I don't know about you, but I am ready for spring. Living in a cold climate {for almost half of the year} can really drain a person. Not to mention all of the dark, cloudy days...without the hope of the sun peering out. Thankfully, where we live (in Western New York), the snow and ice have begun to melt...however...the temperature is still quite cool. But just looking out and seeing only a few patches of snow gives me hope...hope that spring, and the warmth of the sun, will return to my neck of the woods {hopefully} very soon.
This hope has spurned my creative endeavors...and got me a lookin' around the studio for supplies to create my Spring Collection of treasures for the shop. I have a hard time using many of the vintage items that I frequently purchase, for creating, because I can find beauty in even the smallest treasure...and have a hard time letting go. As I mentioned in a previous post or two...I am looking, however, to pare down, de-clutter...and learn to let go...
Here are some treasures from my studio...
I was up to the wee hours of the morning last night creating and cannot wait to get all of the new goods listed at the shop. I hope to do so this week...but in the mean time...here is a preview of some of what is to come...
Handmade Easter & spring wreaths...
{sold}
Paper collages...
and so much more...
I will announce when a majority has been listed...and show off more creations soon!
Till next time...
{Not 5 minutes after I posted this, the snow started to fly! How ironic.}
I, too, am longing for spring! Love, love those little wreaths:)
Posted by: Leah C | February 18, 2009 at 04:06 PM
The preview of things to come is beautiful from your studio. Here's to the sun peaking out a bit more. I am so with you, it's been raining & storming here for days (much needed, so I should not complain ;). I am so looking forward to sunshine and throwing the windows open with careless abandon - well one can dream! Can't wait to see more of your creations.
xo~Tracie
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | February 18, 2009 at 04:25 PM
Alice,
Your treasures are beautiful and believe me I can relate to not wanting to part with vintage treasures. That is why my house is full of them! I love your paper collages...so pretty and so *SPRING*...stay warm!
Blessings!
Posted by: Sandi | February 18, 2009 at 04:40 PM
I just found your website thru Garden Antqs Vintage.So much inspiration!!! & such a beautiful blog. Glad I found you. I'll be stopping by.....alot
Posted by: Kim | February 18, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Beautiful photos and lovely projects! It's been a long, cold winter and I'm ready for the crocus to pop up and the robins to come back.
Posted by: Jessica Canham | February 18, 2009 at 06:43 PM
Your beautiful photos get me excited about Spring that hopefully will come soon. Thanks for the encouragement on my digital creation... the light bulb certainly went on. If you are ever in the KC area would love to take you to Rusty Chandeler!
Can't wait to see you Spring shop!
Posted by: Sheila R | February 18, 2009 at 07:02 PM
Your pictures are really lovely. I always find such inspiration in the little things, and they are hard to let go of sometimes. I'm trying to pare down and do some Spring cleaning myself.
Carrie
http://www.noellegarrettdesigns.com
Posted by: Carrie | February 18, 2009 at 07:05 PM
Stunning photos! Can't wait to see everything listed in your shop. I just love the wreath.
Julie
Posted by: Julie | February 18, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Such pretty little Easter/spring creations Alice. I hope for you, spring is just around the corner.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Posted by: Kerryanne English | February 18, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Alice,
I found you while blog hopping....saw your beautiful home on The Old Painted Cottage. I love all the little details in everything you do. So beautiful!
Posted by: Heather | February 18, 2009 at 09:36 PM
Alice....I have to have one of those wreaths. :) Magnificent!
Thank you for all you do and for sharing your awesome creative talent with us.
xo,
Lesley
Posted by: Lesley | February 19, 2009 at 09:04 AM
Ohhh, I so no the feeling. Right around this time of year I get so tired of cold and dreery that I wander why I haven't moved South?! Far, far South.
As I type the windchills is in the negatives. But, your beautiful photos have reminded me that Spring is not far off - or at least I hope! :)
Posted by: Shana | February 19, 2009 at 01:50 PM
I just love your blog. Everything is just stunning. I love the paper collages. Thank you for coming to visit my blog and welcoming me.
Stephenie
Posted by: Stephenie | February 19, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Oh Alice, I love the wreaths as I mentioned on flickr. Also wanted to tell you that I too have a tendency to "hoard" my favorite bits and pieces - waiting for that ultimate inspiration - I try and force myself to use them in my creations but I always hold back. Your spring them has me convinced I will revive them for spring!
Posted by: cathyb | February 20, 2009 at 09:05 PM
stunning photo's and you allways have such original ideas!! I love your blog and hope to visit it as much as possible!!
Posted by: sylvia extra | February 22, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Just Fabulousness as only you can do it. Escaping here to dream makes my day, and enspires me to create.
Posted by: Marcie | February 25, 2009 at 06:31 AM
simply beautiful
Posted by: rosa | March 17, 2009 at 04:16 PM