Showing posts with label new year. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new year. Show all posts

Friday, December 23, 2011

Merry and Bright...

If you are in the northwest corner of North America, you may know that this is the month for rain, sleet and snow. This year, however, is going out with a bang in the weather department for us Northwestians. Is it freezing? Yes! Have my chickens taken to pecking the back door to come in and warm up? Yes! Was I pushed down the back porch stairs this morning by a dog slipping out of control across the frost? Yes! But nonetheless, I am SO grateful for the fact that this month has been 
MERRY and BRIGHT! 



Mr. Pushy... (See, doesn't he look ashamed?)
By the way, he knocked over the CHRISTMAS TREE last year, so I guess better me than the tree?
I mean, my broken limbs will heal...


Where the chickens are meant to be...


Where the chickens are...


More things that I am SO thankful for...


My happy puppies running free in an empty park...


... with a giant stick that is now sitting in our front yard.


My grouchy puppy who is having none of it...


The littles in my family, like this one (who I am realizing is not so little anymore)...


Having the patience, creativity and physical ability to be able to make gifts to give those who are near and dear to me (strawberry sachets!)...


New additions to the family, such as my brother and sister-in-law's new "baby" Hera.
(Not thankful for the blue carpet in the studio though, sorry. Can't do it. )


And, of course, our gorgeous, sparkly Christmas tree!
(Never mind the face in the background. Just focus on the shiny lights!)


So, wherever you are, may your Christmas be MERRY and BRIGHT, no matter the weather. 
And may you find the multitude of tiny things to be grateful for this season! 




Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne
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Monday, December 27, 2010

What Became Known as "Three vs. The Tree..."

We have a tribe of dogs. Happy go lucky, love to bark at the neighbors and run in the park dogs. Dogs who live to lounge on the sofa, next to the fireplace and in front of the window. So it was really no surprise when Three disapproved of the giant Noble Fir that took over his post front and center in the living room window, but... 


...we had no idea what a total Grinch he was capable of being! He didn't even bother to flee the scene when we found him Christmas Eve in the midst of scattered ornaments, looking defiant and victorious.

 He even gleefully posed for the picture below, with a big grin on his face.


We propped the tree back up, with reinforcements, and someone received a half-hearted scolding, but you just can't stay mad at a face like that. Not at Christmas. But, next year, we may find a different spot for the tree... 


Hoping your Holidays were Happy and Bright,



Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne
PetalPetal designs

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Everything Has Beauty...

As I wrap up my final orders of the year, I thought I would share some of the little details around my studio that have inspired me this year as I jumped into a new life as a designer, business owner and, by default,  social media marketer. For once my studio is incredibly tidy and everything is in its place, probably a first, so I wanted to make sure I documented this event! 

Enjoy the holidays with the friends or family you are lucky enough to share them with, eat too much, laugh and have a blessed New Year. See you in 2011!

Everything has BEAUTY but not everyone SEES it.
A 
beautiful collection of American Primitive Watercolor prints.
A sweet gift from a favorite aunt.

Felt beads from Nepal and Felted Acorns by Etsy artist FAIRYFOLK
The raw materials soon to be Christmas presents for friends and family
One of many porcelain Peace Cranes scattered around my shop.
In the background, the
loveliest bird drawing from my Dessie.
The Book: One of my favorite HANDMADE gifts
The Painting: An original by local Portland artist Earl Hamilton
A favorite photo of my Bella as a puppy (on the Right)
and a
beautiful oil painting from my summer in QUITO
Michael and Marianne's Christmas gift: Custom Anniversary Pillow
with Calendar Patch by
Etsy artist CHAKRAPENNYWHISTLE
 
Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne
PetalPetal designs
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