Hey all my friends.
I guess it’s because my grandfather, father and brother used to show Jersey cows, and my other grandfather was a cattle trader, that I just have “the love of cows” in my blood.
I have some great old black and white snap shots of my father and grandfather with their show cows that I am going to try and enlarge to use. I also have lots of their ribbons and even a few silver trophy bowls that they won. Such awesome memorabilia.
I have recently been on a cow hunt. Now, I don’t want just any old cow. I want it to have the right look. You know what I mean….right?
Let me show you a couple that I have recently brought home.
See him sitting way down there on my white bench.
Here he is a little closer up…
My friend, Kim, made me this pillow. Remember her etsy shop giveaway I did a couple of weeks ago. Check out her shop again here.
I also just purchased this great little 8 x10 canvas from Fine Farmhouse and I love it.
I love how subtle this canvas is. Dru did a great job making her look old.
This old wooden screen holds my kitchen essentials. I love to corral things together like this.
Our chickens are laying us lots and lots of eggs right now. We are getting a dozen plus everyday. Thank you my pretty hens…
Now you know I cannot talk about cows and leave out my all time favorite bovine.
Yes, Herley is still my number 1 cow of all times.
I don’t think Herley will ever be replaced. He will always be my favorite and he will always hold a place of honor and distinction in my home.
So now I have three cows. There is one in the kitchen, one in the dining room, and one in the living room. I don’t want to be a collector of cows so I will probably stop soon. A few will do me just fine.
Of course the above comment doesn’t mean that I am going to stop my hunt.
Hope you are having a great week and that the rest of it is blessed beyond measure.
Thanks, as always, for taking your time to visit with me. I know your time is precious.
37 comments:
Amy,
Love your newest additions!Those cows are great!
xx
Anne
Amy~ You are the coolest decorating chick on the block! Or, would you be offended if I said coolest heifer? ;o)
Because I love what you did here.
You have such a beautiful and well crafted talent.
When I was in the city.
We went to these cool vintage markets, way down in the industrial part of town, in these old warehouses. And seriously...I thought of you. Over and over and over! You would have felt for sure...swooney!
In fact, I have a couple of pictures on my phone that I am going to send you.
But here is one thing that I must know.
How did you become so good at piecing your treasures together?
I am accumulating a fair amount of said treasures...but am so not able to venue it out like you do.
Maybe I can just shamelessly copy you!
Happy weekend, sugar pie!
XO
Love the decor...and the steer! And the Cow!
I love all your cows! We don't own any live cows, but there are some down the gravel road from us and I enjoy listening to them in the evening, when they always seems to make a little noise settling in for the night. Your Herley is definitely a handsome fellow!
Blessings,
Angie
Love your cows and your pretty vignettes. We are cow fans here too.
I love you blog. Adorei esse porta prato super prático.
Have a nice week.
Anajá Schmitz
Minha vida de campo.
Amy, I just love your bovine vignettes and pillow! We have so many cow here in Lancaster Co. I sometimes have cows on my patio... so you can see why I am wild about yours!
I just love our look!
Oh Amy, how I love & adore your cows!! What a nice handmade pillow...Kim does a great job. And the canvas is perfect in your kitchen. He looks so handsome with all your farmhouse essentials, especially those gorgeous fresh eggs :)
I still love Herley the best, too! He is so lovely sitting in your dining room...and I'm on the hunt for one like him.
Love all the little changes you have made to your vignettes ...makes me wish I were there with you even more!
Lots of hugs
MOOO!! love your new cow pillow and Herley is one handsome dude! see ya tomorrow at VIF! xoxo
Love your cows, especially Herley!
Mary Alice
Very fun cows! They have been catching my eye lately - I bought a cast iron painted vintage cow from a resale shop, and a painting which I hope looks good when I get it!
Love cows too! The gentle colouring and your fantastic decorating skillis!!! :)
Hugs,
That canvas cow print sure is great! I always love things like that with texture and interesting details. I feel the same as you though, Herley is my favorite :)
I see great things again today Amy......love the cows...love your decorating style....enjoy your day...love Ria...xxx...
Love that your chickens are laying like crazy. Our sweet girls are taking a little break right now as they worked so hard all summer. And two of them are molting and aren't too pretty. LOL. I just collected up their fallen feathers and have made something beautiful from then. Love the cows you have brought into your home. There used to be cows up the lane from us but the land was sold and now a home sits there. A pretty home but it's not the same as those gorgeous cows that I loved to stop and chat with it. :) Happy Thursday
Amy, cows just speak to my heart too. They seem to be such gentle animals. Love Herley! Take Care, Jean
Amy..... I absolutely LoVE your blog ! Cows are truly a favorite of mine. Love your pillow, Herley, and So honored to see my little creation hanging in your lovely home ! Thank you so much for sharing.
Dru Ann
Amy,
Your cows are adorable! With placing them stragetically around your home, it appears you are "steer"ing in the right decor direction! (Sorry...just couldn't help myself, dear friend!) Like you, my home is full, but seems I'm always on the hunt for somethng or other! Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
Fondly,
Pat
gorgeous vignette, amy:) it all blends together so perfectly!
I just adore the way you gather and display things. So you! So your heart and unique expression of creativity. Love your cows! xoxo!
Your cow is awesome in that window!
Sherry
I love your vignettes and gorgeous old treasures. Happy new follower from Common Ground. Beautiful blog!
Hi Amy,
I love your cow pillow and I adore that cow canvas print!!! I've been looking for a large horse or cow print on canvas for above my fireplace. This is awesome!
Hope your well and have a beautiful day.
Sincerely,
Melinda
Love your cows, Amy, especially Herley! Your photos are just beautiful... you truly have a farmhouse perfect look in your home.
Your decorating style is gorgeous! The cows are fab. Each one is so unique. Where did you find the one in the last pic? :)
I love your cow collection...I always love rural decor! Now following from Common Ground, found your beautiful feature, congratulations. Your little white cabinet she featured is just dreamy...adore how you had it displayed with the handmade wreath.
Amy, Just saw the feature on you from Common Ground. It was inspiring. I love how you put together all your vignettes. It's perfect! New Follower...
Jody
love the cow print in the window frame! lotsa eye candy here! :)
I jumped over from the party at Common Ground. You've got a great blog!
Karee
awwww, such sweet cows! i just love all your stuff and how it's displayed! you have great farmhouse style! very nice!!
I always love your vignettes, and these are no different!! Now you'll probably find cows everywhere-lol! That always seems to happen when you collect a few :)
Susan
Amy,
All three of your cows are just so darn cute! Can you believe it, I don't own any cows.I better get busy:)
Blessings,
Linda
You have so many wonderful old things. I love your plate rack with the old white dishes and the cows are darling.
there is something about farm animals in art that I love, too. Lately I want a huge portrait of a beautiful horse. In search of...
Amy, I love the cows you have brought into your home. You have adorable decorating skills. Happy weekend.
- Herman Swan
Love your blog. Especially how you have that wonderful knack of putting everything in the perfect spot. Your home looks so well put together. I wish I could do that.~~Blessings to you, Annabell :)
Love your blog! Especially how you have that wonderful knack for putting everything in the perfect spot. Your home is lovely and so well put together. I wish I could do that.
~~Blessings to you, Annabell :)
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