Art of Mine

Sweet vintage Easter Post Card Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell I found this sweet little Easter post card in an antique shop this past weekend. The post mark says 1913. I love Mr Brown Bunny handing Miss Fancy Chic a bouquet of flowers. You can't make it out but there is a lovely sheen on his purple coat, hat and flowers and also on the lace of her dress. Thought I would share this with you,

Savannah Magnolia Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell My husband and I go over to Savannah Ga. every chance we get. Strolling through the many town squares is lovely. Shopping at the Paris Market is a treat for all those who love books, lovely papers, silver charms, beautiful scented soups, sea shells, and chocolate! I have not been to Paula Deans restaurant yet but her Uncle Bubbas Oyster House is great! If you go to Uncle Bubbas sit outside in the back, you will have a wonderful view of the waterways that leads over to Tybee Island. Tybee is a great place to go to the beach for the day and many wonderful places to stay along with cute cottages to stay in for a few days or a week. I could go on but I think you get the picture. Have a great day my firends. Love to all, Susan

A Pearl Necklace Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell When I woke up this morning I was a bit groggy. I went to the kitchen...Coffee...Mmmm...Sam the kitty said Meow....Wind is blowing outside and Sunny. With coffee in hand I sit down at the computer...thinking WOW it was so much fun last night meeting some new friends and Maggie being such a dear. I opened my blog to see some more new friends following me!! Thank you for all of your kind words and wanting to get to know me. I celebrate each of you!! Followers remind me of a necklace of Pearls, each one beautiful on it's own but when strung together showcase each other with beauty and strength united. I wish you all Love and Warm Hugs! Susan

"Garden Girl Journal" Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell I made this cute Garden Girl Journal for my good friend and neighbor. Her birthday is coming up early March. She loves gardening and so I thought she would love to have a journal to keep a record of her plantings and the fun she will have this year enjoying the fruits/flowers of her labor this year. There are places for pictures as well and pockets to keep little seed packets and receipts. I will add a cute bookmark as well. I think she will like it!! Mmmm...I think I will make one for myself too!

Le Spring Chic Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell I had so much fun making this little birdie, isn't he cute?? He looks like he is VERY ready for Spring and all the great and beautiful things that come with the spring season. I will be making a series of these precious little birdies so stay tuned!! Love and Blessings for a Happy Wednesday...

Birthday Card I made for Mom Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell I made this Birthday card for my Mothers 90th birthday this past Saturday. I call it the forever card as it is made on a 5x7 canvas panel.  The background is painted first with acrylic paints. I then cut out various flowers and positioned them on the panel with gesso. I Used a filigree stamp and a white gel pen for drawing, writing and highlighting. I also used a gold leaf pen to highlight parts of the flowers. lastly I added some lovely lace, a rose button and a cute little butterfly. On the back of the card I wrote a special sentiment for my Mom. The card rests on an easel in which I painted gold. Mom loved it!!

I just wanted to write a little bit this evening to you all. My husband and I cleaned out our garage this afternoon. My husband brought out a chair for me to sit on while I rummaged through all the totes and boxes looking for things and sorting things for the goodwill. I use to collect salt and pepper shakers ( I have around 200 sets) and found a pair of sweet little birds that my Mom had given to me so many years ago...back then I thought well they were not too cute... but, today...years later I find them to be the sweetest little pair of birdies ever...they came right into the house and are perched in my bay window area in the kitchen along with my cookbook collection. I will post some pictures soon. Sometimes the things we have we take for granted...family, friends, our homes, our health... every good thing is a gift loaned to us and it is up to us to be thankful for these precious gifts, no matter how trivial at the time they may appear I am thankful for you my new f...