Bandit came off a ranch in Wyoming, so I'm sure he knows what the white stuff is! 
while Gerty peers out from her house and Valentine, always the curious one, ventures out to check it out.
We'll enjoy the snow while it lasts...which will probably only be until tomorrow!
Horses, goats, dogs, bunnies, right down to the chickens, everyone is here with their santa hats on. (Bandit, Phoenix, Piper, Sassy, Sandie, Snuffy, Angel, "chickens", Ginger, Digger, Sandie, Patches, Nutmeg, Turbo and Bulldog).
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Naturally, our tree is decorated in western style with a mix of ornaments featuring our animals.
...And this cowboy Santa with his Christmas foal is so sweet!
Had to add Lee's "Gunny Claus" ornament... (he's a retired Marine Gunnery Sgt)
This ornament is made from an original oil painting of our bunnies. Charlotte, of CharlottesWebArt created this masterpiece!
Happy Holidays Everyone!
This is Hope. She was brought to Heartland Rabbit Rescue after being abandoned at a city shelter. She had weepy eyes due to a possible pasteurella infection and later developed signs of encephalitozoon cuniculi, which causes uncontrollable rolling and head tilt. Fortunately, her condition has improved, although she will always have the head tilt.
November was Heart of a Cowgirl's best month ever! I owe many thanks to everyone who has supported my dream, listened to my ramblings about growing my business, read my blog, gave moral support, and purchased my original creations! I tip my cowgirl hat to all of you!
And check out this teeny weeny little leather bound journal! It has enough pages that you could write a little message to someone by putting a word on each page. Write a love letter or a thank you letter!
How about these cute little book earrings? They would make a perfect gift for a teacher or anyone on your list who loves to read. The pretty pink cover makes them especially adorable!
MyHandBoundBooks has many other styles of journals available, as well as other great items. Check it out. And remember to buy handmade this holiday season!
If you were searching for this necklace, what would you put in the search box? Leave me a comment and give me a few words or phrases you would use. I'll see if I am "thinking like a customer" or not! Thanks everyone!
These soap "truffles" by BellaDonna10 look good enough to eat!
These little horse finger puppets from CherylASmith would make great kids' stocking stuffers. She also has lots of other animal puppets in her shop.
Etsy has a very diverse selection of original, handmade gifts. So much better than buying from some big corporate giant! I plan to support talented independent artists this year by buying handmade as much as possible. Happy Holidays!
(Sterling Silver Retro French Ear Wires)
Rocki also offers her findings in gold filled and brass (hey Rocki, I vote for copper next).
Unfortunately, he has been sold... however, I bet Rocki would be willing to create you something similar if you asked! Be sure to check out the rest of her creations in her Etsy shop and take a peek at her blog, you never know what she'll be up to next!
I am participating in a Blog Giveaway this month. It sounded like fun, so I thought I'd give it a try. There are 15 different Etsy shops that have contributed an item to be given away and I'm one of them! All you have to do is go check out some of these shops and then post a comment on The Tiny Fig's blog to be entered to win one of the fabulous prizes above! (click on the badge to the left for all the details , which even as this post moves down, will remain at the top left of my blog).
Check out all the other great things you could win by clicking on the Badge to the top left. Good luck!
(No, this isn't my dog, but I have been known to dress up any animal that will stand still)
In addition to original paintings and drawings, her art includes a line of jewelry and handbags.
Speaking of handbags, I LOVE this one! (anyone looking to buy me a Christmas gift would do well with this!)
How cool is this cowgirl with her little filly? (kind of reminds me of me...with Piper) These bags are all originals, with rich fabrics and fringe and have a funky cowgirl style all their own! You can find this bag, as well as many others, in Deb's Etsy store.
Along with her Etsy shop and her own website, Deb's art can be purchased through CafePress.
You can get her artwork on everything from coffee mugs to greeting cards, tote bags, calendars and journals.
Deb compares her approach to her Art the way a Cowgirl approaches her life. With passion. It's what she calls, "thinking like a Cowgirl." I share that philosophy with her. You don't have to wear a hat and boots and ride a horse to have the cowgirl spirit!
Deb's creations have been featured in many art magazines and exhibited in various galleries and art shows nationally and internationally. She also teaches at art retreats around the country.
I could go on and on, but even if I did, I would never be able to do justice to Deb's art. You really should treat yourself and go check out her Cowboy's Sweetheart blog and website. I bet you will find something to bring out your inner cowgirl.
Yee Ha Cowgirl!!
I spent many nights out here sewing new curtains in a cool vintage cowgirl print, painting over the hideous green flower print wallpaper and reupholstering the matching green seat cushions in faux tooled red leather...
So, here was this little Cowgirl Casita, just sitting out back behind our house. We rarely go anywhere for more than a day (too many critters to leave behind), so I decided that this will be my new studio! No building to do, no weekends spent hammering away, no smashed thumbs... And hey, it even has running water and a bathroom! I officially now have my own studio. Just need to get moved in now and get to work!
I wanted it to have the right feel and allow people to walk through and back out without having to turn around and bump into other people. It worked out well.
Special thanks to Laura Garcia, who organized this year's show! She did a great job and was very accomodating and great to work with. (Laura also has a shop on Etsy, BasementCreations, check her out!)
