Wishing Everyone a Truly Blessed, Family Filled Christmas!

Hope everyone has a holiday filled with family, fun, and lots of laughter! Thank you for your support & encouragement throughout this year and for your friendship! God bless!~Lara

Sophie Dahy Designs: $300 Floral Giveaway!!

Be sure to check out the awesome Sophie Dahy Design give-away at Verdigris Vie! The prize is your choice of a beautiful arrangement at a value of up to $300!!Enter now through November 15th!

**Some Gift-giving Ideas from All Modern!**

With less than 10 weeks until the holidays, I created a post today of some gift-giving ideas you can find at All Modern. All Modern and the CSN network have over 250+ online stores, giving shoppers access to one million products from awesome lines such as Blu Dot, Alessi, Vitra, and many more. All Modern has a wonderful selection of Modern & Contemporary Bedding  where I found these simply adorable Duck & Frog pillows above. They are part of the Wetlands Collection from Amenity Home, along with the delightful Squirrels below.

 

The Dynasty Duvet Set below by Ann Gish is devine!

I love the combination of textures and patterns, just perfect for a master suite!

 

Another gift idea is this beautifully designed Espresso Maker by Aldo Rossi for Alessi.

Alessi has some really fun and innovative products,

perfect for finding that unique gift for someone special!

 

Finally, there is the Night Clock by George Nelson for Vitra-Vitra Design Museum. George Nelson is considered by many to be one of the founders of American Modernism, and I think this clock is a wonderful example of his impeccable style. Many other fabulous products fromVitra can also be found at All Modern.

 

So there you have it! Let me know what you think of my 'picks'

and visit All Modern to make your own personal 'picks'!

Cloche Crazy :)

Over at A Stroll Thru Life, Marty is having a Cloche Blog Party tomorrow, although you can link up this evening if you like...I chose to show off my mini cloches and of course a couple cloche paintings I did a few weeks back (both are sold). If you would like to join in the fun be sure to drop by Marty's blog!
My husband and I are leaving for a week's vacation up north, so I won't be posting as much this week...but I will be bringing my paints as I cannot be away from the easel that long! Have a great weekend!:)

Hooked On...the Nie Nie Dialogues

If you have never heard of the Nie Nie Dialogues you really need to take a minute and read this young woman's blog...after surviving a fiery plane crash just over a year ago, she has become an inspiration for so many people around the world. Her courage, determination, faith in God, and tender spirit are something to embrace. Personally, she makes me want to become a Mom even more now, a better wife, and to never take anything for granted.
(*To read what others are 'Hooked On', visit the Hooked on Fridays Blog Post)

Little Pink Clock & French Fruit...

"The Little Pink Clock," 3"x 5", oil on canvas,

$29(plus s/h) (available)

"French Pear," 3"x 5", oil on canvas,
$29(plus s/h) (available)

"French Apple," 3"x 5", oil on canvas,
$29(plus s/h)(SOLD,thank you!)

I just finished this trio of miniature oil paintings, each with a bit of a French twist...bon appetit! :o)