Check this up and coming SHOW and Event!

fellow artisans and antique dealers this is going to be a sweet event.  for more info

Applications are being accepted for Artists and Vintage/Antique Vendors for this show in Stuart, FL on May 24th. Please visit www.hipheartstudio.com for more information and to apply to the show. Thank you!

Hope to see you there!

Its been 2 weeks and counting of

pure hell!  I was sick with a cold and then Archie got an infected anal gland. YES Lord! He is on pain meds and antibiotics as well as a cream for his little bum.  he actually had a laser treatment yesterday but came home scooted and reopened his abscess. So here i sit stressed beyond, hoping this little scamp will heal up as nothing seems to be helping him right now.

I took some pics of him this morning. He is something else full of personality. My heart is hurting for this sweetie.

New Nostalgic Folk Art on Etsy

Just added my newest mermaid to my etsy shop and she is a regal lady!
check her out

Happy Valentine's Day and love every day!

What can bring extra love and joy to a home?


Archie guarding his favorite (for the moment) toy even in sleep

 Henry can sleep with his eyes open

Archie has a face that keeps him from accountability

Archie always ready for action

The Queen! Henry the Bonviont!

 Henry can sleep sitting up as well. Talent and Beauty

Though opposites and they still love one another!

Have Wonderful Days!

Can you help me?

I am looking for a set of these dishes. I have 4 plates, a creamer, one coffee cup, one bread plate.
I LOVE this set and am willing to trade out with my other collectible dish set. (Blue Ridge) or purchase them from you whatever you may prefer.

this pattern reminds me of when i was a little girl in Miami and they just make me happy.

OMG!!! I Just got this in the mail

and i'm so excited!!!!! I was in the studio painting and the bostons let me know the mail was in so off i go and

Just in from the publisher   3-D Art Lab For Kids   32 Hands-on Adventures in Sculpture and Mixed Media   by Susan Schwake

This is a great book for parents and kids. It is easy to read for kids and so inspiring for all ages.
I'll share some pics and some of the fantastic artisans featured.

Here is the author Susan Schwake

Contributing artists of all ages

and I see I'm in there so cool such great company! you'll see


jewelers and jewelry crafting

sculpture and 3 d mixed media

A little sweetie with her fantastic mermaid and my Queen of The Seas on a bouy sharing the page.

for more information on purchasing this book or art classes check out http://www.artstreamstudios.com

ON Etsy now

some really cool finds
Like this very old Auto Racing Helmet we got at a sale a few years ago in Daytona Beach/Holly Hill border near where old Smokey Yunick's shop used to be.

also have an 1950's Dodge Ram hood ornament

and some really hard to find Red Wing called Round UP

so if your in need of some of this stuff
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271391162401 should take you there if not type in Vintage Daytona Racing Helmet open face  Sports car club of  America SCCA Nascar

Found some great items this week for My Crowded Little Nest

and just listed some of these neat finds



Coro vintage earrings,

1930s costume jewelry

vintage tin wall nutmeg grater

retro cupcake toppers/picks

1950s plastic pitcher

1800s window sash lock

and my most favorite find!!!!! This spectacular lucite butterfly napkin holder such kitschy fabulousnessssss with glitter and shells Just Impossibly fun and happy

much more great items in My Crowded Little Nest