New Arrangements

Great white shirt and taupe vest...
cute for Spring!

Here are lots of cute blue items....tops,
bags, jewelry, etc

Some of our pretty pink and green tops, bags,
jewelry, etc

Some pretty pearls displayed on our
antique organ

This is a new trend in jewelry...mixed metals  The
copper-looking metal is called "rose gold" and it
is really popular

Rose Gold necklaces



New display space for art and photography



 We have been re-arranging at the Pea Patch Gallery

this week.  We have lots of new things in the shop.

Spring is one of my favorite times of year...I love the

colorful accessories and clothing.  I set up a new area

for artwork, too, near the custom framing shop.

Come by and see us..we would love to show you

our new spring things.

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Zion in Black and White

I am channeling my inner "Ansel Adams"!
I am printing these Zion images in black
and white. The extreme lighting we were able
to capture in the early mornings and late
afternoons, gave these images some nice
contrast and light and dark masses. And I
always love reflections in water....perfect.

 I hope that some of you get to visit this marvelous
place sometime. It does seem to evoke a
sense of peace and God's presence, thus the
name "Zion". I certainly felt worshipful and
grateful to get to experience it again.

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Tea Time

These are some tea cup designs that I have

finished.  The slogan says, "Women are like

Tea, stronger in hot water."  I have used some of

these designs for years...on t-shirts and artwork.

These are sized for printing on a bag, wrap around

cup, notpads, and a coaster.  I will send these off

to be photographed and printed. 

I am still working on more: some Christmas

designs, etc.  Will post as finished!

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Painted Pigs

It is time for the annual Hog Dog Trials in Winnfield...the
contest held each year where hog hunting dogs compete by
baying wild hogs.  The Chamber of Commerce holds a pig
decorating contest to promote the festival, and this is my
entry this year: "Peace, Love, and Pigs"

This is the Kindergarten School's entry:
"The Hungry, Hungry Pig-apillar"

And who couldn't love this "Billy the Exterminator" pig!

All of the pigs are located out beside the Pea Patch this year
in what they are calling: Uncle Earl's Pig Farm.  This makes it
easier to see them all at once...especially for our out of town
visitors.  So, come by and check them out...really funny.

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Patio Playthings

We have been working all spring trying to get our
outside deck area ready.  We are getting close!
Here is a cute wood and iron bug that could
decorate your flower garden or patio.

We also have several whimsical garden pieces.  This hummingbird
is made from a rock, and he "rocks" in the wind.

I am also trying to find lots of vintage iron
pieces like this old gate

We've added 5 tables for seating...a place to sit and
enjoy your lunch this spring.  Come in and order in the
cafe, and then you can make your way outside, weather
permitting!

The Deck is open every day, during store hours.  There are lots
of fun items out there for sale, and it is certainly the time to start
working outside in the yard.  The Deck is also available to rent for parties
or events.  Just call us and let us know what you might have in
mind.  We would love to have you join us on "the Deck".

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Good Things...Small Packages

I flew to Las Vegas in order to drive out to

Zion and Bryce.  While there, I encountered

Peter Lik's gallery.  He is a renowned landscape

photographer, and has taken many photos in the

western US.  I enjoyed seeing some of his images.

He also prints a series of small images that he

calls "Elements'.  It might be just a leaf, or

flower petal...a close up of rocks, etc.  I

was browsing through some of my images, and

I thought of these as my own "elements"!  I

always enjoy finding small, interesting subjects

among all the vast landscape vistas.  You just have to

observe, and look a little closer, and you might just

find a small treasure.  And you don't have to go

far...maybe in your own backyard!  I hope you go

out this week, and find joy in the small treasures

of God's infinite creation.

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A Few of my Favorite Things...

Going through all the photos from the trip...and these are

three of my favorites.  These are in Bryce...and the snow

really adds to the beauty of the pics.  I will probably get

at least one of these enlarged and printed on canvas. 

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A New Day is Dawning

The morning we were at Bryce, my friend talked me into

getting up and photographing the sunrise, over the

bowl canyon.  The sun would rise in the east,

directly across from the observation area.  I agreed,

and we set our alarms.  I did manage to turn on the

weather report before we left the hotel....17 degrees

with a -1 wind chill!!  We went anyway!  My friend

was a real trooper, and stayed long into the sunrise...

I snapped the few above, and then I had to go warm up

in the car!  It was breath-taking, and I am glad I

went.  You can always get warm...you can't always

witness God's creation of another new day,

especially over such an awe inspiring place.

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Water, Water, Everywhere

In Zion, the Virgin River flows through the canyon.

It was one of the main erosion factors in the development

of this beautiful spot.  The river is almost everywhere you
look in Zion.  I thought I would share some various river

images today.  I am back home, and back to work on some

art ideas for market.

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Birds of Zion

raven in the pines

chickadee

another raven

stellar jay

wild turkey

Got to see a few birds while in the parks....
cool

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Sunset in Bryce

sunset over Bryce Canyon

Another view, same location

More sunset over Bryce

Facing the sunset (canyon is behind me)

We started the day in Zion, and we ended the
day in Bryce Canyon National Park.  The terrain
is very different; Bryce has what they call
"hoodoos"...rock formations that are tall 
and weathered.  We spent the whole day
taking photos all the way through Zion, and into
Bryce.  We stayed the night here in Bryce, and
spent this whole day taking photos all over the
park.  I will post them soon.

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'Joy comes in the Morning"

Our cabins in Zion

 We got up fairly early this morning, and started

out to capture the sun.  Just the tips of the peaks

were catching the early morning rays, and the rest

of the canyon was in shadow.  In the case of the

white tree...it was against the dark rocks, and its'

bare white branches were in stark contrast.  We

drove through the whole park, and did some hiking

as well.  We left this afternoon and headed to Bryce

canyon.  We arrived there late in the afternoon,

and tomorrow I will post some of the awesome

sunsets we witnessed this evening.  So, daylight till

dark...all in a day's work!

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