October

It’s here....it’s here!

Welcome to October, my favorite time of year!

Enjoy your day everyone,

Kate

Halloween

Happy Halloween, all you Witches and Warlocks!

Be Safe, Enjoy!

Kate 

Labor Day

Labor Day weekend!

Labor day always marks a new season for me,

 and like many others enters into my favorite time of year

 FALL!

The earth tone colors are magnificent! 

The smell of wood burning and the nature taking its last stand.

 I feel cosy and warm!

 Try and take the time to sit back a bit and wonder at all the happenings of the summer.

Creating is a private world

 the Happiness is not in the completion,

 it's in the Journey!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Weekend!

Kate

  

Home James

HOME JAMES

Punch Needle Pattern, taken from the sculpture below.

a new pattern I am working on and will be available soon in my Etsy store.

Home James is an original  Winkle sculpture that will be up for auction on Ebay next week!

Just wanted to share a post for today. my time flies by so quickly. 

Have a wonderful day, Happy creating!

Kate

Welcome to Spring

Welcome to Spring 

Finally it looks like spring in Pittsburgh. The grass is getting green. The birds are singing, life is good.

The daffodils and primrose are out! It's here!

I would also like to let you know. I have a new website, Check it out. It's a work in progress, but it's looking good.

briarcottagestudio.com

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.

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!

English Robin

Posted for my mother who passed last year in October, I miss you!

Come on Spring!

Spring I am hoping is just around the corner. I'm working on a face lift for the studio, and organizing the clutter in the home. I am holding high hopes of getting outside and working in the gaRDEN soon! The snow drops are blooming now a little late, but who can blame them for not popping there heads out in three foot of snow. The daffodils are coming on strong, and as always I am painting away, very busy with commissions, which I will post as I finish them. Hope all is well and that you are "Coming on Spring".

Stop & Smell the Roses

Stop & smell the roses. It's time to take a breath. Many don't realize running a business is so very time consuming. The job is never ending, Literally! A must is that you truly love what you do.... and I do! You need the ability and the want to do something 24 hours- 7 days.... I believe only the people who venture this route know what I mean. There are always ideas, paintings, things I would like to venture into, popping up in my head. There is just not enough time in a day, Eventually you have to sleep... and I do! So please bare with me as I venture the blogging world, I do at some point in time believe there will be more time to.... Stop & smell the roses.

Happy Holidays

The holidays are upon us again, boy did that year go fast! As most of my customer already know I put out a new Christmas image yearly. This year I have decided to do a simple version of one of my favorites Holly. I have cards available as usual, with a touch of texture. Texture is something paper and canvas artists don't get to do very often, I quite enjoyed it! I must also mention my open house. I am sorry but my year has been very full with family matters, and I don't have the ability to have one this year. But please if you would like visit the studio, it is open by appointment only (412-487-8531). International images Ltd. a gallery in Sewickley has a few items of mine to view and to purchase, not to mention some outstanding artists from around the world, definitely worth the trip. Wishing you all a Wonderful Holiday. Love Kate

Happy Easter Vacation

Wishing all a wonderful Easter! If you get the chance to stop by, please do so. I love bunnies so there are lots of Easter Home decorations. Remember these are one of a kind Items, when there gone there gone. I am thinking of opening a store over the web, please let me know if you would like that? Where is your favorite spot to sell or buy Etsy, Ebay etc.? Looks like spring is trying to inch it's way in so enjoy while it lasts. I am hoping to get into the yard a little today for a start to spring cleanup. RELAX & ENJOY!

And to all a Goodnight

WISHING ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We made it through the Holidays, Hope all had a wonderful Holiday. Now for a well deserved rest. See you after the New Year.

HOLIDAY OPENHOUSE

Join me for my 8th annual Holiday Open House.
December 1st (Saturday) From : 9:00 am -5:00 pm.

Holiday Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Saturdays 9:00 to 5:00.
November 26 thru December 18th.

Register to win a 50 dollar gift certificate to be drawn on Dec. 3rd.

WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY!

My Web

Another day at working on my web site, maybe a little painting. Hopefully! I would much rather be working on my art. But this part of it is also necessary. With all this work I am hoping that people will enjoy my efforts. I do need to get outside and finish digging myself out from the snow. My car is still buried. The heat wave has set in for a couple days, so now is the time. Get digging. So much to do, so little time. Have a great day!!!