elizabeth williams

so ready for this

oh pinterest

i am so addicted to pinterest.  it has replaced my flickr search for images and art education inspiration.  i thought it would be like a similar addiction I have to HGTV and The Foodnetwork...in that I get satisfaction from watching their programs and a sense of accomplishment even though I never left the couch.  I pin and pin and pin with great hopes of cooking, crafting, and teaching the ideas I have saved.  However, I have already managed to whip up several recipes and use a few ideas in my artroom. 

Here are a few that I have made so far and felt worth sharing:

Cappuccino Cookies

these are buttery and delicious.  the espresso powder is the perfect addition to a cookie.

image and recipe via Joy the Baker

 

I have also made this easy Edamame Soup a couple times now and it's great with pepitas sprinkled on top and cornbread.

image and recipe found via 101 Cookbooks

 

and this quote is now in my artrooom:

 

via

 

favorites

these are some of my favorite things in my house right now:

 

bloom

i love the simplicity and color of Dionna's work. 

 

visual life

i am so glad Dionna posted these.  I have enjoyed them and I hope you do too.

Shadow Box Reveal

Quite honestly, I put this off until the last minute...busy with the start of the school year...throw in a two bridal showers for my sister and it equals a busy August.  I thought a bracelet would be quick and easy.  I couldn't be happier with how this turned out.  The deep red, not usually in my color palette, inspired this romantic multi chain bracelet with gray pearls, sparkling swarovski crystals and a lovely skeleton key. 

 





Here are the rest of the entries. 

Enjoy hopping through these participating blogs!

1.Lucid Moon Studio

2. Ann Rishell

3. Malin de Koning

4. Gray Girl Studios

5. Maria Grimes

6. Beads of Busy Gals- Elizabeth

7. The Silly Pearl

8. Shay Stone- Shays creative journey

9. LissC

10. the Beading Yogini

11. Grubbi

12. Jenny Davies- Reazor

13. Beth of Elizabeth Williams

14. Artybecca

15. Stefanies Sammelsurium

16. KreativeKsapylet

17. Shirley- Beads & Bread

18. Hilary Frye- Frye Style

19. Heather Wynn Millican

20. Staci Louise

21. Suzette- Ellie's Bijoux

22. Marina - Fanciful Devices

23. Andrew Thornton

Thank you Lorelei and C-Koop Beads

Lorelei's Shadowbox Challenge

I won a spot in Lorelei's shadowbox challenge. I am so excited for the big reveal on Saturday...check back in to see what I made with one of these: 

 

 

 

 

sigh

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earrings  + j.crew

smile

these make me smile.  I love glasses and if I had more cupboard space I don't think I could stop myself.  I also have a little obsession with bowls and mixed matched dishes. 

via martha

head to toe

 
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outfit earrings