La Mia Vita, La Mia Musa

mommy&baby...

well...some more 'mommy' time this weekend.. more mini collages on canvas...

  mommy & baby.. just kinda go together like peanut butter & jelly...

 "When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child."-Sophia Loren

 this little one turned out to look like a clown..but..I like him..a little man..

" A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on.." -Carl Sanburg....

 both canvas are trimmed with a little something extra.

 There was a little one just added to our extended family...hmm..maybe I'll send them the 'baby' one..adding unique elements to a baby's space can make it even more special! How about the "Mother" one for the new mommy?..

  “You don't really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around - and why his parents will always wave back.” - William D. Tammeus

 
 Ciao Bellas!!

art exchange '09...

I've been invited to take part in an art exchange! Thank you sooo much Suzanne!! I think it's just what the Dr..ordered..

The rules are you make a 'little piece' and mail it to the # 1 position on list soo simple....{there is a list that gets emailed out }  I'm excited! 

I was able to make two creations on canvas..I can't decide which one to send in...

  I like both! this one is a fairy with a wonderful found clasp I used for a little bling for her outfit...

  This is also trimmed with wonderful velvet ribbon..

 Can you tell I was in a pink kinda mood!lol... These are fun little pieces I can't wait to share!

Happy Monday..Ciao Bellas..

 
 
 

time jumper...

ever feel like time is your friend..or your enemy?

  I feel like time is my enemy lately..like I can't seem to get things done..I guess it's just this time of year.. school mixed with work..mixed with extra curricular activities..mixed with the gloomy weather...oh..you name it!

Well, I am thankful IT's Friday..and things can slow down..{NOT!}.. Thought I'd share tonight a fun company where you can design your own note cards..stationary..Christmas cards!..It's amazing! I love it... Expressionery.. Ciao Bellas!
 

well now...

1. Fall Colored Vintage Thread, 2. Vintage Halloween Die Cut, 3. mmm, orange..., 4. Vintage Photographer's Trade Card, 5. Colors of Fall, 6. Autumn, 7. "A Thought Like Light", 8. 9.09ND.048a VIntage Kodachrome, 9. Identity, 10. Chandelier Ribbon, 11. Halloween blowmold, 12. Black Georgia-chandelier, 13. brooklyn baby, 14. sparrow 5 arm white, 15. Autumn Beetle, 16. Out of... Season! I found these lovelies..these tidbits of inspiration..as some of us have been thrust into the cruel ice cold lake of the world.. having to go back to work..children..debt.. responsibility... I would love to create and share like I used to but alas..I can only watch on the sidelines..cheering those ones who continue to inspire us all in blog land! bravo.. bravo..

a Halloween..

  There is a nip in the air now.. the corn is turning brown... I spy pumpkins across the way..

glitter..and candy.. and all things mysterious..

a child's fascination with spooky...

a hand crafted rosette or two..

 

  For more Halloween crafty and vintage ideas..

follow the links here... Theatre of Dreams.... The Vintage Halloween...

Beware of the black cat bearing gifts!....

 

just do it...

I did..I just did it.. I couldn't stand it anymore..

  I created today!! I haven't picked up a snippet of paper or my solder iron since.. I can't remember when..I could tell by the messy solder..but these lovelies are complete and my soul feels better!

  This little one has the fun birds on one side and says.. " Meant to fly"... Adding little pieces to your life and your wardrobe that are unique can inspire you when you least expect it! I love wearing these little charms..I see my reflection at work..or driving..and it reminds me that the moment I'm in isn't all there is to life..

 The lady with the glasses charm..hehe..says on the back  "What were you thinking"..Oh.. I soo want to ask people I encounter that at work some times.. {my day job is in insurance}...

  This wonderful soldered charm has a unique collage on the back that says " Fancy pants"... Boy, it felt good to create today.. been a very long time..

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Thanks so much for stopping by...

Ciao!

eye candy and some...

Well..found a fun video.. gosh, one can find sooo many on Youtube!! Just hanging out this Sat.

 ...just got back from a business meeting.. and searching for some inspiration to get the vintage mojo flowing..

Could do with out the 'heavy breathing'.. but anyone spy the huge letters in the urn? How about the Huge 'see through' clock' ...now, where would one put that?!!

Can anyone else spy any other treasures?.. gosh, we should make a game of it... oooh..do I see a giveaway in this? ...'I spy with my little eye'...a... this could be interesting!!

Want to visit their web site?.. found this one.. Atelier de Campagne..

a style fix...

 Need a style fix this Saturday?

  End of Summer blues?.. need a little inspiration for your self? Jade green nail polish?!! How 'cool' is that? Visit here for more...{photo courtesy of BellaSugar}

Or..for your home...

  {photo courtesy of chippingcharm, member of JunkMarket Style..} Light and breezy.. love the shutters! I am actually on the hunt for some larger ones to make a wonderful screen for my bedroom... Visit here.. for more Junk style..There are soo many talented "Junk Sistas" on that site!!

Have a wonderful and safe Labor day! Ciao Bellas!!

a tuesday...

it's Tuesday.. first day of school for the boys..

  I have to offer you this fun wooden vintage bin..available now in the shoppe..I have one that I have hanging in my kitchen...

  let your imagination run! wow..you could use it in a baby's room for diapers or other necessities... in the bath for towels and such..

  I never got to share the big puffy paper flowers we made in the studio!! I  have them hanging right over my work table...

  It really makes you smile when you walk in and see these big blooms over head!

Well..that's my Tuesday.. the other gal that started at the agency to alleviate some of the work load up and quit today... Summer is 'over'.. back to schedules and discipline... oh well..only 179 days left till Summer vacation!! Yay!

whimsical wednesday...

 ..I so enjoy Summer... the lovely blooms everywhere I turn.. well, if I must be sentenced to an office all day.. I have been determined that my spirit won't be sentenced.. just look what I get to see everyday I go to work! Cupcakes!!

  I know some will look and say..they are just planters! But to me..they look like wonderful pink cupcakes! Honestly, they are the only ones in town that look like this..others have different flowers, ornamental grass.. but yay!! I get to pass by these lovely cupcakes everyday..

  My Muse has been silenced because of the on going economy...our family business is in question..but you know, whimsy must not be silenced! I'm such a weirdie.. I think..ahh.. what would these giant cupcakes taste like?..no strawberry for me.. it would be a real scientific breakthrough if they could make..pink chocolate!!!LOL!!

Happy Wed!