Fab Finds #10 - Dream Sweetly

Hi there,
today it's cold, I'm tired, it's monday.... and I was feeling rather "blah' but I was just given a huge lift thanks to coming across a posting on facebook, about a painting given as a gift...

Dream Sweetly Acrylics on canvas

78 x 60 inch

So, NOW I am inspired by one the most wonderful paintings I have ever seen!
It was painted by Tinniegirl (aka Cathy Kirwan) as a surprise birthday gift for her friend Curlypops (aka Cam).
Thus my latest 'fab finds' from Etsy are in the spirit of this painting, be it reminiscent of the lovely name, the happy /hot colours or the fabulous abstract floral theme...

colour wheel necklace byTamar

Banksy Poster from Davidsphotography

Felt and Button Festival Bracelet- Pinata Picante by PoorRobin

Junk Mail mixed media canvas by Jill Reister

Citrus Soleil Messenger bag by The Pokey Rose

Coral Dreams corsage brooch by Vivid Spirit

I'm now off to collect Mr.6 from school, and on my
return, I'm really hoping to set the boys up with a
 crafty (yes, pun absolutely intended! teehee!)
 creative activity, as I am feeling
in the mood to make some more of these.

{ie. my Graffiti Flowers, embellishments made from
found papers, such as security envelopes, junk mail, and pages from
old forlorn vintage kids books! You can find
them in my shop here.}



Finally, let's just take a look at another of Cathy's 
wonderful paintings...


Ohh, how I wish she were MY best friend and I too had such a painting gracing MY wall!! :0}

Untitled {as yet}

Acrylics on canvas

30 x 30 inch

Have a great week My Dears,

Sally x0x

Artist Love!

Hi,
happy Thursday my Lovlies!!
I have just discovered a new artist - well she is new TO ME!! I absolutely love her work, probably because it puts me in mind of my ultimate favourite artists Matisse and Dufy. I guess it's also a little similar to how I like to paint myself ~ I have a colourful, whimsical & slightly childlike style.

Her name is Bella Foster, and she lives in Brooklyn, New York....have you seen her work yet??

check out some of her lovely paintings.... which can all be found here , and view more here http://www.bellafoster.com also.

I think this Bookshelf painting mifght just be my favourite!

BUT, then again - it could be this one!! ~ The Horticulturalist

For more, head on over to the blog  HERE THERE AND THEM, which showcases Bella's paintings of "Other People's Stuff"!!