You’ve probably heard that exfoliating is good for your skin… or at least we hope so! However, when most people think of exfoliating they picture a physical exfoliant, such as a scrub. But there is actually another form of exfoliant: chemical exfoliants! Specifically AHA’s BHA’s and PHA’s. I know it...
From "The Frog Who Would a Wooing Go", "Aunt Friendly's Picture Book", mid-to late 1800's. Author: Anonymous Illustrator Joseph Kronheim. From Project Gutenberg.
I am very embarrassed that my last post was in March! I haven't forgotten about the blog, but life just got too busy and I had to let go of something, so the blog posting went. I have often thought "I should post..." but then the longer I was away from it, the harder it was to begin again. Then last week I was informed by Patience Brewster that August is Artist Appreciation Month, which was news to me. So in the spirit of that 'holiday' I was thinking about ALL the wonderful artists who have inspired me over my 30 year art carreer, and that is a very long list! Off the top of my head I would say these people began something new in me: Brian Atyeo -I have taken 5 workshops with Brian and have learned something new each time, even though the basic principles of what he teaches remains the same. You can only grasp what you are ready to grasp! Brian also changed his way of painting while at the height of his carreer, fighting to retain his galleries. This was a huge risk for him and his family, and I think this speaks to his dedication to creating his work. Stephen Quiller- I had the pleasure of taking a weekend workshop with Steve as well as a 10 day painting trip to Scotland in 2010. I learned all I know about colour from Steve, and spent 2 years just going through his wonderful books and experimenting with colour schemes. Virginia Cobb was my first abstract teacher and has remained an inspiration to this day. (unfortunatley she doesn't allow her paintings to be coppied) Dale Roberts and Willow Bader are my encaustic inspirations. I was fortunate to see Willow demonstrate this summer in her studio in Seattle, and I am super excited to take a semi-private workshop with Dale in October at his studio in Philadelphia!! Believe it or not, these last two paintings are done entirely in encaustic (pigmented hot wax) So that is just a few of the excellent artists who have inspired me in my art carreer. I will begin posting a couple of times a week again naow that I have started. So stay tuned, we have a lot to catch up on! Cheers Sharon Share |
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Faux Eucalyptus, White Berry Everlasting, Christmas Wreath, Handmade Wreath, Home Decor, Sustainable Decor, Timeless Wreaths These are our amazing Everlasting Wreaths. These stunning, simple, rustic, and truly timeless handmade wreaths by Ineko Home. They are a stunning mixture of dried willow and faux foliage and berries and hang from a beautiful piece of linen. All the materials are used to last, meaning you are able to keep your wreath and use it year after year - how great is that! We supply the perfect size box to store till next year if you can bare to pack it away. Each one is hand made and will look different every time. The willow, willows exactly where it wishes to go, so we take it's lead - Foliage may change from the images due to availability of our suppliers, so alternatives will be used if they are currently out of stock. Our wreaths are made to hang on your front door at Christmas, however, we think they also look really great indoors too. Remember they are everlasting, so they won’t wilt or fall and you can pop her up year after year! This is perfect for your home decor, whether it be Christmas or year round. The beautiful Everlasting Wreath adds a contemporary botanical feel to any home. These stunning wreaths are a beautiful welcoming addition to your front door or home. Lightweight and versatile to use around the home - along with neutral colours - these are truly timeless and perfect for interior or exterior styling. They are realistic looking, and so much more sustainable than more traditional wreaths. Everlasting beautiful indoor or outdoor wreaths. The dried willow, which forms the wreath, has a beautiful eccentricity to it. The branches are from the Salix babylonica 'Tortuosa' a striking Dragons Claw twisted Willow tree. Wreaths feature a mixture of faux eucalyptus leaves, antique white mistletoe berries, red or black berries. Foliage may change from the images due to availability. Each one will be different to the next as they are hand made. Each wreath is handmade, they are approximately approximately 55cms diameter. For easy cleaning, just take it outside and give them a gentle shake to remove any dust. Each Everlasting Wreath is hand made and there will be variations from the images and the foliage available may differ. Your Wreath is sold singularly - price is for one. Delivery for this Everlasting Wreath will be £4.50. We have lots more wonderful products in our store. Why not check out our other items available on https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/InekoHome?ref=seller-platform-mcnav All our packaging is recyclable or biodegradable so we are helping to save our beautiful Planet. Plus we give you a super gorgeous free gift with every order!!
Willow Tree ® figurine something special is created by Susan Lordi. You make the world a better place figure of little boy with flower pot sprout. Crafted of resin, 5.5. Susan Lordi's comments on this uniquedesign: The gesture of something special is one of protection and caring for something precious... our children, our earth, our natural resources. I see it as a hopeful piece about possibilities. about every child, doing his or her share. The rock is etched with words and images. The puzzle pieces allude to how we are all inextricably linked together. they're also symbols of children with autism. special can mean many things-the special responsibility to care for our planet-and to nurture ALL our children to care for their future. Something can be interpreted on many levels. The little sprout is an unknown. What's it going to become? And the boy is a sprout too. what's he going to become? He could represent hope for the future. This piece could be a symbol of newness and beginnings. For many years we've wanted to experiment with environmentally friendly packaging that wouldn't increase breakage. We're excited to try it with the packaging of something special. The inner shell is made from biodegradable paper pulp, so now both shell and box can be easily recycled
Creative ideas in jewelry making, soft soldering, crafts and upcycled, innovative, repurposed art and home décor, and the upcycled garden.
If “Harry Potter” comes to mind at the sight of this barn owl perched on a dog’s shoulders, you’re not alone. We felt a very magical vibe from the photos of these two best friends and while the dog’s name isn't Harry, it still has a very wizardly namesake — Merlin!According to Rex Features, Willow and Merlin became fast friends three months ago when the owl’s daily exercise was co
"THE Mole had been working very hard all the morning, spring-cleaning his little home. First with brooms, then with dusters; then on ladders...
"'Why can't I go to summer camp, too? It's not fair Willow gets to go have fun and I don't'. 'Sorry, kiddo. It doesn't work that way..."
Today: A painful kick, a wooden bicycle, and a breakfast beer.
This took me a little while to write, since the salon go super busy with the Holiday season. So better late than never. When we bought this house last November I knew I wanted the office to have built ins. Our last house we didn’t do it and I regretted it. So Pinterest I went for inspiration.
New in! De Gigi Bra in Wisp of Willow. Een mooie heather grijs, want heather grijs is altijd goed. Super zacht materiaal en een sport bh die medium support geeft. Deze bh is gemaakt om jouw zelfvertrouwen een boost te geven die jij verdient. Sluit perfect aan en voelt heel prettig aan, ook tijdens het bewegen. De padding van deze bh is uitneembaar. Ondanks de smalle straps die wellicht wat strak aanvoelen, geeft Gigi een goede medium support. Perfect te combieren met de B. Reactive Wisp of Willow. 75% Nylon + 25% Spandex Was op 30 graden Niet bleken Niet strijken Gebruik geen agressieve chemicaliën
The world lost a firecracker just a few days before Christmas. My Great Grandma Thelma passed away at 99 years old, but her spirit can’t be extinguished. Grandma was as comfortable with a gun and a dog as she was in a dress and pearls. As if to match her personality, her hair remained a … Read more...
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Our new house is nearly done and decorated and I'm already itching for a new project. Having my own little haven - preferably an airstream, gypsy caravan or shepherd's hut- has always been a dream of mine and seeing this swanked up hunting cabin of Sandra Foster's has kicked-started me into action. Any free moment I now get is spent scouring the pages of Auto Trader and ebay hunting for some kind of beaten up treasure I can transform into my dream escape. My inspiration The photos above are of a hunting cabin in the Catskills which the owner, Sandra Foster, has transformed into the romantic Victorian cottage she's always dreamt of...An all white, floaty, pure girly haven.
