Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day
Originally uploaded by cljdesigns

The perfect card for Mother's Day. This is a fellow EtsyGreetings member and I just love the colors and feel of this card, All of CLJ Designs are gorgeous. I hope you will check out CLJ Designs on Etsy

The Modern Lady Handmade Card
Originally uploaded by Paper Fields

I am on a new kick to showcase the glamourous days of Hollywood and the movie stars who personifed that glamour. The first in my series is an interpretation of Audrey Hepburn. Audrey was very vintage Hollywood and yet remains vibrant, modern and relevant today with her sense of timeless style.

Tp purchase this card, visit my Etsy shop, Paper Fields.

a mothers love
Originally uploaded by Nostalgic Art

"Nostalgic Art specializes in seasonal shabby primitive and nostalgic styled note cards and tags. Items created using hand-dyed, hand-cut paper. Civil war era photos, vintage postcards, old photos from personal collection used to create items that take us to a time gone by. One of a Kind Collage Art Cards too!"

I visited Nostalgic Art's Etsy shop and the creations there are a real treat!

The Massie Affair or Outrage on the Ala Moana Road Mixed Media Collage

The Massie Affair
Originally uploaded by Paper Fields

I made this collage some time ago upon reflecting on the events of the Massie Affair. A young white Navy wife, Thalia Massie, left a Honolulu party late on September 12, 1931. What happened that night triggered rape charges against 5 non whites, protests of innocence, and a trial in the media spotlight, with superstar attorney Clarence Darrow that all culminated in murder. Thalia Massie was from a prominent American family. Her mother was the niece of Alexander Graham Bell. At the time, this was a media sensation with William Randolph Hearst fueling the flames of racism.

What really happened to Thalia Massie? American Experience on pbs produced an insightful documentary on the Massie Affair. Visit my Etsy shop at Paper Fields where you can find out more and also purchase this mixed media collage .

Pieces of April - "April is the Cruellest Month"

Tragedy struck us on April 19, 2000. "The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind, the kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday." Mine blindsided me on an idle Wednesday.

Be kinder than you need to be. Everyone has their own sorrow. Here is a prayer for peace of mind for everyone who has sadness, especially in April.

Our New Puppy - Gracie Lui has arrived!

I am so excited to announce that we have a new member of the family. Her name is Gracie Lui and she was born on January 14, 2008. Gracie is a Shih Tzu and fits in perfectly with our Dachshund, Rox and Chihuahua, Julio.

Gracie is a delight! She romps in the backyard and loves to try to eat the leaves. You can see from the picture above that Gracie is pooped out from her leaf chomping. We are so glad to have you, Gracie Lui!

xoxo

Madison Gre

Working Girl Bag 289
Originally uploaded by madisongre

Madison Gre's on-line boutique offers one of a kind handmade vintage and ethnic inspired handbags, plus the latest must have accessories to complete that perfect outfit.

This bag is oversize and extremely spacious. Made with thick designer print canvas and 3 large pockets (2 dual open and 1 zippered). You can take this multi purpose bag to work, to school, to the library, to the gym, out holiday shopping or anywhere you want. Well made and carefully crafted.

Gorgeous Handgrown Pottery

Leesa of Handgrown Pottery made this gorgeous butterfly plate for me to give to my daughter, Vanessa! I am thrilled!

Check out Handgrown Pottery on Etsy!

Diamond Girl Thumbtacks by Joonbeam

Diamond Girl Thumbtacks
Originally uploaded by joonbeam

My friend, Joon, makes these adorable thumbtacks. They feature a 1950s theme and would be the talk of any kitchen! Oh so retro chic! To see more of Joon's very creative work, be sure to visit her Etsy shop.