5 year Blog-a-versary

I missed it.  October 10th was my blog's 5 year mark!

(Scarbrough) City Grocery - Complete

Tonight I finished Scarbrough City Grocery.  Who would have thought?  Shhh, don't tell Dad.  He will find out in 2 months!  I almost blew it this weekend when he was here.  He was helping me carry something and started up the stairs!

I had to include this 'behind the scenes' picture.  I did some furniture moving this weekend so my helper is stuck to me like glue....a little unsure!

City Grocery Round 3 - YES 3

After visiting Oxford this weekend I was determined it was time to finish this once and for all.  (I started this in 2010...embarrassing.)  I have honestly been scared and intimidated and was not crazy about where the painting was headed.  I was able to use a working varnish to bring it back to blending life...slightly.  Worst case scenario....I mess it up.  Best case scenario....Dad has a Christmas gift.  Wish me luck.  This one has more lines than Square Books (I didn't think that was possible)!  It is possible I could finish this in one more sitting...definitely two.

 Then I can work on my next piece.  Here is the inspiration.  Yes, it is a picture from a picture (the original picture came from Hunter's phone).

Cotton Wreath

Thank you Pinterest for another wonderful wreath idea (and Dad who gathered cotton for me in the rain)!  I had planned to put the wreath on the front door but am afraid the cotton would become too weathered.  I want to use it next year, too!