The Colors of Spring~~

Welcome Friends, As you might imagine I am back in the studio and trying to catch up on lots missed while being sick. While I am not out of the woods yet, and go to tests today (as you read this) and Monday, I have used my waiting time to create and create. Creating seems to always settle the nerves and relax, so for this, I am truly grateful.

The colors of Spring and lots to share from my studio,HERE to browse.


My creative flow is back in spite of my little set back. You can imagine me, always so busy having to stay still and rest. It is a challenge my friends and very hard for me, so I used my time to plan and sketch ideas for new creations and business directions this Spring.
Here is a little peek of the new treasures lining the shelves in my shoppe.










More creations coming soon~ Altered Art Parisian Keepsake/Gift Boxes.


And, this little sweetie, open egg ornament with bunny is featured in my 55th treasury pick on etsy.HERE. Thank you Kim!

Also, Spring Green Bunny was also chosen for a treasury pick HERE as my 56th treasury inclusion. Thank you Miss Patti's Attic!


Remember I have a Spring Giveaway going on too, so if you have not entered and would like to, visit HERE to comment, follow or enter on that post only.

Lastly, I am also a new member with Shabby Cottage Shops.com You can see my little cottage in the 6th frame down in the middle. It was an honor to be invited to join and I am overjoyed to be among such talented ladies as my neighboring shoppes.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend and as always, many thanks all around for your visits, comments, giveaway entries and well wishes. You all are the best ever!!
Blessings always,
Celestina Marie

HAPPY SPRING GIVEAWAY & MANY THANKS!

Welcome Springtime! Greetings friends, I hope you are excited about our new season as much as I am? I know you are!! And, here in my toile studio, I have a little bunny just waiting to hop over to someone special for my new Spring Giveaway.

She is made from ceramic and wears a halo of pink tulle, pearls and gemstone flower on her sweet little head. Glitter pearly flowers circle her neck and my hand painted cottage pink roses grace her sides with a sweet rose bud by her bunny paw. Her eyes are closed in a sweet little disposition as she dreams of her new home with one of you. She asks that you enter this giveaway with a comment on this post only and perhaps become a new follower too. That's all you have to do, nothing more.



Also, I have to take a moment to send my many thanks to you for the get well wishes. Your emails, cards, gifts and flowers really are appreciated. You thoughtfulness and kindness will always be remembered. I am scheduled for more tests this week and the next while I gather my energy and get back to creating in the studio.
In the meantime, Happy Spring and best wishes for a blessed and wonderful new season.

Blue Skies Be Yours,
Celestina Marie

Springtime is on it's way~~~~

All around our area of North Texas, Spring is beginning to warm the days and wake the flowers from their winter nap. My pretty red Camellia bush is full of buds and several blooms. Gorgeous in yellow, is my Carolina Jasmine. Pots of Knock Out Roses that line the entry to our garage in the driveway are filling out nicely with new leaves and lots of growth. And, my hydrangeas are up and filling in with long stalks reaching for the sunshine.

Yes, Springtime is on it's way. I can't wait to work in the garden, dig in the dirt and talk to my flowers once more. I believe one is nearer to God in the garden. I long for the peace and quiet of the new blooms as they enjoy their rebirth. The fragrant aroma in the air of fresh flowers when the wind blows. The scent of the earth after a soft rain and the feeling of a new beginning each and every day of the new Spring.

Today I snapped a few first pics of my garden trying to wake up. Received Country Gardens magazine in the mail with a spotlight on the cottage style garden, which I can't wait to read~~~ and watched as my neighbors Bradford Pear tree dropped white blossoms like a Spring snowfall as the wind blew.











As the Springtime is surely on it's way and it arrives with a huge welcome,
I know that many around the country are still entertaining the last of winter with ice and cold rains. But the hope for us all, is a new season coming upon us.

Thank you for the kind comments on my Cucina redesign. Your words surely have been an encouragement and blessing.

Have a wonderful March Day and Happy Springtime!
Smiles, Celestina Marie

~~HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY and SPRING GIVEAWAY~~

in honor of Springtime and Mother's Day Sunday May 9th 2010.

Several years ago when my Mother was living with me, and I was caring for her while sick, I planted a climbing Pink Rose outside her bedroom window for her to enjoy. Pink roses were her very favorite and these gorgeous blooms made her so happy. Since Mom's passing the roses have continually bloomed each Spring and become prettier as time goes on. Not long after I planted this climber, I painted a design I named Mother's Rose from the inspirations of the vine itself, old graphics and the many roses mom had grown over the years. So in honor of Mother's Day coming I am giving away a print copy of that original work arriving to the winner oval matted in light off white and ready to frame with any 11" X 14" frame.


In addition to my print I am including a copy of the book, Delight in the Details by Lisa M. Pace. It is a gorgeous book with paper tag and card designs you will just love, using mixed media and accents.



To enter my giveaway, just leave a comment on any post between now and Memorial Day. Your blog name will enter each time you comment and if you become a follower, your name will be added once more. Just my way of saying thank you to all my blog friends for nearly 3 years of fun blogging and friendship. I hope you will enter and the drawing will be posted June 1st, 2010.

Here are a few pics of the pink rose vine this season.





Last week was very busy, and along the way I have reorganized my store room and redesigned another area of our backyard landscape with my best guy. Tired, but having fun!! It's back to the studio for me and lots of creating going on. Hope to see you again soon to share more creations.
Thank you for entering my Springtime giveaway in honor of the season, Mother's Day and YOU!


Blessings and Blue Skies, Celestina Marie

Happy Easter and Welcome Spring!

Sharing an Easter Prayer with wishes sent to me and sharing it with you.



Join me for a cup of tea, and lets read The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams.



Spring is here and a few of my bunny friends strike a pose for you.

Oh look, the bunnies brought some pastel eggs!



These sweet bunny friends share gorgeous Easter Lillies with us too.

Sharing the card inside with a verse of joy!

I will be busy in the studio painting and creating many new treasures coming soon.


Like this painting bunny, I'll be swinging my paint brushes and thankful to have a job I love. God is always so good!
Blessings and see you soon.
Happy Easter my friends.
Celestina Marie

DECORATING FOR SPRING

As the sweet little blue bird gathers roses to adorn her nest, she dreams of her young yet to be born. Busily she fluffs and fills their home with just the right materials to provide comfort and security for her little family.

Home Sweet Home, filled with the beauty of nature and accented with roses trailing along the twigs and branches.


Hand painted on two small porcelain lace edge hearts and ready to hang in a sweet display.

Looking forward to spring has me painting new designs and happy to be in the studio each day. This design and more will be offered in my etsy boutique.
I know it is cold for many and still winter, but like the sweet little bird, we can dream of warmer days ahead and begin to adorn our nest.
See you again soon. Blessings and Blue Skies be yours, Celestina Marie