Sweet Cakes

Today's find is calorie free cupcakes. I love these and as a bonus they are filled with lavendar.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=recently_listed_items&listing_id=39199835

Sleet + Chance of Snow in Georgia = Shopping online

With a winter storm moving across the nation what better time to get online and do some shopping. My favorite online shop to get lost in is http://www.etsy.com/ . If you haven't visited yet...do it now.

I found this great little bag at one of my favorite shops, Louloubell's, and she has many other colors, patterns and designs to choose from. See it at www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37784872

Featured Find!

Okay, this is a new thing for me and I'll see if i can keep it up. In my love of handmade I'm featuring my find of the day on etsy or other sites that sell handmade items.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30777499

Still working on my spring 'She' collection that will feature magnets, mini paintings, large paitings, jewelry and more.

Winter Wishes

Well, I'm not a huge fan of winter but on my quest to be more positive I'd like to share what I do enjoy about winter.

We had a snow day last Friday, all half and inch of it but it was great because for a few hours our world was white and everything stopped to enjoy it. See that is the benefit of living in the south. When it snows in Georgia it is a gift to be treasured by young and old (well I'm not that old). It's when you see parents out with their kids trying to sled. I say trying because really it was only a half an inch after a few slides down the hill the snow is gone and the kids are just sledding on cold grass. A snow day is a suprise holiday when you have a fire, roast marshmellows and drink lots of hot chocolate.

What makes your heart sing?

So what is it that you do that makes everything in the world feel right? What makes your heart sing? For me it's art, not just any art will do though. When my creative urge hits and I get to the studio for painting, sewing, weaving, whatever it is, I am at complete inner peace. I read author Elizabeth Gilbert explain the creative process of 'creative genius' in that the 'genius' part was like a spiritual experience, a muse so to speak that comes and goes. She said that the artist or creators job was to show up and the creative genius took over. I kind of get that analogy because it really does work that way for me. Either it's there or it isn't. I can't force it all I can do is show up or run to the studio when it does.

So I ask, what is your muse? What makes your heart sing?

She

These are my newest in a series I am beginning called 'She'. These two were made for my sweet nieces, Brynn and Aleah, for Christmas. This series will reflect on females amidst the cultural pressures of 'beauty and acceptance' by relating inner beauty and the complete acceptance found in relationship with our heavenly father.

If you are looking for a special thank you for a mom, sister, daughter or girlfriend I can tailor the sentiments to make a unique gift. I really enjoy doing a piece with someone in mind because it has so much more meaning to it that way. Art for art sake is not really my thing.

Happy 2010 and here's to making this year a creative and exciting journey!