Friday Freebie + Thank You + India Trip

Happy Friday everyone! I want to pause and thank you all for your support, emails and comments. Your kind and encouraging words make my each day special. This blog has become an integral part of my life. I don't know what I'd do without it. I've met so many wonderful people via this blog and have made friends. It's just amazing to know lovely people who are on the other side on the screen. So, thank you.

Another big news that I want to share with you is that I am in India at the moment. It was spur of the moment thing and everything happened lighting fast. I am home and very excited about it! I have to do some catching up with friends and family this weekend. So, I will see you now on Monday with tons of owl-love. Yeah, I'll be taking photos while I'll travel around. Would you like to see my home?

This week's generous freebie is by Tracy of Blue Finch Studios.

Chez Sucre Chez

I am a huge fan of cross-stitch items. I find them warm, cozy and nostalgic. Maybe because my grandma used to make little cross-stitched dolls for me when I was a little girl. This owl in the hoop looks loved. Doesn't it?

The second picture shows only a tiny collection of Kimberly's work. Stop by her Chez Sucre Chez if you are still drooling.

De Beaux Souvenirs

I recently discovered the wire work of a France based artist, Claire Rougerie, and enjoyed it thoroughly. She has been a collector of various antiques and vintage fabric since she was age 15. She now makes use of those items in her work. Notice the white vintage lace she incorporated in the piece. This wire owl has handformed wire lettering which reads “La reine des bois” which translates to “The queen of the forest”.

Allison's Ceramic Tiles

Allison Shelling is an artist and an educator in Canada. She makes ceramic tiles and jewelry but specializes in sculptures.

"Themes of memory and experience continue to be large areas of exploration in Allison’s practice. Having moved from the large cast concrete installations, she continues to use casting methods but on a much smaller scale. Her newer ceramic wall tiles and jewelry, show a more delicate and portable approach to art making."

To me, her work is intricate and detailed. I can't get over the little paintings beautifying the tiles. Sorry, I couldn't find any information on where can these be purchased.

Hunkydory Home: Twit Twoo!

These cute mugs are hand printed at Hunkydory Home of Alison Ellerbrook. The mugs feature a winking owl with "Twit Twoo!".