Prim And Whimsy Girls

The verdict is in! I have decided to give away a set of my mini witch potion bottles to 1 lucky winner! Drawing will be held on September 15th so you have plenty of time to get entered and entered often!

My witch potion bottles have become very popular and I’m excited to be giving a set away. They are wonderful displayed as is, use them as accessories to your favorite prim dolls, add them to a spooky witch garland or use them as cupboard tucks! Each bottle measures 2.5″ tall without the cork!

Stop by my blog today to find out the many ways to enter!

http://auntmannys.blogspot.com

I am fortunate to live in a very scenic and unique area of Arkansas, the Ouachita Mountains.

The Ouachita Mountains are a mountain range which extends from central Arkansas to southeastern Oklahoma. The Ouachita Mountains are the only mountain range in the United States which run east to west instead of north to south.

The name Ouachita was probably derived from the Choctaw words owa (hunt) and chito (big). The Choctaws would speak to the French explorers of their Owa Chito (Big Hunt) far away from their home territory of what is now Mississippi and Alabama. The Choctaws would cross the Mississippi River and hunt buffalo in the region of the Red River and later further north toward the Ouachita Mountains.

The Ouachita Mountains are fold mountains, just like the Appalachian Mountains. Where oceanic crust meets less dense continental crust, the oceanic crust is forced under the continental crust. The continental crust is buckled by the impact, and fold mountains are the result. Geologists from all over the world come to the Ouachitas to see the strange and curious rock formations.

At one time the Ouachita Mountains were very similar in height to the Rocky Mountains. But millions of years of wind and water have eroded them leaving only the heart of the mountain exposed.

The Ouachita Mountains are also noted for the quartz crystals deposits. The Mount Ida region has numerous crystal mines, many of which are open to the public.

The eastern portion of the Ouachita Mountains is also home to many novaculite mines. Novaculite or Arkansas whetstone is the rarest and finest abrasive stone in existence. Natural springs can also be found throughout the eastern part of the mountain range. With the majority of the hot springs located around the city of Hot Springs.

The Ouachita National Forest , established in 1907 and covering 1,784,457 acres, covers most of the Ouachita Mountains. It is the oldest National Forest in the southeastern United States. The Forest contains numerous hiking, biking, and horse backing riding trails with the most extensive being the Ouachita National Recreation Trail - 223 miles long. The Talimena Scenic Byway extends from Talihina, Oklahoma to Mena, Arkansas and travels the majority of the route along the mountain ridges and provides many breathtaking views.

If you enjoy outdoor adventure, then I encourage you to vacation in Arkansas, The Natural State.

Posted by Jeanne of WildWoods Art

Tags: arkansas, Buffalo, Choctaw, Crystal, Hot Springs, Mena, Mt. Ida, ouachita, Quartz, Red River, Talimena

Tags: Halloween Art, Primitive Halloween, PWGL Challenge

Mr. & Mrs. Lectura*creations presents:

“Trick or Treat Trail”

11″ X 14″ on stretched canvas

It has probably happened to most of us on the night of All Hallow’s Eve, the trick or treat trail is full of welcoming houses to visit, but every now and then a house looks too spooky to even give into your sweet tooth.

A cute little costumed witch holds onto her pumpkin pail so tight, not even her magic wand can make her brave without a fright. Will she follow the trail below and find more treats to add, or will the keepers of this house make her scared and sad?

What do you think?

Created using ink, oil pastels, metallic, & acrylic paints.

We are definitely a Halloween year round kind of couple! More creations to come for sure! Keep Watch! This will be up for auction on ebay tomorrow evening!

Creative Blessings,
Lisa

Tags: Halloween, Haunted House, Trick or Treat, Witch

In many parts of the country a person can find an auction to attend just about any given weekend. For the people who live in these rural farming communities, the auction serves many purposes. It is, of course, a sale of items. But for many it is a social event. An auction may be the only time some people will see each other. The women will bring chairs and sit and catch up on the latest events in each other’s lives. The men talk of weather and crops. Children run and play among the maze of tables laden with various items, a stray dog wanders through investigating the excitement. And amidst all this, the sale goes on.

Too often an auction signals the end of an era. A family moving, a business closing. The auction then serves as a way for people to say good-bye to their friends and maybe buy a memento.

There is a saying, “You have no friends at an auction.” This is true. Bidding can be ruthless on many an item. And yet, something may go for a song, should the crowd find out the ‘treasure’ has sentimental value to someone.

If you ever get the chance to attend a country auction, GO! You won’t be disappointed. In fact, you may find a special treasure or a new friend.

Submitted by Jeanne of WildWoods Art

Tags: , arkansas, auction, country, friends, ouachita, rural, sale