Category Archives: Inspiration

From a little cottage…

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Sue@MyArtsDesire

…nestled in the mountains of Colorado, to the piedmont region of the Appalachians, came this sweet little petit point cross-stitched topiary! ZuZu, one of the sweet friends I’ve made through blogging, mailed this to me. It was a thank you gesture for having sent … Continue reading →

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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Sue@MyArtsDesire

 I first read about this paint on Miss Mustard Seed's blog. Oh my…. No sanding, no primer, no nothing needed before you paint a piece of furniture. Seriously? Even over varnish? Even over varnish. After watching this video on her … Continue reading →

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Texture Tuesday at Kim Klassen Cafe

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Sue@MyArtsDesire

 Oh YIPPEEE SKIPPEEEE! Been so busy catching up on real life [meaning less computer time] that I almost missed the news about Kim's newest inspiring adventure, TEXTURE TUESDAY! I'm also known to spend way too much time out of doors once Spring … Continue reading →

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Inspired

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Sue@MyArtsDesire

Been missing in action…meaning, I'm in full action mode, just missing from blogland! Too many fun things, life, the daily grind…you know that story. But these recent offerings from Pottery Barn are way too inspiring not to share. Especially for … Continue reading →

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The joys of bleach…

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Sue@MyArtsDesire

 A few posts back I had mentioned that Linda had wrapped some cards in some yummy vintage crepe paper. Well, lo and behold, she zipped me a note to say this wasn't vintage crepe paper at all….rather, she had bleached … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 29, 2010 by Sue@MyArtsDesire

  playing, playing, playing….  …dragging vintage dresses, a vintage hat, a rusty chair, and what not into the backyard to snap some photos…and then playing some more using my newest textures from Kim Klassen… …whoever invented digital cameras….i love you….i seriously love … Continue reading →

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Postal Joy!

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Sue@MyArtsDesire

Anytime mail arrives with stamps like these…   …you are smitten and then grinnin' almost as if fun HERSELF had come knocking on your door. Seriously. That's how my world spins… I so enjoy little details like this… Not long ago, Linda … Continue reading →

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Searching…

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Sue@MyArtsDesire

…found that quote in some free publication that was in our mailbox…thought it spoke volumes… …meanwhile, instead of knocking off important stuff on my to do list, {which will soon turn into a list renamed as "it's now on fire!" if I don't get … Continue reading →

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My dream job{{s}}…

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Sue@MyArtsDesire

Through the years I've worn a lot of different "work hats"…everything from retail to waitressing to elementary school teacher to corporate business woman to you name it…and I must say I've enjoyed all the varied experiences each had to offer. Some more than others… … Continue reading →

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In Mermaid Love…

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Sue@MyArtsDesire

Isn't she D.A.R.L.I.N.G. ?!!! She swam all the way from Belgium to the U.S.A. I found out she was looking for a new home. Not that she didn't like living in Belgium {Edit: Oops! Dorthe lives in Denmark, not Belgium!} and certainly not because … Continue reading →

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