handcrafted fabric tableware
I recently fell in love with the handcrafted fabric placemats, coasters, and table runners created by artisan Eileen Duffy. For Friday field trip this week, we are taking a trip to Eileen’s studio....
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I have never made any jewelry. When I see some of the beautiful beads in the craft store, I am tempted to make something. The thing is, it seems when you add the price of all the items needed to make...
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What’s better than socializing with friends? Socializing with friends while shopping! In this case, at the Brimfield Antique and Collectibles Shows in Brimfield, Massachusetts…this week’s Friday...
View Articleclub monaco arrives
Are you an outlet shopper? We have a couple of big outlet centers here in Connecticut. I don’t visit them very often, but on my last outlet trip, I was on a mission… On a mission to check out the new...
View Articlespring obsessions
We are in the home stretch! Spring is almost here! Here are some of the top things I am ‘jonesing for’ as we start the new season! Even though I already own Kiel James Patrick, there are always...
View Articleshopping coastal cool
For Friday field trip today, I am sharing a little eye candy from one of the best coastal lifestyle stores in Connecticut. In addition to the best in home, personal, and gift wares, this store carries...
View Articletop 6 summer obsessions 2014
Here in Connecticut, we are not experiencing the usual hot August days this year and I have been trying to fit in as many painting projects as I can before the weather turns cool. So, I have been...
View Articlejewelry holder redo with annie sloan
Today’s redo may seem a little unusual… Maybe not if you remember that I once turned a plastic drink container into a beautiful flower vase using Annie Sloan paint! Today, I am again using Annie Sloan...
View Articletwo tons of white legos®
What would happen if someone dumped two tons of LEGOS® into a city park and told the public to ‘have at it?’ You can find out this summer on the High Line in New York City with The collectivity...
View Article50 shades of pink pumpkins
Usually, at this time of year, I am creating some pumpkins. It may be pumpkins made of velvet. It may be real pumpkins carved with sea-themed designs. Or, it may be my favorite white pumpkins enhanced...
View Articlepink for breast cancer awareness
A quick post for Friday field trip today…I have been busy painting and I thought you might like to see what 50 pink pumpkins look like! Remember October is breast cancer awareness month! Thanks for...
View Articlejanuary book giveaway!
Happy New Year, my friends! Not only is it the end of 2015, but it is also the end of the month and time for a new giveaway. Since it is the start of a new year, I have something different planned for...
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