Flickr

I thought it would be fun to start a new Flickr group, one that has my art in your home or involved in a craft project. I so rarely ever get to see my art in people homes so I thought this would be a cool idea.

Not on Flickr and don't want to join? Well you can e-mail me (jennski at jennski dot com) the photo's and I can post them on my account.

Thanks! I can't wait to see your photos!

Pink Lady Slippers

I've had these flowers blooming behind my house for about a month now. At first I thought the previous owners had planted them, but I've since seen them growing down the road in the woods. After showing them to a friend she found out that they're the elusive pink lady slippers I've heard about as a child.

The plant is a type of orchid that grows under large shady trees. I've always heard that you should not pick them because they are endangered and you would get fined if caught. Actually after researching them more I found out that they're not considered "rare" and are actually quite common. The reason there is concern is because of their difficulty in propagation and climate issues. They don't handle the slightest degree of change well and don't hold up when transplanted and have little chance of making it. So in conclusion If you ever see any type of orchid in the woods don't pick it, take a picture and leave it alone.

Artist Anna Bond

Anna Bond has some amazing work up on Flickr, some of her pieces are even hand stiched! You can purchase her beautiful stationery on her website www.riflepaperco.com.

Grass

It's really starting to feel like summer around here! Everything is green and vibrant, bees are buzzing and Floyd practically lives outdoors. If his food bowl was outside he's have no reason to come in, ever! Here is a picture of him hiding under the bird feeder.

The grass in the front yard is growing in, and so did the clover and crab grass... Ugh. Well at least it's green :P

(May 2010)


(March 2010)

Jewelry

Beautiful jewelry from Etsy shop Moira K. Lime

Urban Outfitter Picks

OU always has something I want! Check out some of my favorite new picks.

George Side Table
Astrological Jewelry Stand
Bubble Wall Clock
Barnacle Vase
5x7 Diamond Towers Printed Rug

And the winner is....

I just spent a few writing out all the names of everyone who entered the number poster contest on paper, cut them into a bowl and had my husband pick out 2 winners.

Congrats to:
Kate P.
Amy S.

Spotted

One of my readers spotted some of my work in Marshalls. The prints are framed in simple white plastic frames and are priced at only $12.99! Swoon!

Use Less Plastic

Use Less Plastic from TakePart on Vimeo.

Roller Blinds

I think this may be the answer to my dinning room/ living room privacy needs in the warmer months. I just love that clean glowing look that you get with roller blinds. The picture below is of my living room, I don't really have close neighbors that can peak in but it would to have something there. I'm not sure if I want something sheer so I can see the trees outside or something thicker that won't let people see in at night. Hmmmm....

CB2 sale items, don't miss out!

Galvanized planters $7.95 - $29.95 reg. $9.95 - $39.95
Mobile (35"dia.x13.5"H) $14.95 reg. 19.95

Click here for more sale items.

Pillows

Check out these cool pillows from heatherlinshome.com.

Win a Dream Kitchen or a Garden Party Room from Sears

Win a Dream Kitchen or a Garden Party Room from Sears. Make sure you enter before May 16th. Click here to enter.

Swanwear

Handmade custom retro swimsuits from etsy shop swanwear. Free shipping on all orders now through May.

Giveaway

Two lucky winners will get one counting to ten poster. These large prints measure 36"x24" and retail for $38. To enter this giveaway, simply send your contest entry email before May, 14 2010 to jennski_giveaway at yahoo dot com. I will post the name of the randomly selected winner on Tuesday (5/17/10). *Please note that this giveaway is open only to United States & Canada residents.

Head planters

Since I have gardening on the brain I thought i share these really cool planters. I think these are fantastic! Everything is better when covered in moss! Check out more at stonefacecreations.homestead.com

Enjoying the warm weather

Sorry you haven't heard much from me, I've been out side enjoying this nice weather, it's like I live outside now. No new projects at them moment but, I did order two custom 20" steal planters from Joseph Papendick, one for each side of the garage door.

The yellow sculpture pictured above is also made by him.