I've only got time today for a quick post, so I thought I'd share the treasury I just made full of delicious reds.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Handmade Cards
I've been making little ornament cards to send with holiday orders from my shop. Lots of fun to make! I'll be doing a shop update and adding some new things later on in the week.
Monday, November 28, 2011
DIY Advent Calendars
Growing up, Advent calendars were always one of my favorite holiday traditions. My siblings and I would take turns opening the little doors to reveal tiny hidden treasures or delectable treats. Having something to look forward to each day of December was almost better than Christmas Day itself, which could be a little anticlimactic. Also, I think I might just have an innate enthusiasm for small gifts because I would always get really excited about stocking stuffers too.
I've never made my own Advent calendar, but I've always thought it would be fun, especially if you have little ones to enjoy it. Here's a roundup of some awesome tutorials, most of which can be made in a couple of hours.
What holiday things are you making this year?
I've never made my own Advent calendar, but I've always thought it would be fun, especially if you have little ones to enjoy it. Here's a roundup of some awesome tutorials, most of which can be made in a couple of hours.
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Silhouette Advent calendar by Le Papier Studio |
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What holiday things are you making this year?
Friday, November 25, 2011
Shop Update
I added a few new things to the shop this week. As always, I've got more stuff in the works, which will be listed soon. Happy Weekend!!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Give Thanks
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Mini felt plush turkey from Drops of Color |
"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving." W.T. Purkiser
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Scenes from Life
A few random photos from the last couple of weeks:
Reading about artists and drinking coffee; if this were a job, I bet I'd be over-qualified.
It was so foggy this day that I could barely see the buildings on our block.
I made tomato soup from this recipe, except I substituted low-sodium vegetable broth for chicken broth, cut the butter in half, used half and half instead of cream, and added a bit of pepper. Even with all the changes, it was still a very rich soup. If you wanted to make it even healthier, you could probably use milk instead of half and half, and I'm sure it would still be good.
My birthday was on the 10th, and my boyfriend brought home a pumpkin cheesecake from Pâtiserrie Poupon and Leonidas chocolates. So amazingly good. I'll share my presents in another post.
Reading about artists and drinking coffee; if this were a job, I bet I'd be over-qualified.
It was so foggy this day that I could barely see the buildings on our block.
I made tomato soup from this recipe, except I substituted low-sodium vegetable broth for chicken broth, cut the butter in half, used half and half instead of cream, and added a bit of pepper. Even with all the changes, it was still a very rich soup. If you wanted to make it even healthier, you could probably use milk instead of half and half, and I'm sure it would still be good.
My birthday was on the 10th, and my boyfriend brought home a pumpkin cheesecake from Pâtiserrie Poupon and Leonidas chocolates. So amazingly good. I'll share my presents in another post.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Pretty Ladies from the Portrait Gallery
Sometimes, I just want to run away and live in a museum. I think these ladies would keep me company and have lots of stories to tell.
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Portrait of Rosalba Peale, Rembrandt Peale |
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Idle Hours, H. Siddons Mowbray |
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The Mirror, Robert Lewis Reid |
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Woman with Red Hair, Albert Herter |
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The Spinet, Thomas Wilmer Dewing |
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Elizabeth Winthrop Chanler, John Singer Sargent |
Monday, November 21, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Happy Friday
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Scenes from Life
Let's take a walk, shall we?
First, make sure you have enough layers on; it's chilly outside.
Don't forget to look up every once in a while.
If you come across leaves like this, you must crunch through them...absolutely necessary.
Now we've had our fill of rich colors and dappled light. Next stop is the coffee shop.
Hope your day is awesome. xo, Mary
First, make sure you have enough layers on; it's chilly outside.
Don't forget to look up every once in a while.
If you come across leaves like this, you must crunch through them...absolutely necessary.
Now we've had our fill of rich colors and dappled light. Next stop is the coffee shop.
Hope your day is awesome. xo, Mary
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Shop Update
I've added some more ornaments to the shop, as well as a Snowflake Flower Brooch in winter white.
I've got a few more new things in the works, and I'm hoping to get everything listed by the end of the month.
I've got a few more new things in the works, and I'm hoping to get everything listed by the end of the month.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Sandra Davolio
Sandra Davolio is an Italian ceramicist living in Denmark. I was introduced to her work when reading about the Pavilion of Art and Design London that happened last month. I love the delicate spiraling petals that belie each object's material and weight. Aren't they beautiful?
Monday, November 14, 2011
Alice in Wonderland
I love these illustrations by Leonard Weisgard from 1949. I'm frequently drawn to illustrated work from the 40s, 50s, and 60s, but I'd never seen these before. I love the all-over compositions and the texture of the pieces, which almost look like collages. His biography lists decoupage as one of the media he worked in, so it's possible that there are multiple layers going on here.
Don't you want to just climb into this world and get lost for a bit?
(via Retronaut)
Don't you want to just climb into this world and get lost for a bit?
(via Retronaut)
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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