Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Brrr...cold snap last night!

I smiled when I watched the morning news program
 broadcast from New York yesterday
 and spied snowflakes in the background.

It's not snowing here...

but it's definitely time to break out the winter jacket.

In keeping with that theme,
all seemingly unrelated items,
Winter White and a glint of sparkle.

Beach Grass Cottage

Made By Manos

Mari Dee Studio

Patricija

Cari Joy Designs

O With Double Dots

Fresh New Year, Fresh Color!

I love discovering fresh, new entrepreneurs on Etsy.

In the spirit of supporting and encouraging small businesses,

a New Year

 and

pretty ideas

here are some finds of mine,

from 

Etsy!

Lemonade Paperie

New Hope Beading

Linda Donahue

Regan Saunders

BStudio

Rough Fusion

Lovely B Jewelry

How To Imortalize Your Child's Artwork!

How to preserve your favorite works of art created by you child is often an issue.

Frame it, box it, scrapbook it...

There are plenty of unique and fun ways, 

but one of my favorite choices is

  having the artwork reproduced on something we use or look at 

every day!

Here are some fun, beautiful choices!

Think ahead for thoughtful gifts,

maybe Christmas, birthdays, or Dad's that travel

 or are overseas in the military...

Good idea?

I think so!

Surfing Silver

The Handmade Classroom

Child Art Work Jewelry

Rock My World Inc.

Teresa James

Chris Perry

Stray Notions

Surfing Silver

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Aaaannnd...&...Ampersand!

I am seeing them everywhere...

ampersands...&...

How do you like your ampersand?

Calimari Studio

Story Barn 9

Shop Ampersand

Cyber Optix

Exlibris Paper Designs

Alexandra Fergusen

Punky Bunny 300

Good Morning!

Yesterday, I knew it is going to be a good day when I woke up,

 sat down to drink my coffee,

 and enjoy reading one my favorite blogs,

The Pink Pagoda. 

Imagine my surprise when I discovered a work of my art being featured!!
So, wait a minute...

maybe you have not visited The Pink Pagoda

Click on the link and go look at her blog!

Furthermore...here are a few of her chic, elegant products below!

 Chinoiserie has a huge following, 
but did you know it could look so fresh and relevant?

I love it all!

Thank you Pink Pagoda!!

White Ming Chinoiserie Ginger Jar

Pink Rattan Pillow

Blue Ming Chinoiserie Ginger Jar

Pink and Red Elephant

Navy and White Greek Key Pillow

Tangerine Orange Willow Patter

Here Are Scenes From "My Favorites"!

I thought today I would show you some of 

"My Favorites"

from Etsy.

There is no particular theme,

this is just art I like.

You will too!!

Also...

Don't forget Mother's Day is coming!

Art is the gift that keeps on giving!!

Really...

Mom will think about you every time she looks at any one of these!

Under The Num Num Tree

Cathy Hillegas

The Pink Pagoda

Exlibris Paper Designs

Lovemaki

Judy Stalus

Ruth-Mary

Kik Design

Color Love!

Today... eye-candy, in the form of COLOR!

Deloris Petunia

Folk Lore Love

Dazzling Lanna

La Gomez

Pillow Talk!

This past weekend, I completed a project that had been on my

 "to do" list for a while.

I replaced some tired pillow covers with updated, french script fabric.

I used the old cover for a template and sewed together the new fabric for...
ta-dah... refreshed looking cushions!

It was so fast and easy, I wondered why it had taken me so long.

Pillows and Paint... two of the best accessory updates ever invented!

The Power of Black & White & Pattern!

Black & White & Pattern.

It speaks for itself.

Three elements, every room and wardrobe can use!

Breathtaking Black and White

Origami Delights

Jessica Illustration

Barn Owl Primitives

Modern Rustic Art

DancingArethusa

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