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Coffee, Books, and Art

Hello friends. 

Sharing my current reading list along with my morning coffee in my favorite mug. 

Three books are missing as I have started them and left them in various places like my car, hubby's truck, and the bedroom.  I almost have the 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear done - it is fun and whimsical and very strange.  I started The Visitors yesterday.  It was recommended by my sweet friend, Jayne.  Not sure what it is totally about yet, but right now the main character is in Cairo in the 1920's when archeologists were hunting for the tomb of Tutankhamun. Very interesting. I finished Love and Other Words Sunday night - I stayed up late to finish it which I rarely do.  I think it is my favorite book I have read this year.  I loved the characters.  Not sure I have ever read or known people who were more soulmates than those two.  It is going to be the book I recomend to every one for a long time. 

My daughter is always amazed that I read multiple books at the same time. It seems normal to me and stems from laziness.  If I am not busy, I grab a book and I will usually grab the first one I find that I haven't read already.  Strange but true.

I have some art to share as well.  

This first one is a fall wreath done for the weekly watercolor challenge at Splitcoaststampers.com.  There was a YouTube video: Art Exploration: Painting Wreaths and Leafery in Watercolor to follow. The sentiment is from DRS Designs. 


This next one was for the MMTPT challenge at Splitcoaststampers.com involving the creation of hats.  I had my watercolors out so I watched THIS video and created a witch's hat. The sentiment is from DRS Designs. 
The Splitcoaststampers.com Inspiration challenge this week was an Art Reproduction site and I was inspired by THIS painting which is a reproduction of the Monet painting: The Boulevard Pointoise at Argenteuil Snow Effect 1875.
I did it pretty quickly using Micron pens, watercolors, and some white acrylic paint.  The sky is pink because I did this on a piece of scrap paper I had been using to clean my blending brushes. The sky is my favorite part.  Note to self: don't throw away any scrap papers!  

Happy T-day to the T-day gang meeting up at Elizabeth's blog and to anyone else who visits.  Have a wonderful rest of the week.  If you had damage from the storms, I am praying for quick healing and repairs. 

Hugz,

Nancy

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  1. My name is Erika.October 4, 2022 at 5:21 AM

    I read multiple books at once also, mainly what I am in the mood for. I've tag a few of yours in my Amazon wish list. Thanks Nancy. And you have some amazing art today. Check out the new challenge at try It on Tuesday because your pieces would work great there. I hope you have a nice T day and week ahead. hugs-Erika

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  2. jimlynnOctober 4, 2022 at 5:34 AM

    Your cards are wonderful! All so different and yet all fabulous. So pretty and fun too.
    I'll have to check out that The Visitors book - sounds interesting.
    Lynn

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  3. Bleubeard and ElizabethOctober 4, 2022 at 6:02 AM

    I get all engrossed in a single book at a time. I read EVERY WORD, which befuddles some of my friends. Always have and that is why I am such a slow reader. Having said that, I only have to read it once. Worked great when I was in school. Review of material before a test took mere minutes.

    I looked up Bluebear and found it was actually a bear with blue fur. Reminded me of Gulliver's Travels from reading the synopsis.

    Your cards are stunning and that Monet is unbelievable. You draw and paint SO well. You are truly blessed with this gift,. dear. Thank you for sharing your books, your cards, your painting, and your coffee in that lovely Alabama mug with us for T this Tuesday, dear Nancy.

    BTW, The Spice Merchant is owned by Bob Bayhee and his wife, Miriam. They only advertise on the local NPR radio show and the local PBS stations. He is definitely NOT a chain (grin). I know him from PBS, although he also lives in my neighborhood. too.



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  4. Mae TravelsOctober 4, 2022 at 6:07 AM

    I have enough trouble remembering what's in the one and only book I'm reading at any given time! I like the look of your stack of real books -- I mostly read on Kindle.

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  5. Empire of the CatOctober 4, 2022 at 7:12 AM

    All your cards are amazing Nancy, so beautiful. I haven't read any of the books in your stack so I will be looking those up later. Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx

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  6. Iris FlaviaOctober 4, 2022 at 7:14 AM

    LOL, same here, several books in different places.
    Sometimes a bit difficult!

    Thank you for the watercolor link (I hate the dark half of the year, but one never ceases to learn, right?)
    Oh, plural! Downloaded the second :-)
    I think I need Micron pens?...

    And also thank you for the earworm ;-)
    I needed to download that as well - sweet memories of Broome, Western Australia, where we watched Forrest Gump in th eoldest open air cinema in the world! And 4 years later on a verandah in Mataranka, ,Nothern Australia, munching on salt-and-vinegar chips with ketchup-happy T-Day!

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  7. CJ KennedyOctober 4, 2022 at 7:15 AM

    I used to read multiple books at once. I don't seem to read as much as I did before. Your art work is just gorgeous. I especially love It's All in the Accessories. 😸Happy T Day

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  8. Divers and SundryOctober 4, 2022 at 7:22 AM

    I used to keep a book at hand in different locations and got used to having several in process at the same time. Makes perfect sense to me :) I like your peaceful winter scene. Happy T Tuesday!

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  9. jinxxxygirlOctober 4, 2022 at 8:51 AM

    Love your cards and your sweet vignette of your coffee and books.. I read one book at a time.. thats all my brain can handle..lol Right now it is.. The Complete Short Stories of Miss Marple..by Agatha Christie.. Happy T day Nancy! Hugs! deb

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  10. Let's Art JournalOctober 4, 2022 at 8:58 AM

    Hi Nancy! Looks like you're having lots of fun with all those books to read and I love your Sweet Home Alabama mug, it's a fabulous colour and design 😊. Your art covers the Fall and Winter seasons beautifully with that pretty autumnal wreath, gorgeous witches hat and winter wonderland card - perfect! Wishing you a very Happy T Day! Hugs Jo x

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  11. AnonymousOctober 4, 2022 at 10:22 AM

    Wow Nancy the art is just beautiful. I love the witches hat and will take a look at the video. Thanks so much for sharing it. Have a great day today.

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  12. pearshapedcraftingOctober 4, 2022 at 3:31 PM

    The most books I have at one time is two ahough when I was younger there would be one in every room! Too confusing these days. Your art is amazing, you are so talented. Love your mug, Happy T Day, Chrisx

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  13. Kate YetterOctober 4, 2022 at 4:22 PM

    I read several books at a time as well but it is because I get bored easily. I need a few things going at a time.
    Your cards are lovely especially the one inspired by Monet.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  14. kathyinozarksOctober 4, 2022 at 4:27 PM

    I love your art. I can read a couple books at one time-one that is in depth and needs more concentration and then a very light read Happy Tuesday and new week
    Kathy

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  15. Carola BartzOctober 4, 2022 at 5:35 PM

    I can't believe you've read Captain Bluebear - or Käpt'n Blaubär as we call him. It's a classic and every kid knows him. He spins a lot of yarn!
    Your cards are beautiful, but I especially like the Monet one.

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  16. *Vicki*October 6, 2022 at 1:10 PM

    Looks like some really great reading you're doing! Absolutely LOVING the wonderful art you've shared with us in your makes! I am loving that witches hat with the colors! All brilliantly done my friend!

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  17. RostroseNovember 1, 2022 at 4:22 AM

    I've tried to read several books at the same time, but I don't succeed - I usually get stuck on my favorite book and then either don't want to read the others at all or only afterwards.
    Your cards look great!
    I wish you a wonderful November!
    All the best from Austria, Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2022/10/lebenszeichen-herbstimpressionen.html

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