My Garden!!

List of things I'm growing...
Zucchini
Summer squash
Lettuce (meslun, arugula, black seeded simpson)-I'm up to my eyeballs in arugula
Brussel Sprouts
Beets
Carrots
Onions
Cucumbers
Potatoes
Eggplant
Peppers (cayenne, bell and cerrano)
Dahlias
Zinnias
Marigolds
Dill
Fennel
Parsely
Green Beans
Peas
Broccoli
Swiss Chard
Black Beans
Spinach
Tomatillo
Basil (sweet, heirloom, genovese)

Favorite things lately!!

RubyChicBoutique.etsy.com- vintage 80's black dress
reASPIRE.etsy.com - Vintage Military Steamer Trunk (Coffee Table)
DualChocolat.etsy.com - Organic Xoco Bunny Rabbit
NetaGracyani.etsy.com - Woven Metalic Blue Bootie
Vegan Leather.etsy.com - Black Interwoven Tote Handbag
Meshumash.etsy.com - Rustica Coffe Pot
LAaccentnou.etsy.com - Bark textured earrings
ShopClementine.etsy.com - Geode Slice Ring
Akino Studio.etsy.com - Sunday Girl Linocut Print
SandraDieckmann.etsy.com -Tomorrow Bear Print

Things I'm Loving Today

I love how on etsy you can find so many different things, everything from glitter elephants to gold books. Here are some of my favorite things... I wish those red shoes were my size and that I could own all of these things :) All of these shops can be found on etsy all you have to do is type in the address bar, for example, TrueBlueDryGoods.etsy.com and you will be taken to the shop.

Truebluedrygoods.etsy.com-vintage red velvet heels, wish they were my size!
ShadowJewels.etsy.com- opal earrings- I'm gonna have to buy a pair of these
Amytylerphotograph.etsy.com- Ethereal Photography "Night Light"- so beautiful, I was drawn to this one particularly but all of her photos are amazing
Allthingspretty.etsy.com- Tranquility Gypsy Jangle Bracelet- I love the free spirit look of this bracelet and it's very intricately embellished
RitaJFelt.etsy.com- Felted Slippers- look so cozy, I might need some of these next winter!
PetitsDetails.etsy.com- Antique fashion book and vintage stamp (bottom right)- unfortunately the book is sold, what an awesome piece that was, but there are more stamps..love stamps
Wish Daisy.etsy.com- Glitter Elephant- I think this little guy speaks for himself, so cute!
OkapiKnits.etsy.com-Mint and Beige Knitted Necklace- gorgeous photos and unique necklace
Meshumash.etsy.com-Silver Glass Holder- I love everything in this shop!
MissSartorial.etsy.com-Chiara Transparent Bag-  Great design, something different
EveldasNeverland.etsy.com- Handknit Cropped Sweater- Love all things knitted and especially Ewelina's knitted things, she has a great design style
BarnacleBags.etsy.com- Canvas drawstring Backpack- Nautical style bags perfect for new england!
Akino Studio.etsy.com- Gold Leaf Binding of "Australia Suite"- Decadent and awesome idea for covering a book

SPOTLIGHT: RACEYTAY

I've been seeing her work for a while now and am inspired every time I see her photos. Raceytay "makes photographs" that take you into another world, one where the forest floor is covered with a blanket of red or where the sky is aglow with twinkling lights and a fairytale sliver moon. The pictures speak for themselves and I hope you find her work as inspiring as I do.
Find more of her work at www.raceytay.etsy.com

Etsy's Featured Seller Sandra Dieckmann, Amazing!

A good artist always has a back story, something that drove them to create; Sandra is no exception although her work is exceptional! While her art is reminiscent of southwestern native american art with her use of colors and lines, it has an imaginative element that reminds me of children's stories such as "The Mitten," one of my personal favorites. She hails from London, UK but originated from Germany, where she "walked across the rainbow, lived in the tops of evergreen trees and flew with the birds. I slept under a blanket of twinkling stars and swam in deep black lakes at night (or something like that)." All I know is that her work is inspiring and brought me back to my childhood, the best of it.

Visit her etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SandraDieckmann?ref=seller_info

THINGS I LOVE!!!

Canvas Bag- www.sketchbook.etsy.com - So functional and well made, I could've used this for school or a hike!
Pink Bow Hat- www.ellagajewskahats.etsy.com I really love Ella Gajewska's and Behida Dolic's hats the most, they have a vintage charm, that I just can't get enough of.
Lace earrings- www.gypsyaffairs.etsy.com - So pretty and dainty!
Alligator Cuff- www.unearthed.etsy.com Awesome cuffs, I love her use of color.
White Cloche Hat- www.Yellowfield7.etsy.com or www.behidadolic.com Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
Mauve woven boots- www.netagracyani.etsy.com Netagracyani's handmade shoes, need I say more about those mauve woven booties? They speak for themselves.
Grey Dog/pet products- www.naturalpetproducts.etsy.com - Natural Pet products? Absolutely! A must have in this chemical laden world.
Pink Crystal shoes- www.creativesugar.etsy.com  Over the top indulgent shoes!
Crochet necklace- www.irregularexpressions.etsy.com Look closely at this crochet necklace by irregular expressions, it's a work of art, really well crafted.
White leather breacelet cuff- www.leasboutique.etsy.com - Nice technique and original designs, very nice use of colors!
Antique Container- www.MeshuMaSH.etsy.com  This antique genie looking lamp is so awesome! Lots of nice finds in this shop!
Natural Straw Cocktail Hat- www.ellagajewskahats.etsy.com -Again, amazingly beautiful hats!

Look at all the gorgeous things you can purchase on etsy! I have a thing for handmade shoes and hats especially. I really love Ella Gajewska's and Behida Dolic's hats the most, they have a vintage charm, that I just can't get enough of and netagracyani's shoes, I am so loving those woven booties!

-Gabrielle
www.rufflenbustle.etsy.com
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Jacqueline Swann

I love art. It doesn't have to make sense, it doesn't even have to be beautiful, it just has to speak to me in one way or another. Jacqueline's art speaks to me, some of it is calming, while some of it inspires me to go create, it invokes certain feelings and moods, it is at the same time extremely beautiful. One can see how her inspiration is derived from nature because the colors and movements she uses make you feel like you're looking at something in nature, whether it be a sunset or a swirling river. It's very inspiring! Visit her website

http://www.jacquelineswann.com/abstract_gallery

Or etsy shop to purchase, http://www.etsy.com/shop/JacquelineSwann?ref=seller_info

The Sky is Turquoise!

What a beautiful day it is today! I put together this treasury because of it!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjEyMTIxOHwyNzIwMTE2OTEx/the-sky-is-turquoise