Is the April air inspiring you to reach for a new dress? Many moons ago I discovered this fashion designer’s lovely work, and thanks to a sample sale am the proud owner of a ‘Go Ask Alice’ dress from Kate Towers. (Above is the floor-length version of the GAA in mustard). this one sold to me! My dress is a mini…to wear with tights, leggings, or as a tunic over jeans, but you can order any length you please! A cottonlicious handmade dress makes my heart SWELL, and you can find more here. So romantic! I wondered if the embellishment might be too over the... (Read More ...)
GiveForward is an online service that provides people with personal fundraising pages to raise money for loved one’s medical expenses. They’ve helped thousands of people raise millions of dollars for things like chemotherapy, organ transplants, travel and living expenses while undergoing treatment. At GiveForward, they understand that not only is living with a medical condition both mentally and physically challenging, it can also be extremely tough financially. GiveForward’s focus is to turn this perceived negative situation into an opportunity for the community to come together... (Read More ...)
It is already March! Today my thoughts have turned to spring and a few lovely inspiring things which have found their way to me. Collage I created in a series called DISCARDED & WITHDRAWN, 1. Creating new mixed media pieces. I’m still a freelance writer! But I also love to create handmade art that has style AND substance. This little guy’s called KINGBIRD, and includes a pieced together poem from random text torn from discarded vintage books. Random is hardly a challenge for me…ahem. The vintage illustrations are old and originals. My poem: “I MADE... (Read More ...)
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and if you listen closely you’ll hear America heave a collective sigh of resignation (from the couples who must run out and buy obligatory gifts) and gloom (from the singles who feel like hiding sulkily under the covers). Yes, many people dread this seemingly benign holiday more than a trip to the dentist. But intuitive psychologist Susan Apollon says not to look at Valentine’s Day as an occasion for enforced “romance” or mourning for your dormant love life. Instead, think of it as a day to celebrate the existence of love itself... (Read More ...)
L-O-V-E – LOVE. It flows through our veins, makes us smile and cry, and is the theme of most pop music songs and far too many movies to count. Love is the reason we were created. It compels us to forgive and forget, to decide sometimes without thinking; to sacrifice and not regret. Love is a gift we both receive, and give, and on Valentine’s Day, many stop to express their love, in big ways and small, sparkling and handmade, with cards and kisses. Greeting card companies and florists alike prepare for perhaps the biggest sales day of the year in hopes of cashing in on this thing called... (Read More ...)
