Showing posts with label friday five. Show all posts
Showing posts with label friday five. Show all posts

Friday, October 5, 2012

Friday Five --- Breast Cancer Awareness

Did you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
 
My mother in law {Ellie} who is no longer with us today, beat breast cancer about 8 years ago. Roughly five years later she lost the fight when she suffered leukemia a rare blood disorder a small percentage of patients get from a side effect of the chemo therapy she recieved while battling breast cancer.
 
She has been in heaven three years this month. 
 
October is a hard month for our family because
her birthday, death, and her favorite holiday {Halloween} falls in the month of October. 
Its also tough that our 3.5 year old will never know his Grandma Ellie.
{He was 7 months when she left us}
 
She will always have a special place in our hearts. 
 
She was brave and courageous, a great wife, mother, sister, grandma, and friend. 
 We miss her everyday. She will never be forgotten. 
 
How has breast cancer affected your life? 
 
Spread Awareness, & LETS. FIND. A. CURE. TOGETHER!
 
On a sweeter note...Here are 5 pink things Ellie would have loved!!
{click on the links for more info}
 
via Bakers Bling Shop





via The Little Red Door

 
via Embelish Girl Vintage




via Jenny N Design




via Katja Dewdrop Studio








Here's to everyone
that has been touched
by Breast Cancer. 
You are not alone!! 

Friday, September 28, 2012

Friday Five --- Tangerine

Is it really going to be October 1st on Monday!!!???
Hard to believe.
But - I say Bring. It. On!
I enjoy every moment this time of year. 
Let the fun times begin:
pumpkin patch, pumpkin lattes, halloween...
What are your favorites this time of year?

Today's Friday Five topic is Tangerine -
my newest favorite color - perfect for the month of October. 

Feast your eyes
on the hip tangerine home decor collection
I put together for you to enjoy. 

Quick, cheap, & simple
ways to spruce up your home
for the fall months ahead.



I instantly fell in love with this darling pillow the moment I laid eyes on it. 
I really like the nature details.
I really could see this pillow POP on our brown leather couch this fall!!
by  My Dream Home


I just love tea in the fall.  Especially mint tea.  What is your favorite kind of tea?
by ShopYU




These are stylish sake cups but they would also work great for serving tea out of that teapot above!
by Jill Hannah

Modern decor is my favorite syle, and this clock would actually look great in any of my rooms!
by White Van

Everyone knows I'm a huge fan of owls.
I couldn't pass on featuring these lil hoots. 
I can't pass up on a soap dispenser that would make me smile every time I looked at it!
by Claylicious


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Friday, September 21, 2012

Friday Five --- Apples


Friday Five is back!!
Welcome to another edition.
Each week I choose a topic, 
then pick 5 Etsy shops to feature.


Pretty simple. Pretty darn fun.


Each photo caption is linked to an Etsy shop. 
So if you are interested in more details... click, click, click!
Do you have a topic idea for me for a future Friday Five post?


I love your ideas. 
Leave me a comment below!!

This weeks topic: APPLES!

Summers' end reminds me of apples, &
picking apples at my grandmas house as a little girl. 


I love apples...
in fact they are my favorite fruit. 


What is your favorite fruit?

I enjoy healthy apple snacks with:
almonds
string cheese
peanut butter
cottage cheese
caramel

What do you eat your apple with?









Fine Art Food Photography Print - home and kitchen decor photo by Katie Lloyd Photography



Kitchen Art Food: Red Apple Heart by Marianne LoMonaco Photography



 




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Friday, June 8, 2012

Friday Five --- DADS!

I'm so happy to be back to my most favorite weekly post the FRIDAY FIVE post!!

Father's Day is coming up this month.  On Sunday, June 17, 2012.

Here are some great gift ideas for all those courageous, selfless, hardworking, DADS....ENJOY!

HAPPY CLICKING!


Lion Dad and Baby Cub Greeting Card
California-based wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas from 
WildBabies on Etsy 
spends nine months of the year shooting a wide variety of wildlife in the field.
Her photographs have been published in books, magazines and newspapers all over the world, including many front covers.
Interested in finding more information about Suzi?
Yes! Well then visit her Esty shop, follow her on Facebook, and visit her Website.




Courage Sterling Silver Word Charm

Bloom Charms opened shop earlier this year in February.  Located in Portland, Oregon.  The shop is full of 'charming' charms.  There is something for everyone is this shop! Check 'em out...






Quote Mirror
Over at Hearty Design in St. Louis, owner Paul, is creating mirror quotes about
Love, Inspiration, and Life. 
Paul believes: (& I fully agree)
"That our surroundings reflect and affect us. Enrich your life by surrounding yourself with meaning!" If you are looking for a unique gift you have found the right shop!
Follow him on Facebook...I did! To share your favorite quotes with him.





Rustic Wood Cooler

Cold Creek Brewing is a husband & wife team.
Residing in Missouri with four kids - offering 'super awesome' wood items.
Website
Twitter  





Bay Clove Soap for Men

Anna in Portland, Oregon is the hands and heart behind Roots Soap Co. 
She set up shop in November 2010. 
She has been making soaps and salves since she was a little girl helping her mom's company.
All cold process soap is handmade from natural ingredients and rainwater and is eco friendly!
Facebook
Twitter


I hope you found the perfect gift for your dad.  His special day is right around the corner!!
Wishing you a creative weekend!
xox

Friday, May 4, 2012

Friday Five - May Flowers

Happy May Everyone. 
Flowers being this week's topic, prooved to be difficult to choose only Five. 
The reason being 'flowers' in general are always a favorite of mine...I found so many beautiful flower 'artists,' I could have shared flowers with you all day long...an never get anything else done.  
So - Congrats to these five artists that made the cut!
Enjoy these flowers and the ones that are bursting with beauty all around us this time of year, as you begin your weekends. xo







sweet May flowers hair pins
 RaleighWood treasures : VINTAGE and handmade gifts & accessories handmade with heart and soul in Raleigh, N.C.  Shop owner, Amanda has the sweetest treasures ever in her shop. 
If I had a little girl - these stylish hair pins would definately be found in her hair!!
She has a great quote in her shop from Picasso that I fell in love with & had to share with you all...

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."
~Pablo Picasso








May Flowers photography
Garden Capture ~ Garden and Landscape Photography by Liz Reed.
Liz resides in Pittsburgh & she photographs for home decor. 
Providing prints, for all your kitchen, bedroom, & living room needs,
as well as gifts for housewarming, gardeners, &  birthdays. 
I just love the black background (I'm fond of black) it really makes these flowers POP!











Tulip Glass Magnets

Over at her shop Kelly's Magnets, Kelly in beatiful Calgary Alberta creates...
 amazing magnets, bookmarks, purse hooks, wine charms ans more. 
Kelly's magnets caught my eye for three reasons:
1. Tulips are my favorite flowers.
2. I love pink and green together.
3. I like Kelly's style!

Everything in her shop is ready to ship with the exception of personalized items.

Follow her on Facebook
Visit her other shop: Gifts For Babies  











Dogwood's End
Karen, residing in North Augusta, has an eye for photography as you can see in her shop:
She is 'creating beauty in the blink of a shutter,' wherever she goes!
The beauty of this dogwood really caught my eye. 
This month on her facebook page she is currently hosting a sweepstakes to win any one of her photos.  Stop on by to enter & get to know Karen more in these various places:









Lily of the Valley ACEO (original linocut print)


VIZArt by Viza Arlington in (my hometown state) Spokane, Washington,
specializes in woodblock prints, etchings, drypoints, collographs, linocuts, lithographs, carborundum prints and ink bubble drawings. 
Viza is a very talented artist and has her work included in collections in various museums, and private collections around the world.  Stop by her store to see where you can find her exhibitions. 








Friday, April 27, 2012

Friday Five ---- Feathers

How did another week fly by so fast?  I guess as the saying goes, "Time flies by when you are having fun!" I must be having way too much fun then!  What fun did you have this week?  I hosted a Spring Boutique last night and I had a blast chatting with a few other creative mommas. Besides the boutique, I am always having fun playing with my three year old son, and of course I always have fun with my felt plushie creations...

It seems like feathers are all the rage these days, hence today's Friday Five collection: Feathers! You might just find the perfect gift in this collection for your mother.  Mother's Day is right around the corner...MAY 13 this year! Don't forget. ENJOY!




Screen Printed Jersey Scarf in Athletic Gray with Burgundy Feathers

Michelle Brusegaard ~ a painter and fiber artist originally from North Dakota.  
Painting, photography, screen-printing, batik and sometimes a little mixed media are her specialties!
Looking for her?
Join her mailing list here (discounts!)




Adult feather headband with a vintage lace flower

California Owner, Jill, from Be Something New, has a shop full of unique hair accessories. 
She has been designing and manufacturing Bridal veils and headpieces for over 25 years.
Be Something New is a new line created by a mother daughter team.
They have something for every occasion, your wedding, your prom, or just for everyday.
Some pieces are one of a kind, made from vintage supplies, and some are made to order.
Just send them a message if you want to custom order something.
If you want to know more visit their 
website







Feather of Guineafowl - Organic Pillow

Cozy organic baby blankets and clothing are the goodies you will find at All Wild Co.
in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Great care is taken in producing each item - a process including hand-dye, hand-print and appliqué
to create original designs.
Only high quality organic fabrics are used, which are free from pesticides,
water-based inks for printing and low-impact dyes for dyeing. 
All items are made with great care and high emphasis on quality.




Spring blue bird feather ceramic tray / plate, spoon rest, soap dish

Catherine Reece's fun and whimsical pottery for everyday use is sure to catch your eye!
  Each design is individually hand drawn featuring bright colors and whimsy by Catherine. 
 All her work is done in her Californian home studio with her husband Scott while thier two small children, Jackson and Kennedy play with clay too.
It's a family affair. 
 (Hearing that just warmed my heart!)  

Find her on Facebook





Burnt Orange Feather Cards - Blank Notecards - Set of 10 - With Antique White Linen Envelopes


Feisty Fashion the shop where "self expression is stylish," 
only has original and one of a kind design listings.
Screen printed by hand with low impact enviro-friendly water based ink.
"Feisty Fashion is a hip statement for every day wear."
Check out her shop to read her inspiring story on how her shop was created.


Friday, April 20, 2012

Friday Five - Gnomes

I found some lovable gnomes to share with you today!!!  Make sure you stop by the featured shops when you have a few moments over the weekend and check them out!  Tell me what you think! 




Boston terrier Gnome dog art print
Dog Artist Brian Rubenacker from Michigan has a unique style.
His shop is most certainly a favorite shop of mine.  If you are a dog owner you will love his shop too. 
I am a proud Boston Terrier owner, so I am drawn to his art, & I love all the bright colors he chooses. 
Rubenacker has an amazing ability to capture the Boston Terriers childlike, stubborn personality.
"His dogs are naughty and knowing. They are childlike with their toys, and as cool as Rat Packers with their martinis and highballs. They are up to no good, smoking cigarettes and getting into the cookie jar, but they are certainly not primitive in the naïve tradition, or terror-filled, hopeless, nihilistic and gruesome in the pop surrealist one. 
They are simply precocious."
His work is found in private collections all around the world.
You must check out his work. A must. Simply amazing!



      
Gnome & Lady Gnome Counted Cross Stitch Pattern Download, sent by email

Tina from Florida, & owner of Sewingseed
loves to create fun and fresh cross stitch patterns that are easy to stitch. 
You can find cute and easy cross stitch patterns and kits in her shop. 
If your mom loves to sew these kits are just for her this Mother's Day! 
For shop news, updates, and freebies visit Tina on her blog: http://sewingseed.blogspot.com/ 
or follow her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Sewingseed        




Pocket Gnome
 In Wisconsin, Feltasaurus owner Lisa...
designs and creates natural, felted wool art-toys, accessories, and all sorts of fuzzy cuteness.
        Many of her creations are inspired by her children. 
She loves to create to inspire imagination (no batteries required). 

I had to share her "Guide to Owning a Pocket Gnome:"

1.You must give him a name.
2.You must tell him lots of secrets.
3.You must never call him a troll.
4.You must protect him from cats and other creatures that may try to eat him.

Follow her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Feltasaurus   




Fairytale Forest Plush Gnome Doll
Residing in Missouri, April, comes from a long line of artists, builders, and makers.
In fact, her handmade toy business is named after her family's construction company,
Riley Construction. She designs happy plush for happy people.  
Handcrafted from a combination of recycled/vintage materials and modern materials.
Looking for her elswhere? You are in luck:  
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/craftomatic
Blog - www.rileycoplush.blogspot.com
Go to her charming shop to find out where to buy her happy plushies in person...






Nostalgic limited edition clothing and housewares for vintage and handmade enthusiasts...gnomes, sewing machines, and cuteness galore is what you get at Moxie Madness

Owner Priscilla is inspired by any and everything nostalgic or just plain old eccentric.




Happy Weekend everyone.  I will be busy at the:

Pregnancy Baby Kids Expo tomarrow 9-4 if anyone wants to stop by and say hey!

I am also working on a huge "Circle of Love Giveaway."  Over at Free Spirit Designs
So please check back soon! xo



Friday, April 13, 2012

Friday Five - Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossoms in honor of Spring - is this weeks topic! I noticed that there are a lot of birds in these choices as well.  I love birds and they go with spring - so its a win-win!

I found some really talented, amazing artists this week:  Check out thier creativity, and stop by thier shops to see what else they have to offer.  So impressive!!!


Cherry Blossom Tissue Paper Pom-Poms via Pretty With Sprinkles
Emmahlyn owner of "Pretty with Sprinkles,"
offers decorative creations that add that special element to any occasion or room.
 Like her on www.Facebook.com/PrettywithSprinkles
Be sure to stop by often, as items are always being added in her shop!
If you'd like to place a custom order, she will happily create the perfect decor for your special event!



      
Abstract Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees with Bird - Vinyl Wall Art Sticker Decal via Original Walls
"Original Walls," in Florida,is now offering the latest in home decor - Vinyl Wall Sayings.
Need a new look for the home or office? You can say a lot with wall art!
Original Walls is striving to help you the customer make your home or office the place you want it to be!
If you have something special you would like to say, they LOVE to do CUSTOM WORK !
All decals are made of a high quality, self-adhesive vinyl.
Check out this shop to see the list of other stores "Oigianal Walls" owns on Etsy!




Cherry Blossoms and Bird Jewelry Box Beaded Trinket Box via Meredith Dada
Meredith resides in California, she is a mixed media artist, a mama, and a bead-a-holic ~ Offering one of a kind handmade, beaded art, home décor, and gifts in her Etsy shop.
Also find her here:
On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MeredithDadaBeadArt
Follow her on twitter : http://twitter.com/meredithdada
Check out her blog: http://www.meredithdada.blogspot.com/



Set of four chickadee prints via Karin Grow
Karin a native to San diego is a full time artist that is inspired by the world around her. 
Favorite subjects being birds, the sea and all things vintage. 
A second shop to fuel her love for all things vintage.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhereSourGrassGrows
Visit her blog at http://karingrow.blogspot.com




Cherry Blossoms and Bluebirds collage with handpainted papers via IKandyArt
Kandy is living in Idaho.  She is a self taught mixed media art and acrylic paintings artist.
She welcomes customer contact and comments, so don't hesitate to convo her with any suggestions or questions.
All her items are one of a kind, but if you like something and want it in different colors etc...
depending on the piece - she can!




















Friday, April 6, 2012

Friday Five - Hot Air Balloons

Hot Air Balloons. Have you ever gone for a ride in one? I've always dreamed of going on a hot air balloon ride. I imagine it being magical, wonderful, and romantic! One day I will ride in one with my hubby, but for now all I can do is dream, and admire all these creative artists...please stop by thier shops...to see for yourself just how talented they really are!


 Artyscapes is the place to find Handcrafted Resin Picture Pendants & Accessories. 
Artyscapes has been making jewelry for over 15 years.


Idillard shop owner Isabelle, from Portland, Maine -
usually wanders around with her watercolor kit to create work that is bright, entertaining, and thoughtful.
She lights up your world with functional decorative light switch covers.  She also welcomes custom orders.


Sue, owner of Go Big Decals loves making wall decals, stickers for everything, skins for electronics and more. 
Sue is always looking for new places to stick her stickers.  You will find all your sticker needs in her shop!

Bambella Cookies opened up shop in August of 2011.  Owner, Tara can just about make anything. 
She loves custom orders.  Her cookies are made from scratch with no artificial flavors, & will arrive individually wrapped in a clear cellophane wrapper with a coordinating ribbon.
These look amazing!  I love her attention to detail!



London's very own Keri Bevan offers stunning photography of London, Paris, Spain, Asia, nature, and birds.
Her photographs have found their way into magazines and publications around the world, and she's won a few competitions
You can also find her work in these places:
Blog: http://keribevan.blogspot.com/
Website: http://www.keribevan.com
Twitter at: http://twitter.com/keribevan
Photo blog: http://www.keribevan.tumblr.com
     

Friday, March 30, 2012

Friday Five ~ Raccoons!

I am a huge fan of nature, and nature is always an inspiration to me when I am creating my plushies. I chose racoons for todays five.  Raccoons are my favorite!  For you fellow raccoon lovers stay tuned because I plan on designing a raccoon felt plushie in the near future! I hope you enjoy this lovely raccoon collection as much as I did finding these five raccoon gems this morning.

Happy Friday my dear friends!


Racoons in Love. 
Ann from My Private Zoo has amazing illustrations of animals perfect for nurseries, and animal lovers.



Red Tile Studio specializes in collectible art blocks and original paintings.  Amber and Darleen are the design team behind Red Tile Studio from Dallas, Texas  The mother/daughter team loves to create unique pieces of art that reflect their love of nature and modern design.


Sunny Day.
Sara and Dan both residing in Connecticut with their daughter and three dogs together created
 Sea Urchin Studio a paper goods, design, and illustration company, specializing in art and design for children.



Beautiful Bandit.
In Florida, Mark is "Bringing nature just a little closer." Mark is the talented photographer of 
Gator Creek Galleries specializing in Wildlife, Nature, & Landscape Photography.




Tetsu the Raccoon.
At bobbin4apples, sister duo, Tiya and Joy make original, super cute, kawaii things to love and share! Every single thing is made with great pride. Anything from plush, artwork and prints, dolls, to Longbottom animal scarves, mochis, and kiddo dolls, are there for you to explore and treasure!