tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9460036706373944382024-03-05T14:41:26.643-06:00Glue, Paper, Scissors at Sea LevelKim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-14835409621945370452009-08-29T11:30:00.003-05:002009-08-29T11:49:23.956-05:00Mailing List<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAVNssIeAoXLSXQCnf44Izp5QS0K-dIZHknCBRVSLqabEgVPZlZMrsEShwBrj_ioSZ1qwoHcGe8jvMHaOyrDOyvxLsxAIqGlIc28fMt-XNhNq4xRkrQLznVn9aNSicO25qd-ICh_2GOIP/s1600-h/1163746_mail.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAVNssIeAoXLSXQCnf44Izp5QS0K-dIZHknCBRVSLqabEgVPZlZMrsEShwBrj_ioSZ1qwoHcGe8jvMHaOyrDOyvxLsxAIqGlIc28fMt-XNhNq4xRkrQLznVn9aNSicO25qd-ICh_2GOIP/s400/1163746_mail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375424495990618626" border="0" /></a>Hi Friends and Fans,<br />I have some big news to announce of changes going on..good changes of course.<br />As you all know a few months ago I created a new website for my art and design, as well as, a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Midnight-Design-Studio/122980996636">Facebook page</a> for Midnight Design Studios. In the most recent month, our pages have really began to grow! Just yesterday the face book fan site made its way to over 100 fans!<br />(also a big congrats to winner Nat of the 100th Fanprize Giveaway!)<br /><br />So in addition to supporting the growth of our fans and making greater use of the website iteself, we will be slowly merging our updates from blogger to the new website.<br /><br />On the website we've created a new Blog-o-Rama and are currently in the midst of compiling information for a monthly fans/friends mailing list. We would like to invite our Blogger friends to come by the new site and subscribe to our RSS feeds as well as sign up for our new Mailing List! To those of you who already receive our Blogger posts via email, we are automatically converting your contact information to our new mailing lists. So you will not notice a difference in receiving our Happy News - if anything, maybe even better and more frequent posts! ;o)<br /><br />So don't miss out! Follow Me!<br />The Website - <a href="http://gluepaperscissors.weebly.com">http://gluepaperscissors.weebly.com</a><br />All the other links below are found on the new website.. but just in case.. I post here also...<br /><br />Sign up for The NEW Mailing List - <a href="http://gluepaperscissors.weebly.com/links.html">http://gluepaperscissors.weebly.com/links.html</a><br />The NEW Blog-O-Rama - <a href="http://gluepaperscissors.weebly.com/blog-o-rama.html">http://gluepaperscissors.weebly.com/blog-o-rama.html</a><br /><br />The Facebook - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Midnight-Design-Studio/122980996636">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Midnight-Design-Studio/122980996636</a><br />Twitter - MidnightDesignKim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-85898793733032328192009-08-24T11:35:00.007-05:002009-08-24T14:13:03.461-05:00Introducing Mr. Cupcake - IMT & IF<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">"Caution was never something he took when it came to CupCakes..."<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSe7cxHwxNHmpcJPUuUuXkwZL0SRffCK_PYyuOvlykU7juDM3DDUyhQ7AnHRm2IJZaa4t4jCWWzIqivvlXLXf471lFP8YvK8NITen3Oc2ElMUXkykqA4tgoJhSN_d5vImgalE0T7t1mnr/s1600-h/Mr.Cupcake.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSe7cxHwxNHmpcJPUuUuXkwZL0SRffCK_PYyuOvlykU7juDM3DDUyhQ7AnHRm2IJZaa4t4jCWWzIqivvlXLXf471lFP8YvK8NITen3Oc2ElMUXkykqA4tgoJhSN_d5vImgalE0T7t1mnr/s400/Mr.Cupcake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373570943717560866" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">"Mr. Cupcake" - A 4x5 Mixed Media Painting/Collage on Canvas. Created for the combined themes of Illustration Friday's "caution" and Inspire Me Thursday's "cupcake"<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtFx7blYjy2FitioEwhniZhY2n1aCY8dl-PdEwdgpodAdxKcHozKXqqNq62z4Itf_MX2VFEPnwhds0bl4keXbU32XOsKI_TiJcmZEyTLMfB_iBcnfGeIXdF_pJ992nb9PxgEHx8GR3x-D/s1600-h/IMG_2995.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtFx7blYjy2FitioEwhniZhY2n1aCY8dl-PdEwdgpodAdxKcHozKXqqNq62z4Itf_MX2VFEPnwhds0bl4keXbU32XOsKI_TiJcmZEyTLMfB_iBcnfGeIXdF_pJ992nb9PxgEHx8GR3x-D/s400/IMG_2995.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373570948783412450" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Further inspiration for this collage came from Proverbs 23:1-3<br />"While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what you put before you. If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat; don't desire all the delicacies, for he might be trying to trick you."</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> and Proverbs 23:20 </span><span style="font-size:85%;">"Don't carouse with drunkards or feast with gluttons"<br /><br />If you really want to see the entire step - by - step process and my test with patience and cupcake baking, you can check it out at my new website blog - <a href="http://gluepaperscissors.weebly.com/blog-o-rama.html">http://gluepaperscissors.weebly.com/blog-o-rama.html</a><br /><br />Also cross posting this entry to the new Midnight Design Studio Facebook Page -<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Midnight-Design-Studio/122980996636">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Midnight-Design-Studio/122980996636</a><br /><br />All artwork © Kimberly Davion unless otherwise stated, and may not be used in any manner without permission. Purchase of work does not transfer copyright. Artist retains all rights.</span><br /></div>Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-65372689011390400472009-08-13T17:13:00.002-05:002009-08-13T17:28:21.280-05:00Perfect Pear.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWAhruXY8Y54Mo-e0zCG7nR99grq-9sQRxN4k5XJ2AUTApq0hXsnTcNgMPOnMBeW13mI9Odw-WGOnQH26q3lfNfQqWiTVcOjc6uesmwdx2qYmrbrRzcRdUTl4wUUtWnhbtUxVek3aNmhD/s1600-h/Pears.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 388px; height: 501px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWAhruXY8Y54Mo-e0zCG7nR99grq-9sQRxN4k5XJ2AUTApq0hXsnTcNgMPOnMBeW13mI9Odw-WGOnQH26q3lfNfQqWiTVcOjc6uesmwdx2qYmrbrRzcRdUTl4wUUtWnhbtUxVek3aNmhD/s400/Pears.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369575649824604946" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> My Pear Stationary set (see blue arrow on left) made it into a seriously pear Etsy Treasury! What an honor! Check it out at - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=76075">http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=76075</a><br /><br />And... I have a hunch that my Back to School - Knowledge is Power Postcard<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26708391">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26708391</a><br />may have been in a treasury or something of the sort.. since I have a sudden wild increase of views on that particular listing. Who knows... I would have hoped!<br /><br /></div>Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-25699707508544248402009-08-08T14:39:00.002-05:002009-08-08T14:52:54.445-05:00A Sweet Affair... Design 1.<div style="text-align: center;">In all my many many many years of designing... this is my first ever attempt of wedding stationary design... and I have to admit.. its rather fun and romantic!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivqT8cWc22z_gJNjDkF0Zky7Uw_-qOMyozsRmXlzrvl7NmgSnjkt7JgB5QXK_lGWf0ulmoYjVF6-W4ebGToGmkY51Z8BENp_3gL5lvUoyF-kAQCdn0n1odrMoPs-2mU2cmRypY8bmgwAlM/s1600-h/5414_1095857802677_1413544034_1465199_8014975_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 468px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivqT8cWc22z_gJNjDkF0Zky7Uw_-qOMyozsRmXlzrvl7NmgSnjkt7JgB5QXK_lGWf0ulmoYjVF6-W4ebGToGmkY51Z8BENp_3gL5lvUoyF-kAQCdn0n1odrMoPs-2mU2cmRypY8bmgwAlM/s400/5414_1095857802677_1413544034_1465199_8014975_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367680227203348658" border="0" /></a><br /></div>I just finished designing the first Proof for my sisters wedding invitations. I'm not even certain whether she will like them.. or if the art is okay.. and I still don't know all of the information yet... or the right shade of pink... but... I had fun designing these.. :O) I had even more fun with Word Play on her soon-to-be new last name! Anyway.. I just wanted to share the sample of the first proof, until it possibly changes, after this weekend. Above is the invitation.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1pjLPnp06SeSPRym-86qqAuAY6THMH0KA3WhzCyTnJrJFtHrMvyZYPOUYMaftTiv98n00q3MIh0i2OIlI6cIcZZme27xrB28aDnQZ_H2LSj6_Ll8sWv0iSXRjClqJTzIfzR0EpHQR1UZ/s1600-h/5414_1095868802952_1413544034_1465206_7439143_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1pjLPnp06SeSPRym-86qqAuAY6THMH0KA3WhzCyTnJrJFtHrMvyZYPOUYMaftTiv98n00q3MIh0i2OIlI6cIcZZme27xrB28aDnQZ_H2LSj6_Ll8sWv0iSXRjClqJTzIfzR0EpHQR1UZ/s400/5414_1095868802952_1413544034_1465206_7439143_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367680227929881730" border="0" /></a>Here is the RSVP card... The Save the Date card will look much like the invitation.. I was just too exhausted to finish that one.. I stayed up til 1am working on these after an already long day at the shop. However I am super thankful that J is letting me design her invitations! I know this saves her alot on stationary expenses.. and she should definitely be lucky that Mr. J is a Printing Pressman! She has no clue how expensive invitational stationary can be! Especially cute stationary! ;o)<br /><br />Regardless.. of changes... this set is definitely going to look great and work well for her!Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-81010334620809927672009-07-29T15:06:00.003-05:002009-07-29T15:34:49.046-05:00Grape Suzette!<div style="text-align: center;">Lots of goings on since I've returned from my vacation. Yes, photos will be eventually posted once developed.. or more or less, once I've had time <span style="font-style: italic;">to go</span> develop them. Anyway....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tI4m4NvwVsto1TuieqPec18zM0a8gjClh3yMdYGjzRwuGQQN0SiPfUzHMhWzKNSOaDEuEJe8mKhi1yqHTCFtbc8lLJm4CU7pb3yoYHLLkkuCRWbpe4ZmrHqq6sCzRhSmlwtdqS6OBsKv/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.82250394.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tI4m4NvwVsto1TuieqPec18zM0a8gjClh3yMdYGjzRwuGQQN0SiPfUzHMhWzKNSOaDEuEJe8mKhi1yqHTCFtbc8lLJm4CU7pb3yoYHLLkkuCRWbpe4ZmrHqq6sCzRhSmlwtdqS6OBsKv/s400/il_fullxfull.82250394.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363977803965391186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tI4m4NvwVsto1TuieqPec18zM0a8gjClh3yMdYGjzRwuGQQN0SiPfUzHMhWzKNSOaDEuEJe8mKhi1yqHTCFtbc8lLJm4CU7pb3yoYHLLkkuCRWbpe4ZmrHqq6sCzRhSmlwtdqS6OBsKv/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.82250394.jpg"></a><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28486867">Short Mix Red Necklace at Grape Suzette</a><br /></div><br />A new shop has opened its virtual doors on Etsy and I couldn't help to be super excited.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">It's the Grand Opening of <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.grapesuzette.etsy.com">GRAPE SUZETTE</a> on Etsy!<br /></div><br />I'm beyond thrilled since after all, I sort of did have a small hand in masterminding it all... and also terribly modeling the wears until purchases are made and customers can send in photos of themselves wearing the pieces to be placed in the listings. Fun stuff!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHYmppINWUkPHTgwvOXI-rFSE0ujqV3haS1IVhuhrPgZKx1lw4HeG7Ssw4MeIrksgl4b4bJeWeq9db1KS7ivfk5TLWC7fENzP88H75xTlRDheHeADeeNJWmhosgriMHoAR4F0FcKj8Xr2/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.82228119.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHYmppINWUkPHTgwvOXI-rFSE0ujqV3haS1IVhuhrPgZKx1lw4HeG7Ssw4MeIrksgl4b4bJeWeq9db1KS7ivfk5TLWC7fENzP88H75xTlRDheHeADeeNJWmhosgriMHoAR4F0FcKj8Xr2/s400/il_fullxfull.82228119.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363977808517258610" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Until then, here I am... playing mischievous to the Paparazzi... heh.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy a sneak peek of all the lovely items.. .or should I say in the words of Grape Suzette, herself... not items.. but Flourishments and Fancifuls... :O)<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XzOiNbhneqirWd0uNvGv86MQ7VJMadX6HtVUFZVKfiq9GHD49qSPzNUZWYDiGpZZW-V7uHtajr1klPOAdkQ2PzjvaasMXIsMeMBSIJe7pEU-znbCAJtF_CsJVC5rKo98kwKvI7_43uoO/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.82256924.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XzOiNbhneqirWd0uNvGv86MQ7VJMadX6HtVUFZVKfiq9GHD49qSPzNUZWYDiGpZZW-V7uHtajr1klPOAdkQ2PzjvaasMXIsMeMBSIJe7pEU-znbCAJtF_CsJVC5rKo98kwKvI7_43uoO/s400/il_fullxfull.82256924.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363977265330981186" border="0" /></a><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28488900">The Mix - Blue - 3 Strand - Necklace</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafzYKIxvqruoRl71rdKWvqpNV6sFBYOvgAhbaOW0CiNQAh8aHgwFfTHBTa1BsdHM4UzoZItweZZC7P9sdpda4kz7jMMLzu3VlPmEq9JXXIF2AFJjVtFHq72oEvUILvooiEc4P7JvSbMFq/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.82227935.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafzYKIxvqruoRl71rdKWvqpNV6sFBYOvgAhbaOW0CiNQAh8aHgwFfTHBTa1BsdHM4UzoZItweZZC7P9sdpda4kz7jMMLzu3VlPmEq9JXXIF2AFJjVtFHq72oEvUILvooiEc4P7JvSbMFq/s400/il_fullxfull.82227935.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363977263303503778" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28480332"><span style="font-style: italic;">Turquoise Paper Necklace</span><br /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivoyqzXIUDqGN-ylux-g63OdIt3ddgF977ufiE2DFROPkyvlezSoUHba59AHc7owQCh7vZjJuf4uKWLdwtWJLp6udW6K_vxJLrvuNvGvGANNSs0iHWCVjW5U79AHRQLwYstplxo_OB6rOL/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.82222993.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivoyqzXIUDqGN-ylux-g63OdIt3ddgF977ufiE2DFROPkyvlezSoUHba59AHc7owQCh7vZjJuf4uKWLdwtWJLp6udW6K_vxJLrvuNvGvGANNSs0iHWCVjW5U79AHRQLwYstplxo_OB6rOL/s400/il_fullxfull.82222993.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363977256438453138" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28478767"><span style="font-style: italic;">Jasper Pendant</span><br /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit7udBAuyvMpWpPpCZRJcRqzpb1A07TO2GThvTWAdJjFHNrMIh2Sz-aJTEugn_HrupvSgsUWWF2Qz5KgkCMEf9mP5OpOYQPih7m6ul5RFhjNVMWD7IFvCAhNFAj_RsA_q_nsUTTCWdpXv4/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.82218096.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit7udBAuyvMpWpPpCZRJcRqzpb1A07TO2GThvTWAdJjFHNrMIh2Sz-aJTEugn_HrupvSgsUWWF2Qz5KgkCMEf9mP5OpOYQPih7m6ul5RFhjNVMWD7IFvCAhNFAj_RsA_q_nsUTTCWdpXv4/s400/il_fullxfull.82218096.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363977251879916050" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28477500"><span style="font-style: italic;">Ob Wood and Coconut Necklace</span><br /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSrQeb1pk0vEgwmAfevxBQMWAXdVw88yaAXMj6hujdW-S3z6M6TfS5paWlM1jrCCX59ybrGttU9PfLULtGwL0uJOiMNgNAZARTL4WyTEjvO-t9c1L68-kicnV3YM_5rchGnbO5Bik0fYq7/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.82216657.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSrQeb1pk0vEgwmAfevxBQMWAXdVw88yaAXMj6hujdW-S3z6M6TfS5paWlM1jrCCX59ybrGttU9PfLULtGwL0uJOiMNgNAZARTL4WyTEjvO-t9c1L68-kicnV3YM_5rchGnbO5Bik0fYq7/s400/il_fullxfull.82216657.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363977246926469026" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28476937"><span style="font-style: italic;">Wood and Carved Bone Necklace</span><br /></a></div>Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-41655561805065996742009-07-06T09:45:00.000-05:002009-07-09T00:34:18.331-05:00Back to the Gulf of Mexico<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXaErXJ4Ec0LnhyNUcQnRybzzlces0LUDdENRrb5dsXvV0_N01OvdLm0TbNbWL9yQ6dJII4jG5UJdjtv2DVa-y_JfjslwuEa3qAtt-LUHDy71Qha7CxyDwUOadAnddaNPwo3eHmXTJQFBx/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.74084703.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXaErXJ4Ec0LnhyNUcQnRybzzlces0LUDdENRrb5dsXvV0_N01OvdLm0TbNbWL9yQ6dJII4jG5UJdjtv2DVa-y_JfjslwuEa3qAtt-LUHDy71Qha7CxyDwUOadAnddaNPwo3eHmXTJQFBx/s400/il_fullxfull.74084703.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352111777042054434" border="0" /></a>Well folks, according to plans, I'm back home in Florida, but of course this is still an automated entry for the fact that I'm back in the routine of things catching up - on work, household chores - like washing dirty clothes from vacation, etc etc. So to hold you over until I can post vacation photos... here is another lovely item from my favourites list for you to enjoy.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26049731">Sherbet tie dye and Flowers dress</a> - by - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5259108">MyLittleEmpire</a>, this is another must-have for the closet, dress.. I mean does this not scream Floridian Summer! The soft pastel sherbet colours are like the Gulf of Mexico at perfect sunset!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh2jqxueg-fKKsd5F1O2vUu0iK0F649ZvPtR4QwIUOJ0rpRYGTq6-xgzeY4A6sxUzqktxFG-9GbBjkOUK_u6h8VqjMtKZi6tK-C5XiRKazF3wsP_4rX6QjLxhyphenhyphen1WRLBmrEpK1QR6EwtH25/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.74085043.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh2jqxueg-fKKsd5F1O2vUu0iK0F649ZvPtR4QwIUOJ0rpRYGTq6-xgzeY4A6sxUzqktxFG-9GbBjkOUK_u6h8VqjMtKZi6tK-C5XiRKazF3wsP_4rX6QjLxhyphenhyphen1WRLBmrEpK1QR6EwtH25/s400/il_fullxfull.74085043.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352111772868943810" border="0" /></a>The dress features an amazing sherbet shade tie dye pattern, but also beautiful flowers appliqued across all the fabric...and as stated in the listing - its heavily gathered layered skirt is seriously amazing when you move, it really makes you feel special. It was perfect for the seriously sunny day that we shot the photos on... it almost reflected the sun and sea shades back at the landscape... The bodice is fitted with plain white cotton straps and a sweetheart neckline, with a side zip.<br /><br />Swoonworthy indeed! A must have for living in Coastal summerland! Check out<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5259108">MyLittleEmpire</a> for more sweet summery cloth confections - I'm sure after you visit you will be aching for a seabreeze, a sunset and a nip of cotton candy... kiss kiss!Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-65032701414994592632009-07-05T09:16:00.000-05:002009-07-09T00:34:17.682-05:00Country Dreaming<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZrFYDL6SoHuaUmWyW0dFTWTdr-h1LOW9nRgxqwkiF6q71CTEJikAkSAjdOzQfe8UfgJkBSlGDzoGxZ_na6ncIY8bIAK8VN_kcVQ64RN2HdGMH11Y4-dglv864-GumB3Lccc3QEqL1PFh/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.66768290.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZrFYDL6SoHuaUmWyW0dFTWTdr-h1LOW9nRgxqwkiF6q71CTEJikAkSAjdOzQfe8UfgJkBSlGDzoGxZ_na6ncIY8bIAK8VN_kcVQ64RN2HdGMH11Y4-dglv864-GumB3Lccc3QEqL1PFh/s400/il_fullxfull.66768290.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352104405017164802" border="0" /></a>Vacation Day 8 - status - It's the last day - check out time.. time to make the 8 hour drive back home.. sadness of departure slowly setting in...<br /><br />Two shops will be featured channeling the thoughts of Country Dreaming...<br /><br />First is <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23869309">COUNTRY FARM SHED BIRDHOUSE WITH TIN ROOF</a> - by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6001474">Millcreek Crafts</a> of North Carolina.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD2TgS-Qo8s7ucrtbuDa-KTzR707COertilzkWBs5SjSUx_K0GuxaOTx5WwG6OhrQEAO9dADAsEBh226tzpnhsCM-ocx3YnMC-aJdSusV3y5YMBeFyC92M8YTRiMJjhxxhLxZ9c63Y5WOF/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.66768785.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD2TgS-Qo8s7ucrtbuDa-KTzR707COertilzkWBs5SjSUx_K0GuxaOTx5WwG6OhrQEAO9dADAsEBh226tzpnhsCM-ocx3YnMC-aJdSusV3y5YMBeFyC92M8YTRiMJjhxxhLxZ9c63Y5WOF/s400/il_fullxfull.66768785.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352106919062207426" border="0" /></a>I love the look of these birdhouses... reminds me so much of all the cottages, cabins and barns in Appalachia. You just can't help to fall in love with.. and I love the fact that these provide some sweet little birds a picturesque warm cozy home!<br /><br />The second shop I heart on my faves list is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7432851">3CountryGirls</a> - although located in New York, 3CountryGirls has clothing that is perfect and chic for a southern girls more humid climate and slower pace of living! I couldn't help but fall in love with their - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25965231">Rustic Women's Linen Top Blouse Country Style with hand sewn details</a> - is perfect for hot summery days.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8S2M3yb5ZG4QMBncUPxXSYA8LIL7FvqotJLRXP30f09h1LLWAZCo_AyBeFgrEtPd6tHLYrcL1P0b0jWtwXRbtyGXE5V5hlre3DNgl2HP6EbcZPQkuLP2nFOkaiPjU9Mdj5hmJDnWlX2w/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.73813395.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 392px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8S2M3yb5ZG4QMBncUPxXSYA8LIL7FvqotJLRXP30f09h1LLWAZCo_AyBeFgrEtPd6tHLYrcL1P0b0jWtwXRbtyGXE5V5hlre3DNgl2HP6EbcZPQkuLP2nFOkaiPjU9Mdj5hmJDnWlX2w/s400/il_fullxfull.73813395.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352104401048713650" border="0" /></a>Paired with denim jeans or denim shorts, a chic leather belt, and the right set of sandals (or boots *wink* ) is the perfect ensemble for summer!<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7432851">3CountryGirls</a> for more cool collections.. its as breezy as an old T-Topped Camaro slow rollin on a hot summer night...Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-33455776281551553132009-07-04T09:40:00.000-05:002009-07-09T00:34:17.162-05:00Happy Anniversary!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPyRdH3MzrO-e75a8cUBzZ2gsuEJsUbnbbwhsq_S-dI9HzcPOLfxiv2_h1e5qoqyAQS3jAExOaXTzlkExLiAQeR-_AYhPUholmM2qpTO3qecjbNDFi1ekFqREVq8K4hs-eh-xQg1pB9iA/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.77073079.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPyRdH3MzrO-e75a8cUBzZ2gsuEJsUbnbbwhsq_S-dI9HzcPOLfxiv2_h1e5qoqyAQS3jAExOaXTzlkExLiAQeR-_AYhPUholmM2qpTO3qecjbNDFi1ekFqREVq8K4hs-eh-xQg1pB9iA/s400/il_fullxfull.77073079.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352095225048296130" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26933200">Patriotic Angel - Original</a> - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5776643">by CampbellJane</a><br /><br /></div>Vacation Day 7 - Happy Anniversary America! Happy Independence Day! Viva Americana!<br /><br />Happy Anniversary to Mister D and I - 6 years full of adventure.... and what adventures may lay ahead in the future. The day we lost our independence and became dependent on each other through better and worse.. in sickness and in health... love you dearly...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7e9zyU7pzo-C85_toaWbkVxT0H8CrrxD5-R_sX_SB3baISr1zpJ444kujZOR0oKrM6kZui2J0mPkqokUR3lTnh0IyDx8qWEPKeiy4pZzSZZPYneo3JSYIhVaaqiSlt0ND_9YtbjaIbnq/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.71617579.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7e9zyU7pzo-C85_toaWbkVxT0H8CrrxD5-R_sX_SB3baISr1zpJ444kujZOR0oKrM6kZui2J0mPkqokUR3lTnh0IyDx8qWEPKeiy4pZzSZZPYneo3JSYIhVaaqiSlt0ND_9YtbjaIbnq/s400/il_fullxfull.71617579.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352095220323722066" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25313564">Beautiful Couple</a> - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7099229">by Cool Vintage</a><br /></div><br />Today's featured shops will show no long elaborated statements of how much I love each of these items.. more or less.. I'll let the items speak for themselves today.. channels up so much of this day.. a special day.. in America.. and in life.. Celebration... of being American.. of Freedom.. of Love... Enjoy.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitosO0oQn116_vuwiymGaPvGWDVN_KWFdCPNKb1fWlCcNpHyIXbM7vxrwmy-6KEJC6kqhfFeFpCKlDshI7EAROWRLivvswu2KNbknEF8gRwP2_hhBjQhk1DoIDkIRn3oxZS4Qy-wcT8QZD/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.46442394.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitosO0oQn116_vuwiymGaPvGWDVN_KWFdCPNKb1fWlCcNpHyIXbM7vxrwmy-6KEJC6kqhfFeFpCKlDshI7EAROWRLivvswu2KNbknEF8gRwP2_hhBjQhk1DoIDkIRn3oxZS4Qy-wcT8QZD/s400/il_fullxfull.46442394.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352095221567477746" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17786388">Rock Hill One Room School House Oregon Polaroid Transfer Vintage photo Card</a><br />by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5277126">Clancy's Classics</a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYA-xL2YYNpGsQnQep91uwgk0wrGh7gNPjlLUC6TzygKnYmqV7ZA9IICyIA7SIvEYy1WH3UCkHbbfKC1fJUIAsNxmFMhudxkW0x_xEsrvwKrhGfTM_2M-hmTdT-pev_X7MjicxOU7xQtu6/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.74634053.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYA-xL2YYNpGsQnQep91uwgk0wrGh7gNPjlLUC6TzygKnYmqV7ZA9IICyIA7SIvEYy1WH3UCkHbbfKC1fJUIAsNxmFMhudxkW0x_xEsrvwKrhGfTM_2M-hmTdT-pev_X7MjicxOU7xQtu6/s400/il_fullxfull.74634053.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352095219366598466" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26213479">Helene wedding dress</a> - by - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5249055">Leanimal</a> - as featured on Project Runway<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSy14ph8KKABzNpOMqW2zEMRtaZVzsk1AWc3OVZXgnTzOOaR1mOsqRdQwuARZOPjqQSADWLPH3qXCgWCKJZs8Nj11TpGSC3eVdPOJ2tP86gdShQrhxkiEp5xgPZvH6PaPyuOk04xWXPwc/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.19380531.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSy14ph8KKABzNpOMqW2zEMRtaZVzsk1AWc3OVZXgnTzOOaR1mOsqRdQwuARZOPjqQSADWLPH3qXCgWCKJZs8Nj11TpGSC3eVdPOJ2tP86gdShQrhxkiEp5xgPZvH6PaPyuOk04xWXPwc/s400/il_fullxfull.19380531.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352095215512557314" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9511795">Americana Star Ornies</a> - by - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5587306">Prairie Harvest Arts</a><br /><br />Happy Independence Day!<br />Listening to - Human Thing by The Be Good Tanyas on: Hello Love<br /></div>Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-20375176724763494392009-07-03T09:44:00.000-05:002009-07-09T00:34:16.602-05:00The Third.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3vzUI6ouPXVnk9DCLFsjRXuMizROmDudCtejArmQtJPPAqLUI0N8gN6a4OldxEOEtF3FKGjuwLBTwWVSxYjDGnLRxgLbjOUIerrNalca0-msiBeszp54QFmcDVimd0mkPvdboMSzn_pP/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.77157089.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3vzUI6ouPXVnk9DCLFsjRXuMizROmDudCtejArmQtJPPAqLUI0N8gN6a4OldxEOEtF3FKGjuwLBTwWVSxYjDGnLRxgLbjOUIerrNalca0-msiBeszp54QFmcDVimd0mkPvdboMSzn_pP/s400/il_fullxfull.77157089.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352081554959880850" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=26970471">Specimen 652</a><br /><br /></div>Vacation Day 6 - status - Life is good in the slow lane.<br />Okay, its July 3rd... so I couldn't resist featuring 3 artists shops!<br /><br />First, is a ring I'm lusting over - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24590460">The Forest Ring</a> - by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5006651">DillionDesigns</a> - I guess it grabbed my attention since being in the mountainous forests.. this immediately reminds me of the old growth forests we so love to hike thru...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXJPs1KvSmcr5ZPxzcX98VeyJuf_McD9K9APsLvbg75musIdSwNW_dH97XviFbFjcuq0getlZ4_2qK_zhv3o4caMurlqiVye2MbMUte8pC9368PQLfG0RzhcAGCYNlX7PdLOAw0uYF6kB/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.69190312.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 356px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXJPs1KvSmcr5ZPxzcX98VeyJuf_McD9K9APsLvbg75musIdSwNW_dH97XviFbFjcuq0getlZ4_2qK_zhv3o4caMurlqiVye2MbMUte8pC9368PQLfG0RzhcAGCYNlX7PdLOAw0uYF6kB/s400/il_fullxfull.69190312.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352081549584328994" border="0" /></a><br />Second, is photographic prints from a photographic series in the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center in Mystic, CT, photographed by - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5358568">dsbrennan</a> - as seen above <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=26970471">Specimen 652</a> and this one - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26902343">Wise Owl</a> - these are just an absolutely gorgeous series of woodland creatures!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXEBAYgEyfaYmyy2FK74Eh-TQETMZuqSYwQSVl0DxML4t_Cbgf0nBwOt7_DelP8LQLCORQobp_yZGa-DjzWw191hJa9xikWIZ7OID0UopU-J-OayunIH-z37AI_abf7u6paC6XNh6DY-ob/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.76931016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 347px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXEBAYgEyfaYmyy2FK74Eh-TQETMZuqSYwQSVl0DxML4t_Cbgf0nBwOt7_DelP8LQLCORQobp_yZGa-DjzWw191hJa9xikWIZ7OID0UopU-J-OayunIH-z37AI_abf7u6paC6XNh6DY-ob/s400/il_fullxfull.76931016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352081545923238322" border="0" /></a><br />Third, another Appalachia shop haling from Greensboro, NC - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5980743"> PRETTY BIRDIE by Stephanie Teague</a><!-- begin item list --> - in her shop she features clothing made from vintage feed and flour sacks and pillow covers but in very couture fashion designs - and I'm in total high heaven over her collection!<br /><br />Mostly with the feed and flour sack dresses! Gorgeousness! This is another type of nostalgic dress that reminds me of being a little girl and my grams fabric stashes. This is one of my favourites - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22050992">Pretty Birdie's Antique Flower Dress</a> - This is a clothing staple must in my book!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkvOYeEUzJRLZFrkG5tFoX4hdBHC3TJJhwu7RS1C0WSQz8uSt9w_r51a4mrESR1FAs4aM_BS08e_peHLKjv1XL-2H24hpzspCELwpWlTmHrDmvrB7-9CyLNOViSi5yhZlE4OQT3x4VIVV0/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.60672706.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkvOYeEUzJRLZFrkG5tFoX4hdBHC3TJJhwu7RS1C0WSQz8uSt9w_r51a4mrESR1FAs4aM_BS08e_peHLKjv1XL-2H24hpzspCELwpWlTmHrDmvrB7-9CyLNOViSi5yhZlE4OQT3x4VIVV0/s400/il_fullxfull.60672706.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352081545282902082" border="0" /></a>Look at all the detail work around the collar! This dress is made from an antique quilt top and an antique cotton feed sack. It is completely lined in Hemp Silk. It has pockets. The back opens and closes with snap tape. The belt is made from recycled leather. The neck is hand sewn!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzrJx6BvJ02lPzuUqcDae7d6Rj8Yoh5rZ2BjvWGCRBicT53cM3W58hB-FA9GTBS820_wrPSqicC9pycSUyfrQvpWQrqWlekzGRRKkSDq7nFnCTwGZN_YsuezpRxP1B1-f8MrdnI51ridl/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.60672605.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzrJx6BvJ02lPzuUqcDae7d6Rj8Yoh5rZ2BjvWGCRBicT53cM3W58hB-FA9GTBS820_wrPSqicC9pycSUyfrQvpWQrqWlekzGRRKkSDq7nFnCTwGZN_YsuezpRxP1B1-f8MrdnI51ridl/s400/il_fullxfull.60672605.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352081540107091282" border="0" /></a>You can't tell me alot of sweat, tears and LOVE didn't go into making this dress! As well as all the other gorgeous pieces in her shop! And not only would this look lovely with a leather pair of gladiator sandals, moccasins, or most especially red cowboy boots *wink*<br /><br />I dare you all not to fall completely in love with all the shops I've featured today. As a matter of fact - I TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU!Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-30488349591198641252009-07-02T09:06:00.000-05:002009-07-09T00:34:16.100-05:00Brisk.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS20dYc_93zjXjeAKICfM1juMjqX7ou3vSPFbKZAMlnOjqKkI7iWYQe7G1xZG2EqMDo_J_saMgIeZw8NIlZ7sOjgpPxhrPtNqrKzuxne9ugUGr5ZI2LLmOAntFroLerwI3zH45ObYESp2v/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.72909132.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS20dYc_93zjXjeAKICfM1juMjqX7ou3vSPFbKZAMlnOjqKkI7iWYQe7G1xZG2EqMDo_J_saMgIeZw8NIlZ7sOjgpPxhrPtNqrKzuxne9ugUGr5ZI2LLmOAntFroLerwI3zH45ObYESp2v/s400/il_fullxfull.72909132.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352070979150923906" border="0" /></a>Vacation Day 5- Feelin' a little brisk at the Summit of Mt. LeConte<br /><br />Another absolute must - featurette... the ever so talented Katelyn of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5175026">KMKnits</a> - yes, my long devoted followers will recognize <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5175026">KMKnits</a> from <a href="http://atsealevel.etsy.com">AtSeaLevel</a> adventures. So it is only fitting that I also feature her in my week series of featurettes!<br /><br />Katelyn is brilliantly executing new ideas for fingerless mitts! (Which I might add are perfectly toasty warm and comfortable!) Her newest creation is Fog Mitts or Colour Block Mitts, which are perfect for slightly cool mornings or brutally chilly office conditions.<br /><br />I love these - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25699263">Color Block Mitts (Gray with Emerald Blue)</a> - and as always I love her colour combinations for all her mitts.. pairing bold colours with muted undertones in a simple understated way that however attracts lots of attention when wearing them.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6Wgc_HKpU7a-k0lLkLgenxZPRK1-OIh8MfKPwUsA2bzVQvIP8Jdybt69gdVs08Mav0Elr51XYMmIoHneuidMiC1eyW6J6MFHzLxf0K1FGxUH8PWvfug5pB8gL-ZAo1FdkXibfjb6UzmY/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.72909151.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6Wgc_HKpU7a-k0lLkLgenxZPRK1-OIh8MfKPwUsA2bzVQvIP8Jdybt69gdVs08Mav0Elr51XYMmIoHneuidMiC1eyW6J6MFHzLxf0K1FGxUH8PWvfug5pB8gL-ZAo1FdkXibfjb6UzmY/s400/il_fullxfull.72909151.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352070521497584338" border="0" /></a>Not only does she have a vast array of colourful mitts but cute caplets as well. Go check out her shop now! Despite all the hot weather, I promise you her shop will have you feeling all warm and cozy, dreaming dreams of hot coco and cuddling!Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-40619326053725162472009-07-01T09:37:00.000-05:002009-07-09T00:34:15.334-05:00Gettin' Dirty<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ItpDEHOQ-fTzuJYA9ZbkUnAHS0wNyU-8uzkodBfKVKymP43vPiDSRWL8QgH-4SV1lGkck7NxDgtcDyUh0QO7IKJxON4PIu3HDa6gDL2iDPr-61GefoTKwdCQEOBVEimXkGhuGx6Vfapm/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.64798571.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ItpDEHOQ-fTzuJYA9ZbkUnAHS0wNyU-8uzkodBfKVKymP43vPiDSRWL8QgH-4SV1lGkck7NxDgtcDyUh0QO7IKJxON4PIu3HDa6gDL2iDPr-61GefoTKwdCQEOBVEimXkGhuGx6Vfapm/s400/il_fullxfull.64798571.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352063034444537426" border="0" /></a><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23281295">Mosaic Wall Art - Juicy Red Tomato</a><br /></div><br />Vacation Day 4 - Getting dirty, possibly muddy, romping thru the mountain forests...<br /><br />Today I'm featuring an Etsy shop by a close dear friend whom I have always admired, from back in the small hometown that I grew up in - in Mississippi.<br /><br />Check out - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6218776">Dirt Road South </a>- Lori's shop features a variety of gorgeous pieces ranging from yummy wearable art that is enough to tempt the taste buds to some of my most favourite pieces, her mosaic art!<br /><br />Lori and I went to graphic design school together and I remember a certain photo project that was very much mosaic in quality - I've always loved that piece and I'm more than certain that is where her inspiration lies for these pieces.<br /><br />Of course the pick on my faves list is the - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6218776">Mosaic Pendant - Patchwork Quilt </a>- I love the colours along with the textures. And of course the bonus of it being "wearable art"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipw6mMqp9Ehgzwstqb0bPdo3nSDB0IDM6CdlggCK1Qxtph6QDWoGuMqRnOaNATfgcWBiR9XtsekIPtqkU7Hg74MO-c63AcsVdFvralADiv4vgcfx1IlH7TqKis6bB17WkEkf5MFQb39bU/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.69217420.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipw6mMqp9Ehgzwstqb0bPdo3nSDB0IDM6CdlggCK1Qxtph6QDWoGuMqRnOaNATfgcWBiR9XtsekIPtqkU7Hg74MO-c63AcsVdFvralADiv4vgcfx1IlH7TqKis6bB17WkEkf5MFQb39bU/s400/il_fullxfull.69217420.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352063030047868514" border="0" /></a>These pieces are certain to be a statement making accessory! Another faves list item is the mosaic wall art - in particular - the Juicy Red Tomato. I love the choices for the bright colours. And as in the past - she has extreme talent in the mosaic arts - which is always inspiring!<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6218776">Dirt Road South</a>'s shop - I guarantee to try and not find somthing you won't like! It can't be done! You will love <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6218776">Dirt Road South</a> like a shovel loves dirt! Bet on it!Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-54730789721000981522009-06-30T09:30:00.001-05:002009-07-09T00:34:14.717-05:00Team Spirit.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUUqRRHKPnQY9JYrMoDjzFRgASiTqWT0ncxHsaIMtfmd8_nT_b-2F98eZhHdPBy0BJW9pRIb6-OLwyR7LDzsV3BkYoDO0Gg8BC-t8e-FpXQL4sXhaij2kTab9WekkVL1qCUPu79AbgJpSV/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.76855973.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 473px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUUqRRHKPnQY9JYrMoDjzFRgASiTqWT0ncxHsaIMtfmd8_nT_b-2F98eZhHdPBy0BJW9pRIb6-OLwyR7LDzsV3BkYoDO0Gg8BC-t8e-FpXQL4sXhaij2kTab9WekkVL1qCUPu79AbgJpSV/s400/il_fullxfull.76855973.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352056928022408850" border="0" /></a>Vacation Day 3 - status - channeling some team spirit to climb that mountain! Go baby go!<br /><br />So yesterday it was the cowboy boots.. now to the type of dress I was talking about... This is how Southern Girls do it... Simply sweet summer dresses paired about in your team spirit colours and even better matched with some fun rustic boots! ;o)<br /><br />Another faves list is the Etsy shop - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6110320">Parsimony</a> - from Austin Texas. And the dress I've been eyeballing is the - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26879792">Team Spirit Dress</a> - in particular this one in that nice electric <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26135656">blue</a>, or should I say Cowboys blue!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLB3Se3N9HlEwXytR2XaMmXk7HDrPkQkejpihyo5Wk7I29LcbeZ6nKUIx0NSOkQlJ1UHCKVardVRWar25CfByWRYtC_dHcO-dganD5S8Y7ZiZJv-xugmegj5pnshCTtq5klxL1c7pwEBE0/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.74372460.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLB3Se3N9HlEwXytR2XaMmXk7HDrPkQkejpihyo5Wk7I29LcbeZ6nKUIx0NSOkQlJ1UHCKVardVRWar25CfByWRYtC_dHcO-dganD5S8Y7ZiZJv-xugmegj5pnshCTtq5klxL1c7pwEBE0/s400/il_fullxfull.74372460.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352056924593106978" border="0" /></a>I love the sweet simplicity paired with the feminine ruffles along the arms. The theory behind the name of the dress stems from the custom colour combination that <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6110320">Parsimony</a> knows how we southern gals love to support our local and regional football teams. She will customize any dress to any particular team colour scheme... Around my house, we are Cowboys fans.. so I'm guessing blue and silver gray detailing... but regardless on what team you may or may not "root" for... its a super cute and sweet dress nonetheless! Definitely deserving of being on the favourites list!<br /><br />Also check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6110320">Parsimony</a>'s other dress lines - equally as adorable! Go Team!Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-72274101921516480642009-06-29T09:33:00.000-05:002009-07-09T00:34:14.120-05:00Boot Scootin'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7BcHv7_l2D_8K6k6OSKnO9r2tVnWeKtrtKmIc1axiLgJNgokh3eik7ch4D4f5C-CMU_hxr8bcV-f7hP7LNeEioFOXOK2R3ZUgTBP8MdOiopNuK_puu-wZ6tMsI-Et3JkvFCRjtl7axyR/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.68919635.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7BcHv7_l2D_8K6k6OSKnO9r2tVnWeKtrtKmIc1axiLgJNgokh3eik7ch4D4f5C-CMU_hxr8bcV-f7hP7LNeEioFOXOK2R3ZUgTBP8MdOiopNuK_puu-wZ6tMsI-Et3JkvFCRjtl7axyR/s400/il_fullxfull.68919635.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352048464577049890" border="0" /></a>Vacation Day 2 - status - somewhere in the mountains scootin' my boots.<br /><br />Maybe as I get older my style is becoming more classic, nostalgic, maybe even trying to comeback to my childhood southern farm girl roots... these days I'm loving simple feminine fitted dresses and patterns paired with more rustic footwear such as Cowboy boots.<br /><br />I'm not sure why I'm on a cowboy boot kick.. I've been wearing the mess out of my mini cowboots as well as my moccasins - these are both shoes I wore as a little girl paired with flowered or simple sundresses as I would romp about the farm... Anyway, when I discovered these very cherry vintage RED cowboy boots from Etsy shop - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6124837">Hell Cat Vintage</a> (in Johnson City, TN) - for a steal! I asked Cindy if she could reserve them for me for my return.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeIsedXNh_IJGqkPX1AYKIBD3-itlsjo646Ocj0_zgxh7-PAmI6J3818MdiBb9v-jIptfTcyWtuvpboxss2EMBsIBymI6UZ5ihS146etjAb7blS4xAuKXdPAK8kv01lu80IU_8iQbyNt71/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.68919427.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeIsedXNh_IJGqkPX1AYKIBD3-itlsjo646Ocj0_zgxh7-PAmI6J3818MdiBb9v-jIptfTcyWtuvpboxss2EMBsIBymI6UZ5ihS146etjAb7blS4xAuKXdPAK8kv01lu80IU_8iQbyNt71/s400/il_fullxfull.68919427.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352048460714242626" border="0" /></a>Those boots are absolutely smartly perfect! Knee high and would match perfectly with a certain blue dress from Texas that I've been eyeing (will post that pick tomorrow). I've learned from my in-laws, who live in Texas, that coming across a decent good looking and affordable pair of cowboy boots is near impossible! Even in Texas! So if your smart, you can't blame me here!<br /><br />Back to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6124837">Hell Cat Vintage</a>, not only does she carry amazingly cherry cowboy boots, but she also has the most perfect vintage outfits! Take this one for example - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22825961">Polka Dot Pin-up Rockabilly Halter</a> - does this not just scream summertime fun! Can you just think how amazing this whole outfit would look paired with some cute wedges!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0fAK9i0_zgRqvd_YuKdAnSsW4Z9AdC7deYjFsCQi2_Ue8STH28NPDwcsEL_EHXTmOyPSpsqY59ZS67clw2hMSqX-k41Hx_CFntAaviieICarW4_5dXvPv8ZiQX5GNFbbrTJhv-Y0MIfD/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.63278773.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 335px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0fAK9i0_zgRqvd_YuKdAnSsW4Z9AdC7deYjFsCQi2_Ue8STH28NPDwcsEL_EHXTmOyPSpsqY59ZS67clw2hMSqX-k41Hx_CFntAaviieICarW4_5dXvPv8ZiQX5GNFbbrTJhv-Y0MIfD/s400/il_fullxfull.63278773.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352048453879333810" border="0" /></a>Who wouldn't want to attend the local summer Blueberry festival all dolled up in this ensemble!? You'd be too hot to trot ... getting all the boys attention! Hot Diggity! So go now, check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6124837">Hell Cat Vintage</a> - I promise this is one kitty that doesn't bite!Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-65792249075363632472009-06-28T09:16:00.000-05:002009-07-09T00:34:12.995-05:00On the Road<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBOKFVXPNHzR5sOr9K68w1mDEtCRAnKsdHWgVRAnhOToJ7aFhdf2JEHzs5R7U68FhBe8s969pD6bkQIiH74Y08FrbGoGzB23R4oqQFHDA7bsTueC_fD12-42aGQKH3a8LuprNHZYyLRut/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.71515944.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBOKFVXPNHzR5sOr9K68w1mDEtCRAnKsdHWgVRAnhOToJ7aFhdf2JEHzs5R7U68FhBe8s969pD6bkQIiH74Y08FrbGoGzB23R4oqQFHDA7bsTueC_fD12-42aGQKH3a8LuprNHZYyLRut/s400/il_fullxfull.71515944.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352042285853544210" border="0" /></a>At this point, we are on the road traveling... and I couldn't help but want to feature another favourites list shop whose clothing I just adore but not only the clothing, I also completely admire their photography - and yes, today's feature was purposely chosen for the vintage truck.<br /><br />This sweet and sexy ruffled piece, entitled <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25283210">Romance and Ruffles</a> is absolutely gorgeous and so completely feminine who wouldn't want to wear it out of doors! Dare I say, here in Florida, where the dress code is practically skin... you really could quite possibly get away with wearing this out... possibly... And being sexy, yet modestly sexy, it also just looks so comfy... I just love how its pieced together so well with rough and rugged cowboy boots.. visual perfection!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzkguq0trmTBw3OdgX1QJkFHA9iOtllMylENIFWjKAs-yCySBBvUxvu3an4HZU6BxEp9qYnbbTddCFEr7uC0tGlvOSFWU2NC_oZldhPGuA7B5PFoAr1HMfD4Lgs92Kwo4F_TQwX8hS_HU4/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.71515943.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzkguq0trmTBw3OdgX1QJkFHA9iOtllMylENIFWjKAs-yCySBBvUxvu3an4HZU6BxEp9qYnbbTddCFEr7uC0tGlvOSFWU2NC_oZldhPGuA7B5PFoAr1HMfD4Lgs92Kwo4F_TQwX8hS_HU4/s400/il_fullxfull.71515943.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352042285407805154" border="0" /></a>The Etsy shop who created this stunning piece is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5517345">Ouma Clothing</a>. who has an amazing selection of cute tutu skirts and more formal dresses - one of which I forwarded to my sister in hopes that she may consider as a decision for a lovely simple wedding dress. Or maybe the pink and black one for a bridesmaids dresses - HINT! *wink wink* What? I can hope anyway... right?Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-31127142090954254852009-06-27T10:49:00.004-05:002009-06-27T11:02:50.924-05:00Featured Destination<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEvUC-hy7jmwJTD9R3PvgwA89iuHkXuir3mPOKbrKP79vtSq7cFhYnBuIfXoTTwDcSg_a3s3eP4ZoVeRt5CLsFXniX6T5rexp2WloeSNmLXcYiJQg3p2v-Xy4kWxqrSZqXV-NWNCVw__T/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.77192469.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEvUC-hy7jmwJTD9R3PvgwA89iuHkXuir3mPOKbrKP79vtSq7cFhYnBuIfXoTTwDcSg_a3s3eP4ZoVeRt5CLsFXniX6T5rexp2WloeSNmLXcYiJQg3p2v-Xy4kWxqrSZqXV-NWNCVw__T/s400/il_fullxfull.77192469.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352035229474010162" border="0" /></a>I decided that while I was away on vacation that I would feature a different Etsy shop on my Etsy Favourites List each day - which is what I should be doing anyway, but sometimes its so hard to remain focused to blog. Anyhoo, I'll start the featurettes off with a little something on my fave list - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26981031">The Journey Charm Pendants</a> - ideal for the traveling jetsetter.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7pBT6MVceJu0UTmoQJZnBcbJdA4RTnrUV4ctL6u9DljZiRr0uuw-ewUrpGRHe9zjmD_EFi5Ze3MqnMC-4CY3Lbrp4NMnfiIKc2L2laOfUiWbluku4GY1M8ITVGHvTBLgp1JnEnCG6ZM6/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.77192303.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7pBT6MVceJu0UTmoQJZnBcbJdA4RTnrUV4ctL6u9DljZiRr0uuw-ewUrpGRHe9zjmD_EFi5Ze3MqnMC-4CY3Lbrp4NMnfiIKc2L2laOfUiWbluku4GY1M8ITVGHvTBLgp1JnEnCG6ZM6/s400/il_fullxfull.77192303.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352036242695936178" border="0" /></a>This small rustic style charm pendant comes from the lovely little shop - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6778253">The Sea Change</a> - which of course, the name alone strikes a loving chord in my heart.. :O)<br /><br />The description of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6778253">The Sea Change</a>'s shop is simply perfect on what inspires to make the pieces featured in the shop - <span style="font-style: italic;">"Digging through hidden trinkets and treasures during my travels is where I get my thrills. I've blended a huge collection of charms, the new and old, to create these one of a kind keepsakes."</span><br /><br />Gorgeous! This piece is definitely something on my wish list for my traveling bug. And don't forget to check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6778253">The Sea Change</a>'s shop for other modern vintage charmed lovelies!Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-61876774772222515432009-06-26T16:36:00.003-05:002009-06-26T16:46:42.861-05:00Going on Vacation.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhpqgj-er3lJtDsbwyJ7nwETb01Mlfxd8cjY_-O0pzu_CLDxXLEU3DyVVKKbV-8MT-L0y6K1TScw-anME67u0wlQ4KbLCNJZtXl7F1e1ZldJY6wOhPh5ROKwQ7H78nwzyVQ3gAaisfteFV/s1600-h/vacation.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhpqgj-er3lJtDsbwyJ7nwETb01Mlfxd8cjY_-O0pzu_CLDxXLEU3DyVVKKbV-8MT-L0y6K1TScw-anME67u0wlQ4KbLCNJZtXl7F1e1ZldJY6wOhPh5ROKwQ7H78nwzyVQ3gAaisfteFV/s400/vacation.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351753592190997106" border="0" /></a>It has finally become that time during my new shift in a retail career that I've lasted a year and earned a week's worth paid vacation! So, newly acquiring this time has been burning a hole in my subliminal Bermuda shorts... And being the fact that July 4th is close approaching as well as my 6 year anniversary, this would be the perfect time to cash in that Vacation Time.<br /><br />So as you figured, I'm Going On Vacation! We are leaving out at 3am this Sunday headed north to Gatlinburg, Tn and to the Smoky Mountain National Park (as to where six years ago we were wed). I think we are both mostly just glad to have some much needed vacation time. Alone. Quiet. with Nature.<br /><br />So yes, soon when I return in a week or so, I will be posting numerous photos on <a href="http://www.thedomesticchemist.blogspot.com"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Domestic Chemist</span></a> of our mountain vacation, our back country hikes, and just views of the slow lane in high altitudes, cooler temps and Appalachia living. I can hardly wait!Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-83812643847286892282009-06-19T14:15:00.003-05:002009-06-19T15:07:10.491-05:00New Items in the Shop.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4evVKUQySeKeTfqsdBJstO-_5L2tyViij_4358Emr7ODqQDO05rh16__tsTgbQFOkniVD5a6uPHaOck3yW3sOzYPr8GlyxAMccLm8JV43iPzHITxwaqQYVwAtrcBDycX-0RY4sE2IpNTI/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.72859991.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 363px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4evVKUQySeKeTfqsdBJstO-_5L2tyViij_4358Emr7ODqQDO05rh16__tsTgbQFOkniVD5a6uPHaOck3yW3sOzYPr8GlyxAMccLm8JV43iPzHITxwaqQYVwAtrcBDycX-0RY4sE2IpNTI/s400/il_fullxfull.72859991.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349120032442269938" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25684512">Knowledge is Power - - <span style="font-style: italic;">7x5 Mixed Media Painting/Collage on wood.</span></a><br /><br />Since the last time I've blogged here, I've been a busy girl finishing up new paintings and ordering some prints of those paintings. So there are several new items in the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6261775">SHOP!</a><br /><br />One of which.... is this dapper looking fellow... listed as a Collage Painting as linked above. And these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=26708391"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">prints</span></a> as pictured below would make a happy "extra" to a graduate or back to school gift..<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT86vdZ7SydGYzRarXwGiz5M40USVPhhvyxJALRtDcey5EJbIpjSwMeRtgp0mL3sQbF7u6DdLXg28lpSenn0vizMwZ8i85G7D9hzIPU41lsKMTqNBd6Kd6aF3wx93BBtHYwnoVs8MbhgyH/s1600-h/IMG_2333.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT86vdZ7SydGYzRarXwGiz5M40USVPhhvyxJALRtDcey5EJbIpjSwMeRtgp0mL3sQbF7u6DdLXg28lpSenn0vizMwZ8i85G7D9hzIPU41lsKMTqNBd6Kd6aF3wx93BBtHYwnoVs8MbhgyH/s400/IMG_2333.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349120037093630082" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=26708391"><span style="font-style: italic;">Knowledge is Power - Mixed Media Collage - Print</span></a><br />Here is a little more about my prints - It measures 148mm x 105 mm (that's 5.8"x4.1") which is Postcard size. They are professionally printed on heavy paper, with a nice, smooth gloss finish. Only the front has laminate, the reverse is uncoated so you can easily write your own message on the back.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br /></div>Onto another fun note -- I've recently discovered another fabulous eco-friendly shop called <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7117755">Green Post</a>. The shop's artist, Kendra, carries the most amazing and eco-friendly products such as seeded stationary, eco pulp magnets and eco pulp buttons, and more! Complete Green Eye Candy.. least in my opinion! All of her pieces are truely super colourful and amazing!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvdliH92CciTujEfxJq_R3VZg2W7LMB2NFiGYDPs5sj0bIhay6iWjXlpdMcM6k1QRtN1O3Udwh7lRgdLKLygmCxjF72WYqDnfDL9Ho770XyRgMhXBGPu0F0Pv59MBTTw0VHnoYCGjJYBfo/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.66147741.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvdliH92CciTujEfxJq_R3VZg2W7LMB2NFiGYDPs5sj0bIhay6iWjXlpdMcM6k1QRtN1O3Udwh7lRgdLKLygmCxjF72WYqDnfDL9Ho770XyRgMhXBGPu0F0Pv59MBTTw0VHnoYCGjJYBfo/s400/il_fullxfull.66147741.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349127464865943490" border="0" /></a>Another bonus of <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7117755">Green Post</a> is that Kendra has created these series of art panels of a basic mixture of eco pulp that has been converted into large canvas like panels that are perfect for doing artwork on.. or anything else for that matter! After seeing these panels, I sent Kendra a quite lengthy conversation about them, as she was more than happy to entertain my questions. She also forwarded me several samples to try out for my mixed media methods.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0wrS2Q5dlCl1zQ5-q3UHo6AR-IIz94uPqOx0eymhd5dH5B3vucUnYpZ8EaAIBnQCN1W0DdYEQ8CvBPPV7wZK3-2UwmrDEqAVtohv6UeScbhaETbcA3SjaPG7kRE17wrMfv6BTYJj53pd/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.68189180.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0wrS2Q5dlCl1zQ5-q3UHo6AR-IIz94uPqOx0eymhd5dH5B3vucUnYpZ8EaAIBnQCN1W0DdYEQ8CvBPPV7wZK3-2UwmrDEqAVtohv6UeScbhaETbcA3SjaPG7kRE17wrMfv6BTYJj53pd/s400/il_fullxfull.68189180.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349127469885978930" border="0" /></a><br />Over the weekend, I shall play with these samples and if all goes well accordingly, I plan on switching my works onto the Eco Art Panels instead of using the same old canvas and wood frames I normally work from. Doing this will definitely help in my "green" efforts, so I am beyond excited! Especially since I get to work and co-colaborate with another artist like Kendra makes it even doubly all worth while!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br /></div>I love summer because it seems to bring out new opportunities and new projects. Along with scientifically experimenting with art techniques.. I'm also working on a list of new things to go in collaboration with <a href="http://www.thedayhiker.etsy.com"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Day Hiker.</span></a><br /><br />And Don't worry.. I have not killed off <a href="http://www.atsealevel.etsy.com">At Sea Level</a> just quite yet... its just that the items, such as recycled plastic bags, in ASL is now become more mainstream... basically its everywhere and every one can do it.. so the need for those things have dwindled. And the thrill of creating those things is gone. Thus why the birth of <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thedayhiker.etsy.com">The Day Hiker</a> - still along those "green" roots of ASL but on more of a earthy handmade goods and wears approach to the outdoor granola chewer in all of us.. It also appeals to the ever growing needs I've come across while day hiking.. whether in Florida or in the Mountains... I hope this will be a fun and lengthy adventure. And I will continue to donate sale profits to environmental groups... more than likely with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thedayhiker.etsy.com/">The Day Hiker</a> - those donations will go to the National Parks who as always are in dire need of public donations. Anyway.. just a preview of what is to come in the near future..Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-73490689578146426022009-06-01T21:43:00.003-05:002009-06-01T21:54:25.771-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnRARnaErjFmPYMjf8RM7xp3KQNAIwgJAVlUX3ngLEwa6L8cP6Ph7WJo5eoteNZrNjuMxYTMXaJe57ypG36AXojuKbO-fqlS071L7uuiP0ZzWdiAXZyf3IQJEUwrEYsEo1iHrVlch6Voe/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnRARnaErjFmPYMjf8RM7xp3KQNAIwgJAVlUX3ngLEwa6L8cP6Ph7WJo5eoteNZrNjuMxYTMXaJe57ypG36AXojuKbO-fqlS071L7uuiP0ZzWdiAXZyf3IQJEUwrEYsEo1iHrVlch6Voe/s400/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342555748293801218" /></a><br />Well folks, I've finally launched a website for my art... its about time. Its not like I haven't been working on it since Santa Clause visited me last. Now only if I could get motivated enough to finish up the freelance graphic design website... scary! Anyway, I'd humbly appreciate it, if you kids checked it out <a href="http://www.gluepaperscissors.weebly.com">HERE</a>... (its still a work in progress) but not too bad for a rookie!<br /><br />Other fun... Thought I'd share a quick pic of Le Artist sporting one of her wears.. a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24174402&ref=em">Vintage Sewing Pattern Bangle</a>.. but her own personal one... Okay, talking about myself in third person is getting kinda freaky.. anyway...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0g9Sv6E9WqNmFRvPxoaDiNcX1qr8BJ35noClo-QkYq2MVVro9vUMsUZ1dsCz-4yfsHuLhAKLc90HnMJnQzwHQZWJoCNIcUuawsL344flpYEarP7W9bbHQfSpWzbPk5Gj-zJW7GbnwlZbZ/s1600-h/n1413544034_1387341_3754052.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0g9Sv6E9WqNmFRvPxoaDiNcX1qr8BJ35noClo-QkYq2MVVro9vUMsUZ1dsCz-4yfsHuLhAKLc90HnMJnQzwHQZWJoCNIcUuawsL344flpYEarP7W9bbHQfSpWzbPk5Gj-zJW7GbnwlZbZ/s400/n1413544034_1387341_3754052.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342555744848909026" /></a><br /><br />Pretty rad, egh?Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-37675757899942302432009-05-30T16:49:00.000-05:002009-05-30T16:58:22.819-05:00Treasury TimeMy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24169559">vintage sewing pattern bangles</a> has been included <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=60836">in this beautiful treasury</a>!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyburIJE-0l8-LHFbLrsm46fll2vzk5SgFEIlPo3GkymH3u5upgPygHHA4PBext40T9i9Gp81meZFcDcXQOI8hbZdIv2ocNB9rmzZkl8lwDoJQx9dZx3GXAcmeMferzUSV3Qqoz4Mtmie/s1600-h/ettreas2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyburIJE-0l8-LHFbLrsm46fll2vzk5SgFEIlPo3GkymH3u5upgPygHHA4PBext40T9i9Gp81meZFcDcXQOI8hbZdIv2ocNB9rmzZkl8lwDoJQx9dZx3GXAcmeMferzUSV3Qqoz4Mtmie/s400/ettreas2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341738237258738290" /></a><br /><br />This treasury was created by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5846174">Anakim</a>, who makes beautiful handcrafted jewelry. The theme of her treasury is Friday favourites! And I'm super honored that my bangles were chosen to be included among the many gorgeous things listed!<br /><br />Check out the treasury before it expires! Exp - June 01, Monday at 1:27pm. Hurry!Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-49811735344407770622009-04-28T13:55:00.000-05:002009-04-28T14:14:35.070-05:00Birthday Wishes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDdz-_6ang7hkBwBh52ADS-gHtKTWjA1ZZiUgOKn6AYR76yFASbug4uz5wBMljpoi7trY5ADNojuBV1xN8zFIAWT6BtsTBcSogmVw7NzdZnLf5E2mglLm8kJAqWaVsYbI9DGyLZGMAL9x/s1600-h/ThatBoyHasGoodChemistry.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDdz-_6ang7hkBwBh52ADS-gHtKTWjA1ZZiUgOKn6AYR76yFASbug4uz5wBMljpoi7trY5ADNojuBV1xN8zFIAWT6BtsTBcSogmVw7NzdZnLf5E2mglLm8kJAqWaVsYbI9DGyLZGMAL9x/s400/ThatBoyHasGoodChemistry.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329819702362397058" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />"That Boy has Good Chemistry"</span> - <span style="font-style:italic;">8x6 Mixed Media Painting/Collage on canvas.</span><br /><br />Today and Tomorrow is my two dearest friends birthdays! Big Happy Birthday Wishes to Nicholas and Kathy! I hope you both get your cake and ice cream and eat it to! (Save me a slice!) haha! I would spin you two up a series of deep heartfelt words of appreciation... but honestly, I feel like I don't have to say a word since words can't really contain how I feel about you two. And I think you guys already know all this! ;o) So with that said - I Love Yall!<br /><br />As pictured above is my newest collage I finished this morning after working on it for two days. It was actually inspired by Nicholas' birthday card I mailed out earlier in the week. It was one of those cheeky 50's humour cards. I think this piece kind of evolved itself from that. I think it fits perfectly for a celebratory post! egh?! ;o) enjoy! Happy Birthday Guys!Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-10875477633742490702009-04-26T17:11:00.000-05:002009-04-26T17:12:02.625-05:00Beauty is not just Skin deep...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALZDzafxXi3nOoKlg8VOmnepJT6gOvju11TeQWtQ9sA8CPRjYOSaF4SvnQ2eGplM3lA4AKXrz7_aeu75JcjdyTwBXUZ7PrhGJtWcwywBZibZVEhIVSwFaqO7nSm9-ul0BGCt2PyckOS9w/s1600-h/P1010039.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALZDzafxXi3nOoKlg8VOmnepJT6gOvju11TeQWtQ9sA8CPRjYOSaF4SvnQ2eGplM3lA4AKXrz7_aeu75JcjdyTwBXUZ7PrhGJtWcwywBZibZVEhIVSwFaqO7nSm9-ul0BGCt2PyckOS9w/s400/P1010039.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329122587164027554" /></a><br />Over the weekend I worked out a Product photoshoot for a client's ad I'm currently working on. I shot everything on location in the shop using only the natural lighting - no props, no filters, no extras... just au naturale... which is exactly the way I like to take photos.<br /><br />I was a little worried that it would not have came out the way I was hoping... but surprisingly it evolved into something so much more unexpected. I love when that happens. So I wanted to share the results with all of you... enjoy!<br /><br />Caution: Photo Heavy...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhftjOwL7wI9P1Z5G_1v6JGLFw4WczJt_yXnM1J9FrwtdQv-C__pjtg0y1XkrLE12emxelklJkgWtflmyyhwZJ_J1YBBgzI8e6AQCr458GCicIKoxOR26i11ClZ4Q7T5O_kPoMlXvS6pp5X/s1600-h/P1010121.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhftjOwL7wI9P1Z5G_1v6JGLFw4WczJt_yXnM1J9FrwtdQv-C__pjtg0y1XkrLE12emxelklJkgWtflmyyhwZJ_J1YBBgzI8e6AQCr458GCicIKoxOR26i11ClZ4Q7T5O_kPoMlXvS6pp5X/s400/P1010121.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329122279858275138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgZeEXUDc7a-AXTPZdHRuMOiW9-K-7m7esr_O1nuqIhhKtuyL3SDzbEcCu9L19gKGBQznANysFivOXUbfVGH7jRdjnxqYvMqn8OfG4qe22SKIc3XnHdB-qqn5ormb3KWAXitOJeSDsn69/s1600-h/P1010113.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWGVn-ihUcGl9uk_YWXfF-MgGQmPQO-iSf-S4yEcNV1DdMERrYxJ6kN3s_hh7AtW6LqrvEpZQ4_VZJ73LYDBQcOiZzvltF6GEzfmitShTcbRuMg_tvEwIuRIqLOlRq5sa3tqlo7c0OouVz/s400/P1010028.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329119683346676434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifGJPor6IBBeG-CNMh4yF-oty12tEczC3ZeAWzjsl26GtFnYZlv5AxziqjaoXFxt6zNUSmB2hUgAVBUm2LpTeEJ3V8NiCzdVfzdD0T2t5B1RPS7J7lRGa-Xm8vVlrCaFlOF9lnAhVSvub/s1600-h/P1010025.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifGJPor6IBBeG-CNMh4yF-oty12tEczC3ZeAWzjsl26GtFnYZlv5AxziqjaoXFxt6zNUSmB2hUgAVBUm2LpTeEJ3V8NiCzdVfzdD0T2t5B1RPS7J7lRGa-Xm8vVlrCaFlOF9lnAhVSvub/s400/P1010025.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329119677531286130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtTdVyonmKUt3O6oDSBMzzLqCfJDZuvF0XpCx5gpzIT5mLh0gHAAXoaGR8f85P2DRWmsxTP1KbS47TJtap_vPSsqz1773RCgNw1EkLn1xf4wedTiPBHob3q6rAU4lWs1bNPR3uqyOUUIW/s1600-h/P1010020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtTdVyonmKUt3O6oDSBMzzLqCfJDZuvF0XpCx5gpzIT5mLh0gHAAXoaGR8f85P2DRWmsxTP1KbS47TJtap_vPSsqz1773RCgNw1EkLn1xf4wedTiPBHob3q6rAU4lWs1bNPR3uqyOUUIW/s400/P1010020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329119672778120530" /></a><br /><br />“"The best color in the whole world, is the one that looks good, on you!”<br />“A style does not go out of style as long as it adapts itself to its period. When there is an incompatibility between the style and a certain state of mind, it is never the style that triumphs.” - Coco ChanelKim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-62710036218358116832009-04-25T14:47:00.000-05:002009-04-25T15:18:38.631-05:00Long Time No Sea<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVBdHWKrIm1ekRrR_sm6E0IxDjD0WAYLnEFaNwoFCRDv2T1tLdA7rX678YyNEuVW5Pn_GxlOJHGXsAUyDXejhCuqobFsVHXXSWpEr0fNn4MKIn5HyPUp3DvQGSHi8AmN37eb92V1LT6RE/s1600-h/LongTimeNoSea.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVBdHWKrIm1ekRrR_sm6E0IxDjD0WAYLnEFaNwoFCRDv2T1tLdA7rX678YyNEuVW5Pn_GxlOJHGXsAUyDXejhCuqobFsVHXXSWpEr0fNn4MKIn5HyPUp3DvQGSHi8AmN37eb92V1LT6RE/s400/LongTimeNoSea.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328721279235171922" /></a><br />Hi Everyone! Long time no sea, egh?! Well I'm slowly getting back into action in the art scene again since relocating... Actually I've been quite busy offline - creating contacts, brick and morter venues to sell my art pieces, working on design elements and creating my own website, creating new mixed media pieces, etc. <br /><br />As well as writing in my two other blogs about daily life - I guess having three blogs that cover the 3 different aspects of my life - is much like having split personalities.. haha! There is the Art side, the Domestic side and the Athletic side.<br /><br />To share those other two spots with you, if you already have not subscribed - <br />The Domestic Queen lives here - www.thedomesticchemist.blogspot.com<br />The Fitness Buff who is trying to make a Difference lives here - www.thelasttwentypounds.blogspot.com<br /><br />To update those who are only interested in the Art part... here are the Vintage Sewing Pattern Bangles I created back in December (as a Christmas gift to my friend Jeni), which have suddenly blown up!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHPx3pwLg2-mI3urUGKoPBcIHpmNsSb0yS20NAtYKDv9bBeIdO6LQ2aUu-A7PAV4nsM-hDFU18T7B07lSTaEpFOp0BHoqw_J4xFG-MNoo10FmvrZwDu8pF_F72SdHGNi9bRAfu_4No3fHi/s1600-h/Sm&LG.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHPx3pwLg2-mI3urUGKoPBcIHpmNsSb0yS20NAtYKDv9bBeIdO6LQ2aUu-A7PAV4nsM-hDFU18T7B07lSTaEpFOp0BHoqw_J4xFG-MNoo10FmvrZwDu8pF_F72SdHGNi9bRAfu_4No3fHi/s400/Sm&LG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328718573840708402" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vintage Pattern Bangles Stack - Basic Small and Large<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24169559">- Sold here.</a><br /><br />I'm currently selling my bangles online at www.midnightdesignstudio.etsy.com and in the brick and morter shop - Susan Campbell Jewelry - www.susancampbelljewelry.com - as one of her "local" artists.. and I'm working on packaging up a few to sell at another shop back in my hometown.<br /><br />I've discovered how to incorporate words into the vintage patterns before fusing onto the bangles.. so I'm still working on my new experimental line of bangles. As seen below.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Motivational Series - Vintage Pattern Bangles Stack <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24174402">- Sold here.</a><span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_qPj55lq3xZL7SgtUu2M-9YeviNTK8JXOkyTz3zy8oaLG1PoocRMl0NZXYrO2U0C1yLAmS1l7S4VwqcUaJ-dKMCZHQFsw0AGCFzelpZmV9ZSfZS9mbvieAKc-8eP9KBQ-m9ho_l3mA154/s1600-h/Motivational-Stack.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_qPj55lq3xZL7SgtUu2M-9YeviNTK8JXOkyTz3zy8oaLG1PoocRMl0NZXYrO2U0C1yLAmS1l7S4VwqcUaJ-dKMCZHQFsw0AGCFzelpZmV9ZSfZS9mbvieAKc-8eP9KBQ-m9ho_l3mA154/s400/Motivational-Stack.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328718570183788994" /></a><br /><br />These bangles feature a variety of motivational words like - aspire, motivate, strive, treasure, inspire, imagine, support... etc.. You can wear the "words" toward you for personal inspiration or outward to inspire others.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2yZoN1ABs9h0T_M0SPPK6E6zdRCjsC5q-FdB0FDiAuv8wa60m_AMrnab-mk-ZN_o47jmMaZztHDx13TA1AqidBh0ga3JpFrwlLW2M_5SYD1zh8kdYRz4bn2OAN-xPkIxbxzCGldxkvvW/s1600-h/Motivational-Stack1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2yZoN1ABs9h0T_M0SPPK6E6zdRCjsC5q-FdB0FDiAuv8wa60m_AMrnab-mk-ZN_o47jmMaZztHDx13TA1AqidBh0ga3JpFrwlLW2M_5SYD1zh8kdYRz4bn2OAN-xPkIxbxzCGldxkvvW/s400/Motivational-Stack1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328718564569422546" /></a><br /><br />I'm having alot of fun creating these pieces.. I was thinking about releasing a Dictionary Series pretty soon.. who knows.. I'm just waiting to see how the new technique goes across... if those are as successful as the plain bands I created, then I'll definitely start creating different Typographical series.<br /><br />We shall see... I'm patient. In the meantime, I'm working on some new mixed media assemblages. I have a request to submit some for sell/show and for inexpensive prints (which make nice easy gifts).. so I'm working on doing that and having things printed. So its all in progress.. I'm trying to keep busy with and improve upon. I'm enjoying making new contacts and outlets for my art.. I feel like finally things are starting to fall in place. So that is where I have been with things - - and away from my blog... Luckily, Blogger now has incorporated the feature of being able to blog via email. This to me is heaven sent! I can easily blog from an email anywhere.. So I think my blog entries will become frequent again. Let's hope!<br /><br />Happy Weekend!Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-5996251950547482022009-03-13T13:02:00.000-05:002009-03-13T19:21:34.211-05:00Mugshot.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLD1r64OyL9XG9ZFtnyS6-XgU4Wg5gdykff3LO_AMetFhEyOb3GJ1KGLmWGjwkP8PkH0fx31usijO83sjFbvZNUyRwVrQvMu7oHxgHHuGkNX32OrQemi5Gt5wJOA30nsKeYdOKb6j1rWm/s1600-h/Picture+2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 343px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLD1r64OyL9XG9ZFtnyS6-XgU4Wg5gdykff3LO_AMetFhEyOb3GJ1KGLmWGjwkP8PkH0fx31usijO83sjFbvZNUyRwVrQvMu7oHxgHHuGkNX32OrQemi5Gt5wJOA30nsKeYdOKb6j1rWm/s400/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312831425849627010" /></a><br />Check out my Mugshot - Totally surprised - Today is Friday the 13th and yet I've manage to be in the newspaper today. In the Independent News - The Last Word column in the "Swimsuit" Edition - check it out! - <a href="http://inweekly.net/article.asp?artID=9738">http://inweekly.net/article.asp?artID=9738</a>Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-55000658955388350452009-03-12T22:38:00.000-05:002009-03-12T23:01:38.597-05:00Midnight.So after many days of consideration and discussion, deep thought into personal creative future goals and yes, debate of future economic/financial conditions, I've decided to go back into freelance with full force and personal motivational fire.<br /><br />I've already lined up a few clients for the coming months, and I'm also trying to "get out there" and create new contacts, I'm also currently designing my own promotional materials and a website that will showcase my previous work in graphic design, photography and mixed media art. <br /><br />I'm taking the approach of clean and streamlined - "Design Solutions made simple."<br /><br />Here is a preview of my business card -<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1eFRxpbhvjveih8IAbz8DulcHS9JuSKuPepNWeRj6UNQhWA__FYbW4zVdgFu-GcykO9pzEvkWVh9mF3qobbaJwuDzwpWIRKc3Zxu5HI9Rz4GmU4uzsfO5t0x83ky1AMx0VkF_YiIXKqrk/s1600-h/MDS-Biz-Card09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 353px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1eFRxpbhvjveih8IAbz8DulcHS9JuSKuPepNWeRj6UNQhWA__FYbW4zVdgFu-GcykO9pzEvkWVh9mF3qobbaJwuDzwpWIRKc3Zxu5HI9Rz4GmU4uzsfO5t0x83ky1AMx0VkF_YiIXKqrk/s400/MDS-Biz-Card09.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312514512477062002" /></a><br /><br />On my card, I've left off my phone number since it always seems to deter local people from calling it since my phone number is not a local one. I figure I will be in contact with my clients a lot by email and in person anyway for the creative process. If they do need my phone number, I can give this to them at my digression via email. The website on my card - I'm still currently working on - for those who may be tempted to visit. I'm hoping to be completed with it by early next week..*fingers crossed*<br /><br />I'm very excited over this endeavor that we as a family unit have prayed about and feel confident that it will be a good choice for me to continue being creative and to help supplement my current income - in case a future worse case scenario may occur.<br /><br />With all those things said... *shameless plug* If any of you know of anyone who needs any graphic design services, simple photography and art - feel free at your own accord to pass my contact information along.. I would as always continuously be grateful.Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003670637394438.post-89838741354518787202009-03-09T13:52:00.000-05:002009-03-09T14:00:12.655-05:00In the Garden of Good and Evil<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYOMLIkeTDHNL9xjiDYIs2FeZkAe0aXTPNQTedwMzu4RE9Mw8pAzXsdJ73JsU_IhOIsEP1BlBj8Ee5RaCmNh37HR_kPiVmuMRVAGQLtFi8WsEtxKw83SJ-5Wc0gVk64-ZCXlapq9pepSS/s1600-h/Angel-BW.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 371px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYOMLIkeTDHNL9xjiDYIs2FeZkAe0aXTPNQTedwMzu4RE9Mw8pAzXsdJ73JsU_IhOIsEP1BlBj8Ee5RaCmNh37HR_kPiVmuMRVAGQLtFi8WsEtxKw83SJ-5Wc0gVk64-ZCXlapq9pepSS/s400/Angel-BW.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311263414298717362" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzjgLRbEcoQDtT9OuMy70p_mJN-X3cd3G2D0B9hpn54AEu_QrP3VzA1U3JjO2NSE7TZCwOKL3ScIJ-xvmxF_I7KagUaCpUGWKtYhZkGNFNfC_o5hLw_E6waP7wbcxDg6lNTd13TXF6iP6a/s1600-h/Snake2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzjgLRbEcoQDtT9OuMy70p_mJN-X3cd3G2D0B9hpn54AEu_QrP3VzA1U3JjO2NSE7TZCwOKL3ScIJ-xvmxF_I7KagUaCpUGWKtYhZkGNFNfC_o5hLw_E6waP7wbcxDg6lNTd13TXF6iP6a/s400/Snake2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311263491633031906" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsK0PI3yDU28hqpBLGY6Px00005S_PooYoImE_FlVFfqbDrCqottlZz-Us2uEoD6-mEJcvHqMFncohj0TMz7hz5wFHoq4RlqLmI5z118JnnAwRg2Z30LbqyNAALm4l6z0YyK8tH5QhWIDW/s1600-h/Cynical.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsK0PI3yDU28hqpBLGY6Px00005S_PooYoImE_FlVFfqbDrCqottlZz-Us2uEoD6-mEJcvHqMFncohj0TMz7hz5wFHoq4RlqLmI5z118JnnAwRg2Z30LbqyNAALm4l6z0YyK8tH5QhWIDW/s400/Cynical.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311264306472727906" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphkFYC_I8g2IRDkY_pSOXysNg_JRd6g4Zsx69cIRh47qPYAYE45lu5kMmX8KJy_cvn_X6ap8LFZbGEyKzp0sk4o8uyXlSrbt0InlrgAK8w86MdWU5XnQTAMj4ZXQA7OTxDgRaEoOoMH5P/s1600-h/Clover-Flower2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphkFYC_I8g2IRDkY_pSOXysNg_JRd6g4Zsx69cIRh47qPYAYE45lu5kMmX8KJy_cvn_X6ap8LFZbGEyKzp0sk4o8uyXlSrbt0InlrgAK8w86MdWU5XnQTAMj4ZXQA7OTxDgRaEoOoMH5P/s400/Clover-Flower2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311264304043866658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_lLDmmgQVxch0yJqfvdYY79uKyAottqXMFcOG1AppmBREDustKLrt6ZvD9s8isrYnwnyXgWtIe4yRhhseNRHzVlxZXHUl52ANDKcKv36JMST7l0-k9TbvwV6cWoAQ1NocgbzUyjq2wAo/s1600-h/Angel.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 361px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_lLDmmgQVxch0yJqfvdYY79uKyAottqXMFcOG1AppmBREDustKLrt6ZvD9s8isrYnwnyXgWtIe4yRhhseNRHzVlxZXHUl52ANDKcKv36JMST7l0-k9TbvwV6cWoAQ1NocgbzUyjq2wAo/s400/Angel.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311264303374417890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi086t-qw01DdY4yEUjEGIBLLEuKxugcEzvaCU88J4VlNhMUJ_UF8Ls0jgdvyOam3lE9_IH2r4MM3H7O3p0czdoXzOL4-HdrJr6KiD-wtzbWs2_00czQJLO_QOO9Zq_gVrbKzMJVfmvPuh2/s1600-h/snake1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi086t-qw01DdY4yEUjEGIBLLEuKxugcEzvaCU88J4VlNhMUJ_UF8Ls0jgdvyOam3lE9_IH2r4MM3H7O3p0czdoXzOL4-HdrJr6KiD-wtzbWs2_00czQJLO_QOO9Zq_gVrbKzMJVfmvPuh2/s400/snake1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311264294221290946" /></a>Kim Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12822775585180640516noreply@blogger.com4