Hospitality...

Hospitality should have no other nature than love.

Henrietta Mears.

See it here.

Bridge to Terabithia... Little Manhatten...

Josh Hutcherson in Little Manhatten

Bridge to Terabithia

I loved this book when I was younger and I can't wait to see it this weekend. I am so pleased that Josh Hutcherson was chosen to play the lead in this film. I love his performance in Little Manhatten, which if you haven't seen it, see it soon. It is darling...

My Little Bluebird of Happiness...

I will paint some as soon as I get a chance...

My Valentine from C...

I love you tons & tons!!!

Love Box Storage...

Shelese asked how I store my boxes. This is my answer. Because I keep the best example of almost every design that I paint, I have over 100 Love Boxes in my personal collection, therefore, they are everywhere. These are two of my favorite ways to display parts of my collection. Also, because Love Boxes are waxed, they clean up well from sticky fingers. They do not clean up well after being dropped on tile, or bitten, which I have sadly seen, but sticky can be removed.

My New Studio Mascot...

Sometimes when you wish for something, it ends up on your doorstep. Michelle made me this beautiful doll with pink hair. I once had a friend with pink hair when I lived in SLC. She was a really nice and facinating person who was studying criminology at the University of Utah. Her hair was a pleasant pink, if you can imagine, a paleish, strawberry pink. I loved it. But, I digress. Anyway, I adore this doll so much. She is destined to be my new studio mascot. I was going to name her Paris, because she is so fashionable, but then I want her to have a nice girl name and that is no longer a nice girl name. So, I want to name her a New York name because New York is a very fashionable city and she is wearing a lot of black. So Jenni, Linds or Liz, maybe you could offer a bit of help? Brooklyn is a bit over used and I can't very well name her The Upper East Side. So, What do you think? I am not doing a contest this time, just asking for a bit of help.

Michelle, I love everything you make and this doll will be a treasure. Forever thanks!!!

Watch for Chickies... Coming Soon...

Wedding Beads...

These Lampwork beads are too large for me to figure how to make jewelry out of them. However, I would love to tie the wedding cake and flowers from a cellophane gift bag. See them here.

Flower Power Scrubber...

Cute. If anyone sees where to buy this. Let me know. This would make such a fun welcome to the neighborhood gift.

Beehive Bowls...

Cute! See them here.

Pink Easter Bunnies...

Available here.

Sharpies...

I adore Sharpies and I have the rainbow pack of the fine point. These new micros look fun too. I love Sharpie for making hot pink, turquoise and lime! Fun!

Pen Name Winner!!!!

Vanessa Valencia Cola Pestilencia...

should totally write books about mystery and intrigue

Thanks so much for playing! Everyone had a fun entry. It was so hard to determine the winner that I will be having another contest in March, but I think I will make it a drawing instead! Be watching!

Vanessa...

Do not miss Liz' post today. It is a must read as her posts often are....

A Tragedy In Our Beautiful City...

I don't like to post about sad things. This blog is meant to be just for happy and lovely ideas and things. However, I am so sad and sorry about this tragedy and like always when these sorts of things happen feel completely useless to help.

I am amazed and grateful for the courage of many of the officers in the SLC police. They came to our rescue on several occasions putting themselves in harms way when we were dealing with a drug ring in our building downtown.

Our hearts are broken for every victim of this tragedy and our prayers are with them.

New Kokeshi Dolls...

New Kokeshi dolls... Available here...

Don't forget about the Pen Name contest which ends tonight at midnight PST.

Baby Carriages...

The inside of the lid reads...

Miracles happen to those who believe in them.. Bernard Berenson

I will be making a few of these next week and then not for quite awile. Let me know if you would like one.

My Lovely Michelle Valentine...

Michelle may make some of her designs available soon...

I will let you know...

Easter Egg Designs Coming Soon...

Mom's Valentine's Day Party...

Wasn't it beautiful?!?! Thank you Mom! I love you!!!