Blackbirds and Tomato Soup

Today was another scorcher...around 100 degrees and going outside felt like stepping into an oven. We like to keep our two birdbaths full of fresh water on these days because the birds walk around outside panting...not a pretty sight! Today I drew a flock of blackbirds into the yard with some old bread and they all had to stop by the birdbath to wet their whistle before flying away...I've noticed when these "flocks" of blackbirds come by...they seem to be a mixture of different types. There's cowbirds, grackles, starlings and many other blackbirds that I would need my bird book to identify...It just looks a little odd that they are composed of such a variety and not just one type...They are all the scavenger-types and I've said many a swear word in their direction when they steal my songbirds seed...However, today I was full of compassion because of the heat index...I guess birds of a feather flock together sums this up nicely!

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The tomato soup coneflowers are beginning to open up...each plant varies in color though...One of them seems more orange and the other seems more red but they are coneflowers so I love them no matter what!!

Finally, I've been working on some more pumpkinheads for Etsy and my website...please be watching and I'll let you know when they are posted...Thanks so much for checking them out...and adopting them into your homes...

Until next time...

Take Care,

Tina

~ New Pumpkinheads ~

I just listed a new pumpkinhead doll on Etsy...I had a few other new items just listed but they have sold...so I'll make some more...

Please check out this quaint little pumpkinhead if you get a chance ...More listings coming soon...

~ Don't forget my Etsy button is on the sidebar ~

Take Care,

Tina

~ My Pretties ~

I don't care what the calendar says...Fall is knocking at our door... The sun is changing position in the sky and casting shadows that couldn't be found a month ago...The summer flowers that I planted in late May are visibly nearing the end of their life cycles and the late summer/early fall flowers are beginning to take center stage...Our first crop of sunflowers is looking great...I have to credit their care to my boy, Jacob...He's busy but in his spare time he dutifully waters them...and keeps them alive!!! The oppressive heat lately has kept me inside with the fan...It has been really bad here...

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I did make a trip to Lowes over the weekend...I go there too much... The place was like a sauna and I was a drippy mess while waiting in line...Anyway, I found a tomato soup coneflower and brought a couple home with me...No, they weren't on my list...I do make lists with good intentions but I always seem to get extra things ...Ahm, they bloom the shade of tomato soup...really...I've got a before photo and will have to let you see the tomato soup color when they bloom!!

~ Stay Cool ~

Take Care,

Tina

~ New Witches ~

Please check out my latest cabin witches just posted on Etsy...They are so grungy and primitive!!

Take Care,

Tina

Early Work Mercantile

Please stop by and check out my Early Simple Wytch on Early Work Mercantile ...Sometimes simple is best!

~ Thanks ~

Take Care,

Tina

~ My Witchy Soul ~

It's that time of year again...time to dream of the beautiful colors and crispness of Fall...while sweltering in the oppressive heatwave we are going through!!...It's also time to dream and create witches of all different sizes, shapes and colors...When witch season comes around, my house is scattered with doll bodies and acrylic paint containers ...It's a season that I love, sorta like those who love baseball or football seasons... It's easy to get all wrapped up in it until it's over then move along into the next season... and...if you live here, that would be Santa Claus season!!!

~ Stay cool my friends ~

Take Care,

Tina

~ Summer ETSY Sale ~

Please check out my Summer Sale at my Etsy shop...All dolls have been marked down...Please check them out...They are OOAKS !!

Take Care,

Tina

~ Happy July Fourth! ~

~ Long May She Wave !! ~

~ Early Work Mercantile ~

Don't forget to check out all the "new" primitive goodes and early wares just listed!!

Take Care,

Tina