French Sevres & Pretty Books

available on etsy

Itty Bitty Bits of Pretty...

...because everyone deserves 

a little bit of pretty in their lives! ;)

available on etsy.

Itty Bitty Bits of Pretty. . .

. . .because everybody deserves a little bit of pretty in their lives ;)

Available on etsy.

Spring Linens. . . .

Original & prints available on etsy.

French Itty Bitty Bits of Pretty ;)

Itty bitty bits of French pretty...because 

everyone deserves a bit of pretty in their lives! ;)

available on etsy.

Vintage Blue Dress & Summer (after Benson)

(available on etsy)

Morning Tea with Windflowers (after Waterhouse) Painting in OIL by LARA

It's been awhile since I've done a study so I decided to do one of my favorites, "Windflowers," by John William Waterhouse. I'm hoping to get a better photo in the next couple of days, but I'm really happy with how this piece turned out! Available on etsy.

My Review of French White 12 Piece Bake and Serve Set

Originally submitted at CSN Stores

With its classic, fluted design this set looks good on the stovetop or the tabletop. A perfect blend of style and function, it's designed to be used for casual and formal dining. The dishes and covers can be used in conventional, convection and microwave ovens as well for storing foo...

French White 12 Piece Bake and Serve Set

The BEST set of Baking Dishes Ever!!

By Finding my Inner Cooking Diva from Livonia, MI on 8/7/2010

5out of 5

Pros: Dishwasher Safe, Heavy Duty, High Heat Tolerance, Non-Stick, Bakes Evenly
Best Uses: Casseroles, Stew Cooked Veggies, Oven Roasts
Describe Yourself: Casual Cook

These dishes make cooking a snap! I will often just cut up some veggies, throw some meat or chicken on top of the veggies, stick in the oven for an hour, and walla! A yummy home cooked meal is ready!

(legalese)

Be sure to check out CSN Stores! Their products are top of the line & they have great customer service!

Hydrangea & Roses in Antique French Sevres Vase Painting in OIL

From my new blog, Turquoise Tuesday...a beautiful antique French Sevres vase filled with delicate pink roses and soft shades of green hydrangea...one of my 'Itty Bitty Bits of Pretty' :) This piece is available on etsy. (*Linking to an awesome new blog I discovered called Le Chateau des fleur.)
**Be sure to enter my ART GIVEAWAY below!

Little Bits of Pretty...Sevres Vase & Spode, paintings in Oil

 

("Sevres Vase & Pear," 3"x4", 

oil on canvas, SOLD,thank you!)

 

("Lavender Rose on Vintage Spode Plate," 3"x4",

oil on canvas, SOLD,thank you!)

I am calling these miniature paintings, 'Little Bits of Pretty' because we all need a little pretty in our life, now don't we? :)

An Afternoon with Degas...the remix & a Home Goods GIVEAWAY!!

 

"Degas' Dancer with Bouquets (Master Study)," 6"x 6", 

oil on stretched canvas,(available on etsy)

I took a step back from this piece this past week and decided to change it a bit by adding the antique chair and I am thrilled with the end result! The soft lilac compliments the beautiful tutu the ballerina is wearing and the flowers behind her onstage just perfectly!This piece is currently available on etsy.

*Also, I thought I should mention a great Home Goods GIVEAWAY going on over at Bella Casa!