Tonight I listed this little painting on eBay. I've had several requests lately for a log cabin scene which is right up my alley since I've always wanted to live in a log cabin. I just love the pioneer spirit that went into these buildings and the primitive charm. One of my favorite bloggers, Shelley, has a blog about building a log cabin. You should hop on over to her blog, Building a Log Cabin, quickly because she is having a giveaway that ends at 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22nd. She is giving away a beautiful loaf of Cranberry Pecan Bread made at a place called Zingerman's located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 
Every year on Christmas Eve Mr. Henson drags home a tree through the snow. As he walks through the forest he is reminded of all time spent cutting trees to make their cozy little cabin. Dragging it up on the porch he wraps it with some canvas before taking it through the door. As he anchors it in the tree stand, his wife directs him until it's perfectly straight. The smell of evergreen fills the air along with the scent of Christmas cookies baking in the oven. Mrs. Henson lights the candles on the tree as everyone gathers round to sing "O Holy Night".
Every year on Christmas Eve Mr. Henson drags home a tree through the snow. As he walks through the forest he is reminded of all time spent cutting trees to make their cozy little cabin. Dragging it up on the porch he wraps it with some canvas before taking it through the door. As he anchors it in the tree stand, his wife directs him until it's perfectly straight. The smell of evergreen fills the air along with the scent of Christmas cookies baking in the oven. Mrs. Henson lights the candles on the tree as everyone gathers round to sing "O Holy Night". 
Hi Catherine! I just placed a bid for this painting! I love the warm cozy cabin image it evokes!Crossing my fingers....
ReplyDeleteThank you for mentioning my giveaway! Hugs! Shelley
THis is great! I love the feeling it gives.
ReplyDeleteI love your artwork. I'm a big fan of lighthouses and I noticed there are two LH selections in your ebay store. It's hard to choose. If I did a grouping I would need three. Do you happen to have a third lighthouse print? And my m-i-l loves windmills like the type you find in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. If you ever do a windmill painting, let me know.
ReplyDeletePerfect! I think a lot of people will love this log cabin. It reminds us all of the settlers and the holidays celebrated. You're making it hard for me to choose which prints I want!
ReplyDeleteLike some time ago Penny from Lavender Hill Studio said it - I could just live in every single of your paintings.
ReplyDeleteSo cozy. Love it.
Suzy
Catherine,
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of the log cabins too. This one is so charming. And you call it 'O Holy Night'...my favorite Christmas carole.
Teresa
Hi Catherine,
ReplyDeleteSo nice to visit and find the spirit of Christmas reflected in your wonderful paintings. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
You know, I look around blogs to sort of get inspired or see what's new in the world. Few things have ever just blown me away as much as your paintings. They are spectacular! Beautiful, warm, inviting, homey---just absolute perfection. Normally, I'm a lurker--but today I had to bounce right in here and say I LOVE YOUR STUFF! You have a fan in Buffalo!
ReplyDeletethis is so frosty and lovely!
ReplyDeleteCatherine,
ReplyDeleteIt's so warm and inviting. I admire your talent.
Melissa
Oh that is wonderful! I hope Shelley is able to get it! It would be perfect in her log cabin.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful painting, Catherine.
ReplyDeleteHow long does it take you to paint of one these beauties?
I am new here! What a great blog :) ♥ Hugs!
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