For some reason things seem to come in sets so it's no surprise that here I am blogging about felted products again. I was just browsing Etsy for excellence when I spotted these gorgeous felt purses by Heartfelt Cottage. I love the colors and the flower accents. Would love to design an outfit around any one of these. adorable, k
I wanted to show you this amazing work by lampwork artist Gail Crossman Moore. Not only is she a brilliant lampworker but she also makes felted pieces and artfully and originally combines the two mediums. These pieces are just breathtaking. I always love lampworking the most when it is combined with something else. The glass just seems to cry for something to show it off. And the felt adds that perfect blend of soft against hard. so lovely and creative, k
I've posted about Dustin Tabor's work before but this concept is new! Now he is providing these amazing earring kits where you get all the beads and the findings and you put them together. Great idea. Check these and a variety of other color choices. They are just fabulous. I know how much work goes into something like this. what a great idea. k
Browsing Ebay today for lampwork excellence I came across the glorious beads by Michous. You still have three and a half days to bid on these beauties. The colors and Van Gogh like designs are fabulous. I'm always looking for the "new" fresh take on lampworking and these are my favorites of the moment. almost edible, k
Check out this gorgeous work by artist Deborah Butterfield. Just breathtaking. There is something so compelling to me about the horse theme. Love the mix of metals and color in these. stunning, k 
Computer problems still and low battery but wanted to show you these darling ceramic plates for kids by artist Heike Fritz. It was always a struggle to get my kids to eat when they were babies. I think these adorable plates would have helped a lot. Soooo cute, k
Spent the day up in Grants Pass at a specialty bakery where C and I ordered the cake for the big wedding in July. It's going to be gorgeous. Simple white fondant frosting with white pearl dots scattered in a random pattern and Ann Woods gorgeous bird bride and groom on top. (see below). In the meantime in my wedding blog travels I came across these darling monogram purse cakes by the Cakegirls. And check out there wedding cakes too. fabulous, k
I'm really fascinated by the "ring that's more than a ring" concept that I see from time to time in my blogging travels. These are just 5 from the 200 ring exhibit that you can view in total at the Velvet Da Vinci Gallery online. Not sure about the wearability but wow are they fun to look at. just a little ring candy today, k
I promised you a pic of our English project so here it is modeled by "waterboy" himself. If it looks like it is swimming on him it is. We had to use a xxl tee in order to fit all of the quotes and passages on freedom. My son did all of the design in photoshop. Then you have to reverse all of the images and type, then print onto tee shirt transfer paper which you can buy at office depot, and then cut out and iron on the tee. I will admit to doing most of the ironing. Well let's face it, most 15 yr old boys do not have great ironing skills. The good news is the teacher loved it and he had fun "wearing" his project into class.
I know you've seen these darling cake toppers by Ann Wood before but NOT these because they were designed specifically for my friend C's daughters wedding which is a mere 4 weeks away! They are just beyond adorable and i have it on first hand knowledge that the bride to be is thrilled. thanks Ann for doing such a great job on these. Can't wait to photograph them on the cake. stay tuned, k 
I've been working all day with my son who has yet another major project due on Tuesday for his English class. And I mean major. To simplify he has to do a "visual" presentation of all of the
This is how I feel right now! Two big parties in one week and well if I could find a warm rock with an ocean view to lay on you would so find me there right now! k
For some reason I am not often attracted to outdoor fountains. They're often just too busy or cutsey for me. But I love, love these. And if I wasn't exhausted and extremely busy right now with big party tomorrow night and other projects like high school final cut and pastes I'd spend some time on the whole kitchen and bathroom line by this amazing company. So click on over to Stone Forest web site right now. i promise you will be glad you did. k
It's party week at K's house and I'm having a few dramas as in ice buckets. R and I pretty much went to every possible place to buy one here in Ashland or Medford and trust me none of the ones we saw looked anything like ANY of the ones you see above. So until I can take my time and order one of the above, like the first one from Gumps I just going to borrow one for the black jacl party friday night. who knew they would be so hard to find! k
