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Looks like a new Hallmark ornament artist has taken over designing the cupcake series? Will miss Ruth Donikowski’s creations. Not sure if she has retired or working on other projects? I bought a felted one “Merry-Mint” and a large ceramic & metal special edition Limoge-like hinged keepsake with clasp a few months ago. At regular …
Over the years I’ve learned that merely a change of curtains or an update to bedding (linens, comforter, duvet) can bring bigger welcome changes to one’s room than one would imagine. If you are on a tight budget or find it inconvenient to have your bedroom painted, give these two simple things a try first. …
My faery fanaticism began with a book recommendation from my friend, Sylvia. She suggested none-other-than Signe Pike’s amazing book, Faery Tale. Following this was Grasslands Road’s fairy homes set, fairy-themed garden decorations, and other great books by Brian Froud. I will admit several years ago I fell in love with Cicely Mary Barker’s Fairyopolis and …
What a sweet little cottage decoration to add a touch of the English countryside to your garden! It’s crafted by American artisans and hand-cast using a fiber reinforced concrete which is expected to be able to endure virtually any climate. It even has a removable roof; just darling =). One word of warning, it’s a …
Card-writing has become just a little bit more fun with my discoveries of Thomas Kinkade and Terry Redlin… along with those classic jingles, a mug of warm spicy tea, candlelight, and a large table to spread out and work. I really envy their artistic skills! Have you seen how gorgeous Kinkade’s and Redlin’s cards are? …
I hope all of you have been enjoying your holidays. They’re not over yet… Though this is the Christmas season, I’d like to backtrack and post on some cute little Hallow’s Eve items I bought previously in the beginning of October created by Midwest*CBK. An inexpensive way to spruce up a room during the holidays, …
While browsing on Amazon.com, I found these amazing mini drawers perfect for storing small cosmetics or trinkets & charms… *Photocredit: Amazon
Oh I adore Lisa Carrier’s photo frames! I own a Silver Feather and Starlet, both 3x4s. I Facebooked her recently and she informed me that her photo frame collection along with other “LCD objects” will be available via catalog by this September! I’m so excited to see more designs! Jay Strongwater, Michael Aram, D.L. & …
I ventured back into a local gift shop recently, post-yoga practice, already knowing what I wanted to purchase even before setting foot onto its front steps… A child-like excitement over their gorgeous Himalayan Trading Post hand-poured soy wax blend candles; the Anise & Black Pepper and Apple Cinnamon to be precise. I’m saving the Apple …
I love browsing through West Elm’s catalog! There’s always something of interest, whether furniture or an accessory. I especially like their Queen Anne’s Lace printed panel in platinum. Just wish it was offered in more colors. I have a bathroom project in mind but wish they offered this same pattern against a spring green background; …
