My Happy Place

I used to be all old-world in my taste for decorating. But I have recently fallen hard for these bright, saturated, bold colors! There are so many artists out there right now who are making amazing things. When I need a pick me up, I just browse through their blogs and shops. I get really giddy.

Here are some of my favs:

Diana Fayt – Ceramic extraordinaire
http://oneblackbird.blogspot.com/

Thompson Family-Life – a true feast for the eyes
http://thompsonfamily.typepad.com/

sheye rosemeyer – my heart soars here
http://sheyerosemeyer.blogspot.com/

little birds handmade - adorable little sewn things
http://littlebirds.typepad.com/little_birds_handmade/

bella dia – crochet diva
http://belladia.typepad.com/bella_dia/

hello my name is heather – paper crafting darling
http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/

SoulaMama – she has such a FUN house
http://soulemama.typepad.com/

Angry Chicken – in particular the Japanese craft book stuff
http://angrychicken.typepad.com/angry_chicken/japanese_craft_books/index.html

Simple Sparrow – all things lovely
http://simplesparrow.typepad.com/simple_sparrow/

Felt garland step by step
http://annamariahorner.blogspot.com/2006/12/cozy-up-with-blanket.html

Carrie Young – photographer
http://www.carrieyoung.typepad.com/

Pancake Meow – look at that name. how can you not click here?
http://www.pancakemeow.com/category.php?category_id=54

Posie gets cozy – all things cozy and rosy
http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com/

m. patrizio – illustration, crocheted creatures and cute stuff
http://www.mpatrizio.blogspot.com/

One good bumblebee – simply adorable goodies
http://onegoodbumblebee.com/category.php?all=1

Mamarazzi School – where auto mode is for sissies
http://www.mamarazzischool.blogspot.com/

Photojojo – totally groovy things to do with pictures
http://photojojo.com/content/

Blabla Kids – adorable kids clothes and accessories
http://www.blablakids.com/index.html

Mood Swing Studio – Baubles for every state of mind
http://www.moodswingstudio.com/index.php?category=41

Pink Sparrow’s Etsy shop – amazing felt happiness
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=4201&order=&section_id=&page=1

Flatten Me – Your photo – their story – your adventure
http://www.flattenme.com/

Memmert Sign Co. Old-timey looking metal signs
http://www.mummertsignco.com/products/metal-signs/sizegallery.php?catid=10

Announcing Baby – My all-time favorite place to look for cards
http://www.announcingababy.com/photobirthcards.html

And here's some pictures just to give you a tasty treat. Click on the links above for the four-course meal. What a feast for the eyes!

so simple. so darling.

Chalkboard paint on the kitchen cabinets. I soooo want to do this.

This chandelier wants me to copy it. It told me so.

Good gravy! Pom pom garland!

Speaking of garland: I really want to do this for Christmas this year. (yes, I realize that it's only February, but seeing that I have no skills whatsoever with a needle and thread, it would be best if I started now.)

finished product

I am sooo not a purse girl. I don't give a hoot about designer purses. I prefer the biggo, honkin' bags you just sling across your chest and go. But this cute little thing puts a skip in my step and my heart.

recycle, renew, reuse...

Can we organize? Yes, we CAN!

I'm an artsy fartsy kinda gal. So this stuff makes me swoon. You may be wondering, how is it that I am able to post such a long, highly graphic entry when I'm supposed to be packing? Well, I needed the distraction. Ahh. That's better. Now, back to my regularly scheduled evening of packing and painting...