Christmas Party

Christmas at the Cottage

Join me for Christmas at the Cottage

Friday December 2nd,   Saturday Dec 3rd

&

Thursday, December 8th   Friday Dec 9th

From: 11:00am to 8:00 pm

after 5:00 is twinkle time,  best time to see the lights.

HOLIDAY HOURS:   Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 to 3:00 or by appointment.

Fellow artist Christi Anderson on Etsy

If you have never visited Etsy before you are in for a real treat!

Careful it's addicting!

This is work done by another artist on Etsy. Her name is Christi Anderson, what a artist she is.

These are a sample of some of her work found at

cassioppea.etsy.com

If you have the opportunity, check it out!

The New Cottage Studio

The Cottage Workshop

Outside the Workshop



The Cottage Studio's new enterance
Visitors Welcome

This year there have been many changes and there are more to come! Both the Cottage and the Workshop have had many changes. I have after 13 years been told I can no longer sell out of the small cottage. Well what's a girl to do? Comply with the wishes and move along. So now I have a new location next door. The same whimsy is still there, when you visit you will see many changes, but they are all for the good. I have built a new front porch so I can greet you properly before you enter. I have a workshop inside where I do my painting, and a gallery room so you can view my artwork. And some really cool news, I am now doing fashion items, Yeap FASHION ITEMS, I am starting yet another new venture. I have turned the small cottage into a fiber worshop. I will be spinning my own yarns from my own cottage dyed fibers. Some purchased locally (Alpaca) some purchased as of now on the internet (Merino Wool) Hopefully I can find some local Wools, which  you will be able to purchase for your knitting, felting and crafting ventures.  I will be making scarves, purses,  shawls etc. which will also be for sale, keep it in mind for the Holidays. I am very excited! Today my new spinning wheel is being delivered, Yea! I will try and keep you up to date on the venture, you can learn along with me.  Stay dry and warm!  Happy new ventures to all!

A new Venture ETSY

Woodland vase oin Etsy

Closeup of Vase

I wanted to let everyone now I have opened a shop an Etsy. I am really excited! I hope everyone will join me on my venture. To link to the Etsy site just click on the briarcottage link on the bottom of the Etsy box on the right side. You will find my work for sale plus many more wonderful artists. If you have never visited you are in for a treat.

Many Changes

A new look!

Things are changing around Briar Cottage.

If you haven't had a chance, or didn't know my new web site is up and running. 

Feel free to stop by and take a look!

BRIARCOTTAGESTUDIO.COM

Keep stopping back there are many more changes in the works.

Happy Fourth of July

The Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is coming fast, I think of July as being the middle of summer. Depending on whether you think of your glass being half full or half empty, My summer is half over. Days start getting a little shorter, some may not even notice! But as I sit enjoying my new front porch, I enjoy every minute knowing that fall will approach very quickly. Enjoy every moment, stop and smell the roses, for before we know it  summer will be over and fall will be here at a blink of an eye.

A Serving Tray, painted in Chinese Red with a bold Whimsical Flower. Clear coated for durability.

Commission

This Tissue box and waste basket, is a beautiful addition to any powder room.

I love Polka Dots and Stripes, Such Fun! 

Happy Mothers Day!

Today is a day to celebrate,

All the Mothers in the world.

You filled my days with rainbow lights,
Fairytales and 'sweet dream' nights,
A kiss to wipe away my tears,
Comforting words to ease my fears.

You gave the gift of life to me
And then in love, you set me free.
I thank you for your tender care,
For deep warm hugs and,.....
...just for being there.

Happy Mothers' Day

I love you Mom, in sweet memories.

I've Moved

The Cottage is seeing some major changes. Don't worry, It's now next door in the larger Cottage. You can still pop in to say hello and see my work. You will hopefully in a few weeks be able to meander your way along a brick path, through a cottage garden to the front door of the larger cottage, It's a work in progress. so please watch your step. If  i'm not working on the garden and walkway,  I'm in the old small cottage working, Although I am suppose to have visitors by appointment only, friends are always welcome. 

Sold

The Forgiving Garden

Polymer clay & Copper

I would also like to Thank everyone that made my Spring Fling Open House a success, As always I appreciate your support, for without you there would be no Briar Cottage.  

Spring Open House



Daffy Shoe



Join me for my Spring Open House : 

Thursday, March 24- 10:00 to 4:00

Friday, March 25- 10:00 to 4:00

Saturday, March 26- 10:00 to 4:00

Daisy Shoe

The studio as been closed, January & February, for renovations.  I am excited, for my customers to see it, and am looking forward to seeing everyone again.   IT"S BEEN A LONG WINTER!