried to take pics of them...
Can you believe this!!! She made me two pics and even put them in custom mats!!!!!!
and.....the mats match my wall color perfectly!!!!! Oh glory...they look like something from an art gallery!!!!!! I can't even take a decent enough pic of them for you to see their real beauty!!!!
I went and found the perfect frames for them...black with little worn edges!!!!
They are big 11x14's and they make such a statement on my kitchen wall....ohhhhhh Jeannette I do so love them!!!! Please go by and say hello to Jeanette and tell her how beautiful her work looks in MY KITCHEN!
I didn't show you a whole view of the wall they are on cause I am looking for the perfect plates to hang over them! lol
Can you guess what is different about this view.....
ok...I'll try to give you a closer view.....
Oh come on......there it is in black and white all spelled out for you! lol Remember I moved the old window frame mirror and put the picture of the old church there???? Well my 'traditional' roots go to deep sometimes....yes I am not 100% country...I am a mixed breed...there I said it! lol But I had this big mirror I had to move and it wasn't gonna go in the shed so I turned it longways and it doesn't show all the kitchen so that the view isn't so bad....I love how it shows all the way to the back door!!!!
and what does this little beauty have to do with anything in this post....nothing!!!! I got it TJ Maxx for $13 and I am thinking of what to put in it for a CLOCHE!!!! Yes I said a cloche...Marty over @ A Stroll Thru Life is having another cloche party in Sept!!!!!! Yahoo!!!!! Now guys you may not feel comfortable doing tablescapes...or doing different color days...or even doing recipe and antique post...BUT YOU CAN DO A CLOCHE!!!!!! I'm serious...you can take anything and make a cloche from it..for goodness sake...even a old canning jar!!!! get those creative juices going and join in..the last one was amazing and the inspiration unbelievable...So that's it for now guys...I hope to get back to regular blogging after we get things settled for Tracy and family..Can you believe it!!!! All my babies under one roof for Christmas this year!!!!! Have a great weekend everybody and remember to tell that loved one you love them...don't assume they know it! Love you guys! ~♥~
33 lil sweet taters came by...:
Hey Dot! I love the chicken prints your friend sent to you and the black frames really show them off so nicely! What a sweet person she is to do such a thing.
I also love your new "cloche." It will make an awesome display piece! Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Oh how wonderful that all of your chickies will be at home for the Holidays. I would love that. I havn't had all of mine together for about 8 yrs and it seems like forever. I do so love your beautiful black and whie chicken pictures. They are absolutely wonderful. What a wonderful gift. I also LOVE your chicken wire cloche. I can't wait to see how you decorate it. Thanks so much for spreading the word about the next Cloche Party. The first one was so much fun. I was just so impressed with how creative everyone is. Thanks again. Hugs, Marty
Loved hearing from you -- know that your farm is keeping you busy -- I am LOVING those chicken prints -- what a gal! And the mat is a perfect match. You luckly little farm girl you!
Oh your pictures are gorgeous! Jeannette is so sweet and she knew exactly what you would love. :)
I crack up when you talk about that farm of yours. I get that it's a game...other than that I'm clueless. Is this a Facebook thing?
Those chicken pictures are magnificent...so happy for you! Glad too your family is all coming home! You have so much going on...I get all excited for you! Have a wonderful weekend.
Hi Dot!
Love your new chicken pictures - they're gorgeous! What an amazing friend to send them to you.
I've been such a BAD Blogger! I'm on the farm so much that I've forgotten to blog!
Great news - all kids close by will be so wonderful!
See ya on the farm soon! You have some crops ready to harvest!
☺♥☺ Diane (aka Pepper)
The mats on the chicken prints really do look wonderful on your walls. Glad to see you have gotten out to do a little shopping for a cloche. At least you aren't spending all of your time farming. Have a great weekend. Sally
Those rooster prints are beautiful, Picket. How can oyu be so lucky? Seems like you get a package everyday. LOL. So happy for you to have your family closeby soon. I just bought that same wire cloche. They have them all over TJ Maxx and Marshalls for $10 now so I bought 1 yesterday, can't wait for the party....Christine
Well... there you are! Oh, I'm glad you're back, Dot. Missed you, girl!
And look at those adorable chickens! They are perfect with their mats and frames for your walls! Just perfect!
Glad to see you back. Been missing you lots and lots!
XO,
Sheila... who is glad your grandson will be back soon!
Hi Picket, What sweet chicken prints, and what luck that Jeanette matted them and they matched perfectly! I love your frame selection for them, too. I had to chuckle when I read that your kids have farms too and it chokes you up to see them harvest and plow your fields, because that is exactly how I feel when I have Jacob do mine. If you ever visit his farm you'll see how cute his farm is compared to mine, I have to keep a ton of crops so that he can harvest and plow and earn the money! ~ See you back at the farm. ~ Robyn
Speaking of all your family. I've been wondering how that sweet miracle baby is doing now. Hope all is still well. I'm sure she's not spoiled at all! I'm glad you're loving farming so much and keeping out of trouble. We're still waiting for the call. Waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting........soon though, very soon.
Hey Dot, What a lucky woman you are to have all your chicks living close now!! My Nikki will be home for 10 days the middle of August, I cant wait!! But it is just for a short visit, hopefully someday shse will return to stay!!! Love those prints! Have a great Sunday, I am going to see Mamma Mia, should be fun! Sue
Hey sweet pea, I have missed you all week. Glad to hear all your kids will be near you now. Oh, love those chicken pics. They will look fabulous in Picketville! I love the cloche thingy you found in TJ Maxx. Well, I am going to have to find me one of those. I have to plan some cloches for the party! Have a great rest of the weekend!
Debbie
Hey Dot... How wonderful that your daughter will be coming home soon... I know that is making you so happy... Well about this farming... I know you guys are all having fun with it and all but gosh darnit I miss you.... Loved all your pictures of the chickens... So darling!!! Have fun plowing and watch out for that Justine...
Love & Hugs
Donna
What beautiful pictures Picket!! I am so jealous of you right now!!! What a very thoughtful gift. Blogging is such a joy.
I am so happy to hear that your family is moving close to you!! I know you are excited about that!!!
I have missed stopping by for a visit. I always enjoy reading your posts. Always puts me in a better mood. I will just have to get my hiney over here more often!!
HUGS
Heather:)
I love those chicken prints. They look perfect in the black frames. I wish my real live chickens were that pretty. I have a rooster that is pretty neat, but the chickens not so much.
Cute cloche you found at TJMaxx. I never seem to find things like that.
That is so neat that your daughter is moving back. You will all have some great times together now.
Your farm is really looking good. It is so addicting, I can't believe it. I didn't think so at first, but it got to me. lol.
The chicken prints are divine! Love them in the black frames.
I will be watching to see what you put in your new "cloche"!!
XXDenise
I'm so happy to hear about your daughter and that she'll be back living close to you! Hooray. What treasures you've found and been given too, those chicken prints and the "cloche" are perfect for your warm and loving home! Now, girl, get off that farm and come to do some Sunday visiting, we miss you!!! I'll even fix fried chicken (or the nice people at Popeye's will)HA
Dot, I'm so happy for you that your family is moving back home. I know how much it must mean to you.
And, I love your new prints. They are absolutely gorgeous.
You made me giggle about the mirror. You are so funny.
Wooooooooooooo hooooooooooooo! I am SO excited for you that Tracy is moving back HOME! Oh boy, you must be doing a constant happy dance. Just don't bend over, or I'll plow right over ya! Heeheeheeeeee
Okay, those chicken pictures are just toooooooooooo cute and that was super sweet of her to send them! The frames are PERFECT.
And hey, I'm pretty good. I noticed that you'd switched out the picture for the mirror right away. In fact, I think I said aloud, "Wait, I thought she didn't like the reflection?"
Did you read my latest post? Scary stuff there.
Justine :o )
Mornin Dot, I'm so thrilled for you and your family, all the babies together finally, it's WONDERFUL!!! Dot the chicken pictures are fabulous!!! They look so perfect in the black frames, just beautiful! Your chickenwire cloche is so cute, you'll have fun with it! I have been working real hard, still tons more to do tho. I brought up the antique bed from the basement his morning and there might be a problem, so I'm probably gonna use an old iron bed that was my moms, its more shabby chic anyway! I hope to post a few pics this week. have a great day sweetie!! xoxoxxo
Hello Picket!....your black and white chicken (or kicken as we say in our house) prints look perfect framed in black and your mirror looks great!....also love the wire cloche thingy, too cool! Janet
I'm so happy for you that you got those chicken pictures. The mats do match your walls perfectly! I know that you'll cherish them forever.
And now a bird cage! Careful you don't get a bird brain!
Now, about the farming ... well, I'll leave that to you.
Morning Dot! I'm blushing!!! They look gorgeous with your finishing touch!!! I'm so happy Tracey is coming home to the "coop"!!! You have tons of daily catching up to do so I know you will be missing for a good reason! Best Wishes, Jeannette
Dear Picket,
It never ceases to amaze me the kindness that comes out of the good people in blogland...I wish the whole world would try to be this generous, inspiring, and loving. Oh what a world it would be...
Your mirror solution looks great!
Can't wait to see what you do with your new "cloche"...
Blessings,
Susie
Please don't desert your fan club. We don't "farm" - so don't leave us craving an update on your blog. We need it.
Love you lots,
Betty in Oklahoma :)
Friends in blog land are the best and you certainly have made many. The pictures are perfect for your home!
I am so excited you have your family together again. How wonderful to all be together for Christmas. It is a dream of mine!
I hope you enjoy every moment of catch up with Tracy!
Your farm still makes me laugh and I KNOW I wouldn't dare go there...:)
Hugs, beth~♥
The pictures are perfect for You!!! Picket please stop by a new blog I am hosting called appalachianarts.blogspot.com I am featuring a quilter. LOL Kathy
GM Dot, just popping in to say hello this morning and that farmin' stuff looks so confusing, but sounds like ya all are having so much fun with it. Happy plowing.
Love Ya,
Chris
Those chicken prints are very cool, my daughter has a chicken just like that in the pen!Also, I L O V E the spools with candles on the tops- Im going to do that! Thank you for the great idea!!!
The chicken pics are awesome and so perfect for your walls! They really do match just right. How cool is that!
So glad to hear that your girl is moving back to the area. I once went almost two years without seeing my daughter and was so glad when she moved back.
Kady
Hi Picket,
I was wandering if you could get the word out that a fellow blogger passed away? She was a young mom of 4 .The youngest was 2weeks old I believe. She passed away on july 13th..from a stroke..Her blog was The Thrifty Chick...I have no idea how to post this being this new to blog land...Thanks Ann
what is a cloche?
steph
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