Let The Sunshine In

I love stained glass in all it's forms but when I saw this Poppy Field Panel by Artophile, one of my Etsy Expats teammates, I completely fell in love. This panel has over 160 pieces of glass which have been painted and fired to add detail and depth to the design. It is framed in unfinished oak and hung with heavy duty chain. The detail in this piece is incredible!

Poppy Field Stained Glass Panel

These are a few more of Artophile's beautiful stained glass pieces. Click on the individual pictures to be taken to the listings on Etsy.


You can contact Artophile at:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/artophile

Happy 1 Year Etsy Anniversary to Artophile!

Countdown!

It's getting closer to the end of the year, to a new one, to a brand new beginning if you want it to be.

Counting down with Etsy sellers Marrianne's Handcrafted Watch Studio, mb art studios and Inspired by Nature.

Out of Time Vintage Fashion Ladies Watch by Marrianne's Handcrafted Watch Studio

Every Story... Quote Clock by mb art studios

Barnwood Clock, Rustic, Black Finish by Inspired by Nature

Cheers and Happy New Year :-)
- CoconutPalmDesigns

Inspiring Christmas - Party Time!

I can't believe today is already December 1st! Time for the rounds of Christmas parties to start. Good friends, good music and good eats. Which means it's time to set the table and have a tin or two of delectable yummies on hand.

Welcome! Come In! Eat, Drink and Be Merry!

Candles, gorgeously set tables with centerpieces were staples at my Grandparents house more than ours.
Natural and Elegant Christmas Centerpiece by The Wright Wreath

No one ever passed through my Grandmother's house at Christmas, or any other time of the year for that matter, without being plied with food and drink.
Christmas Chocolate Dipped Maple Log Walnut Cookies by Topreca Bakery

Love Birds in the Snow--Set of 2 by Mary Elizabeth Arts

Thank you to The Wright Wreath, Topreca Bakery and Mary Elizabeth Arts for helping me set the table this Christmas. Please check out these and all the other fabulous items in their Etsy shops.

Cheers and Happy Holidays!
- CoconutPalmDesigns

Inspiring Christmas - Deck The Halls

We would decorate the whole house from floor to rafters. It was always a lot of fun but tonnes of work. I loved every moment of it!

Fa la la la la, la la la la!

My mother has always liked having mats and area rugs around the house. Those would get changed out to Christmas mats as well.
Handpainted "Let it Snow" Floorcloth by A Little Bit of Pizzazz

Stockings would be hung by the fire, candles placed on the mantle and garlands of pine and berries hung.
Dollhouse Miniature Christmas Fireplace by Sherry of 19th Day Miniatures

Outside of the lights on the tree I always liked adding other light sources throughout the house.
Origami Patterned Tulips Lantern Lights by SnW Creative

Thank you to A Little Bit of Pizzazz, 19th Day Miniatures and SnW Creative for helping to decorate the house for Christmas. Please check out these and all their other fabulous items in their Etsy shops.

Cheers and Happy Holidays!
- CoconutPalmDesigns

Let The Sun Shine Through

I have always been fascinated with stained glass. I took a weekend class once and made a pretty cute suncatcher but it wasn't nearly as cool as the items in Go To Great Panes' Etsy shop.

I am a died hard X-Files fan so this Roswell Alien Head Suncatcher is right up my alley!


Wouldn't this Fairy Pendant Necklace look fabulous hanging around your neck?


I love the intricacies of Celtic symbols. I cold stare at this Four Loop Celtic Knot for hours!


You can also contact Go To Great Panes at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GoTo
Etsy: http://GoToSupplies.etsy.com (Supply Shop)
Blog: http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog

Home Decor With Attitude

Jamie, from Shop On A Lark, describes her store best when she says, "I specialize in hand painted furniture and decorative items to dress up your cozy cottage or Paris apartment, but it doesn't stop there! Beautiful paper and fabric, natural curiosities, vintage and flea market finds inspire wonderful home accessories and gifts."

This Paris Birdhouse is covered in Parisian and French images and symbols.


For your scented pleasure she has this Chic Embellished Soy Candle. The scent is basil/cucumber.


And isn't this Whimsical Polka Dot Demitasse Pincushion just the cutest thing you've seen today?


You can also contact Shop On A Lark at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/shoponalark
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shoponalark

Featured Artist: On A Thousand Hills

1. Tell me a bit about yourself (name, location, affiliations, personal stuff).

My name is Cheryl, and I live in western Massachusetts. I have been involved in crafts and sewing in particular, since I was in grade school. I took 4 years of a clothing shop in our local vocational high school. I try to integrate my love of nature with my love of craft.

2. What is the first thing you can remember making by hand? How and why did you make it?

I remember my aunt getting out boxes of supplies when we'd visit. We'd sit for hours and make all sorts of things. I most remember the snow globes we'd make out of baby food jars.

3. Creatively where do you think you'll be in five years?

I am just beyond the beginning stages of beading, so I will certainly become more creative in 5 years. I have a lot to learn. I also get ideas for other craft and art ideas, and am hoping to branch out into some of those soon.

4. Why should people buy handmade?

It keeps our dollar in our own, American economy. When you buy handmade, you know it is not being made using slave-labor. It is usually something unique, not one of a zillion that were made by machine somewhere.

5. What is the best homemade item you have ever bought?

I would have to say that the beautiful butterfly bowl, made by Judy B Freeman (JudyBFreeman.etsy.com) was my best homemade purchase so far. It was hard to give it up as a gift to my Mom this Christmas.

Etsy Shop: http://onathousandhills.etsy.com
Blog: http://onathousandhills.blogspot.com