Happy 150th Birthday Beatrix Potter and A Winner!

I am hoping to get this blog post done before the thunderstorm gets here!

Thunderstorms are not my favorite, but we really need the rain!!

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I'm back.  I had to get off the computer during the thunderstorm.  It 

didn't last nearly long enough, but I am grateful for any rain we 

received.

Back to our two topics for the day, Beatrix Potter's 150th birthday and 

the winner of the enamel house sign.  I love Beatrix Potter for many 

reasons.  She was an excellent artist and creator of children's tales 

that have charmed so many for so long.  She loved biology and was

fascinated by nature.  If women had more rights back in her day, she

would have become a famous scientist instead of a children's author.

I personally am happy for the latter.  

Beatrix purchased land in the Lakes Region of England near 

Sawrey, Cumbria with monies she earned from the sale of her books

and also with an inheritance from an aunt.  She named this property

Hill Top Farm.  Because Beatrix was a conservationist, she left the

farm to the National Trust so that it would be preserved for generations

to come.  She was a very accomplished woman indeed.

We first meet Miss Potter's charming characters when we are young, and then

pass down the love of her tiny books to our children, nieces, nephews and 

grandchildren.  They are treasured by many.  So Happy Birthday Miss Potter.

Your talents and generosity of spirit will live in the generations of hearts

yet to come.

Now on to the winner of the house sign ....

Down the Lane With Daisy!    I will contact you and the Ramsign company

so that you can select the style and color of your sign that will be made

especially for you!  Congratulations!!

Thank you to all who participated in this giveaway.  If you didn't win

this time, there will be chances to win other prizes in the future.

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley