Sunday Inspiration - Affection

"Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection."  Pindar  (ancient Greek poet)

1.  Moss Covered Monogram by Esther Shafer

2.  Holding Hands Illustration by Sara Pulver

3.  Vintage Seam Binding by Jersey Ice Cream Company

4.  Spooning No. 2 Fine Art Photo by Petek Design

5.  French Beaded Flowers by Fen

6.  Los Cabos Porcelain Ring by MaaP Studio

7.  Greeting Card with Handwritten Calligraphy by Sparrow Nest Script

8.  Wedding Invitation by Vanessa Ottenbreit

9.  Romantic French Print by The Love Shop

Sunday Inspiration

"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."  Audrey Hepburn

I plan to laugh a lot and be happy today. And kiss my DH, too - lots!

1.  Elegantly feminine corsage by Discerning Chichi

2.  Clay hug and kiss balls by 645 Workshop

3.  Fun and whimsical 2012 calendar by The Ink Nest

4.  Beautiful dress by River of Romansk

Sunday Inspiration

"Sow good services; sweet remembrances will grow from them."  Madame de Stael (French author 1766-1817)


I love this sentiment - This is my visual interpretation of it:

Artists From Left to Right:

Irene Suchocki

Rebecca Peragine

The Pendant Emporium

Joy St. Claire

Design and be Mary

Susan Lussier O'Connor

Steam Designs

Sandra Ramirez

Liz Lollar

I have to keep cool!

Day after tomorrow, temperatures are predicted to be between 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.  Yikes!  Here are some of my Etsy favorite ways to keep cool.  

Green Jug Cooler OldGreenCanoe $25.00	Lemonade Stand - Pi... savvymomshop $13.99	vintage style POOL ... summerroad $15.00
Vintage General Ele... AttysVintage $19.00	Arctic Wonderland w... wordybirdstudi... $83.95	Cabana--6x6 inch Or... decorating4 $38.00
Adjustable Crochet ... beliz82 $35.00	Rustic weathered re... GettingWeddy $10.00	Float Away 11x14 pr... sadlyharmless $22.00
VINTAGE Polar Cub F... jennyelkins $30.00	A Saturday in '... donnageissler $30.00	Keep Calm and Drink... KeepCalmShop $15.95
Sexy Strapless love... madoosika $49.00	Cold Shower (matted... PaydirtPhoto52 $39.95	You & Me, How Sweet... Monorail $20.00

Art of Serenity

Beautiful Aquamarine by Daffydowndillies

TheSlyFox $56.00	janeyclothing $97.00	SassyGlassStud... $50.00	noellabeautywo... $4.99
aiseirigh $65.00	honeytree $28.00	Gemtonebeads $138.91	FlourishBathBo... $5.50
prettypetalstu... $75.00	TheSilverPearl $36.00	Hideminy $39.00	larimeloom $99.00
stonecraft $275.00	PomLove $6.00	undertheroot $65.00	felicitycrew $23.00

Etsy favorites of mine

'Will it ever be spring again?'  

With snow on the ground, it seems as if spring will never arrive!

nautilus ... ocean ... leapinggazelle $20.00	Paper Shabby Roses ... nippykat $8.00	At The Cabin, No. 1... kittyrogers $25.00
City Bohemian Uptow... byloomandhyde $154.00	ECRU GLOVE-VALENTIN... vogueknitting $38.00	Eco Friendly Sand E... ecofriendlybea... $42.00
Edwardian classic..... labellefairy $325.00	Fine Detail A Signe... gildinglilies $20.00	square earrings Aula46 $15.00
Punch Needle Grass ... erinf115 $32.00	Alicante White Porc... MaaPstudio $42.00	Elegant robin's... bluehollow $4.05
Completely Tiny Moo... awkward $25.00	Beauty Tote Bag in ... bayanhippo $37.00	5 Vintage Crochet F... creativecarmel... $10.00

Celebrating Art in Kansas

150 years ago, in 1861, Kansas became the 34th state added to the United States.  Here is a collection of work by Kansas artists for you to enjoy:

'Heart of the midwest' by MaryZoom

Saturday in the Par... InHonorOf $7.50	Simple Bookplates midwestmoderng... $2.50	Birdy-Head Notebook... MacKomicsStudi... $4.00
Fishy Onesie and Bu... jennyjustjenny $16.50	Set of 40 GO Green ... CMonetCrafts $5.00	Nerd Power Pocket P... annebvinyl $
Passenger train countrywindows $12.00	Handmade Yellow Sun... GrapeVineCeram... $15.00	Cola Cufflinks CMonetRocks $
Upcycled Tea Cup Bi... CMonetGarden $9.00	Bird's Nest - C... ruralpearl $14.00	Summer - Giclee Dig... fookadesigns $20.00