I got this wonderful framed print just a few days ago but haven't had time to post anything. I've been doing household chores like putting in screens on a 90° day so I could open the windows. It has cooled down to 66° and we have a much needed light rain this Saturday afternoon.
I will hang it on the wall soon.
I tried to find this print online but couldn't. I even uploaded a photo to Google Images with no luck. There is a verse that goes all around the edges.
BIRDS NEST IN HEDGEROW
RABBITS BRAMBLES AND BEES
WILD BERRIES GROW IN HEDGEROWS
HEDGEROWS ARE A QUIET SANCTUARY
(ENLARGE THE FIRST PHOTO TO SEE ALL SIDES)
Each corner has a nest with a bird in it.
Rabbits are jumping on either side of the basket.
Wild berries fill the basket.
Isn't it charming?
The background has a crackled finish so this is definitely a reproduction of a painting. Don't you love it? I think it's perfect for this sitting room off the bedroom in my downstairs quarters where my mother lived. My laundry room is on this level and I park my car on this level so I'm up and down the stairs constantly. I was doing my exercises down there but the DVD stopped working on the small flatscreen TV. It even ate one of the DVDs! I have moved to the attic. Luckily my desktop computer has a DVD player. I am doing the "Essentrics Workouts" Seasons 13 and 14. She has daily workouts on PBS but they are on way too early for me. The sessions I'm doing are only 22 minutes long and I'm feeling stronger every day. See you soon. xo
I was able to identify the artist -- Carol Endres
aka Carol J. Endres
Carol Endres has been painting in the American Primitive style, to great acclaim, for the last nine years. A native of Albany, New York, Carol and her family now reside in nearby Guilderland. By the age of 6, Carol knew she wanted to be an artist. She was already copying things and drawing her own pictures. She continues to pursue her primitive art with the same enthusiasm of her youth.Carol's compositions are inspired by her faith in God, people, and a keen observance of things in life that make us all feel warm, happy and whole. Her work reflects her love for her children, her cat and memories from the past. She is an avid antique collector, and all these things can be found hidden in her paintings which she executes on wood panels. Carol's folk art company The Heart of America has had enormous success, producing a wide selection of products for the home and gift market. Her background as owner of an antique and gift shop helped her develop The Heart of America.
Now a household name in the folk art world, Carol Endres' work is found in museums, frame shops, gift shops, galleries, catalogues, and furniture and department stores. Her originals are sold nationally and internationally. She finds her work tremendously satisfying and loves to hear from the people who appreciate her art.
The print I have was offered on eBay but is no longer available. I shall keep looking. She wrote 2 books ANGELS WATCHING OVER YOU & COMFORT FOR YOUR SOUL.
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Saturday Post is up and running. Enjoy. xo, Rosemary
I love your new print. The colours and words are charming, simple and so 'you'. I see your new basket has made it into the photo too! Thank you for posting.
Tasha T -- That antique basket on the left is a much smaller version of the large basket on my kitchen formable. I'm so glad you like my new print. I am still curating this scene. I will post a new photo when I hang the framed print. Have a great weekend. xo, Rosemary
I really like your new print!! It's interesting that the artist has included different fruits growing from the same vine. The mention of hedgerows reminded me that the hedge trees that grow here (usually around fields or at the edge of a woods), are a bit strange looking. Kind of twisted and stunted, but they are highly prized because their wood is so hard. Love that the artist referred to them as a "quiet sanctuary." You found another treasure, Rosemary!
Pam -- Yes, I did. I didn't find the print, it found me! I couldn't be happier that the significance of the artwork is hedgerows, nesting birds, rabbits and wild berries. All of my favorite things and a basket too. Those stunted trees in the hedgerows near you must be making up for their lack of height with the strength of their wood. Hedgerows are the best natural fencing! Have a great Sunday. xo, Rosemary
I cannot believe your good fortune to find this print at a Thrift Store! You were meant to have it! You never found it anywhere else online to purchase? It's SO wonderful and looks lovely over the chest where you plan to hang it. I wish it could be available for us too. :*) Hedgerows are so special and loving England as I do, they have a special place in my heart.
It there a story behind the chest? It's gorgeous too.
Thank you for your inspirational messages - I just love reading your blog. Especially liked the exercise tips from today as well. Going to give it a go.
Have a great Sunday,
Cathy
Cathy -- https://contentinacottage.blogspot.com/2021/04/new-acquisition-with-16-drawers.html This link is the history behind my 16 drawer chest. It was originally in a New England Woman's College in the Science Lab and was used for storing the microscopes at the end of a class. It's one of my favorite things! I bought it from a couple who were selling their 18th century house and downsizing to Virginia.
I wish I could find out more about my charming Hedgerow print. It's on Pinterest now so maybe someone can identify it so others can own it too. I am already feeling stronger since getting back to my DVD exercises. If you order the DVDs go to eBay as I did. They are very reasonably priced there. Season 11 is called CLASSICAL STRETCH by ESSENTRICS -- FULL BODY MOBILITY 30 with 22 minute sessions. Season 12 is AGING BACKWARDS with 30 workouts in just 23 minutes daily. So both DVS will get you through 2 months and then start over again. Good luck if you order them. xo, Rosemary
Sounds like it's time for a new DVD player. You should be able to get one very inexpensively now.
The print is charming. I wonder how difficult it would be to find one with the verse around the print.
Lisa D. -- I am shocked at how rare this print is turning out to be! I think I must have the only copy on the internet. I added more information about the artist though. I was able to find a photo of this print on Pinterest that was once for sale on eBay and it included the artist's name. But it must have sold because the link no longer worked,
I am actually liking the DVD player on my desktop computer so I won't need a new machine. Since the one that was built into my small TV set in the downstairs bedroom malfunctioned, it made me straighten up my attic and it's a pleasant place to do my daily exercises now. What a happy accident. xo, Rosemary
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