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Sublimity, OR, United States
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I am artist of texture and color. I enjoy working with textiles, mixed media and the graphic arts. I am an avid cottage gardener with a love for pass along plants and big fluffy pink peonies and pink roses. Many of my tangible creations reflect my love of the garden and all its wonderful colors. I have been selling my creations online since 2002 beginning as a hobby. After 10 years I quit the day job to pursue my art as a full time passion.
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Showing posts with label pink. Show all posts

25 April 2011

Cottage colors Party~PINK


My last official blog party before I jump on a jet plane leavin for Hawaii. I couldn't  miss this one, because this month's party is PINK and I have a lot of it. But I won't overdo it I promise....I grabbed a few photos of my favorites...


 Hand painted Vintage German porcelain

Paris in Pink pillow


Pink Guest Towels

pink crochet

Pink Ruffles!

Carnations on this old greeting card


last, but not least, pink hollyhock from my garden last summer...

See you in Mid May

Aloha my friends~

04 December 2010

The joy's of decorating for the holidays...part one

I didn't feel much like sewing today. So I sat down and designed a new Christmas blog here. I love pink Santa's and this is from a vintage Christmas card that was pretty beat up, but I managed to get his "pinkness" out of it!
My daughter and I attended a wonderful Christmas Brunch at our Church today, then headed over to one of the local craft bazaars at the middle school. I took 40 bucks, spent it all, and wrote two checks! I did actually buy a couple of gifts, but most of it was for myself. I met an incredible young talented gal whose art composition was just amazing. Hard to describe her look. A bit rustic prim style as she used lots of burlap with dark brown and burgandy colors. But she also mixed in a lot of old world sparkle and glitter, a vintage sheet music. I am looking forward to seeing her non Christmas creations too.
Below is one of the pieces I bought from her....Just love how the rustic bell forms the "o". Simple elegance.


Below are some lovely Victorian art from a new local artist
The framed mixed media piece will be perfect displayed with my "Joy" above
I also picked up some lovely bookmarks which will be given as gifts.


Below is a plate on a pedestal...for FIVE BUCKS!
this is going to be wonderful in a table centerpiece!


Now to get myself away from the computer and actually decorate my home. Tomorrow we will go to my brother's tree farm and cut a tree. I promised myself NO 12 ft tall tree this year. Just too hard to decorate!
When that is done I will share. I am excited about the fireplace mantle this year...I have lots of new elements to add, so will be sharing that too!


03 September 2009

...some new things....repurposed

It is fun to repurpose!
I recently got into the "pretty hanger" mood....and it was so inspiring to repurpose some of these pieces of vintage crochet and embroidery. Today I thought I would share these with my blogging friends! Below are two of the several I created.

A vintage crochet collar repurposed with lots of pink roses!


A new use for hand embroidered southern belle dresser scarf with vintage crochet!


I hope I inspired you today to create something pretty from something that is no longer used because it is out of style or something is wrong or broken on it.
To see the rest of the hangers, check out my website

Marionberry Cottage.com



15 July 2009

Blue sky and pink roses...


The blue skies of summer (maybe in Paris?) and fragrant pink roses....
Well, that was what I was I was dreaming of when I began this background and banner design...tell me what you think!

10 July 2009

New Friday Flea market items!

Check out my latest finds on my Friday Flea Market blog! I have also added lots of new inventory to my website from pretty cottage tags to gorgeous guest towels designed for the summer cottage decor!



08 July 2009

Just all pink

With most of my roses taking a break right now, the many shades of pink are still going just fine. So I picked a bouquet that was "just pink", so thought I should plop them in a "just pink" vase. I added a few "pinks" (dianthus) and a some soft baby's breath. Nope I am not a floral designer (does it show? LOL) but I do love fresh flowers and wanted to share on this lovely morning!
Roses shown are Abraham Darby, Mary Rose and Glamis Castle

Where we reside

Where we reside

The Oregon Coastline

The Oregon Coastline