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Fairytale Altered Books in my Studio...

A long overdue post from a couple of weeks ago, when a delightful student came to my studio to create her own 'Fairytale Altered Book'. Beautiful work!!!

Birdcage Ballgowns!

I adore these printed paper gowns by Simone Pfister of Tasmania! Images from the Handmark Gallery.

Blooming Desire...

Evocative photos! Styling and Photography: Imke Klee for the current issue of Bloom (#17), Models: Anelis, Maxime, via A View To.

Seeing within...

Lovely ceramic beakers by Anja Lubach via Keltainen Talo Rannalla.

Inspiring me today...

I just love how this tree has so many different kinds of leaves! Via La Mere De La Mule.

Deborah Simmons Jewelry Studio Visit!

One of my dearest friends, Deborah Simmons recently started her own jewelry business, and is now selling her wonderful earrings on ETSY! Deb and I have been friends and neighbors for almost 10 years, and its been so much fun to watch her evolution into a first class jeweler. I currently own 3 pairs of her beautiful earrings, and refer to them as my 'BLUEJEAN EARRINGS' as a way of saying I can wear them with anything!!! Her designs are simple, elegant, and classic.

I thought it would be fun to show you a more indepth view of who Deborah is and where she creates her art. She has a charming corner in her garage created from old worn doors and a vintage window that she calls her studio. Here she keeps precious findings in seashells, gold remains in a mud-bowl crafted by her son, and tools lined up on a small ledge, waiting to be used... One senses the importance of family, nature and spirit when seeing her space.

A matt board is filled with inspirational images and ideas, giving a peek into her process. Treasures like this antique cross, which she loves for its simple lines and worn quality beckon from the corners awaiting transformation into something new. Nearby outside, a quiet corner of her garden allows for contemplation and ideas to take form...

Deborah keeps her finished pieces in vintage cigar box trays, here displayed like a work of art in itself. A favorite corner of her home sings quietly with the same grace and style that she herself has and that her jewelry shows. Muses, of all forms, human and animal keep her busy, and inspired! Please take a peek at her Shop to see more of her lovely work! BEST OF LUCK DEBORAH!!!

THE ENCHANTED TREEHOUSE

Debbie Schramer of Beautiful Art has just produced a delightful new movie called THE ENCHANTED TREEHOUSE. This charming film features Debbie's whimsical creations and her amazing fairy scale treehouse! She writes:

It is about a magical, amazing Fairy House in the forest and the curious and comical characters who live there. One day, a little girl named Sarah, suddenly discovers this wonderful, hidden fairytale world in the woods and meets the little characters. They tell her all about the Enchanted Treehouse and show her the amazing rooms, stairways, tiny little furniture and everything else in the Treehouse that is just so enchanting!! There are many wonderful surprises all throughout the movie and a mysterious ending!!!

Be sure and check out her new websight called The Enchanted Treehouse Movie which is filled with wonderful stills from her new film. You can purchase this movie as well as another one that teaches you how to create your own 'FAIRY FURNITURE' on her Etsy Shop. (Press on image below to enlarge.) Best of Luck Debbie!!!

Dancing On The Other Side Of The Moon...

I adore the mix of Gothic and Romance created in these dresses by Wearydrearies. As if a prima ballerina got caught in a thunderstorm and came dancing out the other side! Truly delightful!!! Find dresses for sale on Ebay.

Fairytale Dinner...

Can't you just imagine the wonderful guests invited to a table set like this? From Gardiner & Draperier.

Fashion As Art!

These stunning photos are from a spread in Stiletto Magazine by Raphael Dallaporta. Truly a woman could become a flower and visa versa...! Link from Fashionation.