Doll Inspiration

Hello...This is a post featuring dolls and the people who make them...I hope you'll have fun looking at these sites....It's a windy and rainy day here, so a good time to sit down and view...
My girls and couples......

Some are on my etsy site....

Jennifer Murphy creates wonderful vintage like dolls that are darling...hard to get... but now I see she has an etsy shop!

Cuteness abounds at Sweet Nellie

After a long wait, she's finally got a site...and my FAVORITE! Apoline a Paris

Vanessa's lovely doll creations....

This beautiful blog by the talented Mimi Kirchner

Sarah Young Dolls.....And her blog..

Happy hunting! xo

Hello there....I used to have a claw foot bathtub and I took a bath in it every night. The water went right up to my neck and I could adjust the faucet with my toes. We no longer have a tub and we both miss it, especially in the winter. But we do have an outside shower which we use almost until winter when we have to shut off the outside water.
As you can see, the calender is coming! Thanks for looking and here's a link!

February Mermaid

This is the February image for my 2009 Mermaid Calendar.....Hoping to finish up the images today and have it printed and in my etsy shop by the end of the week!....xo

Back from the big trip

Did you miss me? Honey and I went up to visit the house in Cape Breton , Nova Scotia in Canada. We had great weather, and it was Honey's first time up yonder way.

Here's some views of the lake......the church.....

the sunset. The next day we were off to see the cabot trail....

First stop, my favorite place in the world, Whale Cove. You can see the little cottages that people can rent for vacation...There is a tiny graveyard up there and what a view!

You can walk down to the beach from the cliffs....I found a perfect heart from a quahog shell and lots of sea glass....

The view towards Chetticamp...

Here's some views from the trail....

Honey got down to taste the salt water...

The view coming home....More tomorrow and lots to show you on the upcoming Nantucket Christmas Stroll Show!xo

New Fairies and such in shop!

Go and see HERE!
and take a look over there >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> New items for your viewing pleasure...Have a great day! xo

Crafting frenzy

I got this little print by Saelee Oh ....Here's the link...xo

More Marty

Another fun article about dress up and Halloween....HERE!

fairies in the Studio

Hello....meet the new girls....Fluff Fairy....

Forest Fairy......

Fanciful Fairy.....

and Wedding Fairy.... There are more in the Studio....Photo shoot today and new things in the etsy shop tomorrow! Thanks to everyone for a great Farmer's Market Season...Don't forget to stop in the Studio for all of you gifting needs...I'll be there today, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday and Saturday! Here's a link.....congratulations Studio Violet!xo

Mermaid a go go

A medley of Mermaids for your viewing pleasure and.......

The Mermaid Mobile.....

And Marty! He is contributing his musical knowledge to an interesting blog about Independant Artists in Rhode Island....Check it out! Thanks, Marty! xoxo

Saffron macarons and more!

Dosen't this look scrumptous? I am going to make it tonight for Honey. It's a delicious Bouillabaisse recipe from Zen Chef at Cooks Gone Wild, a must see blog to begin your day with a chuckle and a good recipe...

Here's what the fish stock looks like after you roast, caramelize, add pastis and wine....yummeroonie!

Et pour dessert? Why not Saffron and pumpkin macarons? Why not! Yummy deliciousness from Tartlette....a beautiful and mouth watering blog not only for the recipes, but the writing and photography as well.....Go have a look and happy cooking! xo

Handpainted Frames, Witches and a walk

The Farmer's Market was cancelled because of the "Storm" that didn't happen....it was actually sunny....So, I worked in the Studio....I took some pictures of some personalized frames that I had painted for Brooke....


This one is backed by a wallpaper design I did years back.....

These are 5 x 7 frames....you can add a matt for a smaller photo.....

Here are the witches being glittered.....ooooooohhhhhhh!

On Sunday, Honey and I went for a walk....here we are in Polpis.....

The fields were a buzzing with bees collecting from the wild astors and goldenrod.....a woman was picking wild grapes, and we saw a beautiful Red Tailed Hawk....It flew by , screeched, and sat up in a tree checking us out.

There it is.....

A very nice weekend! Here's a link