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Mamie Patriotic

Patriotic Mamie

Mamie Eisenhower Walker

Mamie Eisenhower Walker

Mamie dropping a toy in my lap to throw for fetch

Mamie dropping a toy in my lap to throw for fetch

Mamie sleeping on MY pillow-her favorite nap spot

Mamie sleeping on MY pillow-her favorite nap spot

Mamie with Snow Dog

Mamie with Snow Dog

The view of "Pitiful Mamie "when Mom leaves the house

The view of “Pitiful Mamie “when Mom leaves the house

A ride in the truck

A ride in the truck

Mamie and Lincoln Resting

Mamie and Lincoln Resting

Mamie's Tutu

Mamie’s Tutu

Two years ago today Mamie came to live with us.  (See that here.)

She was four years old and came in like a little whirlwind.  She has some treat aggression and a bad toy aggression problem.  But after a few months all that got worked out.

Now she runs our household.  She is the littlest one but every one “minds” her.

She is very demanding….especially when it comes to playing with her toys.  She loves to fetch.  And we love her so we “fetch” a lot!

So here’s to Mamie.  We are looking forward to many, many more good years with her.

Enjoy the many faces of Mamie as we celebrate her today!!!

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Day 1 of the Pioneers & Primitives Retreat was a great success.   We made candles, pick supplies for homemade potpourri,  made corn cob jelly, milked the cow and painted a lovely folk art painting.   What could be better than that?   Oh, I know…Day 2!  Stay tuned…..

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Fish Mural

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As I always say,  there is art all around us.   This lovely fish mural is painted on the bathroom wall in the guest house we are staying in this weekend.   It’s a beautiful reminder of how art makes everything better!

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Janice Blue RibbonYesterday Jan, one of my Wednesday morning art students, shared with me her success!

Great job Jan….a blue ribbon from this year’s fair.  Good work!

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IMG_2347What a great day we had yesterday!  The Ribbon Cutting was well attended.  Thanks to everyone who came out to help celebrate the opening of The Studio.  We were so excited for the response.

And all day we had people coming in for the “Make & Take” projects for our Grand Opening….lots of kids and adults!  It was terrific.

The schedule for August is FULL, FULL, FULL.  Take a look and find something fun you would like to try and come join us.  Tri-fold Brochure with Calendar August   or go to The Studio’s website and click on calendar.

 

 

 

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Studio with New Sign Left 1Today we celebrate the Grand Opening of The Studio-A Place for Learning with a Ribbon Cutting at 10 am.  Please come!

We are very excited about the venture.  We are offering classes and workshops for a variety of skill levels ranging from the absolute beginner exploring a new craft to the experienced and seasoned artist or craftsman.

You can learn all about what we have scheduled for August on The Studio website  – www.thestudioforlearning.com – or click here.

If you have something creative that you would like to teach The Studio space is available for rent for small groups whether for workshops, classes or parties at a very reasonable rate.

If there is something you have wanted to learn to do and you don’t see it on our calendar just email us about it.  We will try to find someone to teach a class.

We are excited about this new venture and hope we will see you at The Studio soon!

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Grand Opening Projects

Grand Opening Projects

Yesterday I took a break from mural painting to work on a couple of ideas for our Grand Opening.  Everyone is invited to come by and participate in our “Make & Take” on Friday from 11-4.  We will have several projects for people to try … and they are FREE!  Stop in and give it a shot.

The Ribbon Cutting is at 10 a.m.  We would love to see you there and join us for refreshments after.  Come help up celebrate the opening!

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10458651_758818594161257_7546118002029917860_n It’s that time of the year again and we are so thrilled that we were once again nominated in The Northern Virginia Daily’s “Best of Awards”.  Please take a minute and click here to go to the Northern Virginia Daily website and click on the highlighted link on the right that says “Best Of Ballots’.

Be sure to click on the Warren County ballet and vote.  I would appreciate a vote in #2- After School Activities – BRAC Art Classes; #64-Construction New Homes-Nicholls Construction; and #130-Local Artist-Kelly Walker.

Of course, we are tickled we were nominated again this year but winning is FUN!  Thanks so much for taking a minute to do this for me.

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Birthday Pups

Birthday Pups

As my birthday week continued yesterday with my actual birthday I was humbled by the many, many birthday greetings I received from family and friends on Facebook and on my blog.  Jed and I had a terrific day starting with a great train chase at the park and ending with a fun birthday party with my Wednesday Night Art Class.  It was a terrific day.

When I got home from the morning art class these pups greeted me at the front door.  My dear friend, Linda, who knows me so well, gave these to me for my birthday gift.  They even came with name tags that say Jed, Lincoln and Mamie.  I LOVE THEM!

Pat's Gift Bag back

Pat’s Gift Bag back

Pat's Gift Bag Front

Pat’s Gift Bag Front

And my creative friend Pat, from the Wednesday night art class, brought me a wonderful gift in this hand decorated gift bag.  I love how she drew us all on the bag. Fabulous!!!!

I am so blessed and grateful to have so many wonderful friends.  I love you guys!!!!  I am liking this whole birthday week thing.  It continues as I have plans to attend an art workshop on Saturday in the Shenandoah National Park.  I will keep you posted.  🙂

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Jen's Pups

Jen’s Pups

Creativity and art comes in all forms.  Recently a friend gave me these beautiful little pups that she made from pipe cleaners.  Can you believe how terrific they are?  And clever!

Thanks Jen.  You know I just love them.  They are perfect!!!

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