Whimsical Things

Scrolling through BBEST listings on Etsy confirmed that BBEST is a gifted team of artists and crafters.  Some of my recent favorites:

You can always count on ZudaGay to come up with elegant clay forms.  If anyone could make a black bird whimsical, it’s Zuda.  She’s quite a master of her medium.

 

Imaginuity combines vintage beads with wonderful crocheted shapes to creative stunning asymmetrical pieces like this choker.

 

Colours and Textures has such a lovely light touch in her watercolors and silk paintings, they always look like fairy gardens to me. 

 

 

Vivid color and abstract shapes make this painting by Heronkate a real standout.  The collage-like textures show Kate’s skills as a trompe l’oiel artist. 

 

 

When talking of VanFleetStreetDesign’s work, surreal is probably a more appropriate term than whimsical.   It’s a treat to see her mastering digital media.   (I also really like Two Feathers.)

 

 

Of course in my humble opinion, nothing says whimsy quite as well as Make Your Presents Felt’s egg cozies. I think she actually pinched these off the tiny heads of the elves that must watch over her garden.   

 

And when speaking of gardens, it’s mandatory to mention The Filigree Garden, whose jewelry is inspired by her magical garden.  Her work and her blog are always wonders to behold.  Perhaps Liv and Chrissie share the same elf gardeners?   Hmmmm . . . . .

Are You Ready For Flannel Day 2009?

The Slip Stitch

Are you ready to get cozy?
It's only 16 days until Flannel Day.
Some of you may recall my new holiday.
I declared it last year.
You can read about it HERE.

Then come back here and
see what our BBEST Friends
have to contribute to the coziest
celebration of the year.

Talk about your comfort food.

Get your flannel house pants on everybody.
It's FLANNEL DAY!
Lounge. Eat. Drink. Be Merry.
Scottie Acres Boutique

Whip up some dip. Open a big bag of Ruffles.
Come on. It's Flannel Day. Go Wild.
fehustoneware

Indulge yourself.
Sip some wine or champagne.
{Hey. Psst. It's flannel day.}
GlitznGlass

You can browse your BBEST Friends' shops for gift ideas.
Or you can just get sparkly yourself.
Flannel and glitz go together perfectly.
katzskreations

Flannel Day says: All Things Soft & Toasty Warm...
Sassalynne

...Perhaps sit by the fire and knit.
the knotty sheep

Jill's Treasure Chest

Shop from your favorite spot
on the couch or in your overstuffed chair.
Isn't Flannel Day just plain yummy?

However you spend it,
treat yourself special, won't you?
And you'll be relaxed, revived and ready for the Holiday Season.

Happy Thanksgiving, Friends.
Have a Wonderful Weekend.
I am thankful for you all.