Artist inspiration

Tags

Alegria collection, arts, cloud 9 fabric, craft, Etsy, fabric collection, fashion, freelance illustrator, Geninne D. Zlatkis, illustration, painted egg, sewing, style, vibrant colours, watercolours

I am currently loving Geninne’s Art Blog. Geninne is a freelance illustrator and designer whose blog is so full of vibrant colours and inspiration galore!

Wooden egg painted with blue acrylic inks and rubbed with a spoon oil. Beautiful tie-dyed top in a warm chocolate brown! Shopping alert: you can buy one of these stunning pillows designed by Geninne here.

I could move into this bedroom in a split second. Gennine made her own pillowcases as soon as her fabric collection called Alegria arrived at her home. She designed the pattern herself. Then she over-dyed the fabric to match her green quilt from CB2. What a perfectionist – just look at the colour match. I’m in awe of her talent – not only as an artist, but she dyes fabrics and sews too! Her fabric collection is sold at Cloud 9 Fabrics.

She also uses thread as a medium, on t-shirts.

Freshly painted rocks to keep papers from flying away in her studio. Stunning detail.

Are you loving her illustrations as much as I am?
The good news is, you can buy her work from her etsy shop.
All images from Geninne’s Art Blog.

Leaping into Spring

Tags

bike ride, cherry blossoms, chickadee, drinks, Etsy, read a book, spring, yogurt pops

I get so overexcited at this time of year – Spring! I feel like it is finally here. The grass is getting greener and local florists are displaying tulips and gorgeous pastel bouquets. Spring is a time for rejuvenation!

it’s the perfect season to read a book beneath these gorgeous boughs
via Lemony (GR) Egghead

time to make yogurt pops via verses from my kitchen

the day starts with the chirping of birds via etsy

time to pull out the bright clothing via lesley evers

april showers via flickr

refreshing drinks on the patio via tumblr

take more bike rides via thecherryblossomgirl

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Tags

Date Ideas, Etsy, Fedora Hat, Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Ice Skating, Jewelry, Lust and Love plates, Personalized Candle Holders, Spa, Valentine's Day

Etsy has some great Valentine’s Day Date Ideas and some perfect gift ideas for your loved one. Here are a few of my personal favourites.

Romantic Dinner – The Love and Lust Valentine’s Day Dessert or Appetizer Plates by Aedriel Originals Red and White

Set the Mood – Personalized Natural White Birch Tea Light Candle Holder by urbanplusforest

Eat Something Delicious – Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Strawberries – Edible Art, by CoCo Roux

Duds for Him – Vintage Mens Fedora Hat Wool Dobbs Black Mad Men Hat by Callooh Callay 

 Jewelry for Her – Victorian Blooming Red Rose Ring in Antique Gold by Robinhoodcouture

Spa Date – The Spa Experience Cake by Hold the Flour

Skate Date – Vintage Ice Skating Rink Los Angeles Sign by Retro Roadside Photo

Etsy Roundup

Tags

art, Etsy, handmade, photography, purchase, roundup, unique, vintage

If you receive some money for the holidays, why not buy something unique from Etsy? It is the place to purchase handmade or vintage items as well as art, photography and craft supplies.

Here are a few of my favorite picks.

Modern Wall Clock by ArtGlamourSligo

How adorable is this fox plushy? By rileyconstruction

A chic and waterproof camera travel bag! By sizzlestrapz

I love this!!! New York City photograph by Raceytay

Delicacy, black sheer lace shirt by Minxshop. Gorgeous!

Bird shabby pink print by hunterandmoon.
These dreamy pastel colours match with any neutral decor!

Wishing for a white Christmas

Tags

Etsy, landscapes, photo, Smashing Magazine, white Christmas, winter wonderland

I really, really want it to snow this for Christmas. Here are a few fabulous photos of winter wonderlands to get things started!

Paivi Valkonen via Smashing Magazine

Maddenphotography via etsy

Art by Bia via Smashing Magazine

walcoo wallpaper

Diane Schuster via redbubble

Carolyn Cochrane via etsy

greenpix via etsy

Etsy Gallery – Toronto Artists

Tags

Analogue Love, Doublecrossed Photography, Etsy, GirlCanCreate, Piperinapeartree, Wordology

I thought I would showcase some of the local Toronto talent. Sure, it’s easy to go to the mall and buy a print but it is much better to support artists that live locally. Etsy is a great place to search online for artists by category. No standing in long line ups either!

From The Top: 
1.  Beloved – Lisa Pijuan-Nomura of GirlCanCreate
2.  Toronto Canada Subway Sign, Bus Blind – Marina Vazzana of Wordology
3.  Winter – Analogue Love
4.  Sitting Still – tanjatiziana of Doublecrossed Photography
5.  Clementine – Piper Anderson of Piperinapeartree