Ephesians 2:8
For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must
believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Upcoming Shows
Moondog Cottage will
be Vending at

November 21, 2009
Edgewood High School
3500 Busenbark Road
Trenton, OH 45067
513-867-7425

December 5th, 2009
Oxford Holiday Festival
Winter Craft Show
Oxford Community
Arts Center
10 S. College Avenue
Oxford, OH  45056
513-524-8506
Blogs You'll Love
Moondog Cottage is proud to feature
Diane Apperson of Tallowberry Primitives as our
Artist of the Month
Trendy Bindi's
Boutique
Tallowberry
Primitives
Diane Apperson is the fabulous
artist behind the eclectic dolls of
Tallowberry Primitives.  She lives
in Virginia in a rural area
surrounded by lots of history.  
Monticello, Appomatox, Colonial
Williamsburg and many other
historical points of interest are all
within a few hours of her home.
Diane is the fourth of five kids, four brothers and no
sisters, and so she and her mother were best friends.  
Her mother was in fact her partner in this venture until
she passed away in 2003.  Although she has no children
of her own and isn't married, Diane loves spending time
with her nieces and nephews and considers herself lucky
to have a large family that makes for a boisterous crowd
on holidays!
Tallowberry
Primitives
Tallowberry
Primitives
Diane started making her designs 20
to 25 years ago and really loves what
she does.  She never had any formal
training, but through trying lots of
things settled into the one that made
her happiest...making primitive folk art.  
She loves to sew and paint, so by
combining both she creates beautiful
dolls from very basic doll bodies and
fabrics.  With a touch of her artists'
pencils she magically brings each doll
to life.  The face is what makes a doll
special and she tends to spend a lot of
time getting it just the way she wants it
by the process of needle sculpting
and drawing the features and adding
shading and highlights.
Tallowberry
Primitives
Tallowberry
Primitives
You can find Diane's designs on Ebay, Simply Primitives and
TDIPT Mercantile.  She says that belonging to these
wonderful groups has helped her tremendously in getting her
name out to the public and has also introduced her to many other
wonderful doll artists and painters.  She also sells her dolls to a
couple of shops in Virginia, which allows her to meet more primitive
loving friends.  One of her goals for the coming year is to make it
into Early American Life Magazine's Holiday Directory of
Artisans.  It's her favorite magazine and it would be a thrill  she
says to see her name in the annual issue.  Keep your fingers
crossed for her!

Please visit her at the following links!

http://tallowberryprimitives.blogspot.com
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/tallowberryprimitives
http://tdipt-tallowberry.blogspot.com
CONTACT ME: dla53@earthlink.net
Now Enter into a Magical Place - One of My favorite
places to visit...
The Secret Garden!
Debbie Goodwin
Bart & Debbie Goodwin of Waynesville, Ohio purchased 12 acres
located on St. Rt. 73 nearly 10 years ago.  The property, when
purchased, was a 20+ year rental property and in grave need of
repair.  After countless hours of refurbishing and a lot of TLC, they
made it habitable and what it has become today...
The Secret Garden!
Debbie had been in the Corporate world for more than 30 years
working as an Executive Assistant, and further into her 19 year
career moved into marketing.  After being downsized, she took a
position as an Event Planner .  She worked on the National
Events Team as event planner for all of the National Dog and Cat
shows that you view on Animal Planet!  Although there's nothing
better than working with animals, constant traveling took a toll.

After many evenings in the Party Barn, brainstorming over a glass
or two of wine, and wondering what could be done with 12 acres,
Bart and Debbie determined that with the exposure they would
receive from being on St. Rt. 73 and the close proximity to Caesar's
Creek, the Renaissance Festival, and the antique shops of
Waynesville, they could launch a home-based business.  They
turned four acres into what is known today as The Secret Garden
and it's currently in it's sixth season.
Nature inspired, the Garden offers
uniquely crafted lawn and garden
items of all types.  You can stroll
through brick lined pathways through
the woods and enjoy the sights and
sounds of nature while shopping.

The Chapel in the Woods is four years
old and is the perfect place for small
events.  It is located in a wooded
setting overlooking a reflecting pond
and has been used for many
celebrations such as baby and bridal
showers, corporate off-site events,
family gatherings and weddings.
The Bird House evolved this past year over the winter of 2008
and incorporates everything for the serious bird enthusiast - seed,
suet, feeders, houses and so much more!

Bella Garden Florals has joined The Secret Garden and designer
Debbie Agnew creates custom arrangements and wreaths or
bouquets for home or weddings.  Watch next season for a huge
expansion of Bella Garden at The Secret Garden!

Would Debbie ever go back to the Corporate world?  Not in a
million years!  Even though she works harder now than she ever
has, she is doing what she is meant to do with the help of family
and friends.

Visit The Secret Garden at
4107 East State Route 73
Waynesville, Ohio  45068
513-897-5505
Open 7 days a week 11am-6pm
(Winter hours January through March)
Email:  goodwin@secretgardenwaynesville.com
www.secretgardenwaynesville.com
Moondog Cottage
Moondog Cottage
Moondog
Cottage
Happy
Halloween!
Moondog Cottage is thrilled to
have our Christmas Pins featured
in the December  2009 Issue of
Romantic Homes Magazine!
This is one of my very favorite
magazines and I feel very honored
that they featured my jewelry in
their "We Love This" section!