christmas wish list...and plenty of it!

i have been seeing wish lists galore online. so, just for fun, i decided to post of couple of things i wouldn't mind having wrapped under the tree!

cozy new boots with fringe.  for the shop, for sitting by a fire, for shopping all over town.

pretty coffee cups.  for those early mornings dates with my marlowe, and for great afternoon chats with company.

pretty pink tumblers.  for sipping, just because i love thin drinking glasses.

sweet striped leggings.  for looking cute and staying warm.

nice soft jacket.  for bundling up and going out.  for  looking great with jeans.

nice fancy dress.  for date nights and parties, for being out on the town.

old fashion record player.  for dancing and singing...for entertaining.

and lastly...something i have been wanting for a really long time.

1981 or 1985 MERCEDES STATION WAGON.  for cruising around town and long family road trips!

all things handmade...

recently i have found it really rewarding creating something and then seeing it on someone or viewing it on display in someone's home.
i love the idea of locally manufactured goods, mom and pop shops and lovely vintage finds.
this christmas my family and i are celebrating with an antique, recycled, vintage theme...
the gift gathering has been fun and i still have a way to go, but it is nice shopping in my hometown and restoring and creating things that otherwise might be thrown away.

KID'S EYE VIEW

KID'S EYE VIEW

KID'S EYE VIEW

photo contest

age groups  / themes…

PREK . KINDER / FAMILY

FIRST . SECOND / NATURE

THIRD . FOURTH / DOWNTOWN OR URBAN

FIFTH . SIXTH / RURAL OR VINTAGE

SEVENTH . EIGHTH / SHADOWS

NINETH - TWELFTH / SELF PORTRAIT

photo entry deadline…to be announced soon

$10 per entry and only one entry per child please.

all entries can be dropped off or mailed to 

HOMEGROWN  309 NORTH GETTY STREET UVALDE, TEXAS 78801

KID'S EYE VIEW PHOTO ART SHOW…to be announced soon

LOCATION…homegrown . downtown uvalde

submit a matted 5x7 with first and last name, age group and theme on the back.

photograph can be in color, black and white, sepia or a polaroid.

feel free to pass this information along to fellow creatives…

{ JOY TO THE WORLD }

this is such an amazing season, so much to celebrate and be thankful for.  so much love to give and joy to spread. 

in all my garland and ornament making, tinsel hanging, christmas caroling and thanks giving i want to remember to be intentional in seeking peace in a time when the hustle and bustle might be overwhelming.  it is always comforting to know that i can rest in the comfort of God's presence in every situation and circumstance.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

joy to the world

'tis the season

falalalala lalalala

simply having a wonderful christmastime

{a floor that fits every style and lasts a lifetime}

on my search for inspiration and creative application for all of our reclaimed lumber and architectural structures i decided to look at anthropologie and west elm, two of my favorite shops to glean from and dream of.   i wondered what kind of flooring they were using in their staging for their furniture on their website and in their catalog.  here are just a few of the great photographs i came across.

amazingly enough we are able to provide flooring and give individuals this incredible look and style.  if you are interested in having a floor that is warm and cozy and looks like it came right out of an anthropologie magazine please contact us.  the antique reclaimed pine we sell for flooring looks great with a color wash, stained and applied with its natural finish.  it goes well in homes that have a modern, rustic, bohemian, traditional and antique feel.

here are a few photographs of some of the projects we have done
{entry way and bedroom}

green + primitive = CREATIVE

it is so great to know that primitive pieces can be so functional...
store books, magazines, blankets, towels, belts.
display candles, dolls, cinnamon scented pine cones.
pile high, canned goods, christmas lights and ornaments.
just some ideas!

black friday feelings

i am on the hunt for inspiration, fresh ideas and trying to gather my thoughts concerning this holiday season.
{DETAILS}  once all the details are gathered and the loose ends are tied, i will sweetly rest knowing that all is well and good.
a rush of excitement overwhelmed me as the cold front blew in...the season is finally changing along with the leaves, and the joyful spirit of the holiday is in the hearts of the people i meet in the shop.
the thrill of finding the perfect gift for loved ones, baking, my favorite christmas music and holiday cheer.  gratitude for the blessing of the birth of Jesus, a King born so long ago...celebration of the true meaning of christmas!

holiday decor, tastes and smells

shop tables :)

we are having a table sale at the shop {HOMEGROWN downtown uvalde}
just a few pics of what's avaliable...
STORE HOURS:  thursday and friday 10-5:30 and saturday 10-3pm

KID'S EYE VIEW

KID'S EYE VIEW

photo contest

age groups  / themes…

PREK . KINDER / FAMILY

FIRST . SECOND / NATURE

THIRD . FOURTH / DOWNTOWN OR URBAN

FIFTH . SIXTH / RURAL OR VINTAGE

SEVENTH . EIGHTH / SHADOWS

NINETH - TWELFTH / SELF PORTRAIT

photo entry deadline…friday, december 3, 2010

$10 per entry and only one entry per child please.

all entries can be dropped off or mailed to 

HOMEGROWN  309 NORTH GETTY STREET UVALDE, TEXAS 78801

KID'S EYE VIEW PHOTO ART SHOW…friday, december 10, 2010

6PM . LOCATION…homegrown . downtown uvalde

submit a matted 5x7 with first and last name, age group and theme on the back.

photograph can be in color, black and white, sepia or a polaroid.

feel free to pass this information along to fellow creatives…

for more information contact me    {BETH DOWNING}    emor21@yahoo.com

BABY O....{nursery paintings}

i have been working on painting custom 12x12 canvases for a baby nursery...
it was challenging working with a color scheme and "MODERN" nature theme while trying to accurately capture my client's vision.
i loved hearing about all the details involved in the nursery and feeling like the paintings would add flare and another element of creativity to the room.
in the end i had the pleasure of presenting four modern nature canvases to a lovely expecting mom!