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Flower Art - My new addiction!
I have fallen in love with flowers. There are so many ways and mediums to interpret them and make them your own. I never thought I could paint flowers because of my hand tremors, but this type of art doesn't need to be so linear and precise.
These hauser green and yellow are so complimentary that they are subtle and yet, jump out at you calling you in for a closer look. I consider them first to be contemporary art, but the more I look at them, I realize they would fit in with any style of decor. Think of them on a white washed, wood panel wall in a bungalow, beach retreat or urban loft! But then again, I can also see them in a rural cabin that is surrounded by abandoned trees, bringing a splash of color to an otherwise dark interior. And because of the colors, they would fit any style, year round. So, there you have it, where do you think they would fit in your home?
These hauser green and yellow are so complimentary that they are subtle and yet, jump out at you calling you in for a closer look. I consider them first to be contemporary art, but the more I look at them, I realize they would fit in with any style of decor. Think of them on a white washed, wood panel wall in a bungalow, beach retreat or urban loft! But then again, I can also see them in a rural cabin that is surrounded by abandoned trees, bringing a splash of color to an otherwise dark interior. And because of the colors, they would fit any style, year round. So, there you have it, where do you think they would fit in your home?
Show me your fall decor, starting with pumpkins!
I've been looking at a lot of home decor blogs lately, stunning to say the least.
I would love to post pictures of your own Fall Decorating. Take a snap shot and send it to me and link your shop if you have one. You can also forward any beautiful published settings if there is a favorite you'd like to share.
I love the creamy off whites, with the nature woods, a little blue and splash of pumpkin orange, yummy, just yummy.
I am going to start by showing some beautiful, easy, inexpensive centerpieces for your home that will carry you over from Halloween to Thanksgiving. Most of the items can be purchased at your local market if you want fresh or bags of imitations can be purchased at your local Hobby Lobby or Micheals.
The Maple Leaf Roses, below, are free. Start your nature walks and start collecting pine cones and other dried floral items to use in your own center pieces.
(Maratha Stewart)
I would love to post pictures of your own Fall Decorating. Take a snap shot and send it to me and link your shop if you have one. You can also forward any beautiful published settings if there is a favorite you'd like to share.
I love the creamy off whites, with the nature woods, a little blue and splash of pumpkin orange, yummy, just yummy.
I am going to start by showing some beautiful, easy, inexpensive centerpieces for your home that will carry you over from Halloween to Thanksgiving. Most of the items can be purchased at your local market if you want fresh or bags of imitations can be purchased at your local Hobby Lobby or Micheals.
The Maple Leaf Roses, below, are free. Start your nature walks and start collecting pine cones and other dried floral items to use in your own center pieces.
(Maratha Stewart)Here is a smaller version of my Flowers in a Vase
It's not pumpkin, but is full of yummy fall colors that would
look amazing in a space that needed a flash of color
and glam without going over board.
The combination of colors, crystal, rhinestones
and metal brings your eye to the
piece making it a standout choice for
big impact in a small space.
ANGEL OF HARVEST - 8x10 - Mixed Media Original
I made this piece last fall and just remembered to pull it back out. It's such a fun, fall piece. Makes me ready for that Thanksgiving feast and brings back memories of walking around a small town while in high school, preparing floats for the homecoming parade. Those were the days and nights I remember so fondly!
How to make Roses from Maple Leafs
I found a link to tutorial in the Tech. section of ETSY. It was posted by
designtalentedone , I wanted to give her credit for posting the link.Anyway, here is the link and I can't wait to try it as I have a fabulous Maple tree standing in my front yard waiting to shed it's coat!
http://haha.nu/creative/how-to-make-roses-from-maple-leaves/
Flower Art
This is a custom piece that I made for a client in Houston. It's 36x48x2. The flowers, leafs and ferns are all made from altered craft papers. The flower centers are embellished with assorted crystals, buttons and vintage jewelry. The vase was built up with modeling paste and then the design was carved from it. Several layers of silver leaf and a black antiquing glaze top it all off for a one of kind, stunning piece of art!
FLO - WER; 8X24 set of flower power!
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FLO - WER; 8X24 set of flower power!
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The-purple-artichoke
I am fortunate to have one of my pieces featured on this lovely design blog. If you get a chance, check out her beautiful selections and fabulous tastes in interior design!
http://the-purple-artichoke.blogspot.com/
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Closing doors...
I am going to bring my blog back. I'm not sure why or what purpose it will serve anymore. I use to think being positive helped other people stay positive. But, it's hard to stay positive when so many people are closing doors in front of your face. All because of something you had no control over. It's like when a loved one passes away. You sit in absolutely devastation and the world goes on. You quickly learn who your friends are and who they aren't. Hopefully, more will be left standing by your side than closing the door. But, when people try to protect themselves, and understandably so, it doesn't always work out that way we would like and it isn't any one's fault, it just is what it is.
And life goes on. What's behind the next door, I have no idea. I have no idea what lessons will be learned by the horrible actions of another for the sole purpose of destruction. Retaliation of some I can see (doesn't make it right, just as an explanation as to why), but to attack complete strangers who just happen to cross your path. There is no explanation or reasoning that can give you a sense of peace and protection after this is done to you.
Trust. So much damage to trust. How do you learn to trust again? I don't believe you can ever fully recover from a trust issue.
Anyway, I have realized that God is always with me. We have lots of disagreements some time, but He is always there for me and anyone else who needs Him. It doesn't matter if you need Him or not, He is just there. I have to remind myself of this on a daily basis. I'm sure He would rather that I just know it and accept it as faith instead of having to remind myself each and every day. But that too, is what it is, and I will always be working on that. One thing I have come to understand through life experiences, is that when a Christian hurts you, it hurts worse than any other hurt you can experience. This, sadly, I know to well.
And life goes on. What's behind the next door, I have no idea. I have no idea what lessons will be learned by the horrible actions of another for the sole purpose of destruction. Retaliation of some I can see (doesn't make it right, just as an explanation as to why), but to attack complete strangers who just happen to cross your path. There is no explanation or reasoning that can give you a sense of peace and protection after this is done to you.
Trust. So much damage to trust. How do you learn to trust again? I don't believe you can ever fully recover from a trust issue.
Anyway, I have realized that God is always with me. We have lots of disagreements some time, but He is always there for me and anyone else who needs Him. It doesn't matter if you need Him or not, He is just there. I have to remind myself of this on a daily basis. I'm sure He would rather that I just know it and accept it as faith instead of having to remind myself each and every day. But that too, is what it is, and I will always be working on that. One thing I have come to understand through life experiences, is that when a Christian hurts you, it hurts worse than any other hurt you can experience. This, sadly, I know to well.
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