Recently my husband and I received these adorable hand-painted peg dolls from a friend. She has an Etsy shop if you'd like to see some of her past projects.
They stand about 3 inches high. I love how the mermaid holds a book (like my blog logo) and she's wearing glasses very much like my 1960's aluminum cat-eye frames. They are too cute.
I recently discovered Vision Bedding, an online retailer which creates custom-printed pillows, blankets, tote bags and more. I decided to give them a try.
I've ordered a pillow and a tote bag. They'll have the above images on them. When they arrive I'll be sure to post pics.
And... there will be a giveaway of these same items! I'll post more information on how you can win soon.
There are a lot of crocheted mermaid tails and patterns available out there. But these are the most adorable I've seen. You can find more information about these patterns Here at The Whoot.com.
This mermaid doll was created by my friend Anna Chouinard, a talented artist who creates dolls, intricate bead-work jewelry, and sculpture.
The shelf siren was fashioned from fabric, wire and paint and was sold at Nightingale Arts. To see more of Anna's work visit Nightingale Arts of Salem at 124 Boston Street in Salem, MA or online.
A friend from work was
travelling to Indonesia on vacation to visit family and I had the nerve to
ask him to purchase some fabric for me while he was there. He brought back three pieces in red, dark blue and green.
They're gorgeous not just because of the vibrant colors and intricate designs, but because of the skill and time it took to make them.
If you’re not aware,
Batik is a handmade cloth native to southeast Asia. Indonesian Batik was
recently designated
as a Masterpiece of
Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
The technique for creating it has been passed down for
thousands of years. First the artisan draws the design on the fabric. Then, hot
wax is applied to the design. After, follows layers of wax to fill in the
negative space of the pattern so that multiple dye colors can be applied to the
fabric.
When it’s finished, the cloth is rinsed in hot water to melt
the wax away, revealing a beautiful and delicate pattern.
Here are a few pictures of one of the pieces that my friend brought back for me, and a video showing the process.
