Anthro inspiration galore

 Window  browsing

 birdhouses and snow flakes...

holiday lights and twig garland 

red cardinals and lots of greenery

 

so fun and inspiring!

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Cookie cutter ceramic tags

I've been playing with cookie cutters in holiday shapes

with ceramic clay rolled out

and the little snowflake stamp

creating one of a kind gift tags

and holiday ornaments

for embellishing and decorating...

Merry bling, bling, bling

with vintage finds ...

and a simple silver beaded wreath,

layered on top of another wreath

this one a little larger

and the process continues ...

until I am happy,

or maybe there is no more space !

I LoVe layering

throughout my cottage home and garden,

in my wardrobe,

in my tablescapes,

in my creative endeavours

and here with all the sparkly treasures

used to create this holiday wreath !

Merry bling, bling, bling,

makes my heart sing !

Custom Christmas Card

Created for a favorite client.

Licensed as an interior designer I often find my job description changing,

according to the clients needs and desires.

Most of the time I am creating blue prints for construction needs

and scheduling contractors to follow through,

selecting all the materials whether it is the shower hardware

or flooring or fabrics...

I love what I do, as each client is a new adventure and unique challenge.

I had the opportunity to help this client find a new home

and while he was out of town remodel and move all his belongings in,

adding new pieces and even decorating his home for the holidays.

Thrilled with the results upon his return,

he asked to contract my services to assist him in planning a holiday open house.

( not finding anything appropriate )

This is the water color card I created for his party invitation.

He loved it, his friends upon arrival at the party wowed

as they realized it was his home on the front of the card.

The party was a huge success!

I am so blessed & grateful to make a living at what I love doing !

Merry & Bright Tablescape

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I began with an old mirror as a base on top the cocktail table

{ the mirror was an alley find }

to reflect the sparkle & lights thru out the room

holiday decorating continues around the cottage...

{ view how the mirrored tree was created here }

Partridge in an acorn tree

I trained a climbing fig plant over this topiary frame

it has become the perfect perch for the partridge

acorn ornaments were added,

a tiny corner of the window ledge is styled for the holidays

view more about the jeweled tree here.

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Merry & Bright

decorating for the holidays

with some of my own ceramic creations included

more about how I created the mirrored tree here

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Z Gallerie Embellished Wreath

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This little number was an after Christmas 1/2 off purchase,

the original price was $12.95.

The 10" wreaths were available in gold and silver

but I was drawn to the silver as there were other components also on sale,

such as the stem with tiny mirrors attached and one with glass globes

that I was able to wire together and add to the wreath

to give it additional fullness.

Then the fun begins,

finding bits and bobs around the cluttered studio

to complete the mini masterpiece and make it an original.

The silver charm bracelet with sea shells and fish

was extricated and dismantled charm by charm

and wired in along with ceramic sea shells

I had made during the summer months

and glazed with luster and platinum glazes.

They became the perfect accouterments to complete the look.