I see so many inspiring and creative ideas around the blogosphere every week that make my heart go pitter-patter. I love to see the creativity and personal style in all my fellow bloggers’ posts and thought I would share a few of my finds with you.
It is a raining here today, but we need it badly - our lawn is all brown and looks like hay. I love a rainy day and since we haven’t had one in a while, I am going to totally make the most out of it. I should be cleaning the house to it get ready for our friends from Hawaii who are coming on Wednesday, but I can do that tomorrow, right? A rainy day requires one to watch a few good movies, bake something yummy, and find some more creative inspiration by blog hopping. Don’t you agree? Hope your weekend is off to a good start, too.
Look what Christine from Great Oak Circle found on Etsy. Two of my favorite things, vintage buttons and monograms. Christine has a great eye, you can check out her find at Letter Perfect Designs
Lettter Perfect Designs
I love where Heather over at Simple Daisy used chalkboard paint in her home. What a clever and fun conversation starter for a party or even to discover what guests wrote for the homeowner the morning after.
Simple Daisy - Chalkboard Wall in Powder Room
Jane at Finding Fabulous created this Fun Chalkboard Menu that I want to pluck out of this photo right this minute and place on my own kitchen counter.
Finding Fabulous- Fun Chalkboard Platter
And lastly, this video was not only visually FUN to watch, but makes you think – Are you having enough fun in your life? I really enjoyed it.
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That button pillow is darling & I desperately need to put chalk board paint in my bathroom! I wonder if my landlord will complain ;)
Hey Diane,
Thanks for the lovely comment on my studio spaces. To answer your question, WOYWW stands for Whats On Your Workdesk Wednesday. It’s a silly bit of distraction each Wednesday, where a group of primarily British artists (stampers) get together and look at what is on their desks. It started out small and has really gained in popularity over the past year.
I needed a cover for my sewing machine, and, since I don’t really sew, and couldn’t follow a pattern if it made itself, a friend suggested I cut up an old pillowcase and use it to cover my sewing machine. When WOYWW turned one year old, there was a challenge to decorate something that might or might not be functional, but must go on your workspace. I thought it would be clever to stencil those letters onto a pillowcase I had just purchased and stamp on it, too, since I’m not a (rubber) stamper. It was a tongue in cheek response to the anniversary challenge, and I had so much fun making it, I simply had to keep it. I could have turned it around for the studio shot, but I spent a lot of time stamping and stenciling it, so didn’t want to cover it up.
Thanks for asking about it. It’s a fun way to spend Wednesdays, and because I post every day, it’s a fun way to not have to make art, but simply photograph my work area, which usually doesn’t look much different from the studio shot (yep, I’m a neat freak). Feel free to click on the icon on my right sidebar for more information.
Wow! I love the You Tube video! I can relate to it1 at this season of my life! Life’s to short so get busy and do what your heart tells you.
Thanks so much for sharing!
~C~
Hey!
Thanks for your kind words about me and my blog :)
The more I look at these pillows, the more in love with them I am.
Oh Etsy, you always do this to me!
Well thank you!!!
I am glad you like the chalkboard wall!! It’s been fun to see what people write:)
Have a great day!!!!
that button monogram is officially my new favorite thing!!
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Somehow I missed this post! Love the button monogram. Love your blog!