Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008)

I owe my painting method to the inventor of the 'combine painting'- Robert Rauschenberg who said,  "A pair of socks is no less suitable to make a painting than wood, nails, turpentine, oil, and fabric." 

Untitled, 1955. Combine painting. Jasper Johns Collection

Satellite, 1955. Combine painting. Whitney Museum 

of American Art, New York.

Minutiae, 1954. Freestanding combine. Private Collection, Switzerland.

Charlene, 1954. Combine painting. Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam.

"I don't think of myself as making art. I do what I do because I want to, because painting is the best way I've found to get along with myself. "

Atomic Veggie

I feel like a kid in a candy store when I surf through the vintage findings at Atomic Veggie! I love the way this seller styles her photos-the beads look good enough to eat and I find myself filling up my shopping cart without knowing what in the heck I plan on doing with any of it!! DO you do that? It gets me into trouble sometimes! xo 

Garden Show Corsages

Now for sale in my Etsy shop!

Kirsten Lindsay

Please meet my new studio mate-the talented Kirsten Lindsay! Kirsten paints really lovely glass ornaments for all occasions! Here is a sampling of her work and more can be found in her Etsy shop, The Painted Palmetto. She also shares her photos and more on Flickr.

Butterfly

Sea Treasures

Custom Design for
Out on a Whim boutique.

Sand Bucket and Shovel
(all can be personalized!)

Kirsten's display of ornaments at Out on a Whim boutique in Newberry, SC. That's her pretty mug in the photo-can you see?!

Newberry Garden Tour

Saturday I participated in Newberry, South Carolina's 1st Annual Garden Tour! Every garden on the tour featured a different local artist and I think the combination worked wonderfully! These photos were taken by my friend Kirsten Lindsay-who is also responsible for organizing a new downtown Newberry Farmer's Market-coming in June!

Green antique bicycle at home in the ivy.

My little table setting!

The sweetest little art collector- Thank you, Grace !

Found Object Gardens are my favorite!

Perfect spot for a quick nap!

Cousins, Grace and Emma pose in their garden finery!

McMaster & Storm

Congratulations to the talented ladies behind McMaster & Storm-A Petite Department Store in Greenville, Ohio! They successfully launched their online shop today and its simply lovely! I haven't been able to visit their brick-and mortar store-so this is really exciting! I've heard my friends rave about the shop and have spent quite a bit of time longing over all the sweet treats on their blog. I love all the little vintage millinery bits, birds, and boullion nests! Way to go! Online shops are HARD!

New Bell Jars

Here are two new assemblages I've added to my
Etsy shop this afternoon!
Click on the image or text to visit! xoSweet Home Bell Jar Assemblage

Lovebirds in a Bell Jar

I thought this would be a nice centerpiece at a wedding reception!
I would like to use my wood-burner to customize the base with
the couples names, wedding date, favorite quote-whatever!

Mother's Day is Sunday!

Jewelry by Foundling
left: Nightingale
right: In Case You Lose Your Way Earrings

Elements by Jill Schwartz via EarthAngels
left: Rare Bird Box
right: Summer Tweet Bracelet

Handmade Flower Corsages by LaLaLaurie

left: Flower and Butterfly 18

right: Bluebird with Brown Bird and Flower