Michigan Mondays

Grab something to drink and come with me to  visit two wonderful shops here in Michigan.  The first shop is Hip To Piece Square.  Share the shop owner calls her sewing machine her best friend.  Once you step into her on line shop you will see why.  It is filled with beautiful Kimono House shoes, pouches for art and sewing supplies.  Plus mini quilts and journals for quilting.





The next shop is BarbaraPortraits, Barb is a self taught artist who has 15 years drawing people, pets and homes.  Her Etsy shop not only carries some of her drawings, but is fill with ornaments for each holiday.  She has hand painted each one and added just the right amount of glitter.  You will also find some unpainted so you can add your owe artist touch to them.  They are all handmade with gypsum stone for many years of use.





There are many more amazing and talented artist on Etsy and many from Michigan. Have fun shopping in the mitten state.

Saying Good Bye

Late last night I received my last phone from them in the US.  The next phone call will be from Afghanistan.  Where  they will be station is still unknown to me.  This is my 5th and 6th deployment and it is still not easy to say good bye.  You understand the process of what is going on, but not the why.  Please keep them in your prayers for a safe return sometime next October.

Harvest Happening at Farmington Farmers and Artisan Market

It is Harvest Time at the Farmington Farmers and Artisan Market.  Open on Saturday 10-1-2011 from 9-2:00 PM, located on Grand River between Farmington Road and Powers Rd. This week not only will you still find fresh fruit and vegetables, there will be eggs, bread, meat, pumpkins, apple cider, milk and more.  Chef Jason from the Claddagh Irish Pub will be doing a Demo on cooking Braised Short Ribs, music by Sheila Landis and Rick Matle.  Bring the kids for face painting  from 11 - 1:00.  Sign up the the Scarecrow contest, all Scarecrows are due by October 8, 2011.  Farmington fit will be doing demo on Tai Chi and exercises for older adults.  Fun times will be had by all, all day long.  Table and chairs will be in the park for a quick snack, or lunch.  Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Dirtroad Team - Mountain Home Pottery and Mudd Puppy Pottery

Yes today I have two pottery artist from the Dirtroad Team. Even though they both work with clay each has there own look and style to their pottery. The first shop is Mountain Home Pottery. Liz comes from Mountain Home, Arkansas and uses a wheel to throw her clay on and makes mugs, plates and more. Some of her dishes have leaves or a design made from a piece of a vintage dolly. The clay and the glazes give each piece a different and unique look. No two match and have there own characteristics and a wonderful piece of art to own.





The next shop Mudd Puppy Pottery is from Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania. Debbie pottery is made from ceramic clay and is turned into skull, castle and dragon mugs. Take a minute to check out the egg shakers, they are a musical instrument that can be play. If you can not play them they would look so cool sitting on a dish or in a bowl. They you will find Ocarinas that are a ancient vessel flute, that can also be played. They come with some music sheets and directions on how to play them.

Each shop has something very different in them, like the Dirtroad Team each shop has some very unique art that come from small towns across the world. If you live in a small town please check out the Dirtroad Team and the wonderful artist that live on a dirtroad!

Happy Birthday Sesame Street

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Fine Art Paintings

Contest with the Dirt Road Team

The Dirt Road Team is having a contest called "Falling in love with fall".  Please follow the link and vote for your favorite fall item.  The items are amazing and it is very hard to pick just one.  Please leave your name and email address to win a prize.  Voting ends 9-24 at 9:00 PM.  

http://www.dirtroadart.com/contest.html

Christie Cottage Give Away

Stop over at Christie Cottage and enter her give away.  Tom Roche Wood Designs is donation one set of coasters to this give away.  If owls are not your thing, then you can pick from another set.  Here is the link to enter.  Remember to follow all the rules.

http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/2011/09/win-it-wednesday-new-giveaway_21.html

Here is a link to his Etsy Shop

And here is the link to his Artfire Shop

TRocheWoodDesigns - ArtFire Seller Shop