journal, by spinachnpeace
a day of hope and of new beginnings.
a day that we will always remember,
and a new world the children will always know
what an experience for these millions... i'll be watching from the warmth of my home!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
kat macleod illustrations
the stunning work of kat macleod
the mixed media illustrations, combining techniques using paper, fabric, and water colors, seem to breathe with life. the form and shapes are truly inspiring
you can find her work in her book, bird, in which macleod shares her observations of bird and female forms through her illustrations of feathers and fashion
it's slightly out of my price range... but oh how i would love it!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
just get up and dance
wanted to share this video, 'once upon a time', from the adorable capucine... which i found through a post on the wonderful blog, fine little love
to see the path a four year old mind takes is enchanting, rejuvenating, and inspiring
capucine, and her mother, are using the popularity of these videos to support edurelief, an organization based in mongolia, which helps provide school books to mongolian children
there are two sites where you can buy capucine's tshirts, and buttons/magnets,
all designed using her original drawings and with quotes from the above story
i also had to include capucine's 'disco fever' video... it reminds us all to just get up and dance!
Monday, January 12, 2009
front page
a big thanks to shellieartist for including my forest of trees in her lovely treasury, 'i just got home', which was featured on the front page of etsy earlier today!
a mercy
wanted to quickly share a book recommendation, 'a mercy' from one my favorite authors, toni morrison
'a mercy' shares the painfully intertwined stories of several women, wrapped in the brutal america of the late 17th century. upon such unsettled soil, each woman is ripped from any familial foundation... stripped of identity... reframed in this dangerous world of slavery, extreme religious intolerance, and disease
this one is a very quick read, due in part to both the length of the book and the propelling power of morrison's words. it is one i will love to revisit, as passages in the beginning of the book become more profound with the unfolding of the story
morrison's stories seem to always grab hold deep into the recesses of my brain and soul, and, with the often ghostly atmosphere they create, infiltrate and disturb my dreams. i don't complain though... they are disturbances my brain can use!
i would love to hear other's thoughts on the book, and am always happy to receive book recommendations in return!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
dreaming of spring...
seven wishes, by michelemaule
spring romance, by everydaymoments
california, by dutchdoor
unfortunately, i'm seeing ice outside, and a forecast for highs in the low teens by the end of the week.... perhaps a trip is in order
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Saturday Shopping List - January 10th
a little brooklyn in this week's saturday shopping list
2 ~ forest green laura jumper, by burdastyle
6 ~ miniature cabinet of curiosities, by miniaturerhino
Sunday, January 4, 2009
happy new year
we were so fortunate to get a lovely snowfall this year right before christmas... and i was fortunate to be able to share it with my beautiful nephew and niece
after catching a movie at the theater, we headed over to prospect park across the street, and all the (icy!) snow
after a quick game of snow tag (quick because i can in no way keep up with these two), the kids had fun sliding about on an icy patch
so lovely to walk in the snowy park... the rare quiet in the city that it offers... broken only by the giggles as the kids play... wonderful
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
get crafty!
below is a wonderful etsy how-tuesday video from cary, littleloveblue (my very talented sis!), on how to create an amazing wool felt holly berry leaves garland.
it's cold and snowy here in new york today... perfect for a little holiday crafting!
just click to watch
Saturday, December 13, 2008
finally, a return to the saturday shopping list... i apologize for the long delay!
visit fancypicnic for links to all the saturday shopping lists
these yaya dolls are so fantastically simple and
wonderful... just the type of doll i loved cuddling with as a child
a gorgeous print of an original watercolor
illustration, sure to brighten the home any time
of the year (i just purchased one myself!)
these scrumptious knitted and felted pears truly
look delicious enough to eat
so versatile (and adorable) - can be layered with
a long sleeve shirt, leggings, and boots in the fall;
or worn simply with sandals in the summer
made of douglas fir from the forest of dean, these
candle holders will soon be in my shopping cart
after the holidays... i can resist them no longer!
made of vintage cotton and boiled wool, these lovelies
are filled with balsam fir needles from maine... bring
the wonderful scent of the forest right into your home
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
forest
wanted to share pictures of a few holiday custom orders i recently completed for customers in my shop
the first, is a forest of hollow trees, ranging from the small callicarpa bush to the tall conifers
and here is another little grouping of the people who live amongst such trees
i'm nearly finished with my custom orders... they have been such fun to create... next up, i must begin to create my own christmas gifts! only a few weeks left
Thursday, December 4, 2008
i'm so excited to have two of my holiday pieces featured in the 'chic geek' section of the blogozine, 'fierce and nerdy'
they're included in a wonderful article, giving tips on gifting, wrapping, and baking for the holiday season!
my tree top angel was featured in the ornament section, while one of my button trees was featured in the home section
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