I believe this will make you feel special, like all Amoronia pieces. Enjoy!
Friday, July 30, 2010
The Lena Horne Legacy Necklace, Swarovski and Brass
The necklace you have all been waiting for! I get so many requests for a Lena Horne Legacy necklace, because many people do not have pierced ears, so... here it is!
I believe this will make you feel special, like all Amoronia pieces. Enjoy!
I believe this will make you feel special, like all Amoronia pieces. Enjoy!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Cactus Loves Hot Weather
Contrary to humans, who usually find intense heat rather annoying to say the least, cacti plants seem to love it!
Here's the evidence:
This little beauty started as an unhappy, baby indoor cactus that a friend gave me three years ago, because she didn't know what to do with it (!), and quite frankly, it didn't seem to be alive. I placed it on my balcony, and gave it a little water and plenty of light. And now, three years later, it has grown more than 5 times its previous size and is in bloom!!!
Once again, nature shows its beauty...
Here's the evidence:
This little beauty started as an unhappy, baby indoor cactus that a friend gave me three years ago, because she didn't know what to do with it (!), and quite frankly, it didn't seem to be alive. I placed it on my balcony, and gave it a little water and plenty of light. And now, three years later, it has grown more than 5 times its previous size and is in bloom!!!
Once again, nature shows its beauty...
Fresh Wind Brings Blue Jewels
The weather changed to much fresher wind this morning, so I felt like listing my latest blue jewels! It is so nice to breathe this cool breeze again!
Here they are:
Here they are:
London Blue Topaz Crosses, Rhinestone Earrings With Sterling Silver Posts - Studs
I'll just go and make myself a fruit juice cocktail to celebrate... You can read all about my new listings, the story that's behind, if you click on the links that will bring you to them. Enjoy!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Hearts In The Kitchen
A good friend of mine got married today, so I thought it would be a great idea to do this 'hearts in the kitchen' Etsy guide!
I was really amazed at all the wonderful items I found, and I can tell you that they would make anyone want to go to the kitchen and do some baking...!
First of all, don't you just want to eat all those?
And here's where you can bake!
But in order to make anything, really, you must have measuring spoons.
And if you want to make a cool, summer dessert, then these are ideal, and irresistibly cute!
And isn't this lovely decoration?
This is very useful, too:
How about these beauties?
Of course, an apron in the kitchen is a must!
And so is a colander.
Fancy a friend coming over to sit in the kitchen and chat with you?
A clock is necessary in the kitchen, and if it comes with storage space it is even better!
Who doesn't need baskets in the kitchen?
Snacks are always part of our lives, right?
Linen towels have a wonderful appeal...
Wow... I enjoyed this a lot! I think I might go and do some shopping for myself tomorrow... Have a great Sunday all!
I was really amazed at all the wonderful items I found, and I can tell you that they would make anyone want to go to the kitchen and do some baking...!
First of all, don't you just want to eat all those?
And here's where you can bake!
But in order to make anything, really, you must have measuring spoons.
Heart measuring spoons, by beehivekitchenware, $42.
And if you want to make a cool, summer dessert, then these are ideal, and irresistibly cute!
Set of three tiny heart bowls, by redhotpottery, $27.
And isn't this lovely decoration?
This is very useful, too:
How about these beauties?
Of course, an apron in the kitchen is a must!
And so is a colander.
Fancy a friend coming over to sit in the kitchen and chat with you?
A clock is necessary in the kitchen, and if it comes with storage space it is even better!
Wooden clock box, by galleros, $73.
Who doesn't need baskets in the kitchen?
Blue Heart Basket, by heatherfish, $22.
Snacks are always part of our lives, right?
Linen towels have a wonderful appeal...
Wow... I enjoyed this a lot! I think I might go and do some shopping for myself tomorrow... Have a great Sunday all!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
It's official!
Wow! I am really excited! This is my first East Treasury (Saturday July 17th, 5:00 p.m. EST) that made it to the front page of Etsy, for the whole world to see for an entire hour! What an honor! I would like to thank my father, my mother and all the people who helped make that possible, namely the artists whose items were featured in it...
Seriously now! A front page usually translates to sales for the featured sellers, since it is a good way to bring those shops to the public's attention. I sincerely hope they had some sales, they deserve it. I really loved how the treasury originally turned out, because the colors were absolutely amazing, and so were the incredible creations by those artists.
Congrats everyone! Here's to a bright and colorful Sunday!
Seriously now! A front page usually translates to sales for the featured sellers, since it is a good way to bring those shops to the public's attention. I sincerely hope they had some sales, they deserve it. I really loved how the treasury originally turned out, because the colors were absolutely amazing, and so were the incredible creations by those artists.
Congrats everyone! Here's to a bright and colorful Sunday!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Edible Gardening: Red Tomatoes
I am so so happy today! These are three of my tomatoes, can't wait to make them into a salad... They smell so wonderful, too... I wish I could share that with you all...
It feels great to see those grow from simple seeds, from that old Greek variety which was primarily in use before the 1950s.
It feels great to see those grow from simple seeds, from that old Greek variety which was primarily in use before the 1950s.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Summer Colors Mosaic
Summer colors are so pretty! A celebration of joy, relaxation and wonderful positive feelings! 1. Books and Elephants Dress - joeyandaleethea
2. A Global Time Traveller - BacaCaraJewelry
3. Colour In Collaboration No. 2 - annarubyking
4. Zipper On Canvas No. 1 - AmaliaVersaci
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Interview with Artists I Admire: Jessica T-Lee
Objects that are nature-inspired but human-made have always fascinated me. One does not need to be an art history expert to realize how the observation of nature has always inspired humans to create art. In today's world, however, an artist who is inspired both by the natural and the constructed environment is truly gifted. The artist that I'm featuring today knows a lot about art history AND is a truly gifted artist herself.
Jessica T-Lee opened her Etsy shop relatively recently, and I was enthused to come across her work. She is a sweet person, very down-to-earth, and my interview with her was really worth it. Read on to find out for yourselves!
Have you received professional training as an artist?
I went to the University of Kansas and majored in ceramics and art history, so I received all my professional training from there. I also spent a semester at an art college in Florence, Italy which is where I actually fell in love with ceramics first!
What are the things that inspire you?
I am inspired by nature and urban textures-two things that seemingly would never compliment each other aesthetically. For my sculptures, I have studied mainly cave and rock formations, although many people see sea forms in my work (coral, etc...) For my functional work in which I focus more on the texture, I look at graffiti and prehistoric art. I have numerous pictures of graffiti which I have taken both in the United States and in Europe. With these functional pieces, I have combined an organic form with a rough graffiti inspired surface.
What is your favorite medium?
My favorite medium is ceramics. I love clay, and I love it in all the different stages: the wet unfired stage, the bisqued stage, and the glazed stage. I also love that artists and craftsmen have been using clay since prehistoric times to create all kinds of things- pottery, sculpture, etc... I feel as though I can do anything with clay. It also seems to be the medium most connected with earth and nature. I have even gone out into the countryside and actually dug up clay to use.
What are you working on at the moment?
At the moment I am working on more organic forms. I am constantly looking at different formations in nature as inspiration, and I like to see how that translates into my work. I will just sit and carve for hours and hours.
How do you spend your free time?
My free time mainly consists of art. Not only do I do ceramics but I am a painter and an illustrator. In fact, I am attempting to write and illustrate a children's book. However, I need a healthy balance in my life of art related activities and non-art related activities so my life as well is filled with cooking, reading, exploring, and of course my friends and family. :)
I love Jessica's work, and wish all the best for her in the future. She is a genuine artist.
Jessica T-Lee opened her Etsy shop relatively recently, and I was enthused to come across her work. She is a sweet person, very down-to-earth, and my interview with her was really worth it. Read on to find out for yourselves!
Have you received professional training as an artist?
I went to the University of Kansas and majored in ceramics and art history, so I received all my professional training from there. I also spent a semester at an art college in Florence, Italy which is where I actually fell in love with ceramics first!
What are the things that inspire you?
I am inspired by nature and urban textures-two things that seemingly would never compliment each other aesthetically. For my sculptures, I have studied mainly cave and rock formations, although many people see sea forms in my work (coral, etc...) For my functional work in which I focus more on the texture, I look at graffiti and prehistoric art. I have numerous pictures of graffiti which I have taken both in the United States and in Europe. With these functional pieces, I have combined an organic form with a rough graffiti inspired surface.
What is your favorite medium?
My favorite medium is ceramics. I love clay, and I love it in all the different stages: the wet unfired stage, the bisqued stage, and the glazed stage. I also love that artists and craftsmen have been using clay since prehistoric times to create all kinds of things- pottery, sculpture, etc... I feel as though I can do anything with clay. It also seems to be the medium most connected with earth and nature. I have even gone out into the countryside and actually dug up clay to use.
What are you working on at the moment?
At the moment I am working on more organic forms. I am constantly looking at different formations in nature as inspiration, and I like to see how that translates into my work. I will just sit and carve for hours and hours.
How do you spend your free time?
My free time mainly consists of art. Not only do I do ceramics but I am a painter and an illustrator. In fact, I am attempting to write and illustrate a children's book. However, I need a healthy balance in my life of art related activities and non-art related activities so my life as well is filled with cooking, reading, exploring, and of course my friends and family. :)
I love Jessica's work, and wish all the best for her in the future. She is a genuine artist.
The Bad, The Good And The Beautiful Or, Amoronia's Adventures In Beach Party-Land
You know those moments when everything seems to be going wrong, right? A catastrophe often comes when you least expect it. When you're at a party, for example, enjoying yourself. And when you're at a beach party, chances are people will smoke. A crowded beach party means you never know when someone will accidentally burn your beautiful new white top with their cigarette and then rip the criss cross design off with their ring, in a desparate effort to make sure you're OK...
Oh, yes. That's what happened to my new top... But as all crafters know well, a catastrophe can be the ideal starting point for something new. So I decided to wash and dry my ruined top, and then took my scissors, thread and needle and got to work.
These are a couple of flowers that I made, white cotton flowers that look like roses or carnations.
And you know what? I decided to make them into statement cocktail rings, big and small, because these rings will never rip someone else's top... They are wonderfully soft to the touch, and wearing them is like a caress to your finger.
Those Cool White Recycled Fabric Flowers, Adjustable Cocktail Rings are available in my Etsy shop as of yesterday.
Oh, yes. That's what happened to my new top... But as all crafters know well, a catastrophe can be the ideal starting point for something new. So I decided to wash and dry my ruined top, and then took my scissors, thread and needle and got to work.
These are a couple of flowers that I made, white cotton flowers that look like roses or carnations.
And you know what? I decided to make them into statement cocktail rings, big and small, because these rings will never rip someone else's top... They are wonderfully soft to the touch, and wearing them is like a caress to your finger.
Those Cool White Recycled Fabric Flowers, Adjustable Cocktail Rings are available in my Etsy shop as of yesterday.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
The Straw Hat
With the sun shining relentlessly here in Greece, especially at noon and in the afternoon, I wanted to see what straw hats I can find on Etsy, since it is the world's largest handmade - vintage community online. And of course, hats being one of my old and known weaknesses, I couldn't possibly limit myself to the kind of hat that shelters from the sun... Want to see for yourselves?
I'll start with a lovely summer sun hat, in crocheted raffia, from auntieschicshack -her design is so lightweight and airy, full of timeless charm.
Kakalinarose has some pretty awesome hats, and before buying one, I suggest you take a look at her shop. This vintage floppy floral style has so much classic appeal!!!
Another vintage straw from LOOKs is also very easy to combine with everything in the summer:
The relaxed style of onnesti hats is wonderful all year round, but I really liked the Spring Summer Raffia Fedora Hat Natural and Pink for spring and summer:
This original straw hat with grosgrain ribbon is another must have, if you're looking for styles that last. From stylelog:
And I don't think I say no to a romantic design like the adjustable crochet straw hat, from beliz82 -it is so cute! I can easily picture myself by the sea, too...
On the other hand, this vintage open weave hat is what I want to be wearing when I sip my afternoon iced tea in the garden - from stephaniepress:
Of course, they don't call the following a safari hat for nothing: It's so practical as in protecting you from the sun, not to mention the style!!! From thevintagewife:
And then, a summer raffia straw from CynCerelyCrocheted is adorable!
Not that I would mind sharing this 1950s Imperial straw fedora with my man... From DalenaVintage:
I would probably buy him this vintage Mexican sombrero though, from CapriciousVintage - he does deserve a hat!
Come to think of men in hats... Where is my Mad Hatter style? Surely there must be something in straw... Well, lucky for me, AwardDesign makes some of the BEST hats around, for example her whimsical yellow gerber daisy is so tempting...
I've always loved the Races for the hats one gets to see there... It seems hats add personality and uniqueness, and nothing compares to a nice formal hat, right? I found this Organza Twist Flowers on Black Straw from GriffinCircle and got stuck...
Of course, no wardrobe without a nice cloche hat is complete, so I thought I might take a look at that brown Panama straw, from TheMillineryShop:
And now, it's time for my favorite pirate hat! Always in their own signature style, caribbeanrosepirate make gorgeous hats that are to die for!
I mean, can you blame me when I say that I want them all? They are truly amazing finds!
I'll start with a lovely summer sun hat, in crocheted raffia, from auntieschicshack -her design is so lightweight and airy, full of timeless charm.
Kakalinarose has some pretty awesome hats, and before buying one, I suggest you take a look at her shop. This vintage floppy floral style has so much classic appeal!!!
Another vintage straw from LOOKs is also very easy to combine with everything in the summer:
The relaxed style of onnesti hats is wonderful all year round, but I really liked the Spring Summer Raffia Fedora Hat Natural and Pink for spring and summer:
This original straw hat with grosgrain ribbon is another must have, if you're looking for styles that last. From stylelog:
And I don't think I say no to a romantic design like the adjustable crochet straw hat, from beliz82 -it is so cute! I can easily picture myself by the sea, too...
On the other hand, this vintage open weave hat is what I want to be wearing when I sip my afternoon iced tea in the garden - from stephaniepress:
Of course, they don't call the following a safari hat for nothing: It's so practical as in protecting you from the sun, not to mention the style!!! From thevintagewife:
And then, a summer raffia straw from CynCerelyCrocheted is adorable!
Not that I would mind sharing this 1950s Imperial straw fedora with my man... From DalenaVintage:
I would probably buy him this vintage Mexican sombrero though, from CapriciousVintage - he does deserve a hat!
Come to think of men in hats... Where is my Mad Hatter style? Surely there must be something in straw... Well, lucky for me, AwardDesign makes some of the BEST hats around, for example her whimsical yellow gerber daisy is so tempting...
I've always loved the Races for the hats one gets to see there... It seems hats add personality and uniqueness, and nothing compares to a nice formal hat, right? I found this Organza Twist Flowers on Black Straw from GriffinCircle and got stuck...
Of course, no wardrobe without a nice cloche hat is complete, so I thought I might take a look at that brown Panama straw, from TheMillineryShop:
And now, it's time for my favorite pirate hat! Always in their own signature style, caribbeanrosepirate make gorgeous hats that are to die for!
I mean, can you blame me when I say that I want them all? They are truly amazing finds!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
And The Winner Is...
I need to thank all the 36 participants for entering my first blog giveaway, and leaving such beautiful and encouraging comments. I believe I made some new friends! Since the winner can only be one, however, I would like to offer the rest of you the chance to get 20% OFF, in case you want to make a purchase from my Etsy shop between 4-11 July.
This is the list of the people that took part:
And now I must announce the winner!
Tataaaaa!!!!
Which means that my necklace will travel to... France, as the lucky winner is hindandhare!!! Congrats dear!!! Enjoy it as much as you can!!!
Here's what the winner had said:
This was the preferred item from my shop:
And now... party time!!!
Maraveyas in the video clip that made my necklace famous (!):
And here is Maraveyas LIVE, in the song that our winner preferred:
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! It was great fun!
This is the list of the people that took part:
1. artistico
2. Athina
3. anta
4. erganiweaving
5. izellino
6. Marta
7. nuvola
8. ΜΑΓΟΣ
9. nantiakarp
10. eclairre
11. e_kyrkou
12. linaperd
13. froso
14. Vasiliki
15. ioanna
16. Nancy van der Boom
17. niftyknits
18. Katerina
19. Claude
20. Giovannoulitsa
21. Eugenia Tasioula
22. wolf
23. fisiwoman
24. Jo
25. hindandhare
26. daeron
27. Jenny Bolech
28. very married
29. e.athanasouli
30. Stavroula
31. ioanna valdir
32. filousita
33. Σοφία
34. Samy
35. Curtney
36. Sasa
2. Athina
3. anta
4. erganiweaving
5. izellino
6. Marta
7. nuvola
8. ΜΑΓΟΣ
9. nantiakarp
10. eclairre
11. e_kyrkou
12. linaperd
13. froso
14. Vasiliki
15. ioanna
16. Nancy van der Boom
17. niftyknits
18. Katerina
19. Claude
20. Giovannoulitsa
21. Eugenia Tasioula
22. wolf
23. fisiwoman
24. Jo
25. hindandhare
26. daeron
27. Jenny Bolech
28. very married
29. e.athanasouli
30. Stavroula
31. ioanna valdir
32. filousita
33. Σοφία
34. Samy
35. Curtney
36. Sasa
And now I must announce the winner!
Tataaaaa!!!!
Which means that my necklace will travel to... France, as the lucky winner is hindandhare!!! Congrats dear!!! Enjoy it as much as you can!!!
Here's what the winner had said:
My favorite item is White Roses, Wedding Prom Christening Necklace - Antique Brass
My favorite song is : DEN ME PITHIS
This was the preferred item from my shop:
And now... party time!!!
Maraveyas in the video clip that made my necklace famous (!):
And here is Maraveyas LIVE, in the song that our winner preferred:
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! It was great fun!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Edible Gardening News
Hi all! I am really happy so many people have entered my giveaway! There are still a few hours left before it is closed, but I am really excited about my tomato plants today, so I wanted to share some pics with you!
I think Mother Nature works miracles - if we only let it... Don't you think?
I think Mother Nature works miracles - if we only let it... Don't you think?
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Two Days Only... Plus A Nice Surprise!
Well, there's only ONE day left before the giveaway is closed (July 2), and TWO days before the winner is announced (July 3)...
I have received so much love and so many encouraging comments during this giveaway, that I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who's already left a comment. It really fills me with great joy to see people entering from all over the world!
Since there's only going to be one winner, I have decided to reward ALL the participants with a nice surprise, regardless of who wins! So for one week, starting July 4 (closing date July 11) I am offering ALL the participants who will choose to buy from my online shop 20% OFF their entire order! You can send me an Etsy conversation, telling me which piece(s) you want, so I can adjust the price and reserve it / them for you. Isn't that the coolest?
So if you're reading this and haven't left a comment yet, go to the reative post and do it now!!!
Μόνο μια μέρα έμεινε μέχρι να κλείσει ο διαγωνισμός του μπλογκ (2 Ιουλίου) και δυο μέρες μέχρι να ανακοινωθεί ο νικητής (3 Ιουλίου)...
Τα σχόλια όλων όσων έχουν λάβει μέρος μέχρι στιγμής με συγκινούν, γιατί είναι γεμάτα αγάπη και ενθάρρυνση, και για αυτό το λόγο θα ήθελα να πω σε όλους ΕΝΑ ΜΕΓΑΛΟ ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ.
Αφού ο νικητής θα είναι μόνο ένας, αποφάσισα να ανταμείψω κι εγώ με τον τρόπο μου ΟΛΟΥΣ τους συμμετέχοντες με μια ωραία έκπληξη, ανεξάρτητα από το ποιος θα κερδίσει στην κλήρωση! Έτσι για μία εβδομάδα, από τις 4 μέχρι τις 11 Ιουλίου, θα δώσω την ευκαιρία σε όσους επιθυμούν να κάνουν κάποιες αγορές από το ηλεκτρονικό μου κατάστημα, να έχουν 20% έκπτωση! Μπορείτε να επικοινωνήσετε μαζί μου μέσω Facebook ή Etsy, και να μου πείτε ποιο κομμάτι σας ενδιαφέρει, ώστε να κανονίσουμε τις λεπτομέρειες. Πώς σας φαίνεται;
Αν πάλι διαβάζετε αυτή την ανάρτηση και δεν έχετε αφήσει ακόμη το σχετικό σχόλιο, μπορείτε να το κάνετε ΤΩΡΑ πατώντας εδώ.
I have received so much love and so many encouraging comments during this giveaway, that I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who's already left a comment. It really fills me with great joy to see people entering from all over the world!
Since there's only going to be one winner, I have decided to reward ALL the participants with a nice surprise, regardless of who wins! So for one week, starting July 4 (closing date July 11) I am offering ALL the participants who will choose to buy from my online shop 20% OFF their entire order! You can send me an Etsy conversation, telling me which piece(s) you want, so I can adjust the price and reserve it / them for you. Isn't that the coolest?
So if you're reading this and haven't left a comment yet, go to the reative post and do it now!!!
Μόνο μια μέρα έμεινε μέχρι να κλείσει ο διαγωνισμός του μπλογκ (2 Ιουλίου) και δυο μέρες μέχρι να ανακοινωθεί ο νικητής (3 Ιουλίου)...
Τα σχόλια όλων όσων έχουν λάβει μέρος μέχρι στιγμής με συγκινούν, γιατί είναι γεμάτα αγάπη και ενθάρρυνση, και για αυτό το λόγο θα ήθελα να πω σε όλους ΕΝΑ ΜΕΓΑΛΟ ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ.
Αφού ο νικητής θα είναι μόνο ένας, αποφάσισα να ανταμείψω κι εγώ με τον τρόπο μου ΟΛΟΥΣ τους συμμετέχοντες με μια ωραία έκπληξη, ανεξάρτητα από το ποιος θα κερδίσει στην κλήρωση! Έτσι για μία εβδομάδα, από τις 4 μέχρι τις 11 Ιουλίου, θα δώσω την ευκαιρία σε όσους επιθυμούν να κάνουν κάποιες αγορές από το ηλεκτρονικό μου κατάστημα, να έχουν 20% έκπτωση! Μπορείτε να επικοινωνήσετε μαζί μου μέσω Facebook ή Etsy, και να μου πείτε ποιο κομμάτι σας ενδιαφέρει, ώστε να κανονίσουμε τις λεπτομέρειες. Πώς σας φαίνεται;
Αν πάλι διαβάζετε αυτή την ανάρτηση και δεν έχετε αφήσει ακόμη το σχετικό σχόλιο, μπορείτε να το κάνετε ΤΩΡΑ πατώντας εδώ.
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