A new fascination

Yesterday was a first, as my husband was actually telling me to get off my butt and go to Joann. The plan was to get supplies to make another window treatment for one of the downstairs windows. Of course, he should have known that I was going to come back with more than just the fabric for the window and a curtain rod.

Given that Joann was having their Columbus Day sale, all their red tag fabrics were 50% off, and they were having a $0.99 sale on Simplicity patterns. This of course was entirely too much to resist and I had a lot of fun rummaging around for some great deals (which isn't hard when you can buy super cute fabrics for under $2/yard). It was especially gratifying to be told on the receipt that my savings for the day were $46!!

During my search, I discovered that I have really developed a love for brocade fabrics. The history of these fabrics is just as rich as the look of the fabric itself. They have been used as an indication of status and to signify ceremonial events. Perhaps it is my Chinese heritage, or the huge Indian culture where I grew up in England, that makes me love the style of fabric. Either way, I am very drawn to them and came home yesterday with three different styles of brocade fabric - a red and gold, a turquoise and gold, and a baby blue (I forgot to take a picture but the picture here is really similar to what I purchased). I have a couple of tops planned, although these are the kinds of fabrics were I get nervous using them in case I mess it up!

SPRING SALE

While I'm in the mood for Spring, I thought I should spread the joy by offering a sale on all the photographic prints in my Etsy store over the next couple of weeks.

This sale will apply to all 5x7" prints, now $7.50, and 8x10" prints, now $15.00. So, you can pick up a beautiful spring print like "Passionately Purple" (shown below) to adorn your walls for a steal!!

June Gloom? I don't think so.

Yesterday it was May Grey and today it's June Gloom. The goods news is that to make June a little brighter, and in honor of my new camera lens (see previous post), I am having a sale in my Etsy shop!

For this month, all photographic prints in my shop are buy one get one 50% off. Of course, you'll only need to pay shipping on the first item. I'll also be adding new photographs throughout the month to give you lots of choice.

My newest addition is this beautiful summery print, which I have titled Reaching. The plant colors, the clear blue sky, and the flowers reaching toward things unknown - it all seems quite inspirational to me....inspires me to get out of the office and go outside that is!