Inspiration is good for what ails you...

When my muse is missing in action,

I find it's always a good thing to

look at gorgeous, creative things that

others have made ~

Isn't that wonderful?

That we can recharge our batteries

just by looking at other artist's beautiful work??

Here are a few that stir my soul...

Here is a piece by Lisa Jurist...you KNOW I love this!

A gorgeous wedding purse by Daphne Nicole....

The whimsical paper mache artistry of Debbie Thibault ~ just magical!

Sweet Ann Perry's beautiful work....

My sweet bottle from Lisa's hands....

An amazing handmade book by Stephanie Lee ~

So much goodness is shared here on the internet...

I have tons more but will end here ~

Are you inspired yet???

Wishing you a beautiful weekend precious friends ~

hugs and love,

Dawn

The sweetness of Spring ~

Don't you love it?? Wonderful mild temperatures (for now here in Georgia),

crisp, blue skies....and all the gorgeous new greenery
popping out everywhere ~

This past weekend I managed to plant a few new things....

a couple of ivy plants to flank the front door ~

And I planted a couple of full, lush ferns
in my wire baskets to hang on the front porch ~

Our shrubbery is in full bloom too ~

We need to enjoy these beautiful, mild days....
it won't be long and it will be blazing hot!!!

Do you remember my amaryllis that bloomed a few weeks back?

I had to save the blooms...
They've dried now and are as thin as tissue paper and

have taken on a whole new beauty to me ~

I don't know why but dried flowers are just as beautiful to me

as when they're alive....
here are a few camellias from my MIL's home that I've dried ~

OH! And look who's such a big girl now!!!

Clara is loving feeding herself ~

You have GOT to see this gorgeous piece of artwork

Lisa of Tarnished and Tattered just created....

I'm absolutely in love with it!!!!

Beautiful work sweet friend ~
Stop by her blog to see more photographs
of this wonderful creation.....

A little giveaway news!!

Mitzi of Mitzi's Collectibles is have a wonderful bloggiversary giveaway HERE!!!



I'm already feeling so much better just after one week of eating healthy!!
Our bodies are amazing, aren't they? I'll be sharing a few delicious
recipes we've tried on my weight loss blog soon.....

I want to wish you an AMAZING week and
have a beautiful Monday to start it all off ~
hugs and love precious friends,
Dawn

Your blog is "you"!

The wonderful thing about having a blog is that it is usually a representation of you. Who you love, what you love, your taste....all of these things show up in our blogs at some time or another. Another wonderful thing about having a blog, and really the BEST thing, are the friends that I've made in the last few years. Near and far.....from Georgia...to France...to Australia....to Denmark....to California and all in between! I'm so very thankful for each and every one of you ~

My sweet friend Dorthe in Denmark and I traded bookmarks and just look at hers that she sent me ~ It's so very "me" I can't believe it! Oh dear friend, thank you so much, I just LOVE IT!

The sun was going down but I wanted to take a photo of a little chair I found today at the thrift!!! I just love it ~ it needed a good washing so I have ditched the foam cushion and will cut another, washed the cushion cover in the washing machine and then totally sprayed down the rest of the chair with upholstery cleaner, scrubbed it and I'll do it again tomorrow. So we'll see how this little sweetie turns out.....to go in the studio!

I wish you a great Tuesday dear friends ~
hugs and love, Dawn

A beautiful art gift & glimpses of spring ~

A wonderful gift arrived in the mail....a gorgeous piece of art created by Pam Carriker! I won a little contest that she had and now am the proud owner of her artwork!! Just look at the detail that she's added....it's truly incredible and I'm SO PROUD to add it to my studio as inspiration!!! To own someone's art is to have a part of them with you ~
Thank you so very much sweet Pam, I love it!

(Click any photo to enlarge)

A beautiful, aged bird bath that I was able to get at a yard sale last weekend!
The bird's base is cracked but I don't care :)

Some herbs that I found at Walmart for my husband for Easter ~ he loves cooking with them...

New leaves adorning the trees ~

And a worried little munchkin getting a bath from her mom....and 3 weeks old today!

Wishing you a wonderful Monday dear friends!
xxoo, Dawn

I've just got to share this with you ~

Remember my sweet friend Tammy who created the beautiful floral arrangements in the vintage baby planters....as a gift for the baby shower??? Well, Tammy stopped by today with a gift for Emily, Brent and baby Clara ~ just look at this GORGEOUS shadowbox that she made!!!!!

She wrote Clara's name out of RIBBON!!! We are all in awe of this sweet gift ~ and she even added a precious little nest created from white yarn ~ please click to enlarge and see all of the detail!!! She's thinking of selling these at her shop (she owns One Rose Florist in Jonesboro, Georgia) and taking orders for them. I could even see one created as a monogram for a wedding gift!!!! If you'd like her to give you a quote, send her an email to tcottrell@charter.net ~

Thank you so much Tammy, it's just beautiful!

We had hail today in Georgia!!! But thank goodness no tornadoes or anything like that. Just tons of rain and about five minutes of hail ~

Sweet Clara today, just dozing in her uncle's arms.....and then it seems she's dreaming of something funny!!! I just love those in-between light and deep sleep smiles!! (Sorry the pictures are a little fuzzy :)

As soon as I saw her, I recognized her.
She was the baby from my dreams.
She looked straight at me with her new, deep blue eyes
And for a moment I saw recognition there:
She had dreamt of me, too.

Written by Cheryl Dack of Rosey Posey Confections

Find her beautiful artwork HERE

Wishing you a peaceful, relaxing Sunday sweet friends ~

xxoo, Dawn

Don't you just love beautiful things?

I went to Griffin today to add a few items to my little space there. I was able to talk with Phyllis' daughter, Charmon, as she was working today. She is such a sweetie. She has completed some beautiful artwork and I just had to show it off. Because, of course, I love beautiful things!! These are a few bookmarks that she's finished to sell in the store. Aren't they amazing?? They truly are small works of art ~

This is another piece that she's just finished. A wonderful cover of an old book that she has altered perfectly!!!

This is a wonderful jar that you know I fell in love with. (so sorry about my reflection in the front of the jar) But believe me, it's so beautiful. The bird image coupled with the nest and feathers is perfect! Next to her artwork are her mother's collages which are beautiful as well. She's used wonderful vintage bits and pieces, combined together to create a sweet work of art ~

The garden section at Antique Griffin ~

This is looking a bit like a fairy house to me!

These are little picks to place in your plants. I think they are precious!

This was a set of mats that I loved the images. Have you ever thought of using plate hangers and hanging them as art?

My little space. Slowly but surely filling up. I've taken most everything I've made there. If you should see something that you're interested in, just email me . . . I'll be happy to talk to you about it!!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!! xxoo, Dawn