New on Etsy: French Flashcards and Valentines

I've been back in the studio playing with paper! My first project was creating a set of vintage-style French flashcards using illustrations in on of my 19th century French primers. I love the look! See more pics on my Etsy site:)

The next two projects are for Valentine's Day:)

"Je t'aime" Flashcard Greeting Cards:

Key to My Heart (careful who you give these to!).

Have a happy day!

Michelle

Before I Move On: Best of 2011

As I do every year, I've spent the past couple of weeks in planning mode. Where do I want to be by the end of 2012? What do I want to accomplish this year? How do I hope to grow as a Christian, mom and business woman?

But before I officially say good-bye to the past year and leap forward into 2012, I want to share a few of my favorite posts from the past year. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Favorite Purchase: My Cavachon puppy, Cocoa!

Favorite Shopping Trip: Elephant's Truck Flea Market (well, sort-of)

Most Exciting Moment (professionally): Being featured on Chronicle!

Favorite Creative Project: Decoupage Easter Eggs

Favorite Repurposing Project: Memo Board from Mattress Springs

Favorite Display: First Installation at From Out of the Woods

Best Idea: Handbound IPad Covers

Favorite Photo: Sunrise in Cape Neddick, ME

Favorite Move: My New Studio at Lake Street Mills, Nashua, NH

What a year! 2011 was filled with blessings and struggles, big changes, and many happy moments. I look forward to what God has in store for the year ahead!

Happy New Year!

Michelle

Boo!

I know most of you out there in the blogging world celebrated Halloween a week ago, but for those of us in New England, a crazy October snow storm forced trick-or-treating back to this past weekend. It worked out great for my kids, though, as they were able to get their faces painted by the very talented Monica Leo of Trading Faces yesterday at the Nashua Art Walk. Take a look at her work:








Thanks, Monica!

Have a happy day!
~Michelle

Studio Photos

It's day two of the Nashua Artwalk and we're looking forward to another great day. Thanks so much to everyone who came out to see the 55 Lake Street Studios yesterday! We enjoyed meeting all of you! Once again, I have to say how very thankful and blessed I am for this life. I get to do what I love, meet amazing people, and be the mom I want to be for my two children. Life isn't perfect, but it sure is great!

I was the first one to the mill this morning and took advantage of the early light and quite halls to take some photos of my studio. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!


















Have a happy day!
~Michelle

Nashua Art Walk

The studio is open for the Nashua Art Walk today. If you're local, please join us. There are lots of great artists to meet, demos to watch, music to hear! I'm so blessed to be part of this community!

Visit Brookline Street Studio at 55 Lake Street, Nashua, from 12-5 on Saturday and 12-4 Sunday. And don't miss the upcoming Holiday Show at the Spaulding Cooperage next weekend, November 12th and 13th!

Here are a few pics from the studios: