SIMPLE Ways to Feel SIMPLY GREAT

SIMPLE WAYS to FEEL SIMPLY GREAT!

I was just thinking How Great it is to just Be. It's really the Small things that are the Greatest Blessings. Here are a few:

Take a Hot Shower and put on your Hubby's Pj's.

Lay on the couch and watch 'The Golden Girls'.

Order a Pizza and have it delivered.

Get up early and have coffee on the porch.

Buy an Old Quilt from the Thrift Store.

Watch Key Largo when its raining.

Adopt an animal from a Shelter.



As an Artist, I really see the beauty in all things; life can be quite wonderful.

Check out these CUTE Fairies!

They are my NEW Series of Mixed Media Folk Art Fairies ! They are going to be in my next local venue. I won't be really ready for a few months i think. Gonna do matching jewelry boxes, note cards and envelopes, maybe magnets, tote bags - who knows. Maybe stationary.

I really love the soft country style. Just like my quilts ! The colors are soft and cozy - roses, plaids, flowers, swirls, a stripe or two. I also use some natural raffia, buttons, fabric and collage paper. The wood surface is sanded when the paint is dry to give a weathered effect. My Wood Cabinet Doors are purchased from Habitat for Humanity's build it again center. The cash goes back to them, so I feel good about that. The paintings are sealed and ready to hang.

You can see I also love Thrift Stores ! I get some ideas just roaming around looking at fabrics and do-dads. The white lacy wings on this one are part of a trim on a sheer curtain. I will be sad when I've used all the 'wings' on that curtain! Hopefully I'll find another one. This girl has reddish hair that matches mine when it isn't dyed blonde, and pays homage to my red-headed Irish relatives !

If you want one of these cuties or more details about them, just go to my website: www.loralai.com or www.etsy.com/mermaidartbyloralai. Pricing, size, weight, it's all there.

And check back often. I'm really into this blog thing. That means dinner will occassionally be late, darling !