Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Featured Artist - Dawn Kennedy-Welch/Majik horse





I started off making statement jewelry and life size carousel horses back in the 80′s under the name Artemis. My jewelry was carried in Bloomingdales and Henri Bendel in NYC, as well as small shops in the East Village. It was an exciting time that led to opening kiosks in malls in NY and NJ. Then in 1999 I opened my first retail location in New Hope Pa., and then another in 2004. Then we opened in Woodstock NY in 2006. I love to create a mood that is mysterious or that makes someone happy and able to forget their troubles in some way with anything that I make. I did that with my retail shops as best as I could as well by combining art, music, lighting, color and atmosphere, I always wanted to help make the world a better place in some way, I hope one day to be able to do much more! The shops are but a memory now, but I have a feeling that one day their doors will be open again.

I sell reconstructed vintage storybook coats, doily and lace dresses, macrame owl handbags, and vintage fashion.

God and the spiritual, dreams, kind, giving people, my horses, all animals, nature, music, dance and art. And my parents, who supported every crazy idea that I ever had since I was a little girl.


Handmade is what you can convey that comes from your heart through your mediums, whatever they may be. Bringing a smile to someone through something inspired from your heart's intentions, that is the best feeling in the world to me.

Pieces of Art:






Links:
www.etsy.com/shop/MajikHorse
www.facebook.com/pages/Majik-Horse/253068860727
www.facebook.com/dawnkennedywelch7
pinterest.com/majikhorse/
twitter.com/MajikHorse
Shop videos links:
www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1372989131694&set=vb.253068860727&type=2&th...
www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1372968931189&set=vb.253068860727&type=2&th...


Dawn Kennedy-Welch


Monday, September 10, 2012

featured Artist - Dena Miller / Milady Leela




Hi, I am Dena.  I am a self taught Artist who has been creating art for many years. I began sharing my work at shows and events then finally in 2009, decided to team up with Etsy by opening The Milady Leela Boutique.  The name of my Etsy Boutique came from my love for the Renaissance Era and my sweet Cat Leela whom I always called  " Milady".  In 2011, Leela passed away.  She was with me for 15 years and was a true treasure.  I have to say that she truly had a human soul and no other will ever be like her.  She brought such joy to me and my family with her loving ways and unique personality.  After Leela had passed, I was so glad that I had decided to name my Etsy Boutique after her.  
Recently, I was selected to be featured in a local Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Newspaper, “The Pittsburgh Post Gazette”. The article was in regard to the work I do on YouTube.  You can read the article here: http://old.post-gazette.com/pg/12239/1256613-28-0.stm
I specialize in Faery Wings, Whimsical Treasures and Jewelry but also in the Boutique you will occasionally find an eclectic mix such as Stationary, Perfume Oils, Potpourri and Wearable's, featuring hats, tutu's, headbands and a few other surprises.  I welcome you to stop back often to find your perfect special treasure. All of my pieces are created with a romantic and vintage vibe that entwines my love of having a gypsy spirit into my work which provids a touch of bohemian chic.   
To me, the meaning of handmade is important to me. I need to be creative! My soul would not be happy any other way! To create something hand-made is my passion but it is my ultimate joy to create something that someone else truly loves and cannot live without.
Also I believe that “The beauty of something made with one’s own hands becomes a treasure that is timeless”.~~Dena K. Miller
I find inspiration from Nature around me, whether it be a beautiful flower or a newly spun spider web. I also am inspired by my a few important people. 
 My Mom inspires me for her perseverance to press on in life.  My Dad, for his entrepreneurial spirit, abilities and confidence that dreams can and will come true no matter what your age and the confidence love and support that he and my Mom gave to me growing up. Finally, my Husband who always believes in me and gives his constant love and support in everything that I believe in.

Piece of Arts:





You can find my Etsy Boutique here: http://www.miladyleela.etsy.com
Also feel free to visit me @ http://www.miladyleela.com for links to my YouTube, FaceBook ,Twitter and The Enchanting World Of Milady Leela Blog.

Dena




Sunday, September 9, 2012

September Love

It's been a while since I wrote my last post. I am not writing for about 2 weeks because we have project entitled "Featured Artist" so we ask them write about their background, inspiration, the meaning of handmade arts for them and of course their piece of arts.

Well September is now coming up. I am a little bit sad because Liem is going to leave me for a while. he got a scholarship to australia which is good for our future. Just realize how hard it will be without him around, but I'm sure it won't be long. 

So just let's face it and move on, keep creative and it will be good at the and. So we spend most of our time together now, just eating in our favorite cafe, chat along, taking picture. He loves photography. he share it in his BLOG. here are some of his photograph that I really really love:





and also my picture, most are taken by him:




Featured Artist - Tatiana / The Mirey Boutique





Hello!
My name is Tatiana. 

I have Master of Architecture Degree and Degree in Landscape Architecture. 
I also graduated from the Sogetsu school of ikebana of Japan.
Art and fashion has always been my passion and I decided to create my first jewelry collection.

The inspiration of my jewelry come in my mind from French Romanticism. 
Romantic, Shabby Chic, Fragile and Dreamy - major elements that are dedicated to integrate into my designs. 

I've a love for beautiful fabrics, fine laces, swarovski crystal, pearls, vintage jewelry which you will find incorporated into my designs.
For jewelry I use only the highest quality parts and accessories. Only Handmade.

Unique and exciting jewelry to make you shine for everyday! 

Because a lot of people likes my jewelry I decided to open a shop on ETSY www.etsy.com/shop/TheMireyBoutique

I believe that each girl should deserve her “one of a kind” jewelry, and hope you can find yours in my shop!

If you find extraordinary and personal jewelry, this is definitely the right place where you can shop for your wedding or special occasion.

TheMireyBoutique.etsy.com 

Pieces of arts