Le Petit Mouton Dans La Chaumiere

…..which simply translates to little sheep in the cottage.

One of my favorite

estate sale finds is this gorgeous antique oil painting of a woman tending to her herd of sheep. The muted earthy colors and the simplicity of the painting caught my eye. Thankfully, I was one of the first people into the room where this piece sat atop a shelf – and with a price of $12.50. As I was in line to pay, a gentleman approached me and said that I got the best thing there – and the house was full of fabulous treasures.

Over time I have found other sheep related items and have made a little grouping of them on a shelf.

The Productive Sheep Husbandry book is full of wonderful pictures of different types of sheep and lambs.

This one is so sweet with the momma and her babies….

…and these fellas sure have a nice THICK coat of wool! Can you imagine sporting that hair-do in this heat?

Aren’t they some hot and handsome wooly buggers? I do believe that the top one is looking all coy with his sheepish…..

2. sheepish

like a sheep, in meekness or docility.....

smile on his face!!!

Stay cool everyone!

What Do You Get When You Take The "T" Out Of HOT HOT HOT?

You have HO HO HO!!! I know, I know….tis ONLY July, but it is Christmas in July at 20 Northora in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Despite the 100 degree PLUS temps, Judy is busy sewing up a storm at her home and creating some adorable Christmas adornments. Who would like to replace some HOT weather for a flurry of cool white snowflakes?

I have shared Judy’s work before on my blog and, seriously, her sewing skills are fantastic! I was recently blessed with a sweet package, which included the July 4th pillow that she embroidered. LOVE it!

Judy will be listing a new item each day on her etsy shop: 20Northora. She is making up runners, pillows, pillowcases, stockings, tree skirts (look at that burlap one in the first photo!), banners, tree toppers, gingerbread men garlands and lamp shades. Stop on over to see what she has up her Mrs. Claus sleeves!

Have a safe and relaxing 4th!