Guest Artist ~ Jeanne Winters

Hi everyone! Are you ready to meet another artist? This week I want to introduce to you the talented Jeanne Winters. I found her amazing art on Etsy some time ago and I just love her fresh, vintage, inspirational artwork! Jeanne's Simply Inspiring gift collection may be purchased at Hallmark Gold Crown stores and her Inspirational Home book is available in her Etsy shop. If you purchase no later than Monday, you will get an extra signed copy of her book!

The following are just a few questions and answers to acquaint you with Jeanne. You'll have to visit her blog to read more. :)


1. Why do you do the art that you do?

An artist just has to get it out. ideas pop into my head and then I'm compelled to make it happen. I want to create "happy" inspirational art. my art is an expression of my faith. I think the Bible is so amazing and I try to portray the love & uplifting messages from it in my work.

2. What is your favorite decor style?

Beach cottage! I love the clean look of whites & aqua blues, with casual eclectic furnishings and some vintage accent pieces.

3. What is your earliest memory of crafting / creating?

I can remember drawing pencil portraits of my little friends in 2nd grade. That's one of my first "real art" memories.

4. What time of day (or night) are you most creative?

I'm a night owl and can really get into a groove staying up until the wee hours. It's terrible thing to do when you have little kids, as it's painfully hard to be bright, perky and "always on" the next morning! So, I can't pull it off much anymore!

5. Describe your dream studio.

My dream studio is light and airy and full of every type of paint, brushes and craft supply known to man. No big requirements. Oh wait! It has to overlook the ocean! A warm ocean with a white sandy beach between my open french doors and the softly rolling waves. And lots of space for my kids to get messy doing art alongside. And a nice sound system. :-)


Jeanne ~ thank you so much for letting us learn just a bit about you and your work. :)

Please leave a comment for Jeanne, and when you are through, be sure to visit her blog and websites.

Jeanne's blog ~ www.jeannewinters.blogspot.com
Jeanne's Etsy shop ~ www.jeannewinters.etsy.com
Jeanne's twitter page ~ www.twitter.com/jeannewinters

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Take Care and God Bless,
Lana

p.s. You can read previous Guest Artist posts here.

Vintage Book Wreaths for Christmas, French Decor, and more...

{Home For Christmas}

I've been slowly working on wreaths for my Etsy shop and website. I don't have nearly as many made as I'd planned on having at this point, but I'll be making more over the next couple of weeks.

{Joyeux Noel ~ Holly}

There are four new wreaths still in my Etsy shop. I had listed six, but two already sold today ~ thank you! :)

{King of Paris}

{Joyeux Noel ~ Mistletoe}

Besides the wreaths, I'll also have several more Vintage Book Spine Cuffs in another week. All but two of the previous ones have been sold. I'm looking forward to making more of these... searching through my fabrics and finding just the right pieces to coordinate with each book spine.

Sunday, I'll introduce you to another wonderful artist, so be sure to come back for another visit.

Take Care and God Bless,
Lana
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Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

THE NEW ENGLAND BOY'S SONG

ABOUT THANKSGIVING DAY

by Lydia Maria Child

ca.1845

Over the river, and through the wood,

To grandfather's house we go;

The horse knows the way,

To carry the sleigh,

Through the white and drifted snow .

Over the river, and through the wood,

To grandfather's house away !

We would not stop

For doll or top,

For 't is Thaksgiving day .

Over the river, and through the wood,

Oh, how the wind does blow !

It stings the toes,

And bites the nose,

As over the ground we go .

Over the river, and through the wood,

With a clear blue winter sky,

The dogs do bark,

And children hark,

As we go jingling by .

Over the river, and through the wood,

To have a first-rate play—

Hear the bells ring

Ting a ling ding,

Hurra for Thanksgiving day !

Over the river, and through the wood—

No matter for winds that blow;

Or if we get

The sleigh upset,

Into a bank of snow .

Over the river, and through the wood,

To see little John and Ann;

We will kiss them all,

And play snow-ball

And stay as long as we can .

Over the river, and through the wood,

Trot fast, my dapple grey !

Spring over the ground,

Like a hunting hound,

For 't is Thanksgiving day !

Over the river, and through the wood,

And straight through the barn-yard gate;

We seem to go

Extremely slow,

It is so hard to wait .

Over the river, and through the wood—

Old Jowler hears our bells;

He shakes his pow,

With a loud bow wow,

And thus the news he tells .

Over the river, and through the wood—

When grandmother sees us come,

She will say, Oh dear,

The children are here,

Bring a pie for every one .

Over the river, and through the wood—

Now grandmother's cap I spy !

Hurra for the fun !

Is the pudding done ?

Hurra for the pumpkin pie !

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Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Lana

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Guest Blogger ~ Lea Helmerich of My Letters to Emily

wise ...

witty ...

charming ...

inspiring ...

Those 4 words come to mind when I think of Lea. I loved her blog the first time I visited. I love that she includes a verse from the Bible that ties in with the subject. I never, ever leave there without feeling inspired or encouraged. With that, I will let you see for yourself what I am talking about. I know you will be blessed.

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make a joyful noise

my favorite holiday is thanksgiving, and i used to get

fussy about halloween and Christmas squeezing it

off the calendar. now i begin celebrating thanksgiving

in september, skip halloween, and slide right on into

Christmas.

thanksgiving is all about families gathering together to

give thanks to the Lord for His goodness. when my

children were younger, we memorized psalm 100, the

beloved psalm of thanksgiving.

"make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands."

nobody does this better than children. as soon as your

hands are greasy from stuffing the turkey, you can be

sure a loud noise will erupt from the farthest corner of

the house!

"serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence

with singing."

when assigning chores, remind your little noisemakers that

servants are the heroes of the Kingdom. last year i had a

pie boss, a marshmallow topper, a potato masher, a turkey

carver, and a green bean casserole mixer. i watched the

football game. :)

"for the Lord is good and His mercy is everlasting. His

faithfulness endures to all generations."

at our table we will have a jumble of cousins, aunts, uncles,

grandparents, and the first great grandbaby. the more

generations the better the food tastes!

 

many blessings on your gathering,

lea

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Lea, thank you so much for sharing this post with us on Thanksgiving eve.

Everyone, please be sure to leave a comment here for Lea, but also visit her own blog: my letters to emily.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving ~

Lana

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$25 Simple Joys Paperie certificate giveaway!

Oops!!! I nearly forgot to announce this!



Pop on over to The Shabby Chic Cottage to enter this giveaway. I'm offering a $25 gift certificate to go towards anything in my shop (not valid with any other discount coupon).

And while you're there at The Shabby Chic Cottage, be sure to enter all the other Christmas Carnival giveaways that Gina has listed!

Take Care & God Bless,
Lana
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