New Work

I have been busy creating items for the upcoming Community Bazaar
at the Yuma Civic Center on November 20, 2010.
I have so much more to do and I know the time will fly by.
This is a great opportunity for anyone making items by hand,
as all vendors participating must sell handmade items only.
I am excited to see the other booths and what art and crafters are up to
here in the Yuma area.  This will be the perfect chance to pick up some
great, unique Christmas gifts and decorations, too.
If you are around the Yuma, AZ area Saturday, November 20,
I hope you come by the Yuma Civic and Convention Center
between 9am - 4pm and visit.
Here are a few of the items I have finished so far.

I have been really into fiber/textile art these days

and am becoming obsessed with making jewelry.

I definitely have much to learn, but the experimenting is fun. 

I would love to hear your thoughts on these

and what your obsessions are these days!

Wishing you happiness,

Sunday, Sunday

The weekend has gone so quickly....I hope you enjoyed yours!  

We have seen many Praying Mantises around lately.  I think this

is a good thing, because they eat other bugs.  Or maybe it's not so good,

because that must mean we have lots of bugs around!  What do you think?

Anyone know anything about Praying Mantises they would like to share with me?

Here are some places I've visited this weekend:

Free Artwork!

Sweetest Thing

Love these rustic and earthy interiors

Vampire Ludmila

We SO need this in Yuma.  I have called the Humane Society many times to report this and they have always reported back to me that there is nothing they can do, it is within the owners' rights.  Heartbreaking.

Skona Hem love

I hope you find time for the things that make you happy!

Unexpected Delivery

Yesterday the doorbell rang.
I went to the door and saw a UPS truck pulling away.
I looked down and saw a package waiting for me.
Isn't it exciting when a package shows up--one that you weren't expecting?
I was anxious to find out what was inside, so I quickly went in and opened the box.

Two beautiful gifts from my cousin, Tiffany, who lives in Florida. 

Handmade--my favorite kind of gift!

The Peace framed work is a good daily reminder for me. 

This is something I need to work on!

I love these handmade beauties.  It is nice to have artsy people in the family.  

Keep Smiling!

Favorites

A list of some favorites:

I seriously want a braid just like this

Maria Britton

The Bamboos

Teacup Succulents

Oh, I want this book!

Here's to a great day and night!

New Blog Home

Floribelle has a new blog home.
I have been absent for some time, going through changes and making decisions.
The brick and mortar shop is now open 9am to 3pm Tuesday thru Friday
and 11am to 5pm on Saturday.  I am no longer working anywhere else.
We are trying to make this work, which requires dedication.
Our local newspaper, the Yuma Sun, published a wonderful article about Floribelle.
You can read it here.

I am going to try my best to keep this blog updated regularly.
There will be shop updates and news as well as inspiring links
from around the internet.  I hope you will leave comments and share
stories with me.  Let's become friends!

For now, I will end this with some updated photos of the shop.

There are new vendors and lots of new items.

Floribelle has a page on Facebook now, as well.  Please become a fan!
If you already have an account on Facebook just type in "Floribelle" to search.

Wishing you a week filled with content.....