interior design ideas: March 2011

Mugs!

Don't you just love a great mug? One that feels just right in your hand, is chunky and solid, and hopefully looks really cool, too? I'm always on a quest to find the "next great mug". Naturally, it has to be handmade! Here are some I found on Etsy that I've put on my wish list (hint, hint!)...This beauty speaks to...

Bella & Luna

~Bella enjoying the sunshine last weekend~~Luna wondering when dinner will be served~ ...

Remodeling Vs. Moving

Remodeling your current home may be a better option for you than finding a new home that fits your needs. Yes, there are plenty of homes on the market, but consider these reasons why many are improving your existing home rather than thinking of packing up and relocating (according to the National Home Builders Association):Remodeling...

my latest creations...

Had a fun, creative afternoon making some new jewelry. "Lady Clare" is the first in a series of necklaces based on John William Waterhouse's art, and the earrings feature gorgeous tensha beads in iridescent colors. Available for sale on my website. Hope you all had a lovely weeke...

Classic Divsion Winners - SwingDiego 2007

Just love these West Coast Swing dancers! Enjoy...

Flowers at the Table

After our long winters, few things lift the spirits like flowers! While elaborate arrangements have their place, I have always thought that flowers look more striking when they are allowed to shine individually. Here are some simple centerpieces that I find charming...

Tiny Cottage...

I live in a small cottage (about 1100 sq ft), but I dream of scaling down even more into a *tiny* cottage someday. Yes, I'm a nester in the extreme. While I love big, grand spaces to visit, when I arrive home, I want to be embraced by intimacy. Smaller than most people's garages, I just think these "mini-homes" are so c...

Peace & Quiet...

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Dragonflies & Roses

I'm craving warm weather so much...my mind is in the garden! Just finished a pretty little necklace that transports me to a warm summer day (available for sale on my website). Hope you're all having a lovely weeke...

Cherry Blossoms & Japan

I've always adored cherry blossoms...they speak of ethereal beauty and the promise of something magical. They are also the beloved flower of Japan, and my heart is heavy for the people of that beautiful country as they endure horrific hardship right now. So, here is my small tribute to Japan, and with it my prayers for its people......

Gypsy Kiss

Presenting Amy Danielson of Gypsy Kiss. She designs beautiful hair accessories, jewelry, and bindis for gypsy girls. Her site even has belly dancing and costuming tutorials. Check her out: Gypsy Kiss In her own words: I design unusual hair ornaments in a wide scope of styles – from fairy luminescent and...

Spring Skiing at its BEST! NH Ski Up

Join us at the 2nd annual NH Ski Up on Saturday, March 19, 2011 for great skiing, snowboarding, networking, tailgating, and a BBQ!Saturday, March 19, 20118:00 AM - 5:00 PMSkiing, Snowboarding, Networking, Tailgating & BBQ$45 per person includes full day lift ticket and BBQ on the "beach" at Mt. Sunapee State Park. If you are a season's...

Enya - Caribbean Blue (HD)

This is such a charming video! (I love her earrings, too...) ...

Vintage Weekend

I had a lot of fun this weekend creating some new vintage style earrings for my website...now that the weather is slowly thawing out, my creative juices are returning. :) Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Ophelia's Adornme...