Serious Pastels

Raining Rainbow by Solocosmo  

I've been running across a lot of amazing pastel color based artwork lately and it made me think, that pastels aren't always powder puff cute and reserved for little girls and nurseries. They can be sophisticated, eclectic, mystical, kitsch, and even just a little bit morbid as well. The use of bolder splashes of color and dramatic themes certainly add to that equation. A few that I am currently loving:

Yasmine of A Print A Day, online magazine Parasol,  fabric line, graphics craft shop, flickr.

Sunken Treasure by Brandi Strickland.  grethcnmist has a wonderful interview with Brandi here.

free range, flying duckling print by etcink

the music festival tents print by gretchenmist

Custom Eye Watercolor Portrait by Ashley White Jacobson

Egads Man Run poster print by William Dohman

Cosmic Unicorn by Rikki Simons

Reds and Frosty Hues

I thought I would showcase some of my favorite things for you all Christmas shoppers.

The sweet candy cane heart photographic art print above by zuppa artista is so... pretty! Though, I only like candy canes as decor, or as hot cocoa stirrers!! (try it, it's lovely and delish)

This little red elfin pixie hat from talk to the trees is so tempting, and a steal for only $18! (ps, she is super sweet and her wolf ears are awesome too!)

Love the ethereal feeling of this "time to dine" photographic art print by lola's room

Have you seen the gorgeous artwork by Candace Jean? Well, now you have!

Yes, stacking rings, I love them all, but this Dainty Parnassia set from Pearl Everlasting has a hint of sparkle.

These sweet little  Cottage Love earrings are made by me, Jeweled Ambrosia! I love the way the photograph turned out!