Thursday, September 18, 2008

A Sweet Surprise, Yummy Soup Recipe, and Log Cabins

Today in the mail I received the sweetest surprise from Cindy at Rosehaven. She does the most beautiful photography and sells them as notecards. That is not the flash from my camera on this scene; it is the sun shining through the tree. I love the lilac bush, weathervane, and the white picket fence! You must check out her blog and let her know that I sent you. Cindy has a another blog called Dusting In Pearls that is simply charming. Thanks so much Cindy!

The item to the right of the notecards is an envelope that she made from what looks like a garden magazine page. What a great idea!

Below shows the back side of the envelope. She has so much talent!

I just wanted to let Shelley at Building a Log Cabin know that I have painted log cabins in the past. Please check out her blog. They have built the most amazing cabin in the woods. My husband and I always wanted a cabin, but I guess our lodge room is about as close as we will get. The picture below is a log cabin autumn scene that I painted on a small twig table.



In the next photo I painted our favorite vacation spot "Mt. Elbert Lodge", which is in Twin Lakes, Colorado. This little table sits beside my husband's chair so it's seen a lot of use and needs to be touched up. You can click on the photo to see a closer view, but be warned, it's seen better days.

You can also check out the blog for Mount Elbert Lodge here. We haven't been for a few years and need to get back.

Now here is a recipe for those of you who are experiencing cooler weather:

"Santa Fe Soup"

16 oz. can red beans

16 oz. can black beans

16 oz. can corn

1 large onion chopped

1 lb. of ground round

1 pkg. taco seasoning

1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix

1 can Rotel tomatoes with chilies

1 can diced tomatoes

Cook ground beef and onion. Stir in taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix. Add remaining ingredients and heat through.

I usually double it and cook in a large pan. This will definitely warm you up!

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16 comments:

  1. Yay! You got them in good order! I'm so glad. From now on, whenever I see this photo I will think of you and your wonderful painted mural rug on the bedroom floor.

    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  2. I really admire Cindy's photos. She is amazing. Your log cabin paintings are so great Cathie! Love the footstool..

    And another great sounding recipe is going into my folder for the cooler weather....thanks!
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  3. Oh Catherine - I LOVE, LOVE that table!!! Will you be painting more log cabins.....?!?

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  4. Oh I just adore your art-wonderful!!

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  5. Beautiful!

    Also, this is one of our favorite soups. It's getting to be soup weather, here in Missouri. A little warm today, but it won't be long!

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  6. Catherine,

    This recipe sounds delicious! It is finally getting a bit cooler here so I am snagging this one to file away for cooler weather. At least the humidity has made itself scarce.

    I love your tables! Wonders never cease to amaze me as they drip off your brush into the most beautiful configurations! I will show my pitiful offering into the realm of folk art in a post next week, please don't visit on that day!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  7. Love your paintings as usual, and your recipe sounds great!
    Hugs,
    Rose

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  8. Cindy's notecards are beautiful! I will have to check out her blog and perhaps order some cards.

    Love, love, love the log cabin! Do you have that available as a print?

    I have you on my blog!

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  9. Yum! That soup recipe sounds so good and perfect for the cooler fall weather.

    Melissa

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  10. Hi Cathie..I'm stopping back by to let you know, I've awarded you with the Hooked on Your Blog Award. Please stop by if you have a minute.

    Have a great week!

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  11. Ooo,I love the photo cards! So creative.

    Your paintings of the cabin and the lodge are wonderful. And the soup sounds delish! I must try it.

    Hugs,
    Donna

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  12. wow! those cabin paintings are fantastic!~

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  13. Good morning Cathie :)

    Those notecards are beautiful!

    I love the little table you painted :)

    Your dining room is wonderful and the wallpaper is so cute. It would be favorite of mine too. Oh and Callie carcked me up with her little chin resting on the table ;)

    hugs,
    rue

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  14. Your tables are wonderful. Thanks for the soup recipe. I think soup weather comes just about the time we are all tired of summer salads.

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  15. Cathie!!!!!!!!!!!!
    The little end tables are soooooo wonderful! I think you gave me an idea for next time I go to a garage sale!

    Smoooches,
    Steph

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  16. Hi Cathie,

    Great note cards! I will have to pop over to her blog.

    I love your log cabins! Everything you do is so lovely! I can tell that you paint from the heart.

    Th soup sounds yummy!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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Thanks for taking the time to share your sweet comments!