Friday, April 13, 2012

Cookie cottage

The cookie cottage nestled in a clearing. Warm cinnamon buns lined the path to the front door. The roof was shingled with peanut butter criss cross cookies, and there was an apple pie plant too. A three layer cake spinned above the house as a weathervane. Hansel bit into a candy cane and Gretel chewed a warm bun, filled with raisins.




The badger rustled up from his den. Trouble was afoot. He could smell it~

Foxy witch peered around at the children from a frosted butter cookie flower.


She had been baking all morning and was hungry, simply ravenous!



Squirrel set aside his flute, and told the bluebird to warn the children.


Bluebird did not like to fly by the house, even though the cherries on the cake looked tempting.


The witchy fox began to creep towards Hansel and Gretel, with her most widest grin.




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Next time:


Hansel and Gretel are invited to High Tea






P.S. Thought you might like to see the amazing Brian Wildsmith's version of the witches cottage.



xxx


julie






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42 comments:

  1. DollZandThingZApril 13, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Such a lovely blog and such lovely work!

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  2. Vintage Fairy Tales RebeckaApril 13, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Dearest Julie, I want to move in to the dear cookie cottage!
    Have a great weekend
    Becky

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  3. Lori annApril 13, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Julie, do you know if the cottage is for rent?

    :)


    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  4. Lovejoy BearsApril 13, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Julie I love your beautiful painting of the cookie cottage, it's enchanting!!!
    As always I love all your pottery pieces and your wonderful story!!
    Hugs
    Vicky xxxx

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  5. NanApril 13, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    I go into another world whenever I stop here. A wonderful world full of beauty and joy and fun! Thank you.

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  6. AprilgirlApril 13, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    That foxy witch looks pretty sweet...hope there is a happy ending to this fun blog! Love the cookie cottage!

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  7. murphybears@hotmail.comApril 13, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Hello there Julie,
    Yes, it's been said before, but let me say again, PERFECT!!!

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  8. patApril 13, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Hello Julie, yes, it's all been said before, but perhaps you just need to hear it again...PERFECT!!!

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  9. ValeriannaApril 13, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Another wonderful installment... JUST what I needed today, thanks!

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  10. polkadotpeticoatApril 13, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    No one tells a story better than you and your pottery....just delightful....You always leave me wanting more!

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  11. AnonymousApril 13, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Ummmm, HELLO! The most beautiful and fun enchanted cottage I have ever seen! I really would be pulled to it too! As always, your work is sooooo charming and well, enchanting! :-) If that is a painting of the cottage I hope you will (please) make and sell prints of it so we can all have one! Can't wait to see what happens next! Much love DHA

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  12. farmladyApril 13, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Oh, this is so charming... and such a good story. I love the real badger photo.
    You could write a book...

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  13. Carolyn ParkerApril 13, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    This pink cottage is the most delightfully and deliciously tempting haven.This truly is eye candy! You're the best!
    xoxo
    batty mae

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  14. Julie Whitmore PotteryApril 13, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Dear DHA, I am going to make prints...
    will keep you apprised, and Connie isn't that the most wonderful Badger?
    Lori, o yes, and rent is very reasonable. One pound of molasses a week. And plums in season. (very good in cakes)
    xx

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  15. UnknownApril 13, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Very good ... cookie cottage !!!! estupendo , Julie sos maravillosa amiga , besos en la distancia y buen fin de semana !!!!

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  16. LibrarianApril 14, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Oh, cookie flowers and an apple pie plant!! Now, how can I make these grow here in the garden?

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  17. Cathy Kiffney StudioApril 14, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    Yummy, me want cookie! Love Foxy plate--well, love them all!

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  18. hens teethApril 14, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Oh, you do make me happy. x

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  19. Country RabbitApril 14, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    oh my word wht a delight- i love the house nestled in the woods ;0)...cookie cottage- what a delight!!!!! xx you make your creations so beautifully magical- such detail and colour- love it!! x

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  20. *Susycottage*April 14, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Ohhhh Julie, your posts always fascinate me!
    Thank you for passing by me, has always
    a pleasure, and my animals of the forest are
    just right for your creations, do not you?
    A big hug
    Susy x

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  21. Jody BattagliaApril 14, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Hello Julie...I love the way butter cookie flowers smell...don't you?....Have cherries on the cake fun, Jody

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  22. Lisa Graham April 14, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Julie! Wow! Your sweet cottage painting has such amazing detail...I love every sweet corner of it. It's interesting to see how your works look on paper and ceramics. Such a magical fairy-telling touch you have.

    : )

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  23. KatrinaApril 14, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    How lovely. I am quite taken with Mr. Badger, what a sweetie. xox Katrina

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  24. Maggie AnnApril 14, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Julie, You are a delight as always, and Brain's art is fascinating. A treat to read and see it all.

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  25. Kay G.April 14, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Hey! I make my own peanut butter criss-cross cookies. If you go to Meike's blog, she has the recipe!
    I love your art, it is so joyful.

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  26. Catharina MariaApril 15, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Love your spoons in the sitebar . Is that good English ??
    Love from ♥RINI♥

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  27. BodkinApril 15, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    your blog is the measure of my dreams . thank you . hx

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  28. Tracey BroomeApril 15, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    You really do NOT post enough. I love reading your blog! I would have read it to my daughter if it had been around when she was little :)

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  29. Julie Whitmore PotteryApril 15, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Yes Rini, perfect!
    Green glamour, what a wonderful thing to say. xx

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  30. sharonApril 15, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Oh, to live in a dream world like yours! Sigh.....love.

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  31. connieApril 15, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    julie thank you for stopping by the artseat and for your kind words... we are so grateful and yes it is amazing what stress will do... I am loving your new items and would love to purchase one of your lovely oval plates with fruit or veggies around it, they are truly amazing! can I special order one julie? and maybe a matching cup!
    xo
    connie

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  32. sea-blue-sky & abstractsApril 16, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Will wait for the next instalment with baited breath......

    Love the way you have displayed your work amidst the fern fronds, Julie. x

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  33. Sara ~Snövits äpple~April 17, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Hi Julie! I am in love with the fairytale-Hansel and Gretel- Beatrix Potter kind of vibe I get from your creations. Will definately buy something from you in the future to grace my own home :) The white house in the picture on my blogg is photographed through the kitchen window from my grandmother´s home. But my grandmother´s house looks almost exactly like that. *Love Sara*

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  34. Susan McShannon-MonteithApril 17, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    My first visit here and how charming I found it.
    Your little creatures are captivating.
    Susan

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  35. Aunt JennyApril 17, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Oh Julie....way too long since I have visited your blog. I just adore the cookie cottage...I want to vacation there!!

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  36. jen storerApril 17, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Love it. With just a glimpse I feel replenished. Thank you Lovely J! jxx

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  37. Helen PhilippsApril 18, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Magical, Julie! I loved going into this little world, and Cookie Cottage is a delight! The warm cinnamon buns and other baked treats are described so deliciously too....what a treat a visit there would be.
    Helen x

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  38. GardenOfDaisiesApril 18, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    OH, One of my favorite fairytales! Love this fox-witch version! And your artwork! And love Brian Wildsmith's illustrations too!! :-) Always so much fun to visit your blog!!

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  39. Joshy and belleApril 19, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I wish I could live in cookie cottage it's so pretty! I'm having a giveaway on my blog if you would like to take a look, fliss xx

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  40. AnonymousApril 21, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Such a magical treat! LOVE it all, Julie!
    Wishing you a wonderful, wonderful weekend,
    ~ Zuzu

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  41. angieApril 24, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    Hi julie, I love her very fabulous pictures! they put me back into the childhood! love all of angie from Germany

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  42. Vicki BosterApril 29, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Oh oh oh and the plot thickens!' I'm keeping my fingers crossed that one of the animal babies will warn them in time!!

    Your storytelling is enchanting--- the sketches are absolutely beautiful-- and you KNOW I love every piece of pottery you make!

    Xo
    Vicki

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