In the Spotlight { L’Atelier à rêver éveillé }

This week’s spotlight features Christelle of L’Atelier à rêver éveillé (In English this translates to  “The workshop to dream awaken”).  Christelle is a children’s author and illustrator in France, and she has the most charming illustrations in her Etsy shop!  I love how Christelle incorporates her art into a variety of useful objects, such as [...]

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Thursday Themes: Turquoise

Well, Turquoise is the color of 2010 and I have noticed it popping up in a lot of designs lately.  This thrills me; I am quite a fan of turquoise, a color that instantly makes me feel calm and refreshed. Here are a few of my favorite handmade Turquoise items: Bluefish by 3squares Looking for [...]

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The Fiji Dress Challenge – Vote for my ensemble!

Hey there!  I would love it if you’d take a minute to vote for my ensemble over on the Courture du Jour Challenge on Lillyella’s blog! Under “Vote for your Favorite Casual Outfit,” my choice is Casual 11. The challenge was to create an outfit using the Fiji Dress (picutred)  and three additional pieces (jackets, [...]

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Big Birthday Giveaway… Week 3 {CLOSED}

February is my Birthday month, and in honor of my birthday I thought it might be fun if I give away a few gifts!  We’ve already completed Week 1 and Week 2 of the Giveaway.  This week, the Third and Final Round begins!  I have added a new gift choice… Each of the three wrapped [...]

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Week 2… And the Winner Is…

We have a winner for Week 2 of the Big Birthday Giveaway!  Congratulations to Amy , writer of comment #46 . Amy’s comment was selected using the Random Number Generator. Amy has selected gift #2.  Take a peek at her prize: Package #2 contains a $20 gift certificate for my Etsy shop.  Amy can use [...]

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In the Spotlight { Tina Crespo }

Oh, I am so excited to introduce you to today’s spotlight artist, Tina Crespo!  Tina is a talented photographer.  She says she is drawn to everything that has stillness, beauty, and wonder, and she captures these ideals perfectly in her photos.  I love the color palate and the play of light in Tina’s work, and [...]

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Thursday Themes: Fabric in Bloom

It seems that fabric flowers are popping up all over the place!  Rosettes on hair bands and clips are quite popular handmade goods over on ETSY, and I’ve noticed a trend rosettes and other fabric flowers in clothing and home decor items as well. If you’re in the mood for some spring blooms, you might [...]

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Happy Valentine’s Day

It’s the heart afraid of breaking …that never learns to dance. It’s the dream afraid of waking …that never takes the chance. It’s the one who won’t be taken …who cannot seem to give, And the soul afraid of dying …that never learns to live. ~Bette Midler, “The Rose”

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