Thank You Life With Dogs! :)

Special Thank You to Life With Dogs for including me in their 2011 Holiday Buyer's Guide! They are THE BEST dog lovers site on the net & it's an honor to be included in their gift guide! :)

*•.♫♪Christmas.♫.•*¨*•♫♪Commissions

Busy as a bee working on Christmas commissions...fully booked for this Christmas but taking orders for the New Year! Feel free to contact me and visit my site at Studio Lara.com 

Adorable Kids Furniture by Wayfair (formerly CSN)

I have had the pleasure of working with CSN Stores, now known as Wayfair, this past year doing some great giveaways as well as some reviews of their wonderful products, so when they asked if I would be interested in doing another review I jumped at the chance!

Wayfair has over 200+ stores with all sorts of products for you, your fur children, and your home. They have some of the most adorable kids furniture such as the bright, turquoise chair above. I also found these pretties!:

And of course this art table is a favorite as well! ;)

Be sure to check back for my review of a product from Wayfair in the next week or so! And feel free to check out all wonderful gift ideas on Wayfair! You won't be disappointed!

Christmas Commissions

Working on several commissions that will be given as Christmas gifts this year...exciting, but stressful at the same time! This is a vintage style portrait I just finished for a customer who will be giving this to her Mother for Christmas. I am fully booked for Christmas, but if are interested in having a pet portrait done feel free to contact me & check out more of my work on my website at Studio Lara!

Black Friday & Cyber Monday 20% Off Prints & Originals on Etsy!

Hop, Skip, & Jump over to my store on etsy from now thru Nov. 28 to take 20% off ALL Prints & Originals! Some great gifts, stocking stuffers, or perhaps a treat for you! :) 
(*does NOT include Custom Work/Pet Portraits)

TuRQuOiSe LoVe & NOVICA Winner!

Looking for affordable, unique, personable gifts? How about this little bit of pretty? Only $29 on etsy. :) Be sure to check out my store on etsy...there are many gifts under $30, perfect for hostess gifts, friends, co-workers, etc.

And the winner of the NOVICA $50 Giveaway is :

Melissa from Shabby Love :)

Thank you to everyone who entered!

Christmas Pillows & A Feature on Fresh Vintage! :)

Christmas pillows! How great are they?! This piece is available on etsy. And special thank you to Fresh Vintage for doing a feature on my work! I love nice people! :)

Christmas Gift Ideas & $50 NOVICA Giveaway!

With Christmas right around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share some gift ideas from NOVICA. They have some truly beautiful handcrafted items from around the world! I found this beautiful handbag in their accessories section...perfect for the holidays & under $50!

 They also have accessories for men, like these sterling silver cufflinks:

and handcrafted walking sticks like this one with a Boston Terrier:

And they have a wonderful selection of some gorgeous womens scarves like this one: 

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(And of course artwork is always a great gift idea! ;) 

Stay tuned for my review of a product from NOVICA & in the meantime ENTER to WIN a $50 Gift Certificate to NOVICA! Also, NOVICA is looking for those people interested in becoming consultants for NOVICA Live, their home party division...from NOVICA: 
For our consultants, getting in early is a big opportunity in direct sales.  They'll be able to make some good money and support artisans worldwide.  We're expanding across the country right now and signing up new consultants every week.

The starter kits are only $199 and have over $400 worth of samples and $150 in business materials.  We have a lot of promotions going on for our early consultants, including anyone that becomes a Director this year will go to Bali next year.

Be sure to contact them if you are interested & let them know you heard about this from Lara Harris at A Vintage Touch! :)

TO ENTER the $50 NOVICA Gift Certificate Giveaway 

(amt. includes shipping cost):

Doing each item 1-4 will give you an 

additional chance at winning! :)

1) Visit NOVICA & LEAVE a COMMENT on THIS POST telling me which product is one of your favorites.

2) Become a follower of this blog & LEAVE a COMMENT here telling me so.

3) Tweet about this giveaway & LEAVE a COMMENT with your twitter id. (my twitter is: StudioLara316)

4) Become a friend on facebook & post on facebook about this giveaway & LEAVE a COMMENT here telling me so.

Winner will be chosen next Monday! November, 21, 2011 at or before 9pm EST.


linking to:
Anything Goes

A Turquoise & Red Christmas. . .

I'm presently having a love affair with turquoise and red...just love it! These are currently available on etsy. I also have the traditional red & green in my store as well ;) 

Custom Personalized Family Nest Paintings in OIL

Looking for a unique & personable gift this holiday season? How about a custom family nest painting with personalized names on the eggs. Family is at the heart of the season and what a great way to display a family's love for one another. This nest is an early Christmas gift for my Mom. :) Available on etsy.

Barn Owl on White. . .Painting in OIL by LARA

I absolutely love the colors in the Barn Owl. . .devine.

(available on etsy)

Dresses I Love. . .Inspired by Rachel Zoe's 2012 Resort Collection

I die for these dresses in the 2012 Resort Collection 

by Rachel Zoe...so cute & flirty! Love them!

(available on etsy)

Vintage Tea Tins

(Available on etsy)


*Linking to:

The French Cupboard
The Brambleberry Cottage

Homemaker on a Dime

German Shorthaired Pointer Dog Painting in OIL

(available on etsy)

The holidays are fast approaching, only 10 weeks until Christmas! If you or someone you know is looking at having a pet portrait done feel free tocontact me and/or visit my website at Studio Lara.com :)

Custom Wedding Dress Paintings in OIL by Lara Harris

Looking for a special keepsake gift for a bride-to-be or a wonderful anniversary present? Why not have an oil painting done of that special dress? Check out my store on etsy for more details! And keep in mind Christmas is only 10 weeks away! ;)

10 Weeks Until Christmas...oh yes!

Just to freak everybody out a little...there is only about 10 weeks until Christmas :) Perhaps having a pet portrait done or picking up something handmade like a handpainted piece of art or a fine art print? Feel free to check out my website or my store on etsy and/or contact me! Happy Shopping! :)

Wedding Keepsake Paintings in OIL by Lara

(*available on etsy)

(*available on etsy)

Golden Retriever Puppy & Mama Painting in OIL

(available on etsy)

Vintage Blue Dress & Summer (after Benson)

(available on etsy)

Itty Bitty Cottages. . .

In the bathroom, hall, or above the kitchen sink...or any other nook & cranny you can think of! Available on etsy.

Viva le France. . .

(available on etsy)

More Itty Bitty Bits of Pretty. . .

. . .because everyone deserves a little bit of pretty in their lives! ;)