CHICK LIT

My artist/blogger friend, the talented Jamie Shelman and her fashion illustrator husband, Tom Meyer, have kindly featured my favorite children's book in their series "Chick Lit". It's on a new project blog they have started called "Chick Likes Meatball" that incorporates both their great sense of humor and Jamie's witty illustrations. Thanks Jamie and Tom!

Hope that everybody has an enjoyable weekend!

HARRISON HOWARD PRINT SALE!!

Here's a rare opportunity to aquire some amazing artwork at a substantial discount from my friend and distinguished colleague, Harrison Howard. Harrison's colorful, fanciful and amazingly detailed artwork is found in the homes of some of America's most distinguished families. He's offering 25% off his limited edition prints for a whole week! 

Take advantage of this great offer HERE.

A STITCHIN' TIME

Happy Monday! I don't know about you, but we had a glorious Fall weekend here with beautiful blue skies and perfect temperatures. I hope your week is off to a good start.

For the needlework enthusiast or those looking ahead for holiday gifts, here is my "Suzani Settee" available as a needlepoint canvas now from Art Needlepoint. The original painting is also still for sale here.

THE LATEST FROM LIZA

On the Patio by Liza Hirst, my VERY talented artist friend based in France. Check out her latest here.

Have an amazing weekend!

COLOR FOR WEEKDAY BLAHS

I am trying to get a lot of work done after having been a bit behind due to a large commission I was working on, so today I am posting a photo of a great room by Jamie Drake via Odi et Amo with no comments - I need to catch up on leaving all of you wonderful readers comments before I get any more!

Happy Wednesday!

PERSPECTIVES ON DESIGN CALIFORNIA

Perspectives on Design California is a great new coffee table book by Panache Partners featuring the work of some of California's most talented creative professionals.

The 272-page book features the stylistically diverse work and fascinating philosophies of architects, homebuilders, stone experts, blacksmiths, woodworkers, interior designers, textile professionals, audio-visual consultants, landscape architects, pool specialists, and more. This book would make a terrific gift for the design enthusiast and West Coast fan- I thoroughly enjoyed leafing through it and am sure you'd love it, too! Find it at your local bookstore or order here.

KENNETH COLE @ IDEELI

Check out some great deals on Kenneth Cole today on ideeli

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

ADORE MAGAZINE

(photo courtesy of Adore magazine)

You have to check out a brand-new online magazine called ADORE.

I am loving all of the great Australian design that is out there....and this magazine captures the colorful, youthful style of some of my Aussie blogging friends, as well as some very talented American designers. It's amazing to me how the internet has made distance a completely null barrier, especially in the world of design and decor. About 50% of my readers and clients are Australians now and I think it's beyond amazing how we all feed off of each other and with no real time delays anymore - pretty cool!

NEW PRINT - TEA CUP TOPIARIES

Another week and a brand new print!  Beautiful, humidity-free weather has arrived here in South Florida and I am reminded why the price of some pretty hot weather in the Summer here is so worth it to have a phenomenally perfect Fall/Winter/Spring season. I hope you had a great weekend!

This print, as well as the original painting, are available in my etsy shop here.

FUN WITH SUNNY

Talk about breaking away from boring and creating something fun! These floors were painted using my friend Sunny Goode's stencils. I am inspired by the great colors and patterns. Check out Sunny's entire line on her website here.

Have a terrific weekend, everyone!

FIRST THURSDAY IN KEY WEST

Summer is over and the Caroline Street Art & Design District In Key West, Florida is having First Thursday again.

My friends, Jo and Terry Coveny at Style Key West have new arrivals and more on the way

...rugs, garden seats, lamps, bedding, upholstery, casegoods...

All Seda France candles half price to make room for our new candle line Hillhouse Naturals

Visit them Thursday, October 7 from 6-9

Style Key West

313 Margaret St.

Key West, FL 33040

305.292.4004

DANKE!!

View from My Heels

Art Needlepoint

Pagoda Press

Thanks to these great blogs for featuring my work recently, especially my "PINK" pieces in honor of  Breast Cancer Awareness.

SUZANI SETTEE - NEW ORIGINAL PAINTING

I just completed this 12x12 original painting of a French settee covered in a suzani-patterned fabric. The background is a strie effect in blue.

It's for sale in my shop here.

Have a fantastic Monday!

EDGEWATER STUDIOS - TILE WITH STYLE

Subway, schmubway. Forget about generic tile choices and check out these innovative and majorly chic options from Edgewater Studios. These are glass tiles that steal the show. I am especially loving the Madeira (top) and Bathos as part of the Art Glass Collections, but I think you should decide for yourself which is most attractive. Check them all out here.

I am headed out of town, but will see you back here on Monday! Have a terrific October weekend!