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Is it too early to think about Christmas cards?

Merry Christmas to Ewe

I love this time of year ...

The Chickens Were Nestled All Snug in Their Beds

When Tom and I first began dating seriously, we, like most smitten country couples decided to widen the circle of our togetherdom by purchasing a flock of chickens from our local country auction at Woodville. Eight years on, some of our hens have passed away and have long stopped laying eggs but have been cherished members of our fur and feathers family. This card (and others) are tributes to ....original names here... Grey Hen, Goldie, Whitey, Blackie-Brownie and Paprikash who came not from the auction but was saved from a Hungarian supper-pot.

How Many Days 'Til Christmas?

Enough Winter Already

I think today is the last really really cold day for awhile. Next week we will be getting temperatures hovering around zero which is a little kinder for the spirit. I like to take the dogs for a walk every day around the farm, and because the snow has been too deep to walk comfortably, I've been cross-country skiing. Yesterday I felt like Scott trekking to the North Pole, with my team of huskies following daintily in my ski tracks behind. The wind chill was crazy...same for today! I have cranked my studio heater and done some work with these beautiful vintage digital stamps and some pastel paintings.

All You Need is Love

Wishing you all a very happy Valentine's Day; eat chocolate, go to the spa, have lunch with your friend, have dinner with your sweetheart.

This is my little sweetheart, Otis; I can't resist using him in my drawings and cards..he is too cute. I just had this image put on an iphone case so I can carry him around even when I'm away from home.

Thinking of Spring

I'm working on a line of stationery and cards with an old-fashioned theme; perhaps something my Grandmother would have liked to write a letter on. After doodling for several days, I came up with this pattern and colour scheme.

Monogram Cards

With the new year has come a bit of an urge to try some different things; one of these being monogrammed note cards. After watching a video a friend sent me on YouTube called "Zenspirations", I had to try my hand at it and wow do I love all the wonderful doodles and colours. If you have a favour colour palette you would like to see, just let me know.

The size of these cards are 4x5, just perfect for a quick thank you or little note to someone special.

Order Your Christmas Cards Now

Please email me at jenniferzsolt@twooaks.ca to be sent a catalogue and email-in order form.

My new card "Christmas Village" can be customized for your business. The sign of the shoppe in the middle can be changed to any family or business name and for a small charge, the window of the shoppe can reflect your business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Love

Congratulations to all of you who are getting married this summer or celebrating an anniversary. It's been awhile since I've been able to attend any summer weddings; my gang of friends are finished with their own weddings, and all have children who aren't quite ready to get married themselves.

I hope you have a wonderful summer and go on an adventure; whether it may be out of the country or in your own backyard, taking lessons for something you've always longed to try....cooking, painting, drawing, or musical. I will be dusting off my violin and doing some refresher lessons in Olde Tyme and Country fiddle this summer. I've been practising like mad to get past the dying cat phase (again) and back to something that sounds like actual music.

Cheers!

If Wishes Were Horses ...

If wishes were horses then beggars would ride,
If turnips were swords I'd have one by my side.
If 'ifs' and hands were pots and pans
There would be no need for tinkers hands!

UglyChickenFeet will be in Aurora on Saturday May 5, from 10:00 - 2:00 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for their Spring Market. Hope to see you there!

Hoping all your favourite things come your way...

Happy Spring

This is my very favourite time of year........except.........I get a heavy duty case of spring fever and feel the need to go out shopping for ....something! A new house, new dogs, new horses, etc. etc...I should be on house arrest until the end of May when I've calmed down a little.

I did get a new little addition to the family...puppy Otis:

He is funny and clever and now we have quite a little pack on our walks around the fields.

I've been scouring the horses for sale ads online to find a nice companion horse for Willie. Our senior horse passed away in the fall at the grand age of 35. I hope we find another like him!

Speaking of Baseball...

Santa has his own farm team. Future sleigh stars are being carefully scouted by barn cat for a coveted spot on Santa's team next year.

Tomorrow, Oct. 25th is the first show of the upcoming holiday season. It is a show benefitting the United Way and is located at 27 Allstate Pwy, Markham, from 9-3pm.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday brings the Durham Craft and Gift Show at the Health Sciences Centre of Durham College, Oshawa, http://www.showsdurhamregion.com/event_view.php?id=219

To see the whole collection of Christmas card designs, click on the Christmas link picture to the left.

Three Sheep to the Wind.....

On these crisp fall days, there's nothing like a drive along leaf-strewn back roads to take in the beautiful colours, stopping at a market stand to pick up an apple pie or some buttertarts for dessert later.

Note to self: try to keep wine consumption on the moderate side.

Giving Thanks

Nerves are strung a little tightly around the farm as Thanksgiving approaches. Mr. Turkey has taken to hiding behind the shrubbery and even Lucky Duck is lying low. The hens don't worry too much, they know their job is just to lay an egg once in awhile, not be part of the chicken soup. The horses wonder if their contract will be renewed for another year and the cows, well.....until we all go vegan..........

All that we behold is full of blessings -- William Wordsworth

Something for Ewe





We can really feel the change in the air; the nights are cool, the leaves are changing, and school buses on the roads all give us that feeling that fall is here. The hens are starting to lose their summer feathers and will be just about naked by the time the really cold nights get here at the end of October. I can't figure that one out...but I'd better get knitting!

Here is my "Just for Ewe" series; everything from Birthdays, Thank Ewe and Hope Ewe Feel Better Soon!





 

 

 





 







 





Horse Talk

I love watching the way horses interact with each other when they're out in a field together. There's a distinct hierarchy, a leader, a rebel, an easy-going middle child, and a trouble-maker. Throw a mare into the mix and really watch the fun begin. Old or young, all the boys want to show off for the lady....is this any different in any species really?

Dog Days of Summer

All I can say is thank goodness they are here...I've waited soooo loooonnnngg!! I can say this now because it is a sunny, breezy 23 degrees today, but I really do love it nice and hot. Also, after nearly five years of marriage, hubby is slowing being broken down and has consented to a bedroom window air conditioner. Last year it was bamboo window blinds, and really, those of you that have them know they don't keep out tons of light but do slightly help when the sun is shining in your face at 5 a.m. He is an early riser, but I like to sleep with a pillow over my head blocking out the sun, birds, trains and anything else that might wake me up before at least 7. I really think several summers of the evil Medusa stare at the crack of dawn are what caused hubby to relent. I always liked Greek mythology.