Have you seen....

The latest Summer Special at Charming Rose Supplies. Spend $50* or more and receive one Chain Nose Ergonomic Plier, free with your purchase!Click to see: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12777161

-Available in limited quantity!

I have some new goodies I'm waiting for in the mail:
-Jewelry ring bases in 2 styles, adjustable. Gunmetal and Rhodium Finish.
-More jewelry making findings, including rose connector charm.
-And hopefully some wooden charms, I'm still deciding on which styles to get!

And I love to offer more savings for my lovely customers, I've introduced a Buy & Save offer:

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And lookout for an upcoming giveaway at this blog! ;) It might be a good idea to subscribe so you don't miss out!

Delightful Poetry

I was up late last night drawing just for the fun and also because I couldn't sleep! The following sketch was inspired by this quote:

"Forget not that the earth delights to feel our bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair."- Khalil Gibran.
Khalil Gibran is one of my favorite poets (along with Rumi); His poetry and short stories are full of imagery and contain deep philosophical meaning. Here are some more lovely and inspiring quotes from him:

"If my survival caused another to perish, then death would be sweeter and more beloved."

"Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children."

"Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. "

"We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them."

You can visit my Flickr account to view the whole sketch if you like!

Missoni Spring/Summer 2008

Flowers, print and pattern! I find a kaleidoscope of inspiration from Missoni's Spring/Summer 2008 collection. The dresses look so soft and breezy and the patterns make them works of moving art. I love the advertising images, the fluid pattern of the clothing fits in beautifully with the natural surrounding.

I Adore Free People

Vibrant, youthful, fresh and fun, Free People is a clothing boutique marketed for "the girl who likes to keep busy and push life to the limits, with traveling and hanging out and everything in between." They sell clothing, intimates, accessories and unique shoes!

I have selected a few of my many favorites from their online shop:


1. Thin Shell Bangle, $12
2. Silver Rush Necklace, $198
3.Romanian Etched Ring, $18.00
4.Two-Tone Bangle, $9.95

Pop Art Cafe

Check out the work of talented Etsy artist Wendy Presseisen of Pop Art Cafe.
Wendy paints everything from animals, people and beautiful landscapes in a traditional and unique style! She offers original paintings and prints in her shop which are available in standard and custom sizes, as well as ACEO Art Cards and Greeting Cards with Envelope.

Even better, shipping is always FREE for three or more prints (aceo and greeting cards excluded), and up to two prints, always only $5.00. Fabulous and affordable deal!

Wendy has a design blog, Just Cool: Adventure in Modern Design- do take a look there also!

Grays

I fell in love with this cute vintage style pleated skirt and picked out some basic accessories in neutral grays. The skirt has some writing on it but from the picture it's kind of hard to make out what it says.

1. Organic Cotton Woven Indigo Pleat Skirt by Stewart+Brown at The Green Loop
2. Envirosax "Monochromatic" Reusable Shopping Bag ($8.50) at The Green Loop
3. Oxidized large Circle Pendant by Alisa Miller

The Gardens

I was at a beautiful garden park on the weekend and had the pleasure of taking photos of flowers. You can visit my Flickr account for more photos.




I love taking the photos just as much as I do editing them in Photoshop. Enjoy!

Hand Picked Blue

Some fresh blues picked right out of my Etsy favorites!



1. Rain bracelet by Paper Pattern Silk
2. Robin's Egg by Jake and Noel
3. British Landscape 3, Original Painting by CWYS Art

Elie Saab - Spring Summer 2008

Gorgeous pink tulle high waist long dress by Lebanese Designer Elie Saab. Satin flounced low-cut ornamented with ostrich feathers and embroidered with silver sequins.

1. Michael Beaudry Diamond Earrings
2. 14k Two-Tone Gold Rose Quartz & Diamond Pink Panther Tickled Pink Ring.
   

Asudari Summer 2008

Fluidity, tradition and modernity- the elements of Asudari. I love the eclectic prints and free flowing designs. Check more collections Asudari. (I like the background music on the site too!)

Warm welcome

The first post to the beginning of this inspiration blog! I love fashion design and art and I hope to bring these together here as inspirational elements for you to enjoy.