Christmas Ribbons
I enjoy wrapping gifts, and I try to avoid gift bags whenever I can. I think beautiful wrapping sends a silent signal of love. Recently I...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 10, 20231 min read
Give Yourself Southern Christmas Flowers
I find every opportunity to give myself flowers. Christmas is no exception. In Atlanta many flowers bloom in December so why not give...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 8, 20231 min read
My Quilts Into the Wild
Here's a rare site -- my quilts in the wild. I am not an outdoor girl so neither are my quilts. They were part of a photo shoot by a...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 7, 20231 min read
Christmas on Stonebriar
The Christmas trees (3) are decorated, and the Christmas quilts are hung. It is officially Christmas on Stonebriar.
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 4, 20231 min read
Angels are Everywhere
Angels are out in force during the holiday season. I imagine they are enjoying the smiles, the music and the smells from the kitchen all...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 4, 20231 min read
Introducing Give Yourself A Happy Flower
I think happiness must be intentional. In other words you should think about how you can add a little bit of happiness to each day....
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 2, 20231 min read
Wishing You a Happy December From My Porch!
Although we have a few cold days in December, we also have many mild days it December that are perfect for porch sitting. The holidays...
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O.V. Brantley
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Happy December!
December is the most magical month of the year, and I can't wait to make magic. Welcome to December!
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 30, 20231 min read
Follow Me Into December
I am ending November the same way I started it -- with a red and white quilt. November was an amazing time in my life, and I will be...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 29, 20231 min read
Christmas Quilts Come Out to Play
It's time to take my Christmas quilts out of storage. I have quite a few so it takes a while, but it is not Christmas at my house until I...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 28, 20231 min read
A Very Personal Tour of Michigan Law
During my visit to the University of Michigan for the big football game against rival Ohio State, the boyfriend gave me a tour of the...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 27, 20231 min read
Football Saturday in the Big House
The boyfriend decided that I should not live another day without seeing the Michigan vs. Ohio State game in person. He is a graduate of...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 24, 20231 min read
Black Friday! Shop ‘Til You Drop!
It's Black Friday! Don't be late. Get out there and get your shopping done early!
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Life is Good. Be Thankful.
Happy Thanksgiving! Eat a lot!
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 22, 20231 min read
Thanksgivings Past
One of the wonderful things about Thanksgiving is that we pause to remember our ancestors in a joyful way. Memories of delicious smells...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Sitting in My Joy
Now that the 47 quilts that comprise my solo red and white quilt exhibit Long Time Coming have returned home safely, I am taking a moment...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 19, 20231 min read
Long time Coming Exhibit Available For Gallery Bookings
My solo exhibit of red and white quilts, formally entitled Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's Red and White Quilts, is...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 18, 20231 min read
Deltas Visit My Long Time Coming Exhibit at the International Quilt Festival
Sorors of Delta Sigma theta are drawn to red and white like a moth to a flame, so it was no surprise to me that many of my sorors showed...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 17, 20231 min read
Working Hard and Playing Hard in Houston
India and I always build in some down time on our trips. After presenting four Gallery Talks each day for three straight days for both my...
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O.V. Brantley
Nov 16, 20231 min read
A Night at the Opera
India and I love experiencing the local culture of a new destination as much as possible. On our trip to Houston to attend the...
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