Little Lovables: embroidery

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Friday, January 21, 2011

Embroidered

luis the racoon embroidery hoop art by one little red fox

I'm pretty sure we've all seen the millions of pics of embroidery wall art gallery collages that were so popular the last few years (though I'll show some again), but I wanted to focus on some pretty ingenious little embroidery art today. Apparently, there is a whole contemporary world of needlecraft, one such inspiring place that keeps up with it all is MrXStitch.

apartment therapy

embroidery hop ceiling art, nursery of lorena and david, featured via design zazzle

embroidered recycle art by Ellen Calvert via decor8

typed on 'embroidered' beatles lyrics by rugglesstitch

be brave embroidery by joetta maue

love you so much embroidery by joetta maue

sleeping embroidery by joetta maue

yellow jacket disguise by jammer sage

love me, deer embroidery collage by lou lou and oscar (and blog)

embroidered pendant neckalce by september house

all dressed up in blue floral by lucky jackson (more amazing work here)

remember me embroidery art by melissa sue stanley

woodland fox ornament by humblebea
this little foxy guy is actually a mason jar lid, but I think the effect is the same.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Vibrant Gardens: Real and Pretend

flowers by jessica jane

I have been in the yard, trying to salvage the lawn that was left unwatered for who knows how long. We have but a small pair of pruning shears and lots of hedges to trim.... I was left with a very sore hand!

But, we will see, on our very tight budget, what we can do to make this little lawn of ours pretty. Naturally, I tend to overthink and become obsessive, wanting to do everything at once, a compost pile,
a vegetable and herb garden, more flowers! But, only time and patience will tell if our 5 rose bushes will come to life again and how the bare patches of removed dead plants will be filled in.

If you are not a green thumb, but enjoy the vibrant colors of nature, I am sure you will
love these gorgeous garden projects!

This silk ribbon flower garden embroidery reminds me of my grandmother's shower curtain.

Handmade and available for purchase by Fairstore.

So beautiful, each stitch and square was so lovingly executed. I love how cheerful it all is, I'm sure it is like a little visual journal as well. The 39 squares project by Amy of inspire co. had many different people participating and can be viewed here.

*This post is dedicated to Urangoo. I blogged about her last year as she was fundraising for treatment for Leukemia, the same disease that took my father from me. She passed away today after her Chemotherapy treatment in India had failed. She was a student at Utah University from Mongolia and traveled the world to find healthcare. I pray her spirit and those of her friends and family will have peace.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Homefront: Cinco de Mayo Dress Up

Over the weekend, we attended a little birthday party for me and a nephew and a baby shower for my sis. But this post is about the Cinco De Mayo themed party we attended. There was a piñata of course at a few of these and lots and lots of good Mexican food and authentic dulches Mexicanos (candy!) I had my first taste of yummy, perfected, homemade flan (made by her) and other authentic treats.

Mexican Candy by Warm 'n Fuzzy

I wore this, yes I did. I actually own 3 of these Mexican embroidered vintage dresses. This long cream one, a short hot pink one and a short white one with pale pink embroidery (it's very pretty).

I love them all, but have never worn them. I wore this long one with a vintage red belt, vintage red cowboy boots I got at an auction and these amazingly (huge, pointy, uncomfortable) red enameled flower clip on earrings. My ears hurt just thinking about them, but oh the cuteness.

Many people remarked how 'festive' I looked as I was pretty much the most colorful thing there (aside from the piñata), though I wonder if that mostly meant 'ridiculous'? Oh well. It's not everyday we get to dress up as a Spanish Rose (even if we DO look a little ridiculous). At least I didn't go all dio de los muertos with a sugar skull, now eh?

piñata via ok history

For those of you wondering, Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a holiday celebrated in the United States and primarily limited to the state of Puebla in Mexico. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. (thanks, wikipedia) as my knowledge of Mexico is little more than a brief visit to Tijuana). Cinco de Mayo is also my little brother's birthday... Happy Birthday Jae!!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Of Bunnies and Women

rabbit ceramic scupltures ~ iktomi

Bunnies are not exclusively Easter related. I tried to find "holiday neutral" ones that pulled at my heart strings, though it was admittedly tough to narrow down all of the sweetness. I love them all and would have a rabbit menagerie if I could! The great thing about little figurines and pieces of art, is they can be easily placed in little vingettes around your home, for a simple touch of quirkiness in a place that could use some character without overloading it. Which is your favorite? Do you prefer vintage or handmade? Art or function?