Briar Rabbit Primitives by Folk Artist Starla Myers

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I am a Folk Artist, A Grandmother & an Advocate for Animals, especially Pit Bulls, a breed very close to my heart.

My Blog is a mixture of my Favorite Things. My Family, My Friends, My Work & My Dogs.

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Monday, December 21, 2009

Some of my Creations...Christmas Past & Christmas Present...

Patriotic Santa Shelf Sitter...

Snowman created from a Veena's Mercantile design...


Tinseled Snowgal is my design...


Old Style Snowmen from one of my very fave Angel & the Crow designs...


Santa's Wild Goose Chase is my design...

Santa Crow from a Sunnyknoll design


Vintage Style Snowmen Stockings created from an Angel & the Crow design


Stockings created from a TN Ridge Primitives design

Santa Make-Do is my design...

From Our House...to Yours...Merry Christmas!

We just had our Electric restored today, after several days with out power. A heavy snow fell here in the mountains & wreaked havoc on our trees, power poles & lines. I am a modern gal & love the luxuries that electricity provides! (lights, heat & hot water!) Thanks to all the linemen who worked in horrid weather to get us back to sweet electrical bliss.

Here are a few of my Holiday pics from this Christmas Season. Hope yours is Merry & Bright! See you in the New Year!

Grandson Wyatt went with us to the Bush Bros Christmas Celebration for the kids & grandkids of their employees.

He met the Company Macsot "Beanman" who was decked out for the holidays...

He posed for a pic with "Pop-Pop" on the Famous Flying Pig featured in one of Bush Bros many commercials that also starred Duke & Jay.

Then he visited with Santa while Duke sat nearby.

The Shadrack's Dancing Lights Show was really kewl!

Lights at the Bass Pro Shop...


Son Brad & Grandson Reece in front of the huge fireplace at Bass Pro Shop...

Reece liked the BIG Snowmen there...


Both Wyatt & Reece told Santa what they wanted for Christmas...



Then they went & picked out their favorite colored 4 wheelers so Santa would know which one to bring...(Ho Ho Ho!)

Some pics of decorations in my home. The Tree & my favorite gift is already under it! (Phil of course!) The Huge "Happy Holidays" sign is from Pam & Chuck Ludwig of Goldieloo Woodworks...

A few of my favorite decorations...Vintage Tins, scales & holiday goodies, tucked here & there...

A Rustic Snowman & a Goldieloo Woodworks "Snowman Cafe" Sign from my girl Pam Ludwig...


My Gorgeous Snow Doll from Miss Kitty of Ragpatch Primitives!

A Wonderful Primitive Stick Reindeer from my pal Cookie of Curds & Whey...

One of the only pieces of my work that I have ever kept...My "Phil Pull Toy" stands atop my kitchen cabinets along with vintage tin canisters, cedar boughs & a fave Prim Snowman from Rebecca's Thyme...

One of my Most Favorite Snowmen is this Sweet Fella from my long time friend, the Very Talented Patty Kelly of Dogpatch Primitives...

A Wonderful Santa Claus painting that was done by a Friend who passed away a few years ago. He loved Christmas so very much & he asked that this painting be given to me after he passed. I put it up each year & remember my friend who loved Christmas...

Blessings to you & yours & a Very Merry Christmas from the Briar Rabbit & Family.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

DEMO the Junk Yard Dog's 3rd Annual Holiday Give Away


I bought this book for myself, during last years promotion & plan to buy 2 more for my Grandsons during this years promotion. This is a Grrrrrrreat Book! A Wonderful Story, Beautiful Artwork & the Author has such a Big Heart for the Underdogs too. Please check out Demos Site & pick up a copy of his book for yourself or a gift today! Just click on the Demo Banner below or find the link in "My Favorite Things" list on the left side of my blog.

Here is the address to Demo's MySpace Page too. You can see pictures of the real Demo, the very handsome boy, who inspired the story! http://www.myspace.com/demodoggie


Monday, December 7, 2009

Happy Holidays!



Some of my Favorite Fellers wanted to wish you all a Happy Holiday Season and a Very Merry Christmas!

Big Maxie Claws...

Philly Claws & Petie Beagle Elf... The things they will do for Treats! LOL!

Maxie Reindeer...

Philly Claws...

And...then we have "What tha Heck Chiefie"...He's still the New Guy. Guess he needs practice with the Holiday Torture Traditions from Mom & the camera. LOL!

And don't forget to let this cuddly guy come over & help ya get that star up on top of your tree! I just Luv The Bumble!

With the cold of Winter upon us, if you have some extra Blankets & Quilts just lying around, think of your area Animal Shelters & Rescue Organizations & drop those off to help give a doggy or kitty a nice warm bed for the Holidays. If you are looking for a Dog or Cat for a Family Gift, PLEASE check out the animals at your local shelter. They will love you dearly for giving them a forever home of their very own!

From our Holiday House to yours...Merry Christmas!

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Christmas at Dollywood



Hubs & I went with our Son, DIL & Grandson to see the lights at Dollywood a couple of weekends ago. I love it there in the winter! The lights are just beautiful.

Wyatt told Santa that he had been a "really good boy"....

He made an Ornament for his Christmas Tree with his Daddy...

And Rode the Carousel...

Then Wyatt & Big Brother Blake watched the Magical Lights Christmas Parade.

This one is my Favorite! The Man in the Big Red Suit comes into site in his sleigh! Wyatt's in Awe...

New Winter & Holiday Creations




Sorry to be so long in updating my blog. I've been working hard on Winter Goodes & just got caught up! Here's what I have been up to...

Uncle Sam & Rocket Dog Pull Toy

Uncle Sam & Rocket Dog Pull Toy
This is one of my all time favorite pieces. I used my APBT Phil as the model for Rocket Dog.

~*Rebecca's Thyme Primitives*~

~*Rebecca's Thyme Primitives*~
"Rebecca's Thyme Primitives" in Pigeon Forge, TN is truly a Primitive Lovers Delight! If you are planning a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains area... Be sure to put this on your "To Do" List!

Rebecca offers a wide variety of Fine Hand Crafted Furniture, Lamps, Candles, Stitcheries, Dolls, Folk Art "Needfuls" as well as Offerings from Me!

I am doing One of a Kind pieces for Rebecca, as well as Finished Goods from some of my Favorite Artists/ Designers Patterns.

Thanks to Kentucky Primitives for the Great Cupboard Eagle design, Crows Roost Prims for my Favorite Black Bear design & Jackie Schmidt for her Wonderful Primitive & Prairie Doll designs! Love you ladies! :)

Reece & Polly Dog out for a stroll

Reece & Polly Dog out for a stroll
Apollo has been to obedience school. Can't say the same for Mr. Reece...LOL!

Did I mention I have a Grand-Kitty too?

Did I mention I have a Grand-Kitty too?
Reece gives Mr Kittlesworth a hug....

Wyatt gets luv from Phil

Wyatt gets luv from Phil