Introducing my Pet Portrait blog

For all my wonderful blogging friends I would like to introduce a new blog of mine and hope you take a look.
I have started painting Pet Portraits and thought it would be a good idea to have a blog  just for all the wonderful pet lovers. So if you know of anyone or think you may want to give a gift to someone that loves their pet I may be able to help you out. So I invite you to come visit my new blog: petportraitsbybeckykidd.blogspot.com

Just having that special someone!

  It doesn't matter if you are a dog or a person. What matters is that you can share something with someone. Everyone needs a special friend that you can  talk to or share something special. Sometimes you just need someone next to you. Sometimes you don't even need to say a word or bark. A Hug helps when you are sad or just because you feel the need to give a hug. Kisses are fun!!!! Sometimes they are a little wetter than you would like! No one should have to be alone. Call a friend, hug a neighbor, kiss your better half, give a nice word to someone on the street, be thankful for your kids. Life is too short and too many people need just a simple smile to help them get through the day. Friendship is special, Love is a must, Hugs are always needed, and a Kiss really is the best. I hope all of you are a Blessed Day and I am sending you a Whimsical Hug to let you know I care.

Have you ever Loved something so much you wear it out?????

    Mr. Bumble

Yes, Mr. Bumble has been loved so much but he is still going strong with a little help of needle and thread. He became part of our family in 1992. My daughter Hannah was only 6 months old. We took a trip to Buffalo, NY to visit relatives. My older daughter Hilary who was 4 at the time just had to buy this cute little bee for her sister because her bedroom was in the primary colors and it would match. His  name became Mr. bumble from that day on. He has never  missed a beat with Hannah. I can't tell you the number of times he has been left in a restaurant and remembered half way home. He was at all the Drs. appointments and on all the vacations. This little guy has been around and seen it all. My daughter Hannah is now 18 and will be graduating from High School this May. I often tease her that Mr. Bumble will probably be going on her honeymoon with her some day. To tell the truth I was always worried that she would loose him someplace. Worried not only that she would never sleep at night but that I would miss him myself. It's silly when you think about it but I have kind of gotten attached to him too. His little plastic eyes are now all white, his stripes are very faded, he is going bald in a few spots and is quite a bit thinner but he is still OUR Mr. Bumble and he will be loved forever.

Pet Portraits

 Here are a few of the pet portrait I have done. I am taking orders through this Blog or my email which is
bwhimsy56@yahoo.com Allow 4 to 6 weeks for the order to be done. I will need a head shot picture of your pet and the color of the background you would like. Along with the order I will need 50% down and address in which to send the finish portrait and a phone number. Shipping is included with the price.
Price list:     8 x 10.............95.00
                  11 x 14..........120.00
   additional pet in picture add 75.00
Portraits are painted with acrylic on stretched canvas

EASTER is just around the corner.

We have so many cute Easter things at Cotton Depot. Even things to wear. Look at that cute childs dress. It would be beautiful on that special little girl.  The weather is getting warmer finally and spring is now here. If that doesn't get you in the mood to shop I don't know what will. Spring brings out all the most beautiful colors. I am loving all the trees with their little buds on them and all the little flowers are popping up. This is such a special time of year. I Love it. Enjoy the sunshine! Have a Great Day.

Beautiful Blogger Award

                                               BEAUTIFUL BLOGGER AWARD

I was thrilled when I went to check on my blog and found that I had an award for A Beautiful Blogger.How fun will this be to share  my blog and some of the other blogs that I find exciting. I am so thankful to all that visit me and I have been having so much fun meeting other bloggers. This award is from a very dear friend of mine. She is an inspiration to me and I am sure many others. You couldn't have a kinder friend. My friend Dari who is musingsofaseawitch.blogspot.com should be getting an award for a Beautiful Mermaid inside and out. Love you Dari.

                                              

So in keeping with the “rules” for the beautiful blogger award, I must:

1. Thank the person who gave you this award.

2. Share 7 things about yourself.

3. Pass the award along to 15 bloggers who you have recently discovered and who you think are fantastic!

4. Contact the bloggers you've picked and let them know about the award



Here are 7 things you may have not known about me:

1. I was a Hairdresser for 15 years In NY, FL and GA.

2. I won a trip to Paris for a Hair Show

3. I have 5 dogs. 4 Shih Tzu and a Great Dane

4. If you let me I can be a Friend for life.

5. One year for Halloween my friend and I dressed up as Little Red Riding Hood and the Bad Wolf. (I was the Big Bad Wolf)

6.  I don't care for candy

7. I love my life

My vote goes to these 15 bloggers who I am always very excited to visit:

dreamincream.blogspot.com
raisedincotton.blogspot.com
artsyfartsyjunkfinds.blogspot.com
lifeinmystudio.blogspot.com
mydesertcottage.blogspot.com
gardenantiquesvintage.blogspot.com
sherrysrosecottage.blogspot.com
countrywingsinphoenix.blogspot.com
thecharmhouse.blogspot.com
antiquesinoldtown.blogspot.com
ruralmainelife.blogspot.com
laughingwithangels.blogspot.com
girlsgonejunking.blogspot.com
pinkobsesion.blogspot.com
campagnemaison.blogspot.com

These are the 15 bloggers I have choosen because I enjoy visiting their blogs and I think they are all very talented and inspirational.
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Welcome to Madie Mae's

This wonderful booth is on your right as you walk in the door at Cotton Depot, Monroe. Kathy always has it filled with wonderful treasures. I love the wreath with all the moss and twigs on it. Great for your front door this spring. What about that cottage table and chair set!!!! You will enjoy yourself shopping in this booth.