More Fairies...

Lots of things to do today ... and ... Undaunted Courage

I didn't have much time to post today.... but this is what I did. I finished 4 turquoise faries and painted 4 bluebirds and 3 new kokeshi dolls. I will show you all tomorrow. I started making 4 baby carriages, but I hope to make 8 so if you want one and haven't spoken...

While I painted, I finished the last 4 tapes of Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose. Amazing book! I learned so much. Read it, or borrow the tapes from the library. The reader is awsome! If you don't read the whole book, just read the introduction that Ambrose wrote. He talks about how he took his family, students and friends on parts of the Lewis and Clark trail every summer and how it became a family obsession that built wonderful family ties and memories. I you read that, you'll get a lump in your throat, and a few tears in your eyes, but then ofcourse you'll read the whole book!

Fairies...

The fairies have been popular and I was about out, so I painted a new batch this weekend and I am really please with them because I got the most amazing new paint brush and it makes great eyelashes. When you are painting fairies, the eyelashes are crucial. Available here.

Inspiring Clothesline...

I put up this ribbon clotheslines this weekend to showcase some little pretty things and artwork that I really like by Charb. Shelese, that is your wedding cake, if it looks familiar. I just loved those flowers in those colors. Anyway, the ribbon is Azalea Pink in 1/16 and the little bitty clothespins were at the craft store and cost about $2.

Barefoot in the Park...

We finally signed up for Netflix. What took us so long? I love it! Anyway, I have always wanted to see this movie and never had the chance and so this was one of the first movies that I rented. It is rated G, but not for kids. I guess I'm a prude, but I think some of the inuendo that used to fly over the heads of children no longer does. That said, I loved this movie. Mostly I loved it because of the costumes designed by the famous Edith Head. Every bit of this clothing is right back in style. If you are able to find it as beatifully tailored is another question. Jane Fonda's character is just wierd in this show, but her hair, costumes and makeup are really lovely. And, Robert Redford.... he is just always cute.

Philosophy...

I love this philosophy soap that I got for Christmas... it's called Sugar Plum Fairy. I found that Philosophy has a storefront on Amazon. Amazing, what don't they sell these days. See it here.

Cute... Cute... Cute...

Look at this darling Valentine I received from my friend Holly. Thanks Holly! She knows my colors so well that one of the cute cards she sent me is framed in my house. Thanks Holly! I love this one!

Darling Dolly...

This lovely little dolly was made by my good friend Michelle and will be appearing in the Love Boxes Ebay shop at 9 A.M. PST... Isn't she a cutie???

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!