Beautiful Stylish Pottery on Etsy

Look I'm not much of a writer so you came to the wrong place for a big description about the pieces I am showing on my blog. But I had to share this shop with you, and the others to come.

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They are called JustWorks, located in Vancouver, I'm not sure if that's Vancouver Washington or BC but, hey, they do fabulous pieces. I picked 3 but they have stunning, rustic pieces in their shop that you or anyone would be happy to have. I would so enjoy the 'HOPE' mug every morning sipping my morning Jo from. And the platters are simply gorgeous with the little detail, many great uses for these pieces. And when they are not in use hang them on the wall or display them in the living room. Just keep them out to show them off!

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Be sure to take a moment to read their shop announcement.

It's not just pottery they are making, it friendship, skills, and ownership

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Green Miniature Bud Vase

Medium Size Retro Plate


HOPE Coffee Mug

Thanks for stopping by,
Trisha

My New Canvas Project! 'The Gardens'

My husband and I have been going back and forth about art work for a few places in the house. A few years ago, he decided to take a flying leap...and bought tubes of paints and some paper and decided to try his 'skills' at painting. Well, the canvas and paper ended up in the garbage...he claims I said something...not true! You should see the two huge canvas paintings I did in college...my parents have them hanging in their garage...need I say more. So, I decided it was my turn to put my foot out there. And yesterday, my son and I decided to get the paints out while Addison was sleeping. My husband came home when I had just started adding the paper around the edges. And I told him, I don't know why I painted the canvas, except I remember my Painting Instructor from college telling me to never start with a white canvas. So, underneath all the glitter, glue, paper, flowers, pins, chipboard, rub ons, distressed ink, brads, and ribbon, there is red, brown, and tan paint. So, if ever the thing decides to fall apart...it will still be pretty! So, I have decided to give you a sneak peak, because tonight when I took the pictures, they didn't turn out very well, and I will try again tomorrow. And I am not finished yet. I still want to add a big hanging bow on the top! So, for now here are a few or more pics of the up close detail of the canvas board called 'The Gardens'.

Vintage Brooch I bought off Etsy.com

I also have one more canvas to do. I bought my paper at Devine Memories. And I bought all the paper offered in the series. So, this one has a botanical garden theme, the other is going to have a roaring 20's theme. Which while I was making this one, I was pulling out things for that one.

Enjoy and please leave comments, because I will read them to my husband!!!!

Thank you!

Front Page of Etsy...

So this is really cool! I'm not sure if you have had a chance to browse through Etsy.com and see all the wonderful stuff there...but they have this thing called the Treasury, where other artists can promote other artists in a Treasury, so the come up with a theme or what ever they feel like sharing with the rest of the world...so it's really cool when some one picks your creations to be in their Treasury, but it's really cool and a bonus when the people of Etsy pick the Treasury with your item in it. So, here back on July 9th one of my creations was on the front page of Etsy! And you can view the details of the necklace here

Custom Picture Frame Charm Necklaces

I thought I would share this special order with you. I love how they turned out. The customer had these made up for a friend of hers. She emailed me the pictures and we cropped them down and then made them black and white, added the initials, and little crystals in the corner.
It's incredible how many options there are for this type of thing. I don't advertise that I make these, but I have made ones for fun for myself with my kids and I added a Swarovski Crystal Heart Charm. I love the idea of adding the crystals with in the charms and having them hang from a sterling silver chain instead of the beaded one that they usually are worn on. She really made this a precious special order.
I hope you will enjoy your weekend. A new month and that much closer to all the holidays. I can't believe it's August already! And we still have one more month of extremely hot weather and monsoon season! -T

Beading/Crafting Work Spaces

I have been thinking about doing this for awhile, so here it is...I just haven't wanted to because it's never clean or organized. But, I figured out tonight that it will never look clean and organized because I am always working on something. So, here are some pictures of my work space.

My wonderful husband made this awesome work space for me up in our loft. I have been working in the office and kitchen for years now and each time I have to clean up everything. Then my beads would sit on the island or on the table for days and weeks. I still have a few places around the house that I stash my stuff, but one day I might be able to build some cabinets below that will hold the rest of my ever growing craft supplies!

Flower Girl Jewelry Inspiration Board #7

The Flower Girl loves your special day just as much as you! She gets all dolled up in her precious dress from So Sweet Boutique, her hand bag from Etsy Designer Designs by Nana, her flowers from Stoneblossom, and her keepsake bracelet from The Beautiful Garden Boutique- Preppy Pink. The bracelet is made from Swarovski Crystals and Pearls, Sterling Silver and an extender for longer wear. You can view the entire Addison Collection here.

Just a few Items from around the Internet

Check out these adorable handcrafted bags by oktak an artist from Etsy.com

I'm not sure if I have expressed enough how much I LOVE Etsy.com. If you haven't been over there- YOU NEED TO! Check out these cute handbags/coin purses. I have to have one. I love the fabric! These bags would be a perfect birthday gift for the person who has everything! These would make great bridesmaids gifts. A perfect gift for your bridesmaids along with their jewelry they will wear on your special day!

The ideas just keep coming!

-Smiles Trisha