Jellybeans

If you know me, you know I love the unexpected. And Jellybeans Artfire studio is quite unexpected. Everyone can doodle a dot. It takes an artist to turn that dot into something unexpected..and amazing. Every piece in this studio radiates happiness with the bright, cheerful colors. The picture I chose is a set of 3 romance cards that I just love. Make sure to take a peek at her awesome stationary and prints!

HarmonArt

My find for today is these awesome leaves from HarmonArt on Artfire. HarmonArt is a husband/wife team and I think its great that they can share their love of art. These ceramic leaves are hand-sculpted from real leaves. You know me, I'm all about nature and I just love these. Fall is my favorite season and these unique pieces of art capture fall's wonderful colors perfectly. Make sure to check out their gourds because you know, gourds are great as Thanksgiving decorations but then what? These are beautiful and allow you to enjoy them year-round!

Pranke Arts

I just found this wonderful artist on Artfire. If you know me personally, then you know that I collect Simon Bull's poppy paintings. I have always loved poppies and this recent find of mine is wonderful. Its creator is Richard T. Pranke and you can check out more of his artwork http://www.richardtpranke.com/ I had to include a picture of Sheeps in a Field because the colors are so bright and amazing.

May Sale :)

I love May..

Everything is starting to bloom, the air is warmer, the sandals come out AND its my birth month!

In celebration of my favorite month, Bella-Sweet Jewelry is taking 15% off its entire shop :) Now is the best time to get a fun, new piece of jewelry..

Champaka Nectar

Many people know that my first business was a soap/toiletry business that was very successful for me. I've taken a brief break from it but I have a passion for high quality toiletries. Most of all, I adore perfumes. I love how each individual aroma(whether its floral or citrus, woody or spicy) slowly warms on my skin.

One of the best perfumers I know is Tracy of My Skin Soap Studio. She's honestly gifted in the art of blending perfumes. She's a kind, caring person that always willing to share her knowledge with others.



I've been lucky enough to try her Limited Edition Champaka Nectar perfume. Rare Champaka flower is blended with numerous essential oils, absolutes and resins. The first aroma you smell is warm cocoa with a touch of citrus and vanilla. As the scent warms on your skin, the deep exotic scent of the Champaka flower, vetiver and sandalwood come thru beautifully.

Its really something not to be missed! Once you try natural, hand-blended perfumes..you'll never stop at the Macy's perfume counter again!

Bonzie

I'm simply dying over this gorgeous wrap from Bonzie Its so breathtakingly unique. I have a big event coming up where I am required to wear either formal black or white. Its an event that I'm extremely nervous to attend because I know I just won't fit in.

And when I'm in a situation where I know I will be awkwardly out of place, I always feel the need to wear something extremely glamorous so I stick out even more :)

Check out her shop, everything is beautiful and so intricately detailed which I fully appreciate.

My Fellow Alchemists

I thought I'd take some time today to share some of my friends Artfire shops. The Alchemists is a group of artisans that were brought together on an online forum because of a love of soap, toiletries and candles. Friendships formed and I am very happy to say I am one of them :)

Faerie Made is an awesome shop with many handmade soap options. She focuses on essential oil blends and all of her soaps are vegetarian. Her Arnica Muscle Rub gets well deserved rave reviews. Check out her shop here: Faerie Made

Moon Garden is owned and operated by a wonderful woman. While her soaps are so beautiful(I love that they're round!), the important thing is the ingredients she chooses. Her love of all things furry shines through by choosing to use animal-friendly ingredients. Her soap smells wonderful and lathers like crazy! Check out her shop here: Moon Garden

The Herb Way is a great shop that's located in Tennessee. Her toiletry/soap ingredients are chosen with care, keeping the environment in mind. Make sure to check out her beautiful handmade raw silk and Egyptian terry facial cloths here: The Herb Way

I adore a long soak in the tub every day. Magic Hands Workshop has everything needed for a luxurious bath. The sassy lady who the magic behind Magic Hands is kind, intelligent and quite humorous. I think her coconut milk bath bombs sound amazing; take a peek here: Magic Hands Workshop

These are a few of the incredible shops that make up The Alchemists. Check out all the other shops by searching "Alchemists" on Artfire :)