Oh vintage Mikasa plates…. you made my day. The pattern is called Seminar and it is retro perfection. I found only 3 on a dusty shelf at the thrift store ~ for a quarter each.? The question is do I cut them? ? Read the rest of this entry »
A gift for a baby has immense meaning. Whether it is the baby’s birthday, or any special occasion related to him/her, personalized baby gifts are a way of celebrating the same. These days, you find many stores that specialise in baby gifts. And while you may get a variety to fulfil your precise requirements for a baby gift, there is nothing quite like making a baby gift yourself.
Not too long ago I had posted the question “What inspires you to create?” here on my blog, and also on my My Space page. I’d like to share the answers and artwork by two of the creative souls that took a minute to respond. A big thank you to all of you who answered. I’ll be featuring answers once a month.
Last month I shared a story about a trip to the thrift store and the fantastic vintage cookbooks I purchased. I was so mesmerized by what I found, the decision was made to do a monthly series on the forgotten recipes hidden in the pages of these circa 1970 cookbooks. Originally I had planned to share one recipe a month. That idea quickly went out the window as I flipped through the pages today. I could not help but notice there was an underlying theme, a connection between many of the recipes. It was evident in the titles and of course the pictures. If you don’t plan on using a mold to shape the food you cook, then you should not bother to cook at all.
If you go back a handful of blog posts, you’ll see that we were still getting snow not that long ago. Luckily the cold weather has begun to fade and we had a warm sunny Saturday to play outside this weekend. We headed to Black Rock State Park which is very close by to our house. Even though the flowers haven’t exactly begun to bloom here yet, the scenery was still beautiful. It was also a great opportunity to take my new camera outside and test it out.
Bridesmaids can have tough jobs. They counsel the bride. They help with wedding plans. Hand holding and emotional support is another bridesmaid duty. Basically bride-to-be, your bridesmaids are your right hand during this whole wedding process. What better time to express your appreciation than with bridesmaid gifts!
I’ve always wanted someone to give me a portrait as a gift but somehow, there’s still no one who has the foresight to give me that. Portraits are not impersonal gifts that you can just purchase from the mall but rather portraits are very special gifts that can impress recipients with your thoughtfulness and level of care.
All of my art magnets are handcrafted with LoVE and with the belief that your fridge deserves more than a plastic palm tree or some hot glued sea shells.
Mosaic tables can be really great for brightening up and making a house feel like a home. If you are interested in art then these kinds of tables are definitely for you as they show off your artistic taste and also help to bring a touch of sophistication the home too.
Taking the time to pick out a special gift or creatively put something together for them will be more memorable than kitchen supplies, towels and other gifts that are commonly given at weddings. A wedding gift does not have to be expensive to be well received and appreciated by the new bride and groom. By putting in a bit of thought you can find wonderful gifts without emptying your wallet.