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Inspiration: Fixer Upper

Scissors and twine, 5"x7" Oil on linen Panel
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One of my favorite shows, specially now that Downton Abbey is over (weep quietly), is Fixer Upper with Jo and Chip Gains. I am so thankful for all the inspiration in grays and the texture of things new in old that they incorporate in the homes they design. The Scissors with ball of twine, is one that I purchased from their website. I've already used it to tie my roses that are spreading in my front porch (I hope those roses are to become subjects for May paintings--crossing my fingers).

The eggs below were gifts from a friend. She has the most beautiful collection of chickens that I have ever seen. The eggs represent the gorgeous variety. 
Fresh Eggs,  5"x7" Oil on linen Panel
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Garlic Still Life, 4"x6" Oil on linen Panel
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Meyer Lemon Still Life, 6"x6" Oil on linen Panel
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Radish Still Life, 5"x7" Oil on linen Panel
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  1. living from glory to gloryMarch 22, 2016 at 8:46 PM

    Hello my dear, I always love seeing what you have been up to! Happy Spring...
    You are so very talented, and I agree I was so sad to see the end of Downton Abby.
    Blessings, Roxy

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  2. Carolina ElizabethMarch 29, 2016 at 9:49 PM

    Dear Roxy,
    Ah, thank you so much for the delightful encouragement! I am blessed to have such wonderful words from so far.
    I wish you the best as well and a fruitful and gorgeous Spring.
    Xs
    Carolina

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  3. Carolina ElizabethMarch 29, 2016 at 9:49 PM

    Dear Roxy,
    Ah, thank you so much for the delightful encouragement! I am blessed to have such wonderful words from so far.
    I wish you the best as well and a fruitful and gorgeous Spring.
    Xs
    Carolina

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  4. UnknownMay 2, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    I recently finished watching their entire 1st 2nd and 3rd season of Fixer Upper, I just loved seeing the transformation and can't wait to see season 4 when it comes to the UK. Have a lovely week. Sharon x

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    1. Carolina ElizabethMay 28, 2016 at 4:33 PM

      Sharon, I've watched them several times now, and notice things each time that I didn't notice before. Lots of good wishes,
      Carolina

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