tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post425410594812767273..comments2024-02-02T20:21:31.097-05:00Comments on All the Pretty Things: Messy Workshop Blog HopAliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-23940585371188946922012-05-01T07:30:54.775-04:002012-05-01T07:30:54.775-04:00Thanks, Keli - all I need now is to finish said pr...Thanks, Keli - all I need now is to finish said projects (the one on the mat is done, actually, it's the pink + wire bracelet & earrings :) ) and keep going. I have one more technique to try, well, to really re-start, since I first done it about 26 years ago! <br />P.S. I *love* your video, I think you should do it more often :) it's a neat way to present your work to the world, and not everyone has the advantage of your amazing voice :)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-16037443219975809882012-04-30T01:22:23.257-04:002012-04-30T01:22:23.257-04:00I love the flowers you have on your desk, Alicia!!...I love the flowers you have on your desk, Alicia!!! They really help brighten things up! =) You have some nice projects going on and beads about your table!<br /><br />LOL I LOVE the use of the chandelier as jewelry support!!! And I love those wire wrap pieces you did!!! They are just gorgeous!!!<br /><br />Thanks for letting us see your little bit of chaos!Creative Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239249681298642809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-84635618989973548962012-04-29T18:20:13.264-04:002012-04-29T18:20:13.264-04:00LOL - yes, very neutral colours, we painted the wa...LOL - yes, very neutral colours, we painted the walls white :) my DH didn't want to think about colour back then - now we could figure something out. Thanks!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-91400647569115446092012-04-29T17:01:08.526-04:002012-04-29T17:01:08.526-04:00I love how the room seems to be done more in neutr...I love how the room seems to be done more in neutral tones and your creations (and the flowers) add the pop of color.<br /><br />The chandelier also makes the perfect support and display piece.Laura S Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812735660993028271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-71648389343436675642012-04-29T08:47:33.393-04:002012-04-29T08:47:33.393-04:00LOL - my DH didn't say anything, I made a poin...LOL - my DH didn't say anything, I made a point of showing him each one (more like a 'trophy') and he complimented me on most. By now he got used to the idea that this is my space and I can do whatever I please with it :)<br />Thanks for stopping by, Sonya!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-73119166294289783632012-04-29T08:45:43.610-04:002012-04-29T08:45:43.610-04:00Thank you - I'm trying to have pretty things a...Thank you - I'm trying to have pretty things around me, after all, it's all about the pretty things in my life: what I create, what I see, what I surround myself with :)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-51917671735967226972012-04-28T17:04:27.866-04:002012-04-28T17:04:27.866-04:00I love the flowers and the chandelier is awesome.....I love the flowers and the chandelier is awesome...I wonder what my DH would say if he came home and there are strands of beads or finished pieces hanging in the kitchen/dining room. I think it would be beautiful, yours are amazing.<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Sonyadreaminofbeads / SAS Jewelry Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067844370685774263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-55019350764630118092012-04-28T17:01:03.083-04:002012-04-28T17:01:03.083-04:00I love the flowers, and the necklaces hanging from...I love the flowers, and the necklaces hanging from the light fixture. What a pretty space in which to create!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-90615754451285563792012-04-28T12:27:26.834-04:002012-04-28T12:27:26.834-04:00Thanks - trying all sorts of tricks to get rid of ...Thanks - trying all sorts of tricks to get rid of the winter blues (this winter hasn't been that bad, but still - extra flowers never hurt anyone)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-42800168303662404262012-04-28T12:26:36.306-04:002012-04-28T12:26:36.306-04:00Thank you for visiting!Thank you for visiting!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-62798942426249645872012-04-28T12:26:10.100-04:002012-04-28T12:26:10.100-04:00Thank you, Georgene - oooooh... Lilacs! My absolut...Thank you, Georgene - oooooh... Lilacs! My absolute favourite flowers! Yes, please bring them into your studio and think of me - back in Europe I always, always had lilac in the house on my birthday... here - it doesn't even think to bloom until a few good weeks after... You can't imagine how much I miss that :)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-20842267713974551182012-04-28T12:23:52.514-04:002012-04-28T12:23:52.514-04:00Thanks, Susan - an idea born out of necesity :)Thanks, Susan - an idea born out of necesity :)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-89330846248400289142012-04-28T12:22:51.704-04:002012-04-28T12:22:51.704-04:00Thank you, Robin - I loved your space too (and the...Thank you, Robin - I loved your space too (and the logo! such a crisp and fresh idea!)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-35570993936650255902012-04-28T12:20:56.070-04:002012-04-28T12:20:56.070-04:00LOL, thanks, Skye. Yes - I like to see the work......LOL, thanks, Skye. Yes - I like to see the work... and in this case - I had to do 16 sets over the weekend (long story, will blog about it soon) so I really had to see them and figure what what goes where and make sure I don't have 10 of the same style :) <br />Art as inspiration sounds just as good - I have no place to put it, though, my living / dining room is mostly windows, very little wall space :)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-89771663756992425402012-04-28T12:18:41.543-04:002012-04-28T12:18:41.543-04:00Thanks, Pamela. Yes - I have to put everything in ...Thanks, Pamela. Yes - I have to put everything in their own boxes... but that happens only 3-4 times a year: Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving Day for sure... and then in between maybe a few more times. We eat in the kitchen ;)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-80492172537475125702012-04-28T12:17:17.934-04:002012-04-28T12:17:17.934-04:00Thank you, Joan - I am quite amazed at the respons...Thank you, Joan - I am quite amazed at the response about the flowers :) For me it's such a natural thing to have them there :)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-64812534764968015402012-04-28T12:15:58.854-04:002012-04-28T12:15:58.854-04:00Thanks, Jennifer - do cats really eat flowers? I m...Thanks, Jennifer - do cats really eat flowers? I must ask my mom how she manages her cat and our flowers, I inherited this love of fresh beauty from her :)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-8200109894945330532012-04-28T12:14:57.687-04:002012-04-28T12:14:57.687-04:00Thank you, Cynthia - since my space is small and g...Thank you, Cynthia - since my space is small and gets cluttered easily, the flowers are my way of saying 'It's still beautiful, look at me!' :)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-67848722943764031342012-04-28T10:33:10.014-04:002012-04-28T10:33:10.014-04:00I like bringing the outside in and using that to i...I like bringing the outside in and using that to inspire you.Windbenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903498520321932855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-69421218884759270872012-04-28T01:40:07.418-04:002012-04-28T01:40:07.418-04:00What a lovely place to create! The flowers add tha...What a lovely place to create! The flowers add that special touch! Thank you for sharing : )The Vintage Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06396736749585153238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-21180908269380013342012-04-28T00:37:30.032-04:002012-04-28T00:37:30.032-04:00Looks like a pretty place to me! I've got lila...Looks like a pretty place to me! I've got lilacs needing to be cut. Think I'll take a cue from you and bring them down to my studio instead of leaving them upstairs. Good idea you had!Georgene Lockwoodhttp://www.sylvanavintagedesigns.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-63559259048490709442012-04-27T20:49:00.457-04:002012-04-27T20:49:00.457-04:00i LOVE the flowers but especially LOVE LOVE LOVE u...i LOVE the flowers but especially LOVE LOVE LOVE using the chandelere....may have to do that for my room also now. thanks for sharingSamsmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398633618904006132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-69209520854587280212012-04-27T20:25:11.744-04:002012-04-27T20:25:11.744-04:00Nope, not a 'mess' - it's creativity i...Nope, not a 'mess' - it's creativity in progress. Flowers - what a lovely idea!Robin Delargy / LooLoo's Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826350475806736969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-50774761640586819712012-04-27T20:07:27.339-04:002012-04-27T20:07:27.339-04:00I don;t see a mess.. I see a creative space :) I h...I don;t see a mess.. I see a creative space :) I have necklaces and bracelets and earrings hanging up where I can see them as I work too :) Plus tons of art gifts that were made for me to give me inspiration :) No flowers though... my cats have this wicked need to knock vases over, but only if they're in a place where the water can totally destroy something...lolSkyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917098081928141466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8245960788517958704.post-17339646492585810062012-04-27T18:26:51.804-04:002012-04-27T18:26:51.804-04:00The flowers are a nice touch. Do you even have to ...The flowers are a nice touch. Do you even have to move everything? That must be a bear! But being downstairs is a good thing. And I don't really see a mess. A nice "mess".Pamela Takeshigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506599682765887001noreply@blogger.com