Hoot!

I have been looking at these little feathery creatures more often than usual lately ~ as I am currently working on a little portrait painting co-starring an owl~ and thought I would share some of the gorgeous images I have found around the net: 

I fell in love with this beautiful wallpaper from Abigail Edwards. My, If green-blues accented with gold could be indexed as one color, it would be my absolute favorite :) And now I really really wish we could have some wallpaper...sigh. We are currently renting, so I can't possibly bear the thought of having to go through wallpaper-ing  the house if I am going to have to say goodbye in a few months' time.... oh well.

Some lovely owl-inspired jewelry:

 1. Medal of Honor in Owl by Modcloth

2. Gold shell owl necklace by Dorothy Perkins

3. Small Owl Locket Necklace by Urban Outfitters

4. Chubby Owl Clamp Bangle by Asos

5. Odell's Owl Cocktail Ring by Emitations

6. Owl Ring by Fashiolista

7. Enameled Owl Ring by Asos

   Owl Table Lamp by West Elm.

Want.:) ~Although I would prefer it in a creamy tone instead of white...

I hope you are all having a lovely week!

xoxo

A Collection In Celebration

 

1. You Don't Need A Weatherman Print by modernarks

2. Vintage 1970s Fender F-60 Acoustic Guitar by zapbananamusic

3. Vintage 1970's western plaid dress by giselaandzoevintage

4. Vintage Red Blessing Harmonica by becaruns

5. Vintage Shoes Heels Red White and Blue Size by RiffRaffReview

You Are In Sweet Company

Here's another little cutie that will be part of the upcoming update!

You Are In Sweet Company, acrylics on canvas, 5 x 7 in.





I secretly wish I had a gingerbread friend of my own...sigh

I also secretly wish I had a ticket to New York, if only to attend this :

Oooh! I just had a peek over at MOMA's site for Tim Burton's ongoing exhibition and it is so perfect! I love the way they have organized everything, and the music (which isn't credited anywhere on the site, so I am guessing it is by Danny Elfman is beautiful!)
click here for the link!
xoxo

I Sometimes Wish I Was A Squirrel...

And with such fine acorns around as these, really, who could blame me?


1. Acorn Necklace by Swarovski
2. Squirrel Pillow by bonjourteaspoon
3. Whimsical Forest Deer Necklace by Glitzer
4. Squirrel and Acorn Teabag Cozy by lesperancentile
5. Woodland Path Zipper Pouch by Kaylah7
6. Sparkling Cider Autumn Acorn Gift Set-Goat's Milk and Glycerin Soap by KcSoapsNmore

Have a lovely week everyone!
xoxo

If Lace Was A Color...

It would have to be my favorite one, and it would go so perfectly with everything that is so romantic, and soft, and pastel, and vintage inspired...I am slowly but surely developing a love of all things soft to both the eye and the touch, and I can hardly wait for crisp winter mornings that call for luxuriously soft wools and wind-stricken scarves...and even though every other person I know seems to associate winter cladding with dark colors, I am most determined to turn my wardrobe into a pastel, soft, romantic palette this year...

1. Bronze Bloom, hair pin by LittleWhiteDresser
2. Sleeping In Sunlight, earrings by FireBirdJewellery
3. Breathe, print by Lori411
4. Blue Pearls and Ivory Blooms, necklace by Cultivar

What are your plans for this winter's wardrobe palette?
xoxo

How I Long For Crispy Leaves...

Autumn is finally here...and I couldn't be happier. It is, most definitely, my favorite season of the year. I love its colors and the way everything smells after the rain, and they way it's perfectly neither too cold or too hot. Of course, it is still quite hot here, and still feels and looks like summer, but I am keeping my fingers crossed that when we get to Brighton, UK (where we will be moving come next Tuesday) I will be greeted by all of the above.

Until then, however, I will have to swoon over these beautiful Autumn-y Etsy finds..

1. Autumn Grace boutonniere by Rationale
2. Autumn Button blouse by lizzybrookes
3. Olive The Owl necklace by botanicalbird
4. Autumn Bird gift tags by Bluebirdlane
5. Green Tea With Lichen by weegreenspot
6. Sweet Roses bag by EightSeasons

...this little one seems to think Autumn is not that bad either

She Leaves In Autumn, acrylics on canvas, 7 x 10 in.




As some of you might notice, she still needs her coat of varnish, but that will have to wait until next week, as most of my supplies are already on their way to the UK...
But I thought I 'd share anyways!

Have a lovely September everyone!!!
xoxo

Timeless Necklaces From Etsy

Some lovely necklaces I found on Etsy...

1. Angeliese Necklace by bellamiabeads
2. The Maggie Hunter Necklace by papertreasure
3. Times Gone By by TrashAndTrinkets
4. Lariat Style Steampunk Necklace by asecondtime
5. Purple Time Necklace by KaylaBrianneSheeley
6. Time Stands Still Necklace, Too by etherealgirls
7. Chained in Time by EssexStreet
8. Passage of Time Necklace by pinkdragonfly98

xoxo

Summer Finds!

Some beautiful items found while browsing through Etsy...

1. Spring Fling earrings by BeadinBabe
2. Burst Of Bloom earrings by beFREEdesigns
3. Bradshaw Meadow Bowl I by justmare
4. Flower Button Pin by MalcolmStudioShop
5. Fiery Summer hair clip by hanatsukuri
6. Colorful With Polka Dots bag by CheeryDays

I wish I could have them all!!! (swoon)
xoxo, and a very lovely weekend to everyone!!!

Keys To Release

In the ongoing theme of the past couple of posts, self-imposed little prisons, and while working on a few new paintings for the series, I found some interesting, lovely things on Etsy using my latest palette as a guide...Enjoy!

1. The Magic Key necklace by rafya
2. Unlock The Key To Your Heart by MOHANdesigns
3. Black Mustache key hook by Suddenly, It's Real!
4. The Keeper by OpulentOddities
5.Antique Keys pencil purse by Portemone
6. The Key To Alice's Wonderland by BlackWaterSiren

xoxo

Imprisonment

Lately I have been thinking a lot about the boundaries we set to ourselves, raising walls around us and in reality creating our own little prisons, wherein we somehow end up feeling secure and safe. Life can be risky, (and in truth, there is risk to be taken even in everyday decisions), and it saddens me to realise that more and more people around me compromise for less. Less in their expectations from themselves, their friends, their relationships, their families, their carreers... It has been said that:

“A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that's unlocked and opens inwards; as long as it does not occur to him to pull rather than push.”
Ludwig Wittgenstein


1. Prison by Rudolfkurz
2. Prisoner To The Light by philippesarts
3. Handcuffs Necklace by charms4you
4. The Jailer's Wife Necklace by RusticRoses
5. The Prisoner And The Penny Farthing by pixxxiepieandposie
6. Sweet Dreams In Prison (Marital Bliss) by staceyrchinn

The Cutest Games On The Web...

I stumbled upon Ferry Halim's personal site , Orisinal, earlier today...and found the most beautiful and enchanting little flash games I have seen in a long time...So I thought I would share with you!!! Click the picture below to be transported to his site:

I spent the greatest part of this weekend painting, but it was time happily spent, I think!!! Here's to a lovely week to all ( from both of us!)