Ripe for the Picking

Australian Artisan Vesnav of My Little Jedi makes these delicious 

memo pads. 

They are package as if you just got them fresh off the farm

So indicative of Summer...

So ripe for the picking

Visit My Little Jedi for a sweet twist on the Sticky Note

Hair Tonic

This vintage inspired hand crafted and soldered pendant is reminiscent of days gone by.  

I love how simplistic and colorful it is with just the right touch of red glitter accents.

Artisan Little Silver Stars always has cute pieces of jewelry.  Her newly added pendants are a must have.  

Stop by her shop and grab a pendant or two. They are perfect to wear with jeans and tea or a boho chic sundress.

MudHandChans - Wood Grains & Branches

Phoenician clay artisan MudHandChans of Sedimentary Sentiments uses an Italian technique known as Sgraffito which dates back to the 1700s.

Her interpretation of Faux Bois and Tree Branches is brilliantly displayed in these two items are so provocative.

These would be lovely for jewelry catchalls, a neat row of colored art pencils or pens, tapas and to use as a base for a gift and then wrapped in clear cellophane or ultra light colored vellum.

Stop by Sedimentary Sentiments for handcrafted vases, bowls, and sculptures

Mother's Day

My mother has been so many things to me throughout my life.  Yes, she's tough and relentless and sets super high standards and we don't always get along. But that's just the canvas of it all.  The full glorious picture is that my mother sacrificed unselfishly for myself and four siblings, as a single mom no less.  With the private education, our own home, theater outings, dance lessons, music lessons, drama lessons, sports and various recreational activities, and wonderful gatherings with family and friends....  We weren't rich by any means in the monetary sense and throughout our upbringing my mother would take in anyone that needed help.  I'd have to say the most important things that my mother has taught me is:

1.  At the end of the day people are always more important than things
   
2. Being selfless has the reward of showing others you give a damn because everyone is worth it in this world
3. I'm much stronger than I realize
4. It's not about the race, it's about being in the game
5. Faith will sustain me

My mother is my muse and my friend.  I respect her strength and wisdom and feel honored to be her daughter.   I'm am still learning lessons she taught me long ago and I'm grateful for them all.

Take time today for the aunts, sisters, neighbors, friends, and yes your mother and thank your lucky stars that your life has been touched in some way by these women who have helped you become the person you are today.  

Slightly Steamed

I'm in love with the unique design of these earrings.  

Artisan, Nancy Reasoner uses a mixture of metals (copper, bronze, silver) which gives the pieces a richness while still maintaining a look that is trendy, old world and decadent at the same time.

For wearable art that will always show your unique flair, pause, click, and shop at

 Slightly Steamed 

 

Party Poms

My undying Love for paper never ceases...I'm in the middle of a deco job for a tweenager room and I keep coming back to these tufts of paper called what else Party Poms 

I'm completely rah-rah about these delicate and fun flower poms.

I imagine these hanging from the ceiling similar to that of paper chinese lanterns. Actually I plan to mixed the two together for an ultra cool way to add pops of color to the room.

Although my young client is more into tennis, swimming and academia than cheering, she is  uber girly nonetheless.  Aren't we all to some degree?

Apple of My Eye

Now this is an apple after my own eye...This dress by Vrreis in Montreal would give any girl that extra "BAM", "BOOM", "POW"!

Veronica brings a new approach in her use of silk; one that is fresh with the subtle sexy rocker chick appeal.

The detail of fringe (260, actually) is amazing and comes in a large variety of sizes for us girls that are no longer in a size 2.

A true statement maker that would have all eyes on you no matter if you're on the runway or posh cocktail event.