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New Winter Collection

Sunday, November 23, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
An autumn poem
Harvest Angel
Looking for souls
With tattered wings
Jumping through flowers
Unable to sing.
My heart is broken
My arms are tired
Will we find those
We once admired?
Scorched skin
In a torn silk dress
Saddened eyes
I'm ready to rest
Harvest Angel," where are you going?
Oh Angel, where have you been?"
"I've gone to fetch God's chosen
So he can let them in."
©Gail Eads
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
I have been awarded the Brillante Weblog Award. Jan from CoffeyHouseCollection has elected me to my surprise and I am greatly honored.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Digi Web Studio
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Newspaper Featuring Our Painting & Gift Shop
The Country Life to be featured on PBS

By Monica Dufour
INDEX Staff Writer
DAVISON — For six years, The Country Life, 206 N. Main St., in downtown Davison, has offered unique gifts, including a full line of paintings by owner and artist Gail Eads.
Recently Eads and the store were filmed for an episode of the PBS program Michigan Magazine. It’s scheduled to air May 31.
She’s thrilled with the recognition.
At the age of 12, Eads fell in love with painting. “I was in art class, and my teacher said she really liked what I did,” she said.
Eads decided to try selling her art about 11 years ago from home, under the name of The Country Life. Once she found that people were interested in buying her art, she and her husband Mitch moved her business from her home to a storefront location in Genesee in 1995.
In 2001, the couple moved to Davison to a location off Mill Street. They were there for about six months before moving to their current spot.
Gail enjoys painting on just about anything. “I’ve painted designs on windows, shutters, tables, and even ice skates,” she said.
She’s had customers from all over Michigan and other states seek her out for her hand-painted creations.
Over the years she’s had many customers ask her how to paint similar creations. “I didn’t consider myself a teacher, so I decided I would work on an instructional book so that they could learn to teach themselves,” she said.
Eads said after completing her book, she realized that she had the patience and knack to teach face-to-face.

“They’re always thrilled after they’ve completed a project. I enjoy watching my students leave with their piece,” she said. “I had one lady call me a ‘miracle worker.’ “
The artist said she finds it gratifying to see her creations in circulation and know that her detailed instructions helped someone create their own piece of artwork. She’s working on her sixth book
Currently she has pieces of her work in a variety of catalogues including “Penny Lane,” “Tender Heart,” and “Country House.”
“I think it’s exciting,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to paint.”
Eads said God has played a significant role in her gift. “I want to give God thanks for directing my life and talent in such a way. It’s been a rewarding experience,” she said.
Having an encouraging husband has been helpful as well. “He’s been very supportive of me,” Eads said.
The artist said she’s glad that her business is located in Davison. “Everyone here is very friendly, and we like being able to help to promote downtown,” she said.
For more information about Eads or her store, call 810-658-8388. Gifts, prints and instructional books may be purchased online by visiting http://www.countrylifegifts.com/.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Jan Coffey's Blog
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Country Lane

Thursday, April 24, 2008

This is a wonderful site of my friend Arlene titled
The Weathered Window. Here you will find some
fabulous paintings done by her as well as florals
and antiques. Thank you for patronizing her site.
Blessings from her to you!
Art and Scraps by Karel

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Check Book Cover

This is one of our designs from Ewe n Me Printables. An inspiring checkbook cover to give you a daily 'lift'.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Bottle Cap Image Inserts

These are some of our graphics from the "From: Raggs To: You" CD.
Ewe n Me Printables has created a downloadable for bottle cap inserts.
There are lots of ideas on her site. Click on the Image to go to her site.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008

This is a new print available in May 2008. It is in a size 10x20" perfect size to fit on a narrow wall or for a larger display with maybe some sconces on each side of it. This one would look good in the black or green shaker frame. Ivies dance around the salt box house with the star on the house representing our country.
Thank you for viewing and check back often!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Irish Blessing - Donna Atkins

Donna has the most imaginative and inventive minds for
creatingthe right picture for the perfect phrase.
She is so gifted and her faith in God shines through her paintings.
Go to Donna Atkins to see all of her wonderful artwork!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Country Life Graphics. I just love her artwork. The earth angels in this kit are so perfect for Garden Journals and all types of layouts. Go to my site
ArtandScraps.com to purchase.
Personal Use Only $1.00
Click preview for closeup.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Crown of Thorns

A NEW Print available now. Order early for Christmas or leave out year round. This one says it all. The red rosehip berries represent the shed blood of Jesus. The dogwood blooms and the wood background represent the tree that Jesus died on. And the crown of thorns was laid upon his head to represent that he IS our King.















