Sneaky-Peeky

I've been working on a fun book project that documents the past ten(!) years of my artwork. I'm using Blurb.com and doing all the design work myself which has been interesting! I'm still learning photoshop so when the going gets tough I just cut and paste the page together and scan! I was inspired by my friend book, Artsy Mama's A Seasonal Guide to the Creative Life-thanks, Kari! I hope to have it out in time for Christmas! I want to include some how-to's and am open to any comments or suggestions you might have!! Here's a few pages to preview. Xo

Cover

Title Page

Bell Jar Assemblages

Assemblage paintings

Wreaths

Bake it Pretty-Coming Soon!

I'm pretty excited about Bake it Pretty a new supply shop for bakers (and crafters) from the creator of one of my favorite Etsy shops, A. Bel Emporium. The shop was run by the talented, funny, and industrious, Amanda Krueger-whose blog Every Little Thing has become a new favorite! Due to the tremendous success of her Etsy supply shop-she is in the process of creating her very own online shop, Bake it Pretty! I share this also because she obviously knows a thing or two about selling on Etsy-which she kindly shares here- for anyone like myself who's curious! Thanks, Amanda (who although she doesn't know it, is my new BFF)!
Below are some images of the goodies she sold through A.Bel Emporium

Dejarnette New Orleans

I adore all four distinct jewelry lines of Dejarnette, New Orleans by Katherine Dejarnette Babin. They are elegant, modern, natural, and found object (of course!) and she materializes them all so eloquently! I'm a little obsessed with the yellow/gray combination of her flip-flop necklace-below. xo

flip-flop necklace

grow necklace

juliet necklace

trois fleurs de lacet

he loves me

memake

I love what the UK artist, memake is doing with
ribbon applique on these bags!

Fly home little bird - appliqued bag

Sing little bird - pretty applique bag

Hello Sailor - nautical stripes bag

Kilt pin pocket - green knit and red leather

Have some tea with me...

Its actually chilly here in South Carolina this morning!

Modern German Teapot by Weiden

from Blue Bell Bazaar

1950's Tea Set from Merchant of Kismet

Warm Tea/Coffee Set from Rare Device

Vintage French Enamel Teapot Kettle from
Eurolux Antiques

Hall Orange Donut Hole Teapot
from Ebay Merchant Barbuncle

I like nice.

You probably already know and love Nice by Caitlin Holcomb but I can't help myself from gushing about her too! I love her charming doily lampshades and really everything she makes! In addition to her huge variety of artwork, her Etsy shop is also packed with great vintage finds! I may sound corny, but it really does seem like her work is made with lots of love and gratitude-which is so nice to have around!!

Bouquet Light Shade 5

Bouquet Light Shade 2

Bouquet Light Shade 4

Bouquet Light Shade 3

Illuminated Memo Board-Pattern 2

Hooray Banner

Flower Friends Postcard Set

Lealand Eve Boutique

I discovered Lealand Eve Boutique through my favorite blog, Melissa Loves. I believe the brick and mortar shop is located on Long Island. Their online selection is small but incredible and I can only imagine what the shop has to offer! I gotta get me on an airplane outta here someday soon!

Blue Buffet Lamp

Woodsland Bracelet

Lily Owl Vase

Turf Tealight Holder

Large Octagon Curio Mirror

Bird's Nest Shoulder Bag

LillyBonBon

Check out my friend LillyBonBon! She makes the sweetest little cake-toppers and cut-paper silhouette votives-perfect handcrafted gifts to start collecting for the holidays! She keeps a pretty swell blog too-I'm looking forward to trying out her butternut squash soup recipe! She also made some pretty yarn wreaths for her bedroom recently! Thanks for the mention, Lilly! Here's backatcha! xo

Blue-Eyed Owl Cake Topper/Craft Pick

Bella the Brown Owl Cake Topper/Craft Pick

Blue Bird Cake Topper/Craft Pick

Mushroom Votive Cup

One Flew Over the Cuckoo Clock Votive

Diary of Michelle Mayer

Thanks to Linda Crispell's blog, I found out about the amazing and courageous life story of Michelle Mayer-known for her incredible blog, Diary of a Dying Mom. Michelle passed away October 11th but has left an incredible legacy for her family and for us thanks to the online daily journal she kept-this in addition to all the honorable work she pursued with an open heart and mind throughout her life. Her blog is here and should you need to catch up with Michelle's life as I did, her family has posted a video there in which she shares her story from the beginning. Thank you for your bravery and big heart, Michelle! I have taken your words to heart and am so grateful. xo

don't wait until tomorrow by studio mela

c'est la vie by studio mela

my little girl by studio mela

enjoy the ride by studio mela

I thought these prints by Shelli of Studio Mela
were fitting reminders of Michelle. xo

Craft Stylish!

My first how-to magazine article appears in CraftStylish: Holiday Decorating Ideas-available now! If you would like step-by-step diy instructions on how to make a fluffy yarn wreath-check out pp.60-61!

Look for this cover!

Thank you, Sarah Opdahl!