A Very Special Friend

Hi Mes Amies~

I would like to introduce you to my friend Sharon

Hughes of Pansy Cottage Garden~Her work is

completely wonderful~

Sharon's gorgeous aprons and pillows

are sold world-wide!

And she is an inspiration to so many

people with not only her talent, but

also her business savvy~

In the fall, Sharon has a big event planned with many

people whom you have probably read about in

magazines! Check out Sharon's blog and

Facebook page to find out all about it or

to see where you can order some of her

fabulous original creations!!!

Sharon's blog

Sharon's Facebook Page

Hugs from me,

Cindy

A Special Creative Soul

Hi Everyone~

I would like to introduce you to a wonderful woman named Laura Rhodes.

Her creations are so adorable!! And made with so much care.

Laura makes all kinds of goodies that she has in her shop!

I hope you will stop over and say "hi" to her! I know that she is someone that you would really enjoy meeting! And her store is filled with all kinds of homemade goodness!!!

How do I know? Because I was lucky enough to win one of her beautiful creations (the first picture at the top of this post.) It is a towel that looks like a dress--AND it is embroidered!!! It's amazing--and so is Laura!!! To visit her go here.

Happy Creating, Everyone!!

XO

Cindy

Beautiful Treasures

Hi Everyone~

I would love to introduce you to someone special--

Marilou of Lulu's Lovelies. She creates such

beautiful treasures~

I love this pink creation!

And just look at this beautiful piece~

Marilou has so much creativity and wonderful sense

of "vintage" goodness!! She also has an Etsy store

filled with all kinds of vintage finds.

I hope you have enjoyed "meeting" her~

I am so happy that Marilou agreed to let

me spotlight her here and introduce her

to all of you.

Have a wonderful & creative week!

XO

Cindy

A Look into a Special Store and an Amazing Woman

French Wicker Market

Shopping Cart

Hi Everyone!

You are in for a real shopping treat! I would like to introduce you to Cheryl, an amazing woman and seasoned antique dealer who owns a fabulous store in California. She also has a beautiful online shop for your convenience. Both stores are filled with beautiful antiques and handmade items at really affordable prices.

French Alarm Clock

“I grew up around antiques in the home and appreciate the history and often wonder how and where items were used...what stories they could tell,” said Cheryl.

“My collection of antiques and collectibles contains a variety of items, many collected when I lived in France for 1 1/2 years and in England for 1 1/2 years in the late 1980s. There are English bread boards, English rolling pins, English barbola mirrors, English bakelite napkin rings & bracelets, lots of vintage French enamelware pieces and various small items from France.”

French Antique Madonna

“I am passionate about repurposing (especially old wood furniture pieces that have good "bones") and passionate about anything from France that is ‘old.’

“I started my web shop in 2005 and have been in an antique shop space at Serendipity Antiques in Old Town Temecula (CA) for almost 2 years now," Cheryl said. "I admire the creative talents of those who repurpose and embellish common items for a romantic home decor.”

English Watering Can

For a visit to Cheryl's store, go to: Casual Cottage Chic!

and to visit Cheryl's blog, please go here!

Daniella

Hi Everyone~

I would like to introduce you to 2 very special women today! They are Daniella of Daniella Hayes and Theresa of 612 Riverside. These are people I've come to know whose art puts a smile on my face, no matter what it is that they are creating!

Daniella

As you can see by their work, it is cheerful and brings warmth to the soul...

Daniella

and it's vibrant

Theresa

and filled with sentimentality and feeling...

Theresa

and messages of hope...

Theresa

and wonder

Theresa

and joy!

I hope that you will visit my guests and see all that they create on a daily basis. These are much-loved women in blogland...When you visit their blogs, you'll understand why as they not only produce art, but share their stories with others and make them "feel at home!"

Wishing you all a wonderful and creative week!

XO

Cindy