Be Ye Thankful and Draw.Write.Now

These bark pencils are from Leftovers Antiques here in Brenham.  I picked them up during Round Top with something in mind, but not sure what,  so I put some brown paper on the table and started being thankful.   I know when we sit down at our next meal my guys will be tempted by the cool pencils.  I never prompt them with words because they’ll think its corny.  I just start drawing or writing.  I am looking forward to reading what they write.

 

Another possibility for the bark pencils will be for place markers at Thanksgiving.  I’m still pondering that one since I am not sure who will be coming this year.  I have these great books that teach drawing that we have had for years.  Even adults enjoy this simple instruction book.  I’ve used brown paper many time for gatherings and the pencils and crayons strike up the creativity in everyone.  You would be amazed at what happens when you give an adult a crayon and paper in a relaxed setting especially when they have no where else to go! LOL

Catie In The Latest Walmart Fashion

Photogenic, Catie is not!  Neither is she very cooperative especially when she is in her “Miss Minerva Mood” which means, ” I can’t be bothered and you are not the mistress of the house.  I am.”    But, here I am trying,  once again,  to get an adorable photo of a very crotchety D. O. G.  She won’t even look at me and as you can see can hardly tolerate the whole experience.  Anywho,  take a look at her latest Walmart fashion.  She actually loves this thing and has to have it on or if its hot she has to have it next to her when she sleeps.  She’s possessive that way…with everything.

Bessie Pease Gutmann Lithographs

FRIENDLY ENEMIES and FIRST STEP

Antiquing becomes more intriguing and interesting when there is a good story behind the piece that I find.  I happened upon these two lithographs and wondered who the artist may have been so I started some research and found out about Bessie Pease Gutmann.

An American artist from the early 1900’s wasn’t that unusual, but a female American artist was something to think about.  Bessie Pease Gutmann was best known for her paintings of children like the ones I found.  Additionally, she was a magazine and newspaper illustrator and had a real working career ahead of her time.  She was employed by Gutmann and Gutmann, brothers and publishers,  from one of whom she acquired her married name.    Her three children are said to be the models for most of her artwork.  One of her earlier works was entitled “Senorita” and fetched a hefty sum at auction.

Mrs. Gutmann died at the age of 84 in 1960.   The lithographs appearing above will be in my booth at Hermann’s Antique Mall in Brenham, Texas, for purchase.

The White Cotton Gown

One of my finds at Round Top was this white cotton gown and robe.  I meant for this picture to be creative and eye catching.  Instead, I think it may appear a little eerie and weird so I will just direct you to the website where you can see these crisp, comfortable and even elegant gowns for yourself.  I think they are romantic and dreamy, too.    The name of the company is simply :  The White Cotton Gown.  They will gift wrap and ship anywhere in the United States. Go to TheWhiteCottonGown.com.