tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post3392344370560558395..comments2023-12-30T05:19:28.973-05:00Comments on Morning Musings: Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady - DecemberCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-56902469774146522642015-12-23T16:39:44.401-05:002015-12-23T16:39:44.401-05:00Thank you Sarah, and it's good to know that my...Thank you Sarah, and it's good to know that my drawings look like a Westie to another Westie momma. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, too.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-30047807078292115642015-12-23T16:19:31.416-05:002015-12-23T16:19:31.416-05:00Your holly and ivy pictures are a lovely way to en...Your holly and ivy pictures are a lovely way to end your pictures from this wonderful book. I have enjoyed seeing them throughout the year and can't wait to see what you do next year. I think your Westie pictures are wonderful I can see Tavi in them! Have a wonderful Christmas. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-52461865676931273152015-12-22T06:43:50.753-05:002015-12-22T06:43:50.753-05:00P.S. The barn drawing is not an original. I had ...P.S. The barn drawing is not an original. I had a drawing from a book to guide me.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-42802017692861755472015-12-22T06:35:08.450-05:002015-12-22T06:35:08.450-05:00Dotsie, I'm so pleased that you won, too, espe...Dotsie, I'm so pleased that you won, too, especially since you've only won a contest once before. It is raining here, too. And it would have been snow it we were having normal temperatures. But with it being 46 degrees with a high of 75 on Thursday, it will only be a rainy week. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-81034196451629394892015-12-22T06:29:48.937-05:002015-12-22T06:29:48.937-05:00Good early morning, Cathy. I came up to my little ...Good early morning, Cathy. I came up to my little office on the second floor so I could enjoy listening to the rain on the roof. --After an earlier than desired wake up from a "false alarm"--or mistake with the alarm clock! First I enjoyed your Edith account and your drawings…holly and ivy so well done and the Westies too. Did you sketch the barn from your mind or did you have a model? And then what a surprise to read that I am to receive one of the books! To one "who never wins anything!" (Oops that's not true, we did win a door prize at our Sunday school class party for being married the longest. Beat another couple by 1/2 a year.) It's gracious of Janet to leave the choice to me. I am not so much into herbs so the Christmas book looks really good to me … and thank you, thank you!!! I'll send you my address. Enjoy your time with your family this Christmas--especially little Olivia---her eyes will be wide and bright this year.podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-62098568037136273732015-12-21T21:53:51.132-05:002015-12-21T21:53:51.132-05:00Coming from you, Jeri, an accomplished artist, I f...Coming from you, Jeri, an accomplished artist, I feel greatly encouraged that I can do this--learn how to draw. Next year I hope to strike out on my own and make my own art. It feels like a huge chasm to cross right now, so I'm building a bridge right now. I think you will enjoy the nature scenes in the DVD. I want to watch them again this coming year.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-52146807779853768672015-12-21T20:28:05.338-05:002015-12-21T20:28:05.338-05:00Cathy, your Holly and Ivy look very good! You can ...Cathy, your Holly and Ivy look very good! You can be proud of your work, you have learned well. I wonder what you will do next year to continue with your artwork. I finally purchased a copy of the Edith Holden DVD, Amazon had it. I haven't yet watched it so I didn't know she died so young. Enjoy your Christmas***** jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-64920795285118227352015-12-21T07:24:39.874-05:002015-12-21T07:24:39.874-05:00I'm so happy for you, Chris. It will be a spe...I'm so happy for you, Chris. It will be a special Christmas indeed. Thank you for being here and offering your encouragement all year. Merry Christmas!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-30309501007037527632015-12-21T07:22:40.344-05:002015-12-21T07:22:40.344-05:00Thank you, Deborah. I know what you mean about te...Thank you, Deborah. I know what you mean about tearing yourself away from something you love to do to do something else you'd like to do. It helps to have a definite goal in mind--like I have to illustrate my story. I'm learning this about myself...what I need to do to fulfill my innermost longings. I'm realizing I need to get back to writing, too....but it means letting something go which may very well be being on the computer, which I don't want to give up. Perhaps the solution will be to set a time limit and time of day to do the computer and then stick to it. Nadolig Llawen to you, too. Do you speak Welsh as your first language now? Or only on occasion. In our family Bible from the 1800's (which I only have a transcription of) it records that our ancestor sailed from Wales in the 1700's....but we are definitely Scots-Irish. So I don't think that information about Wales is correct. I've always wondered, though, if we did have some sort of connection to Wales.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-22609221674205481032015-12-21T07:14:47.145-05:002015-12-21T07:14:47.145-05:00I love surprising people, Janet. Dotsie hasn'...I love surprising people, Janet. Dotsie hasn't commented yet, so we'll see what she says. I already have your address, so look for whichever book is not chosen to appear sometime next week. I'm glad your chattiness is being rewarded. After all, it's who you are. Your Christmas preparations sound like they should be a real hit in your family. I don't know if Olivia's parents took her to see Santa. I'll ask and let you know. Your cute little Christmas tree icon did not show up, as you see. Blogger's program doesn't recognize very many. What I do is copy and paste the icons that show up as question marks and that usually works. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-10491815289977717782015-12-21T07:14:30.393-05:002015-12-21T07:14:30.393-05:00Merry Christmas Cathy! It has been a joy to watch...Merry Christmas Cathy! It has been a joy to watch you begin to bloom as an artist. And thank you for the introduction to Edith Holden. I hope everyone here has a Merry Christmas. The family begins to muster in tomorrow and for me that is the best gift of all. My mom will once again be spending Christmas with me. I love to watch her and my granddaughter Annabret working in the kitchen! Sheer joy!<br /><br />From West Texas<br />Chris<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-39845501886822298132015-12-21T07:08:22.326-05:002015-12-21T07:08:22.326-05:00Thank you for your kind words. Wishing you a wond...Thank you for your kind words. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, too.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-88625863986404182482015-12-21T07:07:09.087-05:002015-12-21T07:07:09.087-05:00We only just discovered the Holly a few years ago ...We only just discovered the Holly a few years ago when we cleared our woods of the fallen trees and underbrush. Unfortunately, most of the leaves have spots on them and some are chewed so they're not particularly pretty for decoration.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-8951247818742298422015-12-21T06:51:31.199-05:002015-12-21T06:51:31.199-05:00Your drawings are beautiful! I love the fact that ...Your drawings are beautiful! I love the fact that you have holly growing in your yard. I miss the Northern foliage. It is just too hot in Florida for holly. Have you ever made wreaths or table centerpieces with it? Have a blessed Christmas & happy, healthy 2016! Love, SisSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402068760083680235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-90405113489357855782015-12-21T04:51:47.782-05:002015-12-21T04:51:47.782-05:00Congratulations on this month's drawings. Your...Congratulations on this month's drawings. Your work was good before, but with your patience and practice you are reaching a whole new level of competence and I'm looking forward to more in the New Year. Now if only I could tear myself away from the laptop I could be following your path!<br />In case our paths don't cross again before Friday, I'll take this opportunity to wish you and your family Nadolig Llawen ~ a Happy Christmas from Wales.Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-8842952516244563862015-12-21T03:57:34.708-05:002015-12-21T03:57:34.708-05:00Holey moley! What a nice surprise! Thank you so mu...Holey moley! What a nice surprise! Thank you so much, Cathy. I can't believe my "inability to stifle" - as my Dad called it - has actually enabled me to win a prize! My Dad always teased me for my chattiness. Apparently I learned to talk EARLY and OFTEN and was referred to, in the family, as having been vaccinated with a phonograph needle! Remember them? Phonograph needles - now there's a blast from the blast. Anyway I've been impressed with your staunch dedication to your drawings. I don't know too much about drawing - except that I myself have no talent for it. But like music, drawing requires practice to become proficient and you are certainly doing that! I like the holly and ivy picture too. And the Westies of course. You'll need to do them for your children's books, right? Does Gabriel know he's going to be the subject of a book? Oh it doesn't matter which book you send - both look interesting to me - so let's wait to see if Dotsie has a preference and if she doesn't either, maybe you can eenie-meenie us! Hope you have most of your Christmas plans etc all taken care of, shopping done etc. I still have to make my gift bags but have all the materials. And there are 100 peanut butter balls in my freezer waiting to be thawed and gnawed on Christmas Eve! Take care & talk to you soon!<br /><br />PS - you are going to have so much fun with Olivia at Christmas this year, now that she knows a little better what's going on. She's still little though, I don't imagine she was too open about sitting on Santa's lap this year - or was she? Maybe the stalwart little soul climbed right on up? 🎄Janet Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754470262654502312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-13896495449075668192015-12-21T02:41:12.709-05:002015-12-21T02:41:12.709-05:00Loved the beautiful holly and ivy and the barn is ...Loved the beautiful holly and ivy and the barn is a real delight. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-86644804492520349722015-12-20T21:53:14.322-05:002015-12-20T21:53:14.322-05:00Thank you, Martha Ellen and you're welcome. I...Thank you, Martha Ellen and you're welcome. I love having someone with whom I can share the things I love knowing they appreciate it, too. That is a gift to me!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-20321858430407196022015-12-20T21:44:40.806-05:002015-12-20T21:44:40.806-05:00Cathy, you have done a fine job of this month'...Cathy, you have done a fine job of this month's drawing challenge. Your shading of the ivy is very nice. The Westie drawing in your journal (in the chair) is charming. Thank you for introducing me to Edith Holden. ♥ The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-11048947476292818932015-12-20T20:49:11.511-05:002015-12-20T20:49:11.511-05:00Thank you, Pat. I hope your Christmas is full of ...Thank you, Pat. I hope your Christmas is full of love, peace, and joy.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-86696632282916347642015-12-20T20:31:20.644-05:002015-12-20T20:31:20.644-05:00Hi Cathy, you've really captured the essence ...Hi Cathy, you've really captured the essence of this month's drawing. It's lovely with it's holiday colors. And thank you for suggesting another great book. Wishing you all the best for the holidays, PatLilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.com