While I've been working on personalizing and beautifying my blog, not an easy feat for me, I came across this little cartoon I had in my photobucket collection. I can't remember where I found it but it struck me as so honest and funny I had to post it. I can really relate to this one at times.
A bit of the French Riviera........
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I did, I did...............missed you that is. But I sure did enjoy visiting
another part of the world and spending time with that romantic man of mine.
It...
Antique show finds
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Sunday was my day to go to the monthly Olde Stark Antique Fair, one of my
favorite shows. I managed to find these amazing photos and jewelry pieces A
bag o...
'S' is for .....
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'S' is for .... Shannon! This amazingly talented blog designer has the
uncanny aility to translate your design ideas into reality. She certainly
razzmata...
JULEGARDINER?!
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Foto: Eva Lindh * *
*Har du julegardiner*?! Gardiner som bare kommer fram hver jul? Som bare
"hører julen til"? Ja, jeg hadde faktisk tenkt til å kjøpe ...
BMX Dirt Trail Riding or Ballet in the Dirt
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The dirt. The riders. The jumps. Riding BMX dirt trails means that before flying over the jumps you will fall. Often. Calculated risks. The taste of dirt. Co...
Inspiration: Collecting
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[image: other peoples houses]*ethanollie*
Earlier this fall we were inspired by all the colours that you folks
uploaded to our Autumn Colour Week flickr po...
Velkommen!
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Jeg er så glad og spent i dag....
Dans på roser skal ut blandt mange andre...og "prøve lykken"...
Åpner nettbutikk på epla.
Gir dere en liten sm...
Women who create... Inspire me Monday
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Welcome to *Women who create* Joy! Joy from the Joys of Home is someone I
consider über creative ... Armed with a great sense of style, a love of
vintage ...
Comfort Food
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When the days become shorter, and the air is a bit cooler, I always seem to
return to the comfort of recipes that have warmed our bellies and soothed
our ...
everything shapes us
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(everything shapes us - a new patchwork original painting. available for
purchase here. prints available here.)
love. whispers. choice. time. devotion. so...
Where Has She Been?
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*You weren't expecting a*
*Pop Test today, *
*were you?*
*Well, it is Monday!*
*However, since teacher*
*has been negligent in preparing you,*
*I will give y...
Atomic Disintegrator Journal
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Over the years, I have made many journals using polymer clay and wire mesh
for covers. It's a really fun technique and the possiblities for what you
can ...
Oaxaca Part #3..the villages.
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Over the last few years I've become friends with Juan Montes-Lara.
He is our guide during the Oaxacan side trips. Students love him and so we
keep inviting ...
Brag Monday - Pretty Muslin Bag & Lovely Logo
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Today I'm bragging about 2 participants from last week's Brag Monday party! First I'm bragging about the very talented Cathy from Cathy Michaels Design. Cat...
Custom Vintage Monograms
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I had such great responses to my two Vintage Monogram Giveways and many
custom orders since, so I figured it was time to set up shop and offer them
for sal...
Let the decorating begin!
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For me, the countdown is on! We are having our first family Christmas the
second weekend of December, so I only have a month to get ready. Instead of
waiti...
Tatted Webs
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So, you know the post I did on my collection of glass paperweights the other
day? Well, take a look at this! At the Wilton craft show this weekend I met
...
our dreadie love fest in portland.
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[image: dreadie love fest]
jess, sara, me & stephanie (the dread goddess) at akemi salon in portland
[image: steph & jess]
steph & jess...these women teach ...
The Legend Of The Robin's Red Breast
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A little brown bird shared Bethlehem's stable with the holy family. One
night as the family slept the little bird noticed their fire was going out
and she...
Note to Self
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Just a brief reminder to myself this morning (after a long sleepless painful
night), that the world is full of wonderment and surprise and laughter too.
I ...
Pollination 2
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Here's an update on the set of glass 'pollen' beads I started just about a
month ago.
[image: Photobucket]
I am almost there - every time I torch I make a f...
Bra helg
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Just hemkommen från butiken det är mysigt med söndagsöppet
Alla lediga människor är så possitiva och de gillar verkligen att
Söndagsflanera!
Summerar helgen...
farewell, rain
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after many days of pouring rain the sun finally came out today. this is how we celebrated... have you heard? the band 'the album leaf' so pretty.
Gothic Arches Challenge - Stars
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The women had enjoyed a day of walking amongst the ruins, but all too
quickly darkness settled in around them. They should have been home long
ago, but the...
Sunday haul
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You know what? I'd forgotten how great it is to buy a new CD! I have been
purchasing songs from iTunes for just the longest time, and waiting for a
dow...
November 14, 2009: Inspired by Natural Fashion
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I'm sitting here tonight, a little tired yet content, thinking how good this past week has been. First there was a movie & dinner night with friends, then th...
~My NEW French Shopping Totes~
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*My French inspired Shopping Totes are my NEWEST Items. They are beautiful
as well as functional.*
* Great to carry with you to Flea Markets, the Grocery...
Back to making
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Firstly, I wanted to say 'Welcome' to the new folks who signed up to follow
this blog.
Remember, if you sign up (see the follow this blog tab on the righ...
~More of my Vintage Junked Out Jewels~
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How about a beautiful blue sky day here in NC and I am still in my Pj's
working on my Junk Jewels!!! The lazy house bug has a hold of me and will
not let m...
black (and white)
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Siivosin pitkästä aikaa yläkerran kunnolla. Nurkkiin on kerääntynyt yhtä sun
toista, josta täytyy pian päästä eroon. Piristystä toi työtuolin uusi
mustaval...
In The Little Things
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In our everyday things, everyday lives
He's there.
I spent an afternoon this week with my sister and my mom hitting some thrift
shops around town. I didn't...
Free Blog Background - Peace Signs
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Today I made this pretty blue and white peace sign background that you can
use for your blog! I think this one would be lovely to use for every day, or
ev...
Saturday!
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If I was worried about having too much time on my hands this Holiday season,
planning the party at my house Dec. 4th took care of that! As you all know, ...
Frosty pink hues / Huurteista punaa
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I'm not a big fan of pink, but its soft, delicate hues seem to be alluring
during these dusky November days. My magnolia shed nearly all of its leaves
afte...
...von Herzensbrechern und Idealmaßen...
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...geplant war, dieses Wochenende einmal die Seele baumeln zu lassen und die
Werkstatt bis Montag morgen zu schliessen...aber so ist es
manchmal...äussere...
~ Hazy Whites and Greys ~
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*Another little journey through my old magazines. I love greys that tend to
appear antique blue. Chippy tattered frames and furniture. It is ...
"Art"
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art 1 |ärt| noun 1 the expression or application of human creative skill and
imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture,
produci...
Come One! Come All! Pink Saturday Circus Day!
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Where to start?! Gather together some chipboard and paper maché and wooden
dowels. Then cover them with your favorite pink fabrics that cry out to be
part ...
easy crepe paper rosette tutorial...
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today i figured out a really easy way to make crepe paper rosettes to
decorate little holiday packages. forget about gathering the edge of your
crepe pape...
TORONTO STAR FEATURES PRISCILLA MAE
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What a thrill it was to be one of the features of the "IT" section in the
Toronto Star on Wednesday, November 11th. It's been great meeting a whole
new gro...
Home At Last...
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Doing art pieces has been my first love. But I'd say I've had a love affair with interiors since I was a child. To me the idea of home and the interest in pe...
Rain
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It's raining today. I did this post weeks ago on a "sunny day" but have been
waiting for it to rain...I know ...why would I do that?
There is just somethin...
MEDIAEVAL PLAYING CARDS
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These are oldies but goodies - Mediaeval playing card images - I'm thinking
maybe Italian...
These were on an old piece of newsprint, stashed away - hence ...
Silver Bella here I come
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I am so excited about attending Silver Bella, that I could spin in place!
Click on their logo on the side of our blog for all the details of this
super fa...
Yaya's Castle.....
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*I have received SO MANY emails asking me how the redesigning of our home is
going? So, let's bring you up-to-date: (For those that don't know, my home
has...
cart full of treasures*
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[image: apples_box_flatwood.jpg]
apples from Flatwood Farm, Berkeley, CA Canon Digital Rebel XSi
There is a magic cart at my public library.
I'll admit,...
so busy
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creating together
making applesauce for school
staying warm and cozy together
celebrating the small steps
and stretching my creativity
these are just...
Comfort Food (a repost)
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(I have posted this recipe before, but it has been a long time, and since I
just made this soup yesterday and it is so delicious, I've decided to share
it ...
Love This Stuff
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With the holidays right around the corner....
I thought I'd show you how I'm gonna wrap some of my gifts this year....
I'm gonna use this stuff....Japanese...
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I'VE BEEN HAVING SO MUCH FUN THIS PAST WEEK CUTTING UP FELTED SWEATERS AND
OLD WOOL BLANKETS TO MAKE CHRISTMAS THINGYS. I MADE MANY SMALL WREATHS, AND
SOME...
friday *sigh*
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sorry if i have missed your posts ... we are having trouble with our internetsignal here over the last several days ... it's so frustrating ... i do have a g...
Vintage Winter Photos.....
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For seasonal decorations for the show, I put together some photos that will
hang around the booth....the above one is of my sister and I (I'm the short
one...
In Camargue, the Carbonnière Tower
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To cast your gaze on the wilderness where flamingos, shorebirds and migratory birds offer a fabulous show !Admire, under an autumn sun, the herdsmen who gall...
Mud-Cakes are here...
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A new batch of truly wonderful works have arrived from Laurie Meseroll'sOhio studio...
Among them are some of the dearest florals and fairies I've seen her...
on target...
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when dan & i first met he would take me out to the archery course. the first time we went with his two boys...who had issues with me using their arrows...whi...
Winter Wonderland!
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It's that It's that time of the year again.......Tattered & Tinsel! Come Follow me...to Winter Wonderland of my Handmade Vintage Treasures. Just added some o...
A Weekend At The Show
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I'm off to the Houston Bead Society Show this weekend. Got my table covers, jewelry boxes, santos/angel, mirrors and...oh, yeah...jewelry. I feel ready to "s...
Is this Heaven? No, it's just Ginkgo.
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I'll be off for a couple of days so thought I'd leave you with this.
The ginkgo down the street.
There are several in the neighborhood
and even one at City...
A Witches Yule...
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I'm finished, I'm finished, doing the happy dance and still trying to get
caught up. I say that as if I think it is possible to do.
My new painting is now...
Miss Frenchies Holiday Brocante
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We are excited to announce that we will showing our wares at the
*Miss Frenchie's*
*Holiday Brocante*
*December 4 & 5*
*Kansas City, MO*
forcing bulbs
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*PAPER WHITES *
"Paperwhite" Narcissus is one of the easiest flower bulbs for homeowners to
force.
The bulbs can be found a most garden centers.
I ge...
Texture
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I don't know why but I always get one eye out of whack. It seems to be the
same eye too high and too big. But I never see it until I have nearly
finished ...
White Wednesday on Thursday
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Just didn't get my act together to post yesterday. Kids were off of school
and my #1 girl and I took a field trip to Portland to do a little shopping
on Ha...
Silver Bella Fancy Crown
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One of the MANY fabulous things about Silver Bella are the swaps. Last year I went a little over board on swapping, this year I tried to keep myself under co...
E-MagDeco
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[image: Capture_plein__cran_11112009_222516]
[image: Lancement_e_magDECO_1_]
Ce projet lui tenait à cœur, elle a réalisé un rêve et se donne sans
compte...
PS tutorial
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I'm working on the Photoshop tutorial! There will be tons of screen shots
with step by step project instructions. I will also be adding my thoughts on
proc...
SHADES OF GREY
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*Untitled (Hitchcock series) by Robert Natkin. *
*Whilst walking along a misty beach early one morning, I realized that it
was on the soft grey days that ...
Timeless Things Is Under Construction
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Sorry for the delay but my blog is undergoing a re-design and I am excited
to begin fully blogging again in three weeks time. I have eight interviews
in t...
Tis The Season...Winter White & Tinsel!
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Please join us at La Maiosn Rustique in Temecula Wine Country We welcome you all to share in this Holiday Season! Barn Sale Event This Friday & Saturday We w...
HAND OF MAN CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE ........
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Well, I'm slowly recuperating from the three day Christmas Show and Sale.
Although this local show has been taking place for years, it was the first
time...
Silver Bella… here we come
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I have a case of the jitters… we are on our way, we are half way there… I am
putting glitter on things here in the hotel room just hours before the show! ...
Busy busy busy....
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and never enough time....I just barely finished my newest updates for
SpookyTimeJingles
Senor Vampire
Clueless Male
A cautionary tale about a clueles...
Artful Journey
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A cold Wednesday afternoon here. Wearing socks, slippers, AND leg warmers (the only thing I find acceptable out of the 80's so far. I'm fighting the return o...
Bazaar de Noël in Photos
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Saintly Glittering Humble Glorious Tarnished Bejeweled
Newly Handmade for a Modern World
Storefront at sunset, Bazaar de Noël.
Bazaar de Noël went off ...
Christmas Card Giveaway!
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My friend and I made a new Card Design site: *Your Card Bakery* and our
Grand Opening is today! We are doing a FREE CHRISTMAS CARD GIVEAWAY! *CLICK
HERE* ...
My Journey
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I am taking a break from my blog for a bit; need to tend to life's details.
Along with finishing up Flea Market Style Magazine this month, I am packing
up...
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Usually I pop straight out of bed and into the action of the day. This is
much to my husband's annoyance as he is the slow-to-rise-must-have-coffee
sort ...
A Fabulous Soiree
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Thank you to everyone who came out to our little soiree on Friday night. I
had such a great time...it was fun to have an evening event with all the
twinkly...
Dealer Spotlight-Daphne Nichole-Daphne Radke
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*
Dealer Spotlight-Daphne Nichole by Daphne Radke
Daphne Nicole describes her style as French Flare-Western Chic
She has wonderful hand bags made with ...
Meet My Good Friend Pat (Whyte)
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Did you ever meet someone from the online art world who you just instantly
felt to be a kindred spirit with? Someone you have an instant freindship
with? ...
Three Muses Challenge 24 - IN YOUR DREAMS
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It's Ann here and my theme for this week is IN YOUR DREAMS, which could be a
dream of something you have always wanted to be or do, or a dream holiday
dest...
Looking up...
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Watched the movie UP today with the kids. What a cute show. The kids are
feeling better now. Horray! I'm taking off tomorrow to Omaha for Silver
Bella. I t...
Rootedness
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[image: rootedness]
*Rootedness*
encaustic
8x8 inches
Another encaustic piece I created while I had my wax on the other day. I may
change the title, but ...
arrival
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there i was, yesterday, feeling mighty powerful in my kick ass red shoes, my wicked striped tights. the day was grey, but i was headed into town for a doctor...
The magic of winter...
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*Love the warmth of winter decor,the flicker of a candle and some
greenery....its not a new look but it is one of my favorites!A heartfelt
thank you f...
HAYWARD MOON
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A month ago I walked down to the waterfront to watch the full moon rise, (I
think it was the Harvest Moon), and then a few hours later, just before I
went...
fun day sunday
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As seems to be becoming my standard M.O. , I took not one photo to share. Bad blogger. Thankfully, Jenny took these, and Heather took tons too. Heather's a p...
Christmas is on its way... oh yes it is!
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Hello there friends... wow, I have been away from blogging for so long that I feel a little rusty sitting here typing this post! haha. I think I may have for...
All gone...
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This weekend I hadn’t the chance for a nice time relaxing outside.. It was
raining and the autumn cold occupied our area. I know, you will think “oh
god,...
The silver lining of my Pregnancy
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[image: Il etait une fée]
I wanted to make a list of all the positive things about this
pregnancy,because I am always complaining, repeating thousands time...
I'm here
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a swing is for standing in of course !like a little lion, he's hunting for
food and happily eats flowers, grass, and dirt.
this baby is finally outside afte...
Packing Up Pretties ~
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My poor blog has been so neglected while I've been busy creating lovelies to
bring to Silver Bella... Here's a few sneak peeks of my wares as I pack them
u...
~Give a way~
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This is going to be my last post while I am away at Silver Bella. So, I thought I would give a way one paper prize ribbon to a lucky winner....Just for the g...
oh what a night........
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I just wanted to thank everyone for coming out to Blu last night for my
show. I had the time of my life, so much love and positive energy. Special
thanks t...
Holiday Glitter
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Whew! I listed half of my holiday items in my shop. More will be coming
soon! I have the whole day to myself!! I think I will spend it crafting.
Yay! Hav...
a pleasante afternoon
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melting bees wax over an apple wood fire
This is the best time of year...when the fields are finally at rest, the
leaves turn deep reds and yellows, the cr...
Still Life With Thrift Store Owls
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Selected and arranged by Mom and I, at the thrift, this afternoon. Photo
courtesy of my phone. I particularly like the gargoyle-owl at the bottom
left. A...
Holiday Open House Photos - 2009
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Click on any of the photos to enlarge
Here are the photos of my space at Lucketts Store all dressed up for the
Holidays!! As you can see ...
Chief
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It is amazing to me that sometimes we set out on one journey, headed in a
certain direction, and then you wake up one day and realize that you might
need...
Life Interrupted~New Mosaics
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Don't you just hate it when you're in a groove and everything is going
smooth and then from outta nowhere your world is turned upside down with the
flu!
...
Black, White & Pink Sale
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What is Black and White and Pink all over? The annual "Blanc & Noir, with a
touch of Pink" Sale at the Red Shed! We are still in "recovery" mode, but
here ...
Provdockor Bohème Chic
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Vit shabbad provdocka Bohème Chic från sidan
Framifrån...
...och i helfigur.
Samma text men med lite mer vintage-look...
Med lasyr bygger jag upp en fi...
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[image: Photobucket]
Hi everyone,
Happy Fall! Isn't it crazy that it will soon be Thanksgiving? Where does the
time go? Growing up, my ,artist, parents wer...
thursday glimpse
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Not much to share today. Random photos of my Thursday. Paperwhites in a sunny window, working hard in preparation for their upcoming show . . . . . . The beg...
Psssst...
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Always soooo much going on around here, but while I finish up some new
headers and get ready to introduce you to our newest Featured {Shabby}
Blogger...hea...
LeT iT SNoW
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Well, Halloween time has passed, and Christmas is on it's merry way, so time
for some Santa's and snowmen!! I have been busy creating some winter fun...
"PORCH" is publishing our BARN SALE !!!
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*I am sooo excited and truly honored that Polly from **"Counting Your
Blessings"** , the editor of PORCH magazine and creator of **"FRENCH
CUPBOARD"** is p...
Julemærker:)
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*
Endlich sind sie da!!! Die neuen Julemærker Weihnachten 2009!!! Ich hab
meine Tochter schon x-mal zur Post geschickt damit sie nachsieht ob sie
verkauf...
Protecting Dorothy Final
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The Lion turned back to see that Dorothy had trouble climbing the steep
incline. He bounded back down and in front of her. The terribe Khalidahs
could be h...
Lucky! 2 Spots open in San Diego Workshops!
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San Diego Workshops are set for November 6-8 and November 11-13. Lucky news for those that couldn't get into them when they were first launched. A couple spo...
Christmas is Coming and the Goose is Getting Fat
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Seriously! Is Christmas really around the corner? Well, lucky you I'm ready
with Christmas and holiday blog designs. Some are new this year and a few
are r...
2 weeks ago
Pin Man
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I have entered this Bezel competition on Susan Lenart Kazmers site “Objects
and elements”.
I have used a tap fitting from Bunning’s added wings and a vinta...
Children Are People...
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I'm not sure I mentioned it or not but I have been trying to clean out some
trunks and stuff I haven't looked at in years. Well I have come across a
pleth...
Bucket List (Jack Nicholson & Morgan Freeman)
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There is truly much to write of the past few weeks events.
[image: SantaMonicaStore]
New York opening party and book launch, hosted by Target.
[image: NY...
Closing the Palace
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It's official.
My friend Lillie has decided that her shop,
Junk Palace,
is closing.
I'm bummed....
She had the best shop ever.
But, if you want a heck o...
Look what my Muse gave me!
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A new Faerie/Angel! I painted her body and wings ... she is made of my new
fav material, CANVAS! I added vintage text and painted some vintage lace,
too......
Transition
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Sorry I've been out of commission for a while. I'm in the process of moving,
I'm dealing with some minor health issues, and my father in-law passed away
la...
Bob Dylan at the Palladium
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The Palladium is right. Concentric circles of light, just askew enough to
push us all towards the front, the apex? Even the wood on the dance floor is
bow...
The NEW site is UP!
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Woooohhooo!! After much hard work the new site is up and running!! Yay! (doing the happy dance..) This will be the last post here. Please visit the NEW Vinta...
Paper Pixies
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Today was spent working on some more Paper Pixies. I am also working on a
PDF file on how to make them. It will be offered through my Etsy store. I
think I...
Barn House - The Big Cleanse
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Me and my very best friend & favorite person, Joe, have spent the last month
or so reflecting on all of the things that are most important to us. Our
life ...
Chic-weekend!
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* Vilka outfits dom har.. man blir salig!
*
Helgen har gått i det femenina tecknet för mig. Fredags kvällen blev jag
överraskad och bortskämd av min älskli...
Ford Zephyr
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Ford Zephyr- For the exceptionally well-dressed and positively fucksome bank
robber.
Hat and Suit byRonald Paterson.
From *The Daily Mail Ideal Home Book ...
It is Past Time & Fare-Thee-Well
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Those of you awaiting your very last Goode Ladye's Press' won't have to wait
much longer - due to sickness and famine and drought (the last two aren't
righ...
Local Treasure Hunting & Joli Paquet
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Most of the time I feel like a kid. And I know I'm not alone in this. In
your day to day life how often do you feel like: "when I grow up I'll...
(insert...
~ Decorative Wooden Shabby Wall Plaques ~
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*This is a nice pair of wooden shabby wall plaques. Obviously they have been
painted a creamy white with slight traces of gold showing through. Each
measu...
The French Connection
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She was dressed in French couture, wearing Italian shoes and having dinner
with an old friend at a chic little restaurant. They spoke in English but as
t...
Calendar Surprise!
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I've been so busy over the last month that I haven't paused long enough to
acknowledge this wonderful bit of news. Somerset Life has come out with its
s...
InfoPost No. 1- "Don't Be a Fool"
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Even in these enlightened times I regularly witness people confusing the
above devices.
Feel free to distribute this information and "Do Your Bit".
Issued b...
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I truly am very contrite - once I decided to get involved with a Blog , I
should at least have been committed to the relationship. My intentions were
since...
hello?
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well, there really are not good excuses for my absence. certainly i haven't been crafting, at all. nor have i been in the hospital, or on a world tour, or lo...
Is it June yet?
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Well Well Well...here I am again. May has been a month for the record
books... and not in a good way. Without getting into any personal details,
this mont...
Cathy Penton
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Foto: Mari Eriksson
Igår fick jag äntligen tidningen där Cathy Pentons hus är med. Jag fick den
skickad av dom gulliga tjejerna på Country Style. Ännu et...
A little of this and a little of that!
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For the first time, Im offering in my Etsy store, JUST the bottle jewelry tags. Thats right, you can now decorate your own bottles with Glamed-up bottle jewe...
Aufgeblüht...
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...nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt, weiß, wie schön es ist, wenn das Sehnen ein
Ende hat! :-)
Wenn nach Wochen der Dunkelheit, die Tage wieder langsam länger w...
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