tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82240602024-02-28T03:39:42.051-05:00Michele Starzec IllustrationWelcome to our on-line journal! We'll keep you posted on the current happenings at the studio, newest products, and latest artistic creations.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-73415788586915376232010-02-15T12:39:00.000-05:002010-02-15T12:39:01.888-05:00New Blog Address!Greetings all! I'm excited to let everyone know that I'll be posting at a new blog address, <a href="http://frenchhenstudio.blogspot.com/">French Hen Studio</a>. I'm slowly but surely evolving MSD Design into French Hen. Same content, same products, same art, same Michele, different name.<br />
I hope all my followers will find and follow me <a href="http://frenchhenstudio.blogspot.com/">here</a>! See you there!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-29357856931834231112010-01-19T20:39:00.005-05:002010-01-19T20:54:28.405-05:00In the Pink<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmUCh5clc1R6ZEnOpEFqzSx6qJf74mtUZgixTcFBOGi7w0aiePYAvaaGtEhY6HOuuQccmHlK8Yo0p5KaJUIOXOBnT_37jm5EPfQ8yYmobulcTZNej3qgbY-p_5F-CdTRgcFrwu/s1600-h/100_3520.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmUCh5clc1R6ZEnOpEFqzSx6qJf74mtUZgixTcFBOGi7w0aiePYAvaaGtEhY6HOuuQccmHlK8Yo0p5KaJUIOXOBnT_37jm5EPfQ8yYmobulcTZNej3qgbY-p_5F-CdTRgcFrwu/s320/100_3520.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428632661571712754" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLF8DHQHsR2POjvLaLvWWFQq1HS50MQwYY8W4oxZVNah4nGJdbzaU9QnZz9Onalaq_ug_iXiSu6G5Wk_d4Q4P6NAc1c1-ZRpbepsu3xrove30a_6Jda0sgdwY5knehJtRnHz_j/s1600-h/100_3514.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLF8DHQHsR2POjvLaLvWWFQq1HS50MQwYY8W4oxZVNah4nGJdbzaU9QnZz9Onalaq_ug_iXiSu6G5Wk_d4Q4P6NAc1c1-ZRpbepsu3xrove30a_6Jda0sgdwY5knehJtRnHz_j/s320/100_3514.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428632652959140674" /></a><br />I'm filling the <a href="http://www.frenchhenshop.etsy.com">shop</a> with lots of lovely pink things... pink and red; for Valentine's Day, of course! Blank note cards, vintage buttons and bridge tallies. Check in often, and soon... I'll be adding from my recent acquisition of gorgeous vintage grosgrain ribbon. A milliner's lot, I believe, in reds, and raspberry-s, and chocolate browns. <br />Have you been to the French Hen Facebook page? Shop updates, product photos, and promotions will posted there. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/French-Hen/351617000323?ref=mf">Become a Fan today!</a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-30358415273466524442009-12-20T14:25:00.004-05:002009-12-20T14:31:57.500-05:00Happy Holidays<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSjaCgwatNI_9Fgl2qyMNLnljDFD74pYrwwF_nSZsVjHrZ_563JRA9zkNZ80oWkB4uxrY9jwO_SK9vKHiIep1dCUi7PF11uHtDMxHbL7WnVKa_EPRP4nrKVKVIZbcuw-VRH3Jy/s1600-h/Christmaspear.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSjaCgwatNI_9Fgl2qyMNLnljDFD74pYrwwF_nSZsVjHrZ_563JRA9zkNZ80oWkB4uxrY9jwO_SK9vKHiIep1dCUi7PF11uHtDMxHbL7WnVKa_EPRP4nrKVKVIZbcuw-VRH3Jy/s200/Christmaspear.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417402334051698466" /></a><br />Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May you be blessed with health, peace, and abundance in the New Year.<br />Thank you to my dear friends, family, and customers for their wonderful support of MSD Design, and, our new venture, French Hen. We look forward to providing you with more beautiful art and vintage goodness next year!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-69741894192469307492009-11-19T16:29:00.003-05:002009-12-03T08:44:03.268-05:00FacebookI don't believe I've discussed Facebook yet...not as hooked as a lot of people. But it is fun to hear from someone I know every now and again.I'm terrible at keeping up with it, tho. No surprise-look how often I blog (or should I say, Don't blog)!!<br />Anyhoo...here's the link if you're interested <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1154485725.">http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1154485725.</a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-70890849045347624872009-10-13T15:24:00.009-04:002009-10-13T15:46:24.492-04:00Datdatdatdah!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVT6fjAhqJvJPX6jCGjSRcz7hz8G8MTJ6tE7oKPNT0gqEZigb7RdRbbcBdbawtxlG2s_37TqbzcKJklZMeFPeMmXcuXhIQLzlYCAipV7VEuNKZVdai6wK1iZ-iSOe63NbXPWF2/s1600-h/frenchhenbanner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVT6fjAhqJvJPX6jCGjSRcz7hz8G8MTJ6tE7oKPNT0gqEZigb7RdRbbcBdbawtxlG2s_37TqbzcKJklZMeFPeMmXcuXhIQLzlYCAipV7VEuNKZVdai6wK1iZ-iSOe63NbXPWF2/s400/frenchhenbanner.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392169715423080930" /></a><br /><br />I'm so happy to introduce our new Etsy shop, <a href="http://www.frenchhenshop.etsy.com/">French Hen</a>. After lovingly gathering far too many vintage supplies to use in my original art, I decided to share from my collection. That decision, combined with my love of all things French, led me to create French Hen. In addition to authentic and beautiful vintage papers, postcards, textiles, etc. ( most with a French theme), I'll soon be offering exclusively designed original products and artwork featuring our favorite French elements-Paris, Provence, Marie Antoinette, the Eiffel Tower, and more. I'm trying to create a comfortable, country feel to the shop and it's products. This newest labor of love ought to help me channel my obsession <span style="font-style:italic;">français</span>. Check it out, I hope you love it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYtw9x0Uhw50auK6_N2KTKO_ygJcJd4UOwwMeRcqETuV9A085zJbxQNEM0jn30UQCq-1nSwx965kMXvNcA9qd3mWqg2GpE0lP3ai49VzZZuW5UqsmCC3SF9N_ahd8uB7Hc1H-/s1600-h/100_2028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYtw9x0Uhw50auK6_N2KTKO_ygJcJd4UOwwMeRcqETuV9A085zJbxQNEM0jn30UQCq-1nSwx965kMXvNcA9qd3mWqg2GpE0lP3ai49VzZZuW5UqsmCC3SF9N_ahd8uB7Hc1H-/s320/100_2028.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392172454774277282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFz3nVk5AAX5mRcfjLvxXd7WW21AsvWIcjeqIr4ik8NyDkSv9kfsS4I1nT5A_ASE-37mVos0W-ExYA3mpllpuPfPqV3FcqX6WcAL-h-0TGYf3XSzLJQ_ESpZ0hyphenhyphenmEZR-ku19K/s1600-h/100_2423.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFz3nVk5AAX5mRcfjLvxXd7WW21AsvWIcjeqIr4ik8NyDkSv9kfsS4I1nT5A_ASE-37mVos0W-ExYA3mpllpuPfPqV3FcqX6WcAL-h-0TGYf3XSzLJQ_ESpZ0hyphenhyphenmEZR-ku19K/s320/100_2423.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392172447647716306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMMOwzZCdH590q7LjR2C2vSkRz0SZCIA93acMBrpnRh6pVoVz0HJsVTR4339qg8CmPtme74s-LtSK7enXsPKEnGAAWF_FIyCbm858j0-zk-DhsWuoshiYLiPsQyh5Ttw_PKC5_/s1600-h/100_2886.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMMOwzZCdH590q7LjR2C2vSkRz0SZCIA93acMBrpnRh6pVoVz0HJsVTR4339qg8CmPtme74s-LtSK7enXsPKEnGAAWF_FIyCbm858j0-zk-DhsWuoshiYLiPsQyh5Ttw_PKC5_/s320/100_2886.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392172443311359842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyYcKh52cEIHiQOaHxIc7e0AaAHDrLFFmHCKEhJxwyLyeFzOOh1zitlEo0PZ-8tQI6JJBmf6pb6THzePxXWaC-yG8GqUC8u3fJQe_w4MA5LG0Xj0ospRgMtEA259_1khq5uso/s1600-h/100_1260_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyYcKh52cEIHiQOaHxIc7e0AaAHDrLFFmHCKEhJxwyLyeFzOOh1zitlEo0PZ-8tQI6JJBmf6pb6THzePxXWaC-yG8GqUC8u3fJQe_w4MA5LG0Xj0ospRgMtEA259_1khq5uso/s320/100_1260_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392172435444551602" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-87721572641082563722009-10-12T19:45:00.004-04:002009-10-12T19:55:12.757-04:00Halloween Faves 2009Well, my Etsy Shop's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=68094§ion_id=5829750">Hallowe'en Shoppe</a> is jam packed with treats right now. Great goods for home decor, gifts, fun. My latest favorites are the Halloween-themed Tarot Cards, Elegant Skeleton Tags, and Anatomically Correct Book Pages.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_UXFvBJouNlwIcWySXBLQAe_ia5dm3p9__Dka4OVFrMfvwvscXHVtAqs__KGhTwuhxlyEac9ecbS-1AXkJMwbDnpePiuHXPYcn7yqwxgJ-fqEiStLPis21mKdxrarVo4Sh8Zg/s1600-h/100_2695_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_UXFvBJouNlwIcWySXBLQAe_ia5dm3p9__Dka4OVFrMfvwvscXHVtAqs__KGhTwuhxlyEac9ecbS-1AXkJMwbDnpePiuHXPYcn7yqwxgJ-fqEiStLPis21mKdxrarVo4Sh8Zg/s200/100_2695_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391865273162523666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6sBumq82h34AFg1CSrA7XmvLya2czhSbuvN-iRxd77N_CF-whiJrnYoDBhgUAdF7piWH0v256e5VGZ8E4aKKsmH_v4gewnN-Py0qqG_kfq6uAh4k91yUjk7N-3i5qtpZFzZ7/s1600-h/100_2808_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6sBumq82h34AFg1CSrA7XmvLya2czhSbuvN-iRxd77N_CF-whiJrnYoDBhgUAdF7piWH0v256e5VGZ8E4aKKsmH_v4gewnN-Py0qqG_kfq6uAh4k91yUjk7N-3i5qtpZFzZ7/s200/100_2808_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391865265914258818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ra5mdWDtNzEj732AE4Gt7Dx9CNRBYxbms6fbcyJ7dm3Z2tKVx9Cd9Bsm0HfAXQkSmz1Ad1JKQeNKh5Ely_Xb9w3qsH_-tvA_xliiM5DS9wRVsFeS29eaxImCtky2ggYuCjMy/s1600-h/100_2867.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 152px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ra5mdWDtNzEj732AE4Gt7Dx9CNRBYxbms6fbcyJ7dm3Z2tKVx9Cd9Bsm0HfAXQkSmz1Ad1JKQeNKh5Ely_Xb9w3qsH_-tvA_xliiM5DS9wRVsFeS29eaxImCtky2ggYuCjMy/s200/100_2867.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391865100729122466" /></a><br />HAPPY HAUNTING!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-69174106902936318212009-06-19T13:12:00.003-04:002009-06-19T13:17:35.619-04:00Bursts of Color...It's been raining all week here in CT, hope these brighten your day!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsiw34mD9YL_deLDtZV9XNyQulmKdAnvcmfOIdu7u6Dr7GECnVMMNYJ5_SCfQFz7ABgv3YLRNBtwbGXtf4ALJ0fMB2vDsf8Z_TPlcD2fL-b6BAL7kn4VwwedA7xS0G7b8yjoL/s1600-h/100_2291.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsiw34mD9YL_deLDtZV9XNyQulmKdAnvcmfOIdu7u6Dr7GECnVMMNYJ5_SCfQFz7ABgv3YLRNBtwbGXtf4ALJ0fMB2vDsf8Z_TPlcD2fL-b6BAL7kn4VwwedA7xS0G7b8yjoL/s200/100_2291.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349088717949834722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQAxKy9wZFbKu5N9xDFBZhf-O0d7xcy3BvizqHSa7PPW3uFoTPj44KV77GoPNpY3ipGUTEEe7wW3-shQdpSyaI-hWDC3zxDFPSLCHjLwXw7LiD9Yz0gezc9hyphenhyphen6l-fZc24NxVK/s1600-h/100_2278.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQAxKy9wZFbKu5N9xDFBZhf-O0d7xcy3BvizqHSa7PPW3uFoTPj44KV77GoPNpY3ipGUTEEe7wW3-shQdpSyaI-hWDC3zxDFPSLCHjLwXw7LiD9Yz0gezc9hyphenhyphen6l-fZc24NxVK/s200/100_2278.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349088713473011778" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeq1-mXLs5qUHji7e_DejPvYHmDQbMhCTF3C4H1gP0_46MZ0MY7inz8BK5nIwnt4f8PCM3Yg_GvyZxCAY65XaHHmGWE4t2Nx3HEZ0QWmVhn9XGvY4RKyCHPrg_QzA73ozRmJzr/s1600-h/100_2281_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeq1-mXLs5qUHji7e_DejPvYHmDQbMhCTF3C4H1gP0_46MZ0MY7inz8BK5nIwnt4f8PCM3Yg_GvyZxCAY65XaHHmGWE4t2Nx3HEZ0QWmVhn9XGvY4RKyCHPrg_QzA73ozRmJzr/s200/100_2281_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349088396534902850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6Kk0VLtm3hyr9y4wwcJG0FprcuQl7jmwfj8ForfiDx0Q2XPuQvUzbbcAXJJaCUlNRvXlbDkPGPCRlD3UM7pXnYY1gRrghMe7ViZbK2a0rNh7VImc5V11JOEj2aErQOvtNPMZ/s1600-h/100_2371.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6Kk0VLtm3hyr9y4wwcJG0FprcuQl7jmwfj8ForfiDx0Q2XPuQvUzbbcAXJJaCUlNRvXlbDkPGPCRlD3UM7pXnYY1gRrghMe7ViZbK2a0rNh7VImc5V11JOEj2aErQOvtNPMZ/s200/100_2371.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349088391377068226" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-20410745284704121652009-05-04T18:26:00.003-04:002009-05-04T18:32:06.140-04:00New Shop at ArtFire!So, I'm trying another online venue besides <a href="http://www.misddesign.etsy.com">Etsy</a> to sell my Art & Artful Goods. All will be able to purchase Prints, Note Cards, and more featuring my original artwork at my new ArtFire shop, <a href="http://www.msddesign.artfire.com">MSD Design-Art & Artful Goods.</a> Enjoy browsing, and I'd love some feedback! Thanks, MicheleMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-44497761833682297082009-04-06T20:24:00.007-04:002009-04-06T21:07:28.052-04:00MARTHA,MARTHA,MARTHA!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7E7EcvVDjHL8tP1lPdRgE4Gmr-IKm3Myc2ZiNrOILR7aJgqKK8NgK6qQe0HJc_MWfXRrjufzx6q-zarbWIKNjSG2e_1Tt490LBPBwOQYdOYhw6Q1MkuDXgTKLK1AUaAb_Nm3A/s1600-h/100_2313.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7E7EcvVDjHL8tP1lPdRgE4Gmr-IKm3Myc2ZiNrOILR7aJgqKK8NgK6qQe0HJc_MWfXRrjufzx6q-zarbWIKNjSG2e_1Tt490LBPBwOQYdOYhw6Q1MkuDXgTKLK1AUaAb_Nm3A/s200/100_2313.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321746099299380610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJS5mefuyqVQ-sIpj9TWyXYMgOi8rNgxFbQklWmdmKiPX3naMEk3lA58FIl7eUbWZoDD4ErAuHnPjDJBV18EL0ZetFDjk0SqwSAc0DxdBFC07L356NwBAhs8uElSk7TJjKebvG/s1600-h/100_2317_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJS5mefuyqVQ-sIpj9TWyXYMgOi8rNgxFbQklWmdmKiPX3naMEk3lA58FIl7eUbWZoDD4ErAuHnPjDJBV18EL0ZetFDjk0SqwSAc0DxdBFC07L356NwBAhs8uElSk7TJjKebvG/s200/100_2317_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321746097210153602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2dZ4QVB4Xpq9dAQ5ptejGx69kz2W7lk7N_35ZoeS7MCdJW0x4BshBbOJWKR04RCxH0uclglztAcPupQNL-V8FWYN7smhCACVPEetYMKKLyqcG1DRLieBERTqUk42duHq1V899/s1600-h/100_2335.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2dZ4QVB4Xpq9dAQ5ptejGx69kz2W7lk7N_35ZoeS7MCdJW0x4BshBbOJWKR04RCxH0uclglztAcPupQNL-V8FWYN7smhCACVPEetYMKKLyqcG1DRLieBERTqUk42duHq1V899/s200/100_2335.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321746092646076402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnB6mh1jTZ4BwRB9NTP6kLzklO-MVUXtHiWvFIYfpYnm2dV5tN7nodd6K0zNDO3vhB7SqiON9SpFlgwA2UwWfkiz_6gbpu7QwG2M6fo8zqGRCnol7Tw96gFqyTlet5K2qWOZO/s1600-h/100_2341_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnB6mh1jTZ4BwRB9NTP6kLzklO-MVUXtHiWvFIYfpYnm2dV5tN7nodd6K0zNDO3vhB7SqiON9SpFlgwA2UwWfkiz_6gbpu7QwG2M6fo8zqGRCnol7Tw96gFqyTlet5K2qWOZO/s200/100_2341_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321746088928295346" /></a><br />Four days later and I am still basking in the glow of my visit to NYC with my dear friend Penny to watch a live taping of <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com">The Martha Stewart Show</a>! What a great experience! First of all, let me start by saying that I'm an even bigger fan than before. Martha is more beautiful in real life than she is on TV or in pictures. She was very gracious and poised and professional;so unbelievably at ease in front of the camera. And do I even need to talk about how gorgeous the set is? I would die for that "craft room" set-up. Joey Cola is a doll, and so funny-VERY good at his job. The whole experience was pretty relaxed-we were let in and seated in a very calm, orderly fashion; all the staff were so professional and friendly. Martha showed us decoupaged Easter eggs, block-printed linens, and hot-crossed buns. The only disappointment was that her scheduled guest, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, that yummy fellow from <a href="http://www.sho.com/site/tudors/home.do">The Tudors</a>, cancelled due to illness. Our giveaway for the day? Martha Stwart Crafts <a href="http://www.marthastewartcrafts.com/detail.php?p=19516&v=msc_prod_tool_cuttingtools">Scissors</a><br />and <a href="http://www.marthastewartcrafts.com/detail.php?p=19518&v=msc_prod_tool_cuttingtools">Craft Knife</a>, both of which I already own, since I ran right out & bought them as soon as Martha came out w/craft products. Penny and I were hoping for a nice shiny copy of Martha's new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewarts-Encyclopedia-Crafts-Instructions/dp/0307450570/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239065248&sr=1-1">Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts</a>, which we didn't get, but it's okay. It's ALL GOOD! We'll just buy the book. The experience was worth way more than the price of the book. I loved every minute of it and I'd do it again! And, I'm more inspired by Martha than ever.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-1686179108722824192009-03-22T11:12:00.002-04:002009-03-22T11:18:11.523-04:00Confession...OK, here's a confession. I would post more, except that I feel like I can't blog without adding photos. There, I've said it. Am I looking for an excuse? Possibly. But, truly, I find it boring to visit other blogs that don't add photos in their posts. Well, sometimes. I guess once in a while is fine. So, I either need to reconcile myself to the idea of occasionally posting sans photos, or start taking more pictures! Wish me luck.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-39082436148921580972009-03-09T11:36:00.018-04:002009-03-09T12:29:50.778-04:00Recent AquisitionsGreetings! I want to share with you some great antique and e-bay finds I've aquired over the past few weeks. First is this lovely wooden doll form. I keep wanting to refer to her as "angel" rather than "doll", I don't know why. Maybe because she seems kind of ethereal? Anyway, I think she's so chic-shabby chic!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AqrhmiD_6L-eILFhbZptX15YIc83eCnTBOswYGsS-PyJ4V5UqMVo1_8Z3nt8gG95aBAy0S9wXMhsbVzkOSDi6tBH78rFarV1S9FZbJ565UsInl7sGjRKxPDp6Nyo46Nwt7rq/s1600-h/100_2231.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 77px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AqrhmiD_6L-eILFhbZptX15YIc83eCnTBOswYGsS-PyJ4V5UqMVo1_8Z3nt8gG95aBAy0S9wXMhsbVzkOSDi6tBH78rFarV1S9FZbJ565UsInl7sGjRKxPDp6Nyo46Nwt7rq/s200/100_2231.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311217421802893106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7Xmg_4u12NjCp1vNNIHIz1wLG_Y8Lnx6O7tx5mcuFbaCBrZL6LQxxcxla-C_8LaMKQ8QclEhxtVXgUNTYMY0xNdzT7ONuaJ1CxAxSAXwV-TCTZq-GS3modJ_bn6ZKToZpZ_N/s1600-h/100_2234.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7Xmg_4u12NjCp1vNNIHIz1wLG_Y8Lnx6O7tx5mcuFbaCBrZL6LQxxcxla-C_8LaMKQ8QclEhxtVXgUNTYMY0xNdzT7ONuaJ1CxAxSAXwV-TCTZq-GS3modJ_bn6ZKToZpZ_N/s200/100_2234.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311217300580225394" /></a><br />Next up is this awesome spice cabinet! I just fell right in love with it. It was already this perfect shade of robin's egg blue and I just love the look of it-so country charming. What I especially appreciate in this piece is the repair work on the back. It reminds me of what a disposable society we've become. Nowadays, I think we'd just as soon replace it rather than lovingly repair it. (I'm as guilty as anyone) These little drawers are perfect for stashing supplies and it makes a great addition to the studio.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAPDALhVKOQd29K2cI7PVK8vFiD8VAbVAH1NBAvif8cyCewBUzOzX3Fe6vNVWh-8edDP2Ob7hEcncDqSGuxzzEUDeQ1uWejnw6qhuqpmAEGvDyrfIEYHQO-Yc78McX8UhyphenhyphentHJ/s1600-h/100_2240_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 122px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAPDALhVKOQd29K2cI7PVK8vFiD8VAbVAH1NBAvif8cyCewBUzOzX3Fe6vNVWh-8edDP2Ob7hEcncDqSGuxzzEUDeQ1uWejnw6qhuqpmAEGvDyrfIEYHQO-Yc78McX8UhyphenhyphentHJ/s200/100_2240_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311223008960294578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioCB1aDZYeGz9XE6ORweGdBB29xWCpHcQ6nAsXoGoBwyUrdOWT6DHDtblkY9HbNX75KUyHPkkYQR6FoF4isAZnY73kU2YUK6ECh-ufDuwIdyP4ObTq9ai8bUwAm_x15_4l1Ft2/s1600-h/100_2241.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioCB1aDZYeGz9XE6ORweGdBB29xWCpHcQ6nAsXoGoBwyUrdOWT6DHDtblkY9HbNX75KUyHPkkYQR6FoF4isAZnY73kU2YUK6ECh-ufDuwIdyP4ObTq9ai8bUwAm_x15_4l1Ft2/s200/100_2241.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311222889461165346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPRawSL05EPInBKXPiS_BLq7bcsWsUu_cN_cGZ42dEjh6dRxvgbF4ZoZBD4mhKA9wdMvhQn3MD7MTu00c4AnfZmq7bLtWJivW9tnNB1DvQrDXjUM2nGawQ6zmA0mdZgjmnjLA/s1600-h/100_2244.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPRawSL05EPInBKXPiS_BLq7bcsWsUu_cN_cGZ42dEjh6dRxvgbF4ZoZBD4mhKA9wdMvhQn3MD7MTu00c4AnfZmq7bLtWJivW9tnNB1DvQrDXjUM2nGawQ6zmA0mdZgjmnjLA/s200/100_2244.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311223324393171746" /></a><br />Finally, some additions to my growing collection of vintage bling. Theoretically, these are to be used for embellishments on future products, but I'm not sure I'll be able to part with them!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQGKbhav68rH52UdSX05PdSyfwPBpt0-oSFRsx8qjz3aWJCHAhqmcmm3-3dDJiklnH-fccWB0tTV0cjnIRyX3uynFTG_-zl6ZOrsSIfVOPBvca4lXv8vlSSpmX0sPPYbOAfSU3/s1600-h/100_2249.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQGKbhav68rH52UdSX05PdSyfwPBpt0-oSFRsx8qjz3aWJCHAhqmcmm3-3dDJiklnH-fccWB0tTV0cjnIRyX3uynFTG_-zl6ZOrsSIfVOPBvca4lXv8vlSSpmX0sPPYbOAfSU3/s200/100_2249.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311223574235915698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi91iYtwtRZVmmI2_xk5rcwZAZu6PFq7bzH2HTGjCeovpAubBjVip3Zerwpo0gMxWEMw2NTH-6jHmBUwIkLPYqOpzLgGNKXKLMaYkHkar75HqgIpPaP2l2qANE30f3MSvv3c7N7/s1600-h/100_2250.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi91iYtwtRZVmmI2_xk5rcwZAZu6PFq7bzH2HTGjCeovpAubBjVip3Zerwpo0gMxWEMw2NTH-6jHmBUwIkLPYqOpzLgGNKXKLMaYkHkar75HqgIpPaP2l2qANE30f3MSvv3c7N7/s200/100_2250.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311223568028907090" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-12536382619212318212009-02-24T22:58:00.007-05:002009-02-24T23:15:58.291-05:00New Goods, New ShopBAD, BAD Blogger! I was going good with consistent posting for a while there, but then I fell off the wagon... But, I have been pretty busy lately-I set up a new shop on Etsy, <a href="http://www.misddesign.etsy.com">MSD DESIGN Art & Artful Goods</a> This new shop exclusively sells products featuring my original art; Mixed-Media and Illustration. You'll find prints, note cards, home decor items, and more. There's some <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20980118">nice spring art</a> newly listed there. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9I4YuZJWwY38DWAGbKJt6a8CSotQ7qNaQAioJrEGysEAyWgbu_W4o2FGwmkkX60rNDgXwE35xC7QjbXMed6HoVinKQYxmhhVVtG45UaZ2zjjUEWh40v2_mZgP-UmVCdgC8k6/s1600-h/wmEasterColl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9I4YuZJWwY38DWAGbKJt6a8CSotQ7qNaQAioJrEGysEAyWgbu_W4o2FGwmkkX60rNDgXwE35xC7QjbXMed6HoVinKQYxmhhVVtG45UaZ2zjjUEWh40v2_mZgP-UmVCdgC8k6/s200/wmEasterColl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306582449629464818" /></a>My original shop, <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">MSD Design Illustration & Inspiration</a> still offers all of my yummy vintage and vintage-style supplies-Paris items are hot right now.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqPXbzgTWRpQoc74eZhxNy5YkrAdqvCO5mkVLvc_cTn98n0RA6fSFf9j0HO4M26T2pinP-PApYtYICqrWn0oX4nA90kf3tcmQn4lwFABruYbNUoG3LjohbFuzF0Uxo8Je6vL7/s1600-h/100_2224.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqPXbzgTWRpQoc74eZhxNy5YkrAdqvCO5mkVLvc_cTn98n0RA6fSFf9j0HO4M26T2pinP-PApYtYICqrWn0oX4nA90kf3tcmQn4lwFABruYbNUoG3LjohbFuzF0Uxo8Je6vL7/s200/100_2224.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306583095726803170" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-33229756608897611992009-01-28T10:43:00.009-05:002009-01-28T11:05:11.461-05:00Vintage Goodness @ the Etsy ShopGood Morning! It is once again snowing here in New England, and rather bleak. Time to light some yummy scented candles. I always go for the ones that smell like baked goods; <a href="http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/listing.jsp?view=ALL&scent=Buttercream%2526reg%253b&scent_0=Buttercream%2526reg%253b">Buttercrem</a>e, <a href="http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/listing.jsp?view=ALL&scent=Cr%2526egrave%253bme%2BBr%2526ucirc%253bl%2526eacute%253be&scent_0=Cr%2526egrave%253bme%2BBr%2526ucirc%253bl%2526eacute%253be">Creme Brulee</a>, <a href="http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/listing.jsp?scent=Spiced+Pumpkin&view=ALL">Spiced Pumpkin</a> , Yum!!<br />I've added another lovely collection of vintage ephemera to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=68094">shop</a>. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FuBNltJ3p6auRZNfmIvZQcdqHpi9u6RM7p8lYBBQsR7Cmo7bLDett8_knrkBj2DqtRtc2t9iV1wUahh9iGr2MZNXF_nPtdCl85LSjSVxSlnOYV13Q-v6SfczYWPjRCPvMzb-/s1600-h/100_2027_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FuBNltJ3p6auRZNfmIvZQcdqHpi9u6RM7p8lYBBQsR7Cmo7bLDett8_knrkBj2DqtRtc2t9iV1wUahh9iGr2MZNXF_nPtdCl85LSjSVxSlnOYV13Q-v6SfczYWPjRCPvMzb-/s320/100_2027_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296374805905575394" /></a>This is the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20304610">Paris Parcel</a>-all Paris-themed items. Also, I was able to rework the price on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=16214405">Vintage Ledger Packet</a>; it's now $15 instead of $20. Yay.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDM3SiXnOm2dAPpoQOwVjRlXpP2VnfrSwb8OUesHkJ0NpiFb5g7jQ0igiuF6SKGSQ2v22gxwazaIl1flcLF61teXinkuQ6p3IXt8ruaiRmphH6hdxZeoAXPXXn3mna3eqEqGog/s1600-h/100_1611.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDM3SiXnOm2dAPpoQOwVjRlXpP2VnfrSwb8OUesHkJ0NpiFb5g7jQ0igiuF6SKGSQ2v22gxwazaIl1flcLF61teXinkuQ6p3IXt8ruaiRmphH6hdxZeoAXPXXn3mna3eqEqGog/s320/100_1611.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296374811855420738" /></a> And I still have a couple of my popular <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14626624">French Paquets</a> left.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCTAhpr1OikWKUzeltyYcuSkmKgtcDjvzFchbBx1WyHdK8lGVk8EhLxuWCV114LwLnhyDWjtbW4oK-xVdGVDsj-l2KDk4cUPYnHnjNp1o1avuxy577UwFmRY40zAiLaQ3wXiyo/s1600-h/100_1259.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCTAhpr1OikWKUzeltyYcuSkmKgtcDjvzFchbBx1WyHdK8lGVk8EhLxuWCV114LwLnhyDWjtbW4oK-xVdGVDsj-l2KDk4cUPYnHnjNp1o1avuxy577UwFmRY40zAiLaQ3wXiyo/s320/100_1259.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296374821522720530" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-19605156403314435432009-01-18T13:23:00.007-05:002009-01-28T11:07:16.158-05:00So excited...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgIk53wqJQyZS5CqXlGTbTg4We4ZMo-SpMQXzqG6b6QnDG-KEcW-ZXgFtXeODgGJrcqqHZcKizuJzQW7jFeXYZMpAtBpU5CjpNt307t90pscdqR3GoONyjb7d7ooBTHEIjw8iG/s1600-h/11276.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgIk53wqJQyZS5CqXlGTbTg4We4ZMo-SpMQXzqG6b6QnDG-KEcW-ZXgFtXeODgGJrcqqHZcKizuJzQW7jFeXYZMpAtBpU5CjpNt307t90pscdqR3GoONyjb7d7ooBTHEIjw8iG/s200/11276.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292702400494352562" /></a><br />Hello All! I'm so excited to have my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14626624">"French Pacquet"</a> chosen to be among Etsy's top sellers of 2008. A winning vote will provide MSD Design with much needed and appreciated publicity & honor. Go <a href=" http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?room_id=27">here</a> to vote. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Only five days left! </span>Thank you for your support!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-42023412481856476582009-01-10T21:03:00.005-05:002009-01-28T11:08:30.166-05:00Valentine's Products<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh99oiXXYi7w0EYkxFIJRCXOWEB99KWiLczky5m7jGxqvQaHsQPpKa98Hv3F5-CvilfY6pTrO8U8T_WBqgiDDP4HBylTULeVHn6gYrUAFmYmP_NFF_RRzQhIB7zq-FhXHujdkxc/s1600-h/100_1988.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 168px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh99oiXXYi7w0EYkxFIJRCXOWEB99KWiLczky5m7jGxqvQaHsQPpKa98Hv3F5-CvilfY6pTrO8U8T_WBqgiDDP4HBylTULeVHn6gYrUAFmYmP_NFF_RRzQhIB7zq-FhXHujdkxc/s200/100_1988.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289852718180122674" /></a><br />Hello All! Just jotting a quick post to tell you that we're adding Valentine and Heart themed goods to our <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">Etsy shop</a> and our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/msddesign">CafePress Shop</a>. Check 'em out, and stay tuned for more...Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-69098427131447335242008-12-31T14:31:00.006-05:002008-12-31T14:59:30.550-05:00The New Year<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguq4W7wbaaQg4J_T6t9ewLopqklioELRv8Kk_5NNX7kHOm6Pgvf0g2l8rGVqlKYcQEOavqqd-at_uXH2f8U4IelyOlu-y3IzJJeBnAR5EeADrC9sBq8NNLf-Tg0LgHH277gCd/s1600-h/100_1828_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguq4W7wbaaQg4J_T6t9ewLopqklioELRv8Kk_5NNX7kHOm6Pgvf0g2l8rGVqlKYcQEOavqqd-at_uXH2f8U4IelyOlu-y3IzJJeBnAR5EeADrC9sBq8NNLf-Tg0LgHH277gCd/s320/100_1828_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286040106019632114" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Greetings & Happy New Year! </span>I hope everyone has a healthy and prosperous New Year. I'm looking forward to starting fresh, as I always am at this time of year. I have high hopes for myself, my home, and my family. And of course, high hopes and goals for my beloved work and business. <br />I count 2008 as a successful year. We are no less in debt than this time last year, but I had much opportunity to meet and connect with fellow artists and Etsians, reconnect with a wonderful old friend, and spend time with out-of state family. For this, I feel richer. <br />I spent much time last year gathering <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16214405">vintage materials</a> which I will incorporate into many new designs and also offer at <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">my Etsy shop</a>. I have a feeling bird-themes will be playing a large part in upcoming work. We already have some beautiful Heart Themed work ready to go for Valentines. Look for it soon both at <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/msddesign">CafePress</a>.<br />Until next time, I'll be hunkered down at home, dreaming and creating.<br />Again, Happiest of New Years and Warm Winter Wishes.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-64356237908340079922008-12-01T20:07:00.006-05:002009-01-28T11:09:14.400-05:00New Holiday Art<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5F3sd4rIwlI8W0BPSgkTd68KKsjRkPU1j-5BDPoYKA27I7t5Q8bePXlYFciz2xUTZtGr7zvm3XZt8jjxswwyyymkzsWARUg7EVv83DoU9akpBrcRBHaEA7LxksXT9ss_Wwcx/s1600-h/wmBluebird.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5F3sd4rIwlI8W0BPSgkTd68KKsjRkPU1j-5BDPoYKA27I7t5Q8bePXlYFciz2xUTZtGr7zvm3XZt8jjxswwyyymkzsWARUg7EVv83DoU9akpBrcRBHaEA7LxksXT9ss_Wwcx/s320/wmBluebird.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274997922969849730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiayH-o7TjfsozT_KMhgMOcM__350FLu28X5XPgOkf5_IkF7Icoa9NbYDhqio5ENorN21yhKi2huCN0onCiIWIccznCcHjkHXVSB-_2mM-6JoNzUX3UQhIMJZ-r5xesNel7HBd6/s1600-h/wmChristmaspear.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiayH-o7TjfsozT_KMhgMOcM__350FLu28X5XPgOkf5_IkF7Icoa9NbYDhqio5ENorN21yhKi2huCN0onCiIWIccznCcHjkHXVSB-_2mM-6JoNzUX3UQhIMJZ-r5xesNel7HBd6/s320/wmChristmaspear.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274996529513226098" /></a><br /><br />Here are some new mixed media pieces I've done for the Holidays. You can find them featured on some great products at our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/msddesign">CafePress Shop</a>. And stay tuned for some lovely Holiday items from our <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">Etsy Shop.</a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-48632821288778359972008-11-30T12:20:00.006-05:002009-01-28T11:09:48.435-05:00Ho,Ho,Ho, It's off to work I go!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6apxqtmmtkhG8HjAvUMFVCYr-9tic5axEp9WGtaH_eobKPD2d8eBFmKKeQ6cHp74g_xBqQ0SKEznZEEvtHX1xxI8M-jGInPuRDd9k9iTbrw_VGO3AJves9XTlr_ZHvIm1M3I/s1600-h/100_1078_2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6apxqtmmtkhG8HjAvUMFVCYr-9tic5axEp9WGtaH_eobKPD2d8eBFmKKeQ6cHp74g_xBqQ0SKEznZEEvtHX1xxI8M-jGInPuRDd9k9iTbrw_VGO3AJves9XTlr_ZHvIm1M3I/s320/100_1078_2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274502023386841330" /></a><br />Gearing up for lots of Christmas work this week...new <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">Etsy</a> items, special orders, designing christmas cards, offering up some vintage supplies for Christmas crafts, etc. Also, I'll be adding some Christmas designs to my <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/msddesign">CafePress Shop</a>. Maybe I'll sneak in a little decorating, too...Snow expected tonite, that'll bring on the Christmas spirit!<br /><br />PS Does this photo look like a Martha Stewart ad or what?!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-5178546728130954382008-11-26T11:43:00.003-05:002008-11-26T11:48:03.606-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!Well, I'm prepping for tomorrow-it's the first Thanksgiving that I'm hosting at our house. Can't wait for Turkey!! I'm shutting down my computer for the next two days-no work, no internet...just food & family.<br />I hope everyone has a yummy, safe, and joyful holiday'<br />HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-51848789230044704902008-11-26T11:26:00.003-05:002008-11-26T11:48:54.474-05:00TwitterSo, I caved and join <a href="http://twitter.com/">Twitter</a>. I met a colleague the other day, a fellow Etsian, Gayle, from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5098017">Monkey Threads</a>, who recommended it and said it was really fun. So, I signed up and let's see what happens! I'm not sure I totally get it yet, but I'm sure I'll catch on evench.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-8207947416594514662008-11-11T12:39:00.003-05:002008-11-11T12:50:03.711-05:00So Exciting...I'm very excitedly getting ready for <a href="http://www.crazyforcroppin.com/8.html">"Escape to the Cape"</a>. It's a scrapbooking retreat that I'm attending with two of my sisters-in-law. We have been counting down the days for weeks, and now its finally here! Four days of non-stop cropping and sister-in-law bonding. Without husbands or three-year-olds! Yay. I even designed special t-shirts for the three of us (which, by the way,are also available for purchase at my <a href="http://www.cafepress.msddesign.com">CafePress shop</a>).Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-50340596877063819722008-10-29T22:10:00.006-04:002008-10-29T22:31:24.674-04:00Discovering Derian<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlTEsQ2bwEx8eQPygrjf9ZfexgH2XlD08pdKcPBMgy5zMX9QUFmxFONXJxyZatIm6zHMdQ1wZ8HBa2kbMMh-JdAglNFTkS-THM0UYFq-VcWMgjA1sxkg858Bodsb_fKjc9ZwV/s1600-h/11_8210052.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlTEsQ2bwEx8eQPygrjf9ZfexgH2XlD08pdKcPBMgy5zMX9QUFmxFONXJxyZatIm6zHMdQ1wZ8HBa2kbMMh-JdAglNFTkS-THM0UYFq-VcWMgjA1sxkg858Bodsb_fKjc9ZwV/s320/11_8210052.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262767495330700322" /></a><br />Greetings! While surfing the 'net today, I discovered designer/decoupage artist <a href="http://www.johnderian.com/index.html">John Derian</a> at <a href="http://www.subscribetodelight.com/AnnesBlog/tabid/365/Default.aspx">Anne's Blog</a>. (Which, incidentally, she's got a good thing going on, too. I'd LOVE a <a href="http://www.subscribetodelight.com/Home/tabid/274/Default.aspx">"Subscription to Delight</a>". )Anyways, back to John Derien. I'm completely entranced by his work. The designs are random, simple images plus ephemera, mixed and layered, perfectly, somehow...I can't put a finger on it, but these simple images; a fir tree, an insect, a word, are elevated to icon status in his beautiful collages. Enchanting.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-46480974037826816262008-10-10T15:01:00.007-04:002008-10-10T15:30:01.193-04:00Book Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1Qhhi-JxmV3hfZgxXLdniatC-mEnGqotnMhsbCVp_ycG-1XdZPcJUDtAoe-5mYZTm99Ewd8GOP1HCevpuwwuFf2BBjBgsMqjJYlJZSRQHkUSy3ck6ahLXFZ06UYRHeRcg2m-/s1600-h/51sOgcVQ8vL._SL160_AA115_.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1Qhhi-JxmV3hfZgxXLdniatC-mEnGqotnMhsbCVp_ycG-1XdZPcJUDtAoe-5mYZTm99Ewd8GOP1HCevpuwwuFf2BBjBgsMqjJYlJZSRQHkUSy3ck6ahLXFZ06UYRHeRcg2m-/s320/51sOgcVQ8vL._SL160_AA115_.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255606175236007906" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bethany-Lowes-Folk-Art-Halloween/dp/1600592538/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1223659011&sr=8-1">Bethany Lowe's Folk Art Halloween</a><br />My latest Halloween decorating/inspiration book. I love this book-the design, the color palette (yes, of course, black & orange), and the photography. My favorite part is, as usual, the pictures-EYE CANDY! The projects are cool-vintagey, whimsical. They seem easy enough,and there's lots of good instructions, templates, and clip-art included. A very fun and inspirational book. Especially if you're already a <a href="http://www.bethanylowe.com/">Bethany Lowe</a> fan, as I am!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-34034406485437538692008-09-30T19:38:00.001-04:002008-10-14T10:34:41.900-04:00P.S.I am loving this new color scheme for my Blog. Very Halloween-y. I'll change it after Oct. 31st!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224060.post-25576371751610671052008-09-30T19:27:00.005-04:002008-10-14T10:36:15.717-04:00MiscellanyNo great shakes here, at home or in the studio. Well, that's not entirely true-I've added some Autumn goodies to the <a href="http://www.msddesign.etsy.com">shop</a>, some have already been posted here, but here's photos of the latest:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhelxGV7PjqdXUpfhjyRaBDxFlcYQK4yrtwe0ypKdDg10h6Cg9X0ZHXYng_KbBiMDUDvXGkXfKuPJd0nsFgQdtSQyN8Dxxd7hfE-UYmA4KEUCq7FuYaLk3xLTnLBdAFzejCqwG5/s1600-h/100_1667.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhelxGV7PjqdXUpfhjyRaBDxFlcYQK4yrtwe0ypKdDg10h6Cg9X0ZHXYng_KbBiMDUDvXGkXfKuPJd0nsFgQdtSQyN8Dxxd7hfE-UYmA4KEUCq7FuYaLk3xLTnLBdAFzejCqwG5/s320/100_1667.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251961156754866082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh724Hl0uHaAqNMqlKSKBS1kiKM9aOda181K3NB3zw8EHShOwU9xDiS9egUUN1WMSQ0f0oWxm6s362FZj200xD4s6zPoBPjVj-e-fzrZVpziuxSZs-OQlSRFb5ll7QOJZCPEfRu/s1600-h/100_1650.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh724Hl0uHaAqNMqlKSKBS1kiKM9aOda181K3NB3zw8EHShOwU9xDiS9egUUN1WMSQ0f0oWxm6s362FZj200xD4s6zPoBPjVj-e-fzrZVpziuxSZs-OQlSRFb5ll7QOJZCPEfRu/s320/100_1650.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251961159799771970" /></a><br />I'm still lagging on the Autumn decorating. I wonder what my problem is? Need some inspiration. Think I'll hole up in the bedroom and flip thru some decorating magazines for ideas. My favorites are <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/">Country Living</a>, <a href="http://www.countrysamplermagazine.com/">Country Sampler</a>, and <a href="http://www.homecompanionmag.com/default_ab.asp">Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion</a>. Always good ideas and great photos.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781885945707709158noreply@blogger.com0