.: November 2010

11.22.2010

11.20.2010

A Little Bit of a Change in Style

GRATITUDE

by Karen Fields

16 x 20

11.19.2010

Custom name paintings

Custom paintings for newborn baby

8 x 10

by Karen Fields

11.15.2010

This is Judy. We went on a 1.25 hour walk this morning. The weather was gorgeous and there were multitudes of squirrels!

11.14.2010

The Tea Bagz Lady - On Etsy

TheTeaBagzLady on Etsy

I love these little purses Meeling has made from vintage hankies. So sweet! I wanted to feature her handmade work today and showcase her talents.

From Meeling:

I've been sewing since I was in middle school and have always loved it, I guess that's going on about 25 years now. Clothes, home dec, quilts. It was my love of quilting that led me to vintage fabrics, in particular tea towels, with their great creative potential and ta da!!!! teabagz was born. My bags are all made by me and I take great care in sourcing & choosing the combination of fabrics that go in to each bag. It is a recycled or repurposed product, which make them a great "green" product.

So take a look around at my fun & ever changing collection of vintage treasures!

Cheeky Lemur by Julia on Etsy

I love Julia's wonderful jewelry on Etsy. I wanted to feature her work and thank her for creating such gorgeous jewelry!

I hope you enjoy looking at my hand made jewellery and enamels. I started making jewellery many years ago when I studied at the Birmingham School of Jewellery, now a University. During this time I was recognised by the British jewellers Association for my work. As with most people, family and career took over from my main passion. It is only recently have I been able to get back to My roots and begin designing and creating again.

My most recent passion is for high temperature vitreous enamels. I love their vivid and brilliant colours with each piece producing its own subtle variety. Add to this the technical difficulty and "Art" in the enamelling process and you have a real challenge. I can really see why Faberge loved this medium.

Jewellery really does brings out my inner magpie; I'm the person who has to pick each piece up to feel it's unique textures. Sparkly, shiny things are my passion; my only problem is parting with any of my creations, Sigh.

I currently work from my Garden studio (shed) in Tinchebray since we moved over to the Normandy Countryside earlier this year.

Lastly, Why CheekyLemur? This comes from the bedtime story I made up to tell my children following a visit to the Champrepus Zoo last year while in France. My children loved it and the name kind of stuck!

I hope you enjoy looking at my listing as much as I enjoyed making them.

Julia

Bitter Root Detroit by Carol Lyn Piechota

BITTER ROOT DETROIT on Etsy

Jewelry by Carole Lyn Piechota

I'm a college instructor and Ph.D candidate in English and Film Studies living and studying in Detroit. I began making necklaces three years ago as a way to relax and meditate; this practice eventually became an artistic necessity.

I began to notice that my necklaces became increasingly more elaborate and organic, certainly beautiful, but also challenging. That beauty can be found in music, novels, films, nature, visual art, and imperfection became my muse and defines my aesthetic- the name bitter root, I hope, captures this.

Each of my pieces begins as a concept that often takes several weeks to develop and execute; this is why bitter root's designs are either limited edition or one-of-a-kind!

Best,
Carole Lyn

Distinctive Color Art

I am very thankful for all who have blogged about my paintings. Now I would like to give back to other people who have wonderful art.

Distinctive Color Art

With a background in art, interior design, home staging, feng shui, and professional organizing, I dedicate my life to making your world a better place.

I live in southern California, have a family, and love all animals.

Shop with me at:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/57509349/white-flowers-in-vase-original-painting?ref=pr_shop
http://www.etsy.com/listing/57509349/white-flowers-in-vase-original-painting?ref=pr_shop

You can always reach me at yogi @ yogigray.com.