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.

I hope you enjoy your visit! Hugs, Starla :)


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Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Howl-O-Weeeen! Here's the Winners...

The Votes have been counted and here are the winners of Pit Bull Rescue Central's 3rd Anual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest...Tooooo Cute!

In First Place is "Kila"...

Second Place (and one of my personal favorites) is "Kokoa Girl"...

And in Third Place is "Marley"...

A Huge Congrats to all the Winners & all the Contestants! Thanks for making us smile with your Beautiful Bullies! And Thanks to PBRC for their Undying Dedication to this Wonderful Breed.

Happy Howl-O-Weeeeeen Everyone!

Sunday, October 12, 2008

OK...OK...Here's My Loot...

Some of my TDIPT Sisters have been asking for pics of my Haul from our Fun Saturday in Clinton...soooo...Here Ya Go Girls!

A Round Vintage Fiberboard Carton w/ a wooden lid. A Kewl Old Glass Candy Jar, Old Spice Tins & Measuring Spoons (that will likely end up in a Festive Gingerbread Grouping for Rebecca's Thyme Holiday Open House) and a couple of Old Beehive Bobbins. The Super Neat Red Scale that my Hubs bought after I mentioned I liked it. It is most likely a Reproduction, but I just Love It anyways!

Old Tin Picnic Containers in my Fave Colors of Red & Green. A set of Old Tin Candle Sticks. A couple of Old Funnels. The Awesome Red one with the Handle was a Gift! From my Friends Clay & Barbie, who I met through Rebecca's Summer Open House. They were set up selling their Beautiful assortment of Primitive Antiques & had saved this Fab Red Funnel for me. Thanks so much you two! I LOVE It! :)

Another Shot of the Picnic Tins & the Fab Red Funnel! Also a Vintage Green Stripe Hat Box...

A Vintage Gameboard w/ all the parts, still in the box! This will go on my Wall with my Gameboard Collection!

I found these Old Suitcases in Three Seperate Booths, but they almost appear to be a matched set! LOL! Also 4 Old Rusty Tin Cones filled with Fresh Sweet Annie...Mmmmmm!

Hub's scored a Great deal on a Fooseball Table for his "Man Cave"...but I'll spare ya the pics of that! LOL! ;)

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Fall Fun in Clinton

Hubs & I went to the Fall Antiques Festival in Clinton, TN today. I made a Haul! I Love this Sweet Little Town!

Browsing the Vendors


There was an Antique Car Show too...

This one was my Fave! If I don't get a new motorcycle next spring, I would "settle" for an Old Mustang! :)

Elvis entertained the crowd...

Hubs carried the loot...Hey Yogi...What you got in them Old Pic-A-Nic Baskets? LOL! I can't wait for the Summer Festival!

Monday, September 29, 2008

Pics from the Fall Open House at Rebecca's Thyme ... Part I

Saturday was the Fall Open House at Rebecca's Fabulous Primitive Shop in Wears Valley, TN. I was Lucky enough to be invited back for a day of Fun, Food & Wonderful People! Meet Rebecca & Sharon...Two of the Nicest Ladies I have ever met...

Rebecca has a Designers Flair with Primitive Decor...Pics Do Not do her Shop Justice, let me tell ya! Here is some of her Out Door Decorating for the City's Annual Decorating Contest. Good Luck, Rebecca...I sure Hope You Win!

Sharon is an absolute Food Genious, in my book! Not only Beautiful to look at... The most Delish Goodies I have ever tried! I would offer to participate in Rebecca's Open House Events just for the food! LOL!

Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseballs... and Spider Web Cookies...

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Tart Cookies with Candy Pumpkin Toppers...Yummmmmm!

To Be Continued....Sorry, too much for this one post...Be sure to check back for Part II...

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Miss P, Miss P...


Only a few more days with "Miss P"...our nickname for Little Miss Pandora. She will go in Monday for her last check up & Health Certification and then board the bus bound for Jacksonville this Friday afternoon.

We have really enjoyed her stay with us. She is a Great Little Dog with such a laid back personality. I know she will be just the Perfect Girl for a Family with Kids & other dogs.

Sending you off with lot's of love & best wishes, Miss P...We sure will miss you! Love & Kisses, Phil, Petie, Max & Foster Mom & Dad

Friday, September 12, 2008

Miss Pandora is "Out of the Box"...

I just got the news from the Shelter last night..."Miss P" will be leaving us on 9-26, bound for a Rescue in Jacksonville, Florida. From there, we will anxiously await news & pictures from her New Family! We are enjoying the last few weeks with Miss Cheezy Peasy...She's such a Funny & Happy little girl! I know she is going to be the delight of her new family...

Wyatt gives Pandora a Treat...She is so great with the Grandsons...Here is Reece getting a Smooooch!

A Hug for Miss P from Wyatt...

Reece offers to share his Popsickle...

After the kiddies leave....Nap Time of course! LOL! Good Luck Miss Pandora...Your Forever Home is just around the corner. Thanks for spending some time with us. :)

Thursday, September 11, 2008

PoppyMart 2008 is Here!

Let The Bidding Begin!


PBRC's on-line auction, Poppy Mart 2008 is finally here. Through September 18, you can bid on almost 800 exciting items for auction! Dog stuff, people stuff, gifts, jewelry and collectibles. There is something for every taste and wallet.

Please visit our sponsor page to support our generous donors.PoppyMart would not be possible without the many retail vendors,volunteers, and friends who donated to PBRC's auction.

Starting at 12:00am PST, on September 11th, 2008, Pit Bull Rescue Central, Inc. (PBRC), a 501(c)3 organization, will be holding its fifth annual on-line auction. We are once again using eBay as ourvenue. All proceeds from Poppy Mart will go directly to PBRC's Fund -which finances Pit Bull Spay/Neuter; assists with medical procedures beyond the financial reach of rescuers, caretakers, owners and shelters; and supports the website that enables us to list dogs for adoption and provide educational resources. PBRC is staffed entirely by unpaid volunteers.

Before you bid, we ask that you review our Auction Guidelines page.

Note: Everyone bidding needs to be registered with eBay. If you are already registered with eBay, all you need to do is start bidding! If you are not, it only takes a few minutes register & join in on the fun!

Click the above Title, or this link, to go directly to PoppyMart! http://stores.ebay.com/PBRC-Poppy-Mart


Please note that the auction ends at 12am, September 18 – Pacific Standard Time.

Feel free to contact us at poppymart@pitbullinfo.net with any questions!

~The Volunteers of PBRC

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