$124.99 with free shipping https://www.ebay.com/itm/226498341381 (ebay link) An original 9″x12″ framed original oil painting, signed by the arist Anna Potthoff (AP) done in oil paints on a cotton canvas board. The original art is already framed but the frame can be changed by the buyer if so desire. The Christmas tree painting is ready to hang. The purchase also includes free shipping to the USA (but can be shipped world wide for an additional fee).
The painting was inspired by the large Frasier Fir in the front of my parent’s drive way that was just small when they moved in but has grown tremendously and stands tall and proud out in the field by their mail box. I dream of decorating it with large baubles and twinkly lights sets up against the sun setting in the west over the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. There is red paint brush plants and hues of dried grasses all about, which beautifully reflect the sunsets as well.
The painting is one of a kind, unique and would adorn any home or office perfectly–Can be used year around or seasonally as one so desires–an affordable, handmade one of a kind gift for yourself or a loved one. Make me an offer.
Christmas is just around the corner and Santa could always use more elves to help him out!
There are over 100 items on my eBay, 99% of them handmade, all with free shipping! Happy Shopping!
Here is the link to my eBay store where all can be found (the images are just a few of the items available!)
Hand Knitted scarfHand Knitted scarfHand Knitted scarfHand Knitted scarfHand Knitted scarfHand Knitted scarfHand Knitted scarfPotraits of ancient man at Rosemarkie Firth Original art, hand paintd canvas of autumn, halloween/withes Flower cake painting with original art by Anna Potthoff
The weather outside if frightful and the food bank could use some supplies and stocking up–an Amazon wish list is here!
There are many many items under $2-$3-$4 and $5-making giving super affordable! Each item also ships free if you have Prime and is sent directly to the food pantry!
There are also larger ticket items, like cases of soup that would go a bit further–also free shipping! And don’t forget, can openers (also on the list) help open those great items!
I hope we can help get their shelves stocked for those in need this winter season and afterwards! $5 in food donations can go a long way (several items can be purchased for a combined total of $5!)but you don’t have to stop at $5 if you wish to do more, Happy Shopping and Giving!
*here is a thought, in lieu (or in addition to) doing an advent calender, you could send a canned/boxed food item a day to the food bank (or all at once) !!!
Don’t forget to do your Christmas shopping on my eBay–the link below will take you directly to my eBay store!! Over 100+ items available–free shipping to the USA and for a small fee can be shipped world wide! Merry Christmas! I will gift wrap upon request.
It’s harvest time in Colorado but the flowers are still blooming! My parents house is abundant with color and beauty–and their dog, Gluwhein, is pretty darn cute too!
A simple walk and I stumbled across a gated community Biblical Garden here in Elgin. It’s blooms, despite being mid-to-late fall are still abundant and fragrant, cascading over the walls and embankments of their containers and garden beds, yet leaving the pathways accessible.
There are stone placquards across the garden,interlaced with statues and carvings. Upon one statue, where the disciples hands are out-stretched, a person has left a blanket/throw for someone in need–an offering!
I am unsure if the gardens are open all year long but it was a wonderful place to reflect, enjoy my coffee, and commune.
While in Tain today, we ate more fish and chips (it’s so delicious, especially with malt vinegar and salt!) We stopped at the local chippy, to pickup lunch and a beverage, after doing some walking and touring. We went down to the Rose Garden to enjoy our meal, spectacular meal with quite a view!
It all started in the little town of Wiggins, Colorado…We started our grande adventure in Cromarty, Black Isle of Scotland!
We started off by getting coffee in downtown Inverness at Cafe Nero–and headed to the Farraline bus station to catch our bus (of course, we got the megarider, 4 zone bus card, from StageCoach!)
We dismounted the bus at Victoria Hall in Cromarty and walked down to the firth to watch the water lap up on the shore lines and made our way down High Street, to visit the Library (I needed to use the ladies room) and librarian gave us a local site seeing map.
We continued our walk and picked up another coffee to go at the local venue and we checked out the Gaelic chapel and the courthouse and Hugh Miller Cottage from the exterior as they were closed.
We walked further along the path and came to the East High Church and entered. It has always been one of my most favorite places on the planet. It’s a preserved and restored Medieval Churches, full of carvings and stone scrolled head stones and more.
There so many headstones carved and scrolled out by the Protestant Reformer Hugh Miller, his handywork and skills are seen in so many forms, not only in the graveyard but around Cromarth and Inverness as well. Stunning! As seen by the photos, Kevin can’t get enough of it either!
We followed the signsTaking note of pretty rod iron fences along the wayNoting stone walls and holly treesthe old organ from the churchthe reverands office doorCarvings by Hugh MillerKevin being the walk around the perimeterShopping/goodies tote in haulMe in one of the best places on earthSeveral headstone carved by Hugh Miller, the Protestant Reformer, Fossil Findeer and MasonEast High Church, Cromarty, and Anna PotthoffHeadstones Anna PotthoffAnna Potthoff, AdventurerEast High Church, CromartyEast High Church, CromartyEast High Church, CromartyEast High Church, CromartyEast High Church, CromartyEast High Church, CromartyKevin R. Harris @ East High Church, CromartyEast High Church, CromartyEast High Church, CromartyEast High Church, CromartyEast High Church, CromartyEast High Church, CromartyThe coffers help keep the church going as it’s medivel and volunteer supportedEast High Church, CromartyWe had to get coffee before our adventure started Getting coffee at NeroEast High Church, CromartyEast High Church, CromartyEast High Church, CromartyCoffee timeDropping off postcards on the corner in CromartOne of my favorite houses, I love the gates and the old treesEnjoying the walk towards the firthCoffee @ Nero while we waited for our bus slotOne of my favorite houses, I love the gates and the old treesEnjoying the walk towards the firthDropping off postcards on the corner in CromartGetting coffee at NeroCoffee time
After flying all night, my friend and I had a long layover in London today, so we decided to head to the hotspots and catching our plane to our final destination.
Buckingham palace Big Ben Bestest Friends English post boxRiding a rickshawThamesEye of London Walking around Riding the tubeWestminster Abbey Silly us
Our group caught a tour/speed boat to Isle Saona, the southern tip of Dominican Republic. We spent a splendid day tour of the National park. There are only 600 inhabitants live in a 1000K radius.
The trip there was taken by Speed boat (as you can see in the video, I was in the front and taking the bounce of every break we hit!)
I have never had much experience with boats/rafts/kayaks/catamarans or any other kind of water or seafaring vessel- so riding in a speed boat and a cataraman in the same day was quite an adventure! the dance party aboard the catamaran on the return voyage as also quite delightful.
While on the Island, the tour company provided us with lunch and beverages, buffet style, and it was lovely–I also picked up a couple of souvenir conch shells as well from a local man.
Enroute to the Island, the speed boat stopped at the lagoon. We swam on and near the sand bars was a splashing good time. According to the tour guide/captain, the area was used for some filming of the movies “Blue Lagoon” with Brooke Shields and some scenes in the Pirates of the Caribbean Movies staring Johnny Depp. Once we re-boarded the speed boat, we left for the Island.
Several hours of play and fun on the island required a 1.5 hour return to Punta Cana, for the end of a splendid day.
The boats are “docked” on the lagoon while we splash and playTrying to be fancy and fun in the sun with my sun bonnetTrying to be fancy and fun in the sun with my sun bonnetBouncing on the boat as I was placed in the front and bounced with every waveAll of us playing in the lagoon with the sandbarsOur arrival boatMe and my Sweetness on the islandI got a conch shell on Saona Island my second Conch Shel a Souvenir for my parentsMy sweetness with his UV blocking shirtPapa and Abuelita Sandra on the CatermerannSaona Island, Dominican Republic Speed BoatPapa and Aunt MargieSweetness on the IslandOur Group, including me, Papa, Aunt Margie, Ms. Sandra, and Mr. JED Horton and Sweetness David Jones Papa and Ms Sandra on CataramaranMe adn my Sweetness
