photographik

What a pleasure to feature Kim Johnson from Florida.

Kim is a  talented freelance designer, photographer, and illustrator.

 Her hand-made items are made from 100% recycled plastic bottle felt,

 recycled materials and organic linens. 

Finding inspiration from everyday life,

Kim creates graphic home decor that is eco friendly.

What great gifts these would make...

Love the colors in this Honeycomb bee pillow.

This bird in the tree table runner is spectacular.

Oh yes, the Globe Thistle pillow would look great on 

a chair in my bedroom!

Please view her entire collection at:

www.photographik.etsy.com/

Kim's blog is interesting and eco-friendly.

http://photographiketsy.blogspot.com/

DiCarlos - as you like it

Stephanie, a teacher in the Boston area

has many talents. Her artwork

and jewelry are unique and timeless.

Boston is one of my favorite cites,

I'm actually visiting there at the end of December.

Stephanie's products would make Excellent Holiday gifts.

Love these gorgeous silver earnings

 with red poppy jasper beads.

This interesting finger print painting
on black canvas caught my eye.

Unique birds of a feather note book,

I'm thinking about this for my daughter,

she loves notebooks.

Please have a look all of her

entire as you like it collection:

www.dicarlos.etsy.com/

Off The Wall Expression

"Helping you to Express Your Personality"

Off The Wall Expressions is  vinyl lettering and wall art design company. 

Tina & Mick, a husband and wife team from Indiana,

 want to inspire you to make a statement with their beautiful graphic art!  

It can be applied to any smooth surface..

Lovely

Cherry Blossoms

This would be great as a headboard too

Romantic 

Wedding Heart Dance.

My daughter is getting married in May!!!

She would love to dance on this.

Adorable

 tree chalk board.

Perfect for a playroom or 

bedroom wall.

How cute is this wee one?

Please check out the rest of their
intriguing  designs,
 FREE SHIPPING TODAY!
Express Yourself...
www.offthewallexpression.etsy.com/

The Art of Food

My son, (a chef)  met

the Barefoot Contessa at a book signing in NYC

for "Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That.?"
Ina Garten is a fabulous cook.

People who love food are my kind of people!

Sharing a favorite recipe:
I've  made this for the holidays for
over 30 years, in seven different states
and Costa Rica. It was always a hit!

photo by als

Steamed Cranberry Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 cups whole cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
•  
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Stir in the molasses, then mix in the cranberries and flour. Pour into a greased 6 cup steamer mold.
2. Cover the mold, and place into a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover the steaming pot. Cook over medium heat for one hour before checking, but it will take about 1 1/2 hours total. A toothpick inserted into the pudding should come out clean. Loosen the edges, and cool on a wire rack in the mold.
3. Make the hard sauce just before serving: Heat the unsalted butter, cream, 1 cup sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook stirring constantly until heated through and smooth.
4. Cut small piece and pour the sauce over, serve warm...

Flores del Sur

Buenos Dias

Marisa is a graphic web designer,

she resides in Patagonia, Argentina.

Since she was a child she has been

creating and loves to experiment.

Here are some of her latest creations!!

ENJOY...

Gorgeous

 Rustic wooden buttons.

Colorful, fun

 Rolled ribbon hair pins.

Unique 

wooden scarf pin.

Flores del Sur, your virtual little bazaar in the Patagonia!

A variety of  lovely, interesting accessories .

Please look at her entire collection

www.lasfloresdelsur.etsy.com/

David Kapp

What a refreshing find.... I love Davids use of color 

and the movement he invokes in his paintings.

Please injoy the rest of his works at:

"I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do."

Helen Keller