Strawberry Stuff

This is a pile of 3 generations' worth of strawberry themed goodness. My grandma's signature icon was a strawberry (she was a painter and had a strawberry on her business card), my mom has followed suit in collecting strawberry themed items, and I am also in love with the cheery summer fruit! 

This is one of those fluke enduring cheer paintings...I painted it on a whim in an afternoon in 2009 and it still makes me smile. It shall be the new heirloom. Keep your eyes peeled for more strawberry stories...

Crown Jars

I love these crown jars, with their pressed glass crown logo and zinc patina lids. Hot chocolate mix, anyone?

MATS Home Décor: Glass

This third week of Make Art That Sells: Creating Collections for Home Décor is about creating art for glass products. Feel free to check out the product designs I create here and the rest of my portfolio here!

Inspiration: Sweet Peas

Tender magenta petals and glossy aquamarine bottles.

Glass Knobs

I recently found these two drape holders at a garage sale for $2 each. I bought them because I love glass knobs (I'm always on the lookout for them), and figured I could use the knobs for something!

I screwed them off of their chunky black bases and painted them white to better match the look I had in mind.

After a few coats of acrylic matte and semi-gloss paints, they were transformed into architectural, shabby chic beauties!

I might use them to make a hook for hanging jewelry, but I've got a few more ideas up my sleeve...