La Mia Vita, La Mia Musa

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!

paper flower fun...

'foof-a-licious' is our new word for these fun paper flowers! Which, by the way are hanging now from the ceiling in the studio...

{taken with my phone..}

now..doesn't that word just describe them?!!! Fun!!

  #1 got into the act... they are addicting.. something about working with the paper and seeing the creation of them...

#2 as well... These make wonderful decorations for birthday parties.. showers.. and like we did... just for fun & inspiration...

Want to add some lovely handmade style to your world.. check them out here.. 

Ciao Bellas!

get ur junque on...

  well..been able to get in the studio...

it's a rough pic..{ had to scan it} but here is my newest collage ' Get your junque on' ... Who's with me??!! uh...hands?..

 I came home today and  who was parked at the end of my driveway...a most  interesting lady..who is a budding artist..and because of the truck that sits at the end of our neighbors driveway... she stopped and wanted to paint it.. her name is 'Deke' and she actually owns a architectural salvage store!!   What say you?? an architectural salvage store here in Wisconsin??!!.. could this be my lucky day??LOl!! but yes.. long story short..her painting is amazing... and I am planning a day trip to Berlin Wi....{That's where her shop is!}

Ciao!

a new bracelet.. from italianpostcards...

Che bella... { I'm sure my Italian is incorrect..still sounds perty though..lol} I received my wonderful bracelets from Italianpostcards..perfect for Summer! How hot is turquoise?..soooo hot!!lol!

 I'm speaking of the looovely turquoise one!! Silver is soo versatile.. spunky.. Chelsea has wonderful taste!!

  { This photo courtesy of Italianpostcards}

These two bracelets come straight from Torino Italy..

  {Photo courtesy of Italianpostcards} Want some more? Go visit! Italianpostcards......Thanks so much Chelsea!! These bracelets are amazing!

What hot Summer finds have you found?

pardon me for some salvage style...

okay..my camera is ca-put... my cell phone just died this weekend.. a fender bender.. but uhmm.. pardon me for some salvage style...hey.. a girl's gotta get her junkque on!! Right?

  { photo courteous of The Salvage Sisters'.. by Kathleen Hackett & Mary Ann Young }

 I just received my lot of fun 'salvage inspiration' books in the mail.. I can't share my own stash { thanks to my dead camera}.... so I'll share some of what I've found from others.. This is a pink tattered prom dress given new life as a table cover!!

  { The Salvage Sisters' by ... by Kathleen Hackett & Mary Ann Young }

These clever ladies have taken salvaged drawers and re purposed them as a shelving unit!! Now, I don't know about you..but I've seen my share of loan drawers at flea markets... I have one on top a 'regular' shelf that contains bills and mail.. but never would have thought of creating a wonderful 'unit'

how cool is that?!!

  { The Salvage Sisters'..by Kathleen Hackett & Mary Ann Young }

This is a fun wreath created with the 'funny papers'! ..I've used my share of the comic section of the newspaper for wrapping paper..garland..even on cards..but hey this is a super fun creation that would look soo cute for a child's room..play room..hey, even the front door!!

  { Courtesy of Flea Market Style.. by Emily Chambers..}

Well..let's see.. how many salvage items can you spy in this pic?...hmm. the awesome chairs.. the lights along the wall.. oh yeah..there are two license plates on the wall..

Soo...what have we learned from these pics?.. When in doubt..don't throw it out!! Hey.. how else could you use a vintage tattered prom dress.. okay.. if it weren't for the holes..I'd probably wear it.. but how about as window valance? Pillows for a princess bed?

The drawers.. like I've said.. a table-top container for bills and out going mail.. ohh.lets say a holder for those wonderful 'pitch pots' you've been wondering what you would do with..And a shelving unit to die for...

The funny papers aren't just for catching 'Fifi's' presents...

Okay Bellas.. just wanted to share some inspiration this evening amongst the 'rain'..

Ciao!

hello..a bump..and trying to catch my breath...

 trying to catch my breath..

my memory card for my camera died... I've got a special wedding to go to this weekend.. hopping from ball game to work..to yard work..and trying to find time to create..

Well Bellas! I thought I'd share this bit of how to get a 'bump'!! ...Goin' to try this for the wedding... I'll share pics if it works!!

Yeah..a very special thanks to all you Bellas that visit regular like.. I do thank the Lord for ya!

Smiles!!