Fabulous Kim Parker's fashions for the home

I was sitting in front of my computer thinking about flowers and how beautifully delicate they are.

Thinking about how much I love all flowers, 

how different and lovely they all are,

how they smell so sweet

how the petals feel so velvety and soft

and shimmery in the light. 

Then in mid thought,

 I looked up

and noticed a Kim Parker print that I have hanging on the wall

above my computer.

 I wonder if this image subconsciously inspired my flowery thoughts.

 Well, once I looked at the print,

my mind went down the Kim Parker path.

 Her botanical designs are very lyrical and beautifully composed.

 They are a delight

and so very rich and complex

yet simple and fresh at the same time.

 She is

as lovely a person

 as are

her magical creations. 

Several years ago,

I had an opportunity to work with Kim

 on a make-over project.

I can't tell you what a truly darling person she is

and how wonderful it was to collaborate with her.

So here is my little tribute

to a talented,

 delightful

and

down-to-earth

artist!

 Please go visit Miss Kim's website. 

You can do so by clicking on the link below. 

kimparker.tv

Enjoy the flowery fun!

The winner!!!

The winner of my 200th post give-away is.......

#21 (chosen from the random number generator)

Miss Nessadee

Thanks for coming to the party Nessadee!

Since it's my 2 hundreth post,

I figured I'd give away 2 things

a last minute decision (but I usually do things like that)

so I picked another winner with the number generator and it gave me

#5

Miss Jennifer Williams Blue Sky Sunburn

you win  a 6 pack of my cards

see below.

Thanks everyone for making my party a fun celebration!!!!!!

I'll be in touch with the winners to get shipping info!

Have a great Sunday!

IF: Welcome

She welcomes you with open arms!

Oh, wait.....no arms!

Well, she welcomes you anyway! ;)

2ooth Post Party and a little give-away

Hooray, everyone! 

 It's my 200th post!!

Let's celebrate!

I put out some of my fancy party decorations

and dressed things up with some luscious ribbon

Now, let me gaze into the crystal ball and  read your fortune.

Looks like you're going to have a fabulous time

at my 200th post party!

The water nymphs are telling me secrets!

Secrets about a fabulous give-away!

Presents and prizes will be awared!

Hooray for the lucky winner!

On this 200 post day

The fortune reads:

A cheerful letter or message is on it's way to you

Gumby wonders if

 this fortune could be for you.

It's a special gift made

by hand

(a tiny hand?)

I wonder who will be the winner

Ah, the mystery is so mysterious

but

 until the prize is revealed,

 I wish to extend a gift to all of my visitors

Always

to

be

filled with peace!

And now, here is the give-away prize

brought to you by the hands of Debbie Egizio!

it is a dream box!!

a place to safely store all of your

Dreams, wishes, hopes, and prayers!

Keep dreaming friends!

Please leave a comment and I will include your name in the give-away. 

I will pick a winner on Sunday, September 13th

Thanks so much  for stopping by and helping me celebrate!

I hope you had a fabulous time at the party!!

Fancy ring

I found the most exquisite little jewelry shop in Galena Illinois. I promised my husband that I would just pop in and right out. Honest honey, I'll only be a minute.

Hah!!

I was sucked right in, eyes glazed over, drooling and hynotized by the amazing creations. I ended up talking to the shop attendant who was a co-creator/photographer/male model and painter. He explained the jewelry making process and we ended up talking about art, photography, etc and I was completely taken by everything in the shop. Time had completely slipped away from me when I noticed my patient husband walking in the door looking for me and saying something like "So are we going to eat?" I didn't want to make him wait any longer but I couldn't leave without bringing a piece of beauty home with me. So, I quickly decided upon this sweet butterfly ring.

My camera refuses to take nice close-up shots so I borrowed an image from their shops website to share the ring details more closely.

By the way, The shop is called 1 of my kind jewels and the website is http://www.jodymcgill.com/

Here is one of her delicate necklaces.

I think it is so lovely.

Oh, and I musn't forget to share the fabulously ghoulish news! Please join in the Halloween fesivities hosted by A fanciful Twist. Be sure to stop by here as well for I will be participating in the Hauntingly Magical Celebration. With a give away or two.

Oh, and speaking of giveaways, I'm quickly approaching my 200th post

(like, it's my next post)

and

I'll be doing a lovely little give away as well.

So check back on Wednesday, after the labor day holiday, for my 200th post celebration!

Yippiee!!!

If you are ever in Galena Illinois, you must stop in for a visit. Items are available on-line as well. Click on the jewel images above to be taken to Jody McGill's website.