Words to live by

Love unconditionally.

Don't judge others.

Use your imagination and you never know what you can create.

Good things will come, even if it takes awhile.

Believe in yourself.

The simplest of pleasures can bring the greatest joy.

Laugh.

Remember what is important - people, relationships, faith, hope and love...

Very wise words from a wonderful blogstress Alice W. at paintedwhite.com

Life's Journey

I am so happy to now have the time to devote to creating. I am exploring all new venues of art and have stumbled on to altered art, assemblage. It is a perfect fit for me. I am one of those who love to collect things that I can see a vision for. I feel a thrill in visiting my local thrift store and finding that "diamond" in the rough. Perhaps it is a vintage porcelain cherub with a broken wing, or a cast off milk glass bowl. I have for years stock piled, vintage fabrics, embroidered hankies and bits of lace and ribbon, thinking someday I will use it for something. Then there are the little bits of things that have lost a mate (like an earing) or porcelain butterfly that has fallen off its barrett, but for some reason I stick it in a drawer, thinking someday I know I can use that on something. Well, that someday has come. I am rounding up all my little bits and bobbles and am creating one of a kind pieces. I started using my vintage prints and embellishing them with German glass glitter and ribbon and now I am moving to creating more three dimensional pieces. You can find my newest creations right here on my blog so please bookmark it and check back often. I will be adding more soon as well as listing more vintage treasures. Please stay tuned.