La Mia Vita, La Mia Musa

regal blue etsy store banner...

I have created some new banners..

 

 

 

Here is the one I just recently completed for an Etsy client...

  here is her fun blog...All Roads lead to Pecetto

And I just finished this one for another Etsy client...   Thank girls! You rock..

I've recently added a 'portfolio' page in the shoppe...I still have to upload all the creations I've made for folks... if you ever need a new banner..or logo.. I can even design business cards for you..just give me a 'holler'lol..

sacred heart amazing..

Look what I found... isn't this amazing?!!

well..another fix for my exvoto facination...

with Wendy's permission I just had to share this awesome bracelet...

I just love the patina of the metal..

the medal in the center is about 1 inch in height..

  Wendy has some of the coolest creations in her etsy shop... Here.....

But I get dibs on this one!!lol

Have a wonderful weekend!! Ciao..

antique spider anyone?..

 Ever hear of Antique Spider?

I just found this site yesterday after reading my paper..Antique Trader paper..

I haven't had a chance to really investigate it..but it looks promising... Just thought I'd share real quick..since my internet connection still is having 'hiccups'... don't know if I can get on the net..visit..or how long..

Ciao Bellas!

a Sunday...

 

 

 

 

A little lemony goodness for the kitchen this Sunday afternoon...

Just a quick note.. my internet connection isn't the best right now..so if I haven't visited in a while..that's why.. Really, even though we live in the 'sticks'... doesn't mean we should have to deal with dial up..uggh..lol...That's my mission this week! Find something faster..

Sooo..what did you do this Sunday?..

XO

a little warmth pleeease....

 

okay..when you hear the name 'Lilly Pulitzer'..what do you think of?

I think of the 'Queen of Pink& Green!'..of the fun and wonderful shift dresses... In her book here...she tells of a time when Jackie 'O' came in and bought one of her dresses.. it was actually made from kitchen curtain material..

 

Ultimate in resort wear... "hot weather dressing.. very resort, and colorful.." Lilly's dress has been a wardrobe staple of the casually chic for three generations..

 in this book... there are soo many scrumptious recipes... Ahh..to fire up the grill..hear the steaks and veggies sizzling away..

  to slip on my Lilly capris and flip flops..and finish the touches to outdoor table..in anticipation of friends that are due any moment...

or..how about treasure hunting at the South Florida Fairgrounds..or along the road here in Fish Creek..

"It's just somebody else's trash. But I love it.."- Lilly Pulitzer

 

Can't you just feel the warmth.. Lilly's classic style radiates it even in these last dreary days of Winter... warmth pleeease...

XO

Copper...

  ..New bling! Check out this chunky..funky necklace I just added to the shoppe!

  The chain is actually quite heavy... I added black, amber and brown Swarovski crystals... It really is pretty in person! I can see it being worn with a t-shirt..some faded jeans..and of course a chunky cowboy belt and cowboy boots! Or yet..hmm.. how about a crisp white shirt and houndstooth skirt for the office?..

Junk chic jewelry my Vintage sistas!

Stumble apon any fun Junkin' chic web sites?!! I'd love to visit....

XO

a shiny bubble...

   A shiny..tiny bubble.. this is a one of a kind collage under glass.. I was contemplating 'what can one do with solder..'.. I know..there are tons of solder artist out there.. but..hey, this gal just thought of something new..  my bubbles aren't huge..

  But I think they add interest! This design style will be listed in the shoppe next week.. each one hand crafted.. with it's own variances..that make them unique!

XO

spruce up...

  Hey... gotta spruce things up abit..so if things look freeky..that's why.. Hey did want to share three cool sites with ya! JUNKmarket  and VintageHoliday crafts...{this site you will find an amazing clip art..}  another is GraphicsFairy..fun free clip art there too!...

charm..

Buongiorno! I  miei amici del blog!...{Good Morning! My blog friends!}.. Just wanted to share two new charms I was able to make today before having to get to work...

Back in the 'proverbial' soldering saddle! They aren't  BellaColle' quality so they wont be going in the shoppe.. but just wanted to share.. I'm going to put the Junkin' Chic in a necklace before I go to work..gotta be chic for work don't ya know!lol...

  This big guy is my first ever attempt to solder a button! A little assemblage as it were..As you can see below...the diamond glaze and the button didn't seal really well so I've got some crinklies on top...but, in my opinion..I think it adds texture!

  You know..I've not been able to sit and solder since I started back to work!! I really had fun.. And it is soo true..solder a little everyday so you don't lose your 'rhythm..'

  Well.. I'm off to work! Have a wonderful inspired day!

XO

polka dots...

      I think.. I'm seeing spots!lol

 {photo courtesy ebay}

 According to AntiqueTrader... 'spotted' items are quite collectible lately.. The fun pattern was all the rage in the 50's and 60's and could be 'spotted' on anything from kitchen ware to dresses.. hats.. toys..{This auction is still going.. follow this link..dOt...}

{photo courtesy ebay}

 This fun dishtowel and the above tray I 'spotted' on ebay.. Have any cool vintage polka dot stuff you've found lately?

 'Indie Couture' brought to you by these ebay sellers  danielleandamy .  The auction ends tonight... you won't believe the price of this cool dress!

'Spot' On my blog friends! lol

XO