Pure Happiness!

Hi Everyone~

As you know, I just LOVE introducing you to new artists!!! Marivic has beautiful Etsy store called Berry 71 Bleu--and I adore what she creates!!!

Her tags are perfection!

So much detail--Each one is like a little world of imagination!!!

I hope you've enjoyed meeting Marivic and I hope you'll take a look at her shop!!

XO

Cindy

For the Love of Cloches

My friend Dee at A Lapin Life is so creative~It seems to come so naturally for her! Just look at her amazing cloche designs. I couldn't wait to share them with you.

Isn't this just too precious? I adore these pots!

And look at this amazing display of sea shells...

I made Dee a collage and was so surprised when she put it "under glass!"

Here are some cloches available in my Etsy shop--I am always on the look-out for these spectacular treasures because they add so much charm to decorating and take a room from pretty to "wow!"

Just think of what you can put inside and change out with the seasons...

A Birdcage Cloche from my shop already completed...

And just imagine the possibilities with this French Farmhouse Cloche!

Thank you so much for stopping by and for meeting my special friend, Dee. I hope you'll go visit her and say "hi!"

Wishing you a wonderfully creative week~

XO

Cindy

Pure Beauty

Hi Everyone-

I would like to introduce a wonderful woman to you named Celeste of Celestina Marie Designs. Many of you probably know her already!!

Celeste creates beautiful art as you can see by these photos~

But, that’s not all--She makes beautiful tablescapes.

And is there more? Oh yes! Celeste has designed ornaments for the White House Christmas tree and was not only invited once, but twice, to the White House to celebrate the occasions! Here are some pictures from her visits.

I hope that you will go over and visit Celeste and say “hi” from me!

Her blog: Celestina Marie Designs

And if you would like to visit her Etsy shop to see all of her

wonderful treasures, look for this button on her sidebar

and it will take you there!

Have a wonderful, creative week!!!

XO

Cindy

A Real Gem

Hi Everyone~

I would like to introduce you to a wonderful woman.

Her name is Lorena and her work on her blog and

in her Etsy store is so beautiful.

Just look at this adorable mailbox!

And these precious light switch covers.

And this beautiful cross...And Lorena makes all of

her own roses...Such a special person which such

gorgeous work! I'm so happy to introduce her to you.

I hope you will enjoy visiting her blog and taking a

peek inside her wonderful Etsy store.

Lorena is at: Rose Chic Friends

Also, I've got a BIG giveaway going on at my

Whimsical Musings blog--I hope you'll come

enter!!!

Hugs from me,

Cindy

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

International Artists

Marilia

Hi Everyone~

I would like to introduce you to 2 wonderful

international artists~

The first is Marilia and her work in the

area of scrapbooking is phenomenal...

Marilia

She brings her craft to a whole new level~

Marilia

as each piece is more intricate than the

next. Marilia is from Brazil and as a

visit to her blog is only "a click away,"

I hope you will go visit her to see

all that she creates.

Valerie

Valerie is from Germany and

her blog, Bastelmania is filled

with beautiful artistic

treasures as she works in several

mediums~

Valerie

These are but a few examples of her

intricate and lavish work~

Valerie

Just look at all the detail~

Her layers and textures are so diverse,

as are her color schemes and types of

art she produces.

I hope you've enjoyed seeing the work

of these friends and I want to wish you

ALL a creative week!!!

XO

Cindy

Special Artists~Special Friends!

Cyndi

Hi Everyone~

I would like to introduce you to 2 amazing women~

Cyndi and Mara--Their art work is so beautiful~

Cyndi

They call themselves "scrapbookers," but to me, they bring scrapbooking to a whole new level!

Cyndi

My 2 fabulous guests are from Brazil and I am proud and filled with joy to call them "friends."

Mara

Their work brings a smile to my face~

Mara

and joy to my heart~

Mara

You can just see the delight they share in creating their art~

Mara

And I know that their work will make you smile too!

Mara

I hope you will pay them a visit if you have a chance this week--I know they would love to hear from you~

Wishing you all a happy and creative week!

XO

Cindy