Fine Art Friday

"Orange is the happiest color."
-Frank Sinatra

Hello! I think we are in need of a punch of color and orange has the ability to do just that! Today's selections are some of my favorites. Enjoy!


"Orange is red brought nearer to humanity by yellow."
-Wassily Kandinsky



1.) My Darling Clementine original watercolor
2.) Orange poppy original painting aceo
3.) Abstract Flower
4.) Orange-Red Globemallow Flower
5.) Floral abstract 5
6.) Orange Day Lily, Painting on Wood

Orange Facts:

* Orange is a relative of the color red, and sparks more controversy than any other color. There is a strong positive or negative attraction to orange and true orange generally elicits a stronger "love it" or "hate it" response than other colors. Fun and flamboyant orange radiates warmth and energy.

* It is interesting to note that some tones of orange, such as terra cotta, peach, and rust have very broad appeal.

*How the color orange affects us physically
- Stimulates activity
- Stimulates appetite
- Encourages socialization

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Wordless Wednesday!

Mosaic Monday

"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep."
-Scott Adams

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful weekend - I was sick, but my wonderful husband took charge of the kids ALL day Saturday and I was able to get some much needed rest! I thanked him and his comment was, "I did not know I had it in me!" I feel the same when I see paintings, I just am not artistic in that manner. Today's mosaic is a compilation of some of my favorite abstract pieces and I think it looks lovely - don't you? Enjoy!

“There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.”
-Pablo Picasso



1.) Green Abstract Painting
2.) Scheherazade
3.) Beach and Sea Giclee Print
4.) Panorama I-Original Acrylic Painting
5.) Abstract Original Oil, "O Sing of Summer"
6.) ACEO: Oil Pastel Abstract OOAK


Thought of the Day:

"All art requires courage."
-Anne Tucker


Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Mosaic Monday

Hello! I thought I would start the week by getting everyone in the Christmas mood. There is no fighting it - it is only 40 days away! Enjoy!



1.) Retro inspired jumbley porcelain Christmas ornament
2.) White Christmas - 5 Ceramic Stars
3.) Three Holiday Ornaments
4.) Snowflake Ornaments - Turquoise set of Three
5.) Sweet and Simple Ceramic Christmas Tree Ornament
6.) Handmade ornaments- tiny tree tags
7.) Christmas Tree decoration
8.) Three Christmas Tree Ornaments
9.) Flying Peace Bird - Handmade Tile Ornament
10.) One Stoneware Ornament with Gift Box


Thought of the Day:

"Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind."
~Mary Ellen Chase

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Temptation Thursday!

"Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind."
-Mary Ellen Chase

Hello! I know you may not want to think about it, but, Christmas is right around the corner! (just under 2 months) I don't worry about Christmas shopping - that will get done! What I like to concentrate on is decorating my home for the holidays!

My boys and I ALWAYS decorate the interior of our home the day after Thanksgiving! We spend all day in our pajamas, order pizza for dinner and make a party out of it! They look forward to it as much as I do!

Enjoy these lovely ornaments I found on Etsy - they will brighten any decor!



(click on name to be taken to item)

1.) Blown Glass Ornament Ball - Green Swirl
2.) Teal Christmas Tree - Fused Glass Dichroic Ornament
3.) Blown Glass Green and Orange Christmas Ornament
4.) Hand Blown Glass Christmas Ornament
5.) Shades of Green Glass Ornament
6.) Handblown green and white flat glass ornament
7.) 5 Fused Glass Tree Ornaments in Green frit
8.) Green Alaska personalized hand-painted glass ball

Thought of the Day:

"" Enjoy this moment...for this moment is your life."
-Author Unknown

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Friday Favorites: 10/15/2010

"The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving."
-H.U. Westermayer

Hello! I hope you have had a wonderful week - mine flew by! For today's Friday Favorites I will be featuring items to decorate your home and table for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I go all out for it! What is not to love? Good food, cool weather, good food, family and friends, good food, oh and I cannot forget the pie!! ENJOY!

"Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action."
-W.J. Cameron



1.) Autumn leaves (orange), place cards
2.) Thanksgiving place card holders
3.) Cornucopia door basket Wreath
4.) Thanksgiving Place Cards
5.) Large Pinecone and wild rosehip wreath
6.) Woodland Stoneware Platter Tray
7.) Fall cornucopia centerpiece
8.) Block print linen napkins


Thought of the Day:

"Grace isn't a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It's a way to live."
-Jacqueline Winspear

Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Friday Favorites: 8/27/2010

Hello! I know I have said this before (and I am sure I will say it again!), I have a problem! This time it is my wreath fetish. Wreaths? you say, as you chuckle aloud - YES, WREATHS! I collect wreaths like other people collect shells, or jewelry boxes, etc... I love beautiful wreaths, and I love looking at my front door with a wreath hanging on it! Wreaths just add a special touch to your home, they say, "Come on in and stay awhile!"

“Symbolizing eternal hope, the wreath goes 'round and 'round, and where it starts or ends cannot be found."
-Author Unknown



1.) Tuscan Autumn Copper Berry Feather Wreath
2.) Fall Tuscan Harvest Country Door Wreath
3.) Yarn Wreath Felt Handmade Door Decoration
4.) Fall Grapevine Wreath with Paper Leaves & Autumn Color Paper Flowers
5.) Leaves of Fall Wreath
6.) Honeysuckle Blaze Fall Vine Wreath
7.) Preserved Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath
8.) Fall Wreath

"A crown, golden in show is but a wreath of thorns."
-John Milton


Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!