February was a pretty big month for me, not least of all because I
spent the first two weeks of February in Malaysia! (Many, many blogposts
to come).
He...
The biggest compliment I have ever received on my art, from my art
collectors, were the words: "Your art makes me smile"! I heard this
sentence many,...
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There is a happy busy-ness about these Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie parts.
Full of so much excitement, grace beyond compare and the true, true magi...
last week..
my baby celebrated his eleventh birthday!!
wow.
actually, we celebrated twice...
(seems like this is starting to be a trend)
once, the day ...
*I hate Tumblr.* Tumblr makes it nearly impossible to find the original
source to anything. How many damn Tumblr pages do I have to click {or
scroll for h...
The key to DIY wedding invitations that don’t look DIY? A fabulous font!
Last week we featured this DIY invitation suite that used Belluccia to
create an e...
Hello friends.....what to see what I found to play with today?
How many of you have gone into a thrift shop
or maybe a really good Home Goods sale
and fou...
*“To be *capable* of steady friendship or lasting love,*
* are the two greatest proofs,*
* not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind”*
Willia...
*I found Courtney Jo's all natural products via her blog. I am a fan of her
mix of stories about her family, her products, and what every comes to
mind. T...
The past few weeks have been quiet here. It seems my teaching life has
taken precedence over just about everything else. I haven't even managed
to brin...
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monday.
Lots of rain, plus my vacation is officially over.
...
My first & perhaps last, Frida Kahlo painting. So many artist paint her &
finally I could no longer resist the temptation. I recently watched Selma
Hayek's...
The Butter Flying featured on French Elle Magazine
Our black rainy cloud mobile featured in the January issue of French Elle
Magazine!
We are proud..!
Find...
Fresh soft powder, snow capped trees, brisk winds, gondola rides, and one
lost cell phone in the snow. Our trip to Whistler was packed full of fun
(and p...
Assorted sea creatures:
The shadow of a woman paddling on a surfboard (view from underwater):
The sun setting over the mountains:
(some recent art club crea...
This starts on Monday - I'm very excited! I love the Georgians, even more
than the Victorians. If someone put a gun to my head and forced me to go
back i...
i had decided to take a break today - no work related business or crafting
stuff at all - but i was inspired by my friend S's creative efforts *(she
is o...
There's many new items at Jacaranda Designs perfect for the coming Spring.
Light, fresh colors to add some fun to your wardrobe.
In this giveaway, I shall...
It's a beautiful day... it's so long since we have seen blue skies and
sunshine! B is still in bed (with a sore head from last night!) so I am
here do...
My love for tea has only started in my 40s. My parents drank a very strong
tea every night after dinner when I was growing up. I always found Orange
Pekoe ...
*If you know me ,you know i have a big of an addiction to aprons lol. I'm
pretty sure i have about 30 and its still growing. In the past year I
discovered ...
Today I continued on one of those pages I prepped yesterday and created an
expression of *integrity *…
… using a favored expression of my own when discu...
[image: sparrownestscript Valentine Stationery with Handwritten Calligraphy
. Hello Love . White Ink on Red . Set of 6 Flat Notecards]
{ *hello love handwri...
Okay ---
Posting every day in February hasn't worked out well either. Has it ? I may
have to go for March for that new beginning.
Seriously, I could give a...
Remember this post? Well, I now have a bunch of these interchangeable
thingies listed in my etsy shop. This basic listing is for the bail and 2
types of ...
It's Shrove Tuesday... In New Orleans that is Mardi Gras, in Germany,
Carnivale... As we say at home in England - Happy Pancake Day!!
Traditionally a day ...
I'm a huge fan personally of the cowl. Big, chunky, way easier sometimes
than wrapping a scarf. I wear mine on most days*(confession..I have several
).* S...
My dad and brother were here visiting this week…I really hated to see them
leave this morning but we had a great visit. The weather cooperated so we
wen...
*I woke up this morning, quite late actually, truthfully close to
afternoon, and realized that life is often more than what we allow
ourselves. We weren't ...
There is a thrift store down the street form us that I pop in every once in
a while. They give away day old bread from the local grocery store. I like
t...
hello! it has been a little while . . . . i thought i'd pop in and share
some photos i took with my new iphone {yes, i've joined the 21c!! how good
...
Gladiatorial exploits came to mind last night when one of the online
communities to which I belong had a "difficult" thread.
I guess most people using the ...
I wanted to show you the beginnings of my new zine! I've entitled it The
Woven Wolf! I will release 1 chunky, full and intriguing zine every season-
4 a y...
I had wanted a picture of the Trinity Methodist Cathedral for quite some
time. Several times I tried and the doors were always locked. Earlier this
week I ...
Someone on my street put a set of dinning chairs out on the sidewalk. After
some gold leaf, a thicker pillow and new fabric one of them has a new home
in m...
Happiness is not something ready made? It comes from your own actions. Dali
Lama
You can not decide your life. But you can make the best with what you have...
So recently I just found out about Pinterest! It is not helping me with my
Ipad addiction which began at Christmas and now this!
Well when I first began us...
I'm excited to reveal our promo.cards!
The mini lookbook features:
story of the brand, types of accessories we carry as well as the company
info.
Now, ev...
I meant to blog about this fab little pad ages ago. It was pinned to pinterest which led me to the tuovinen.net site which held the original 1971 brochure! ...
Nollick Ghennal as Blein vie noa (Merry Christmas and a happy New Year in
Manx) to all my wonderful blog followers, may it be a time of wonderment
for you ...
Torontonians - I have an exciting new giveaway for you! Walt Disney
Animation Studios’ magical classic “Beauty and the Beast” returns to the
big screen on...
It has been raining solidly for 4 days. The little hint of summer that we
had here in Sydney last week has been convincingly washed away. In some
ways this...
The end of November is looming and that means it is time once again for
Handmade at Home
For the past couple of years I have filled my home with handmade g...
I was wondering how you manage to keep your fingerprints out of your clay!
no matter how much I smooth and flatten out my finished product I can
always spo...
You can now find me at my other blog SUGAR & PAPER
I'm retiring FarmHaus Modern... I no longer have the farmhouse, so it seems
appropriate to start fresh, ...
So, recently, I've gotten into needle felting.
I personally cannot sculpt, which is why I had to have someone else sculpt
Binkus from my design when we wer...
Thank you to everyone who entered my giveaway! The comments have been
fantastic and have made me very hungry everytime I read them! Thanks also
for all of...
It is with deep regret that Latherati Soap Foundry, as we know it, is
closing its' doors. The Going Out of Business Sale will kick off this
Friday, October...
[image: Quilt Batik scrap quilt by Jeanne Selep Imaging]Batik Quilt TopToday
I am sharing a scrap quilt top I made with batik fabric I have collected
over ...
someone can make more sales cutting up an old sweater than someone who can
actually sew.
someone can make more sales piecing together scraps of fabric and...
I have this gorgeous dress from Australian store, Jacqui E. I love it. It's
got side pockets, flattering pleats and a asymmetrical cowl that I find
really ...
Approximated Size: 3/4"-1" (2-2.5 cm)
*** I also sell them in bulk too. Please contact me. ***
For more info, please go to: *
http://www.etsy.com/li...
The perfect little gift for someone you love. I enjoy creating beautiful
things, and our lavender sachets are no exception. I dream the ideas in my
mind an...
Here is a fantastic blast to the 60s-70s past. Listed for sale for only $4
million? I'll take it!
I found the listing through the forums on Redfin, my favo...
It's Summer and time for outdoor parties! Don't forget the cookies. They
make perfect picnic deserts. They're easy to pack, don't need a plate or
uten...
via fabulous k
maybe this is me on some one's fabulous yacht?
prob not... having a burger by the pool...
remembering all those that are no longer with us....
Hello....bet you didn't expect this!
It's me, your author aka The Great Pencil in the Sky.
What am I doing here? Where are the Cows?
Well now, as some of...
My son planted this apple tree about 20 years ago, so its been part of the
family for a long time. I was out looking at it the other day and noticed
that ...
Initially I was going to move this journal over to my new home, Flying Whale,
but then thought, "why not start fresh?" so, that's what I did. i have a
...
My blog has moved....
Please come join me over at http://thealchemistsheart.blogspot.com. I'll
still be blogging about great finds, alchemy, latest proj...
BeadIt, Yeah Just BeadIt!
I'd be listening and singing along with that tune while Beading, but for
ONE...
I can't sing and TWO I have to COUNT....past T...
Hello, everyone! It's me again, Mikiep. I know I haven't been blogging for
awhile, but I wanted to tell you all something really important...
**** I AM A ...
oh thank goodness...I was starting to think it was never going to arrive.
"...always winter...but never Christmas" ~ Chronicles of Narnia
I'm working on...
I've been cheating you, blogger. I met someone else. Wordpress and I have
been having a relationship for a couple days now and I think I am ready to
call i...
Benjamin
Born: February 23, 2011
He's a big boy, 9 lbs 4 oz at birth, but now not at all like a newborn.
That picture was taken at 7 days old, he was bo...
Benjamin
Born: February 23, 2011
He's a big boy, 9 lbs 4 oz at birth, but now not at all like a newborn.
That picture was taken at 7 days old, he was bo...
I do still want to make jewelry. I can't help it! Yes I am interested in
writing at the moment, not only is it paying the bills but it's given me
something...
The opening is March 18th from 5-9 at The Visceral Gallery in
Centerville,OH. This show features my nature themed jewelry and mixed media
artist, Leslie G...
As an online seller, one of the most difficult things is getting good
photos of the things you are selling. It's also one of the most important
things, b...
So, I haven't been keeping up with writing down my thoughts and I really
should learn that this is actually good for me. It's good to be able to
look back ...
It doesn't happen often! I won a giveaway by a wonderful artist and a
jewelry maker Anastasia celebrating her 1 year anniversary with ETSY!!!
Take a look a...
Obviously, I have pretty much abandoned this poor blog. Sorry, baby! With
the fam and the stuff and the things, it's difficult to keep up with
everything. ...
My jewellery has been very much neglected of late. I rarely have the time
to work on jewellery, and if I do have some time, I NEVER have the energy.
Today ...
After a few months break from blogging, I might be back.... I say might
because I have all the best intentions to begin 2011 blogging, making
jewellery etc...
[image: Kokopelli Necklace]
I have my entire shop on sale for the Holidays! This lead-safe pewter
kokopelli necklace is now only $8.50. Stop by and chec...
So, my life fell apart.. as lives sometimes do. I moved out of my life in
New York, back to my childhood hometown in Illinois. Out of a relationship,
and o...
I haven't posted here in a few days because I have been very busy with
working and getting out to get some photos. This past weekend was
especially great...
eek i've been sadly neglecting this blog again...sheesh!
anyhoo, head on over to miss alexa's blog to enter to win a sewing notions
cosmetic pouch made by ...
Weather here in Korea finally has been cooling down... and my knitting
group gets more excited!
We meet, talk, cook, and ... surely knit!!!
This time we mad...
............. Name this Necklace line ..............
*Name this Necklace line *
***and you can win ..*
I have a new series of necklaces that I'm having a h...
My last post was in the beginning of July and I have so lost touch with
everyone. Hopefully everyone hasn’t given up on me ever posting again. It
has b...
Hi friends - It is time for me to move on to new things. I've closed
Scented Luxuries (Etsy). The good news is that I'm not gone for good. I am
simply goin...
To anyone who follows my blog, would you please consider voting for this
charity? One of my closest's friends has a 4yo son with Stage IV
neuroblastoma. Fo...
October??? Really??? Has it been that long since I posted?
Wow, things have been so busy here in the studio. There are several new
pagekits and premades i...
I LOVE lighthouses. If I could, I would travel the world just photographing
them from place to place. In this photograph the lighthouse stands tall an...
For all my readers who read this through various RSS feeds, the blog has
moved to:
www.ladymelbourne.com.au
If you are inclined please update your links, t...
Wow, it's been so long since I've updated. It's been a busy spring so far!
The Girl was in Anne of Green Gables. A wonderful production put on by her
high ...
So,after lots of advice I went ahead and bought myself a new camera! It's a
Cannon 1100, I have spent all this week re taking all my pictures for my
shop a...
Is it really that simple? Can you really press the chrysler 300 2006.
Although some still find their taste in cars baffling from time to time.
Chrysler's...
Finally back in a sewing mode. I have finished a few rag quilts in the last
two weeks and today completed a baby quilt. I have used the free motion
q...
A couple of weeks ago we went to Barcelona's Comobelleza 2010. It is a beauty and hair convention where you can find the" latest trends" (sometimes latest...
I love Valentine's Day! L - O - V - E ! Ever since I was a little girl
and my mom would give us one of those cute little heart shaped boxes of
chocolates...
Hey, patient penguins!
Jonathan and I are proud to announce that Peculiar Curiosities indeed has a
heartbeat again. We're in our lair, revamping the store ...
Three Fish & Game employees from Fresno were killed in this helicopter
crash near Madera yesterday:
http://www.fresnobee.com/1100/story/1770017.html
This ...
We need your help to find a 1 y.o. female Bulldog who went missing on Xmas
Eve am. Last seen getting into a dark gray BMW SUV (or similar)around 11 am
on ...
It's hard to believe that it has been a whole year since this little
butterfly spread it's wings and tried out Etsy! I feel like I have come so
far, the fa...
this is so funny!! perfect gift i say! Give it to your ex bf!
A penis pin cushion... or whatever you want it to be!
The Shock Cock is just that, it will g...
It's that time again and I've come across some WONDERFUL finds this week!!
I absolutely LOVE this sash/headband! It's so elegant and so versatile.
With the...
Christmas is right around the corner. So I am getting ready for the
holidays. Today I will be listing a bunch of Christmas soaps. Along with a
lot of other...
Today is supposed to be the last day the high reaches over 70, so of course
the salon is completely deserted. Who wants to be stuck in a styling chair
when...
My grandsons have been getting me into the spirit of Halloween. After they
helped me to decorate some spooky Halloween decorations around our house, I
deci...
:
Name: Vanessa Morsse
Etsy Shop: Little Gray Pixel
Blog: Little Gray Pixel
Shoe Size: Step on my old size nines, and I'll take ya round. Apparently ...
Etsy Shop: www.halpal28.etsy.com
What do you do?
I knit! I also help my sister run a gift bag business, and intern at an
independent film company in Chi...
It is with a VERY heavy heart that I let you all know that I have decided
to stop The Etsian for awhile, maybe forever. I need to know my limits, and
my da...
Good Morning!!!
I hope Everyone had a Great night. Me I was working till pritty late doing
research.
Listed here IS a Batch of my Yummy Black Raspberry...
So I took the step and verified my ARTFIRE account and wow was a surprised
to have 5 sales from it yesterday.
Now I know that Artfire is still in it's ear...
*Congratulations **Lindsay!*
*Lindsay** is the winner of the Red Jasper Necklace Giveaway!*
**
*I hope you enjoy your beautiful prize, please let us all k...
Some questions for you to ponder....
Are you 'self aware'?
Do you acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses?
Do you know when people are showing you the mir...
Treat yourself with something blue:
1. Gunne Sax Blue Dress with Lace and Pearls by FunkyBella
2. Royal Blue Pearl Bracelet by AlisonKelleyDesigns
3. 5x7 Po...
A first time Visitor enters your online Shop. What will they say that you
are the Queen of?
What are YOU the Queen of? Tell us about it! But most importan...
Beautiful! xxx
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