...when everything around you is beautiful...

When everything around me is beautiful, 

I feel inspired...elated...

...and grateful to appreciate art and handmade...

Can you tell how happy I was to finally be able to visit Basia Zarzyck's glorious shop?!

 

I feel so grateful to have been able to experience the magic that is Basia Zarzycka's own on my recent business trip to London...

Her shop in Sloane Square is like no other...a decorated wonderland that showcases her inimitable style...here are just a few images of the magic...

...and I am happy to have such an artful, creative spirit as a friend and I adore that she supports and encourages the Earth Angels Artists...here she is with Letty Worley -- Basia adores Letty's bear purses...

 Basia...

Her shop is an extension of her style and beauty...

Here is a link:

http://www.basiashop.com/

If you are in London, it is a must go...

a must see...

a must appreciate...

a must adore...

Here are some more images of some favorite nooks and beautiful things...

 Thank you Basia...

for being you...

for creating...

for sharing your talent and style...

You are a wonder.

PLEASE FOLLOW BASIA on Facebook and Instagram

@basia_zarzycka

xo Jen

...gotta love LOOP! I NEED MORE TIME TO KNIT!!!

I really wish I had more time to knit...

I really do....and a visit to LOOP in the Islington section of London made me fell that all the more...

 On my way to a photo shoot at the studio of artist friend Julie Arkell I walked by the shop in Camden Passage...it is incredible. I had heard of it over the years and knew that Julie taught there off and on...

WOW

Two steps in the door and I was in a swoon...

Yarn...Yarn everywhere and no time to knit!!!

We really had a great time...browsing the patterns and wool...the wool...the WOOL!!!

(BTW follow me on Instagram if you like visual peeks at my adventures  @jensearthangels)

I was with artist Letty Worley and amazing friend and style-setter, Rosanna De Bellis...

and we had a blast browsing...and yes, a little SHOPPING too!

 I loved every nook and corner...

 Buttons galore!

 I also picked up this book....

and hope to visit more of the shops featured when I am in London next year...

If you are in London...it is well worth a visit...it's close to the Angel Tube Station...

Have fun!

Here's their Website:

http://www.loopknittingshop.com/

 

xo Jen

Peek at Hugglet's Winter BearFest...Letty in London!!!

It was an amazing teat to be able to share the art and artistry of Earth Angels' artists 

at the Hugglet's Winter Bear Fest... 

Letty Worley was our featured artist and she made the trip with me to showcase her art...

 

 

We got to see some old and very dear friends... xoxoxo to Paula Strethill-Smith...

 

Ingrid Schmid....

 love you Ingrid and I have missed you so!

 

...and glamourous, Basia Zarzycka and her dear mother....

 

 ...and we had some surprise visitors too...

my Darcy Blythe Doll and wee Eliza the Mouse....

We made some new friends too...and we cannot wait to go back next year....

Some peeks of the show, the display and some great teds and soft sculpture toys that are posting to the site...

A huge thanks to all who made our participation possible and to all the wonderful new customers who fell in love with our offerings...much appreciation for your enthusiasm and support!

xxoo Jen

 

...happy VALENTINE'S DAY!

xxoo to all

Hope your day is a sweet one...

...and full of CHOCOLATE

xo Jen

(...some of my fave vintage images from old postcards...)

...there's a sale...just sayin'

it's almost valentine's day...and we've got a treat to share

 

~~~
sweet offerings from Lisa Leonard...silver, pewter & gold
now through 2/17 we're offering all her creations at 20% OFF
with code LOVELISA at checkout
~~~
CLICK HERE TO SHOP JEWELRY NOW
~~~
YES - some are already on sale!!

and thanks for sharing the love of handmade

Jen

sweet & petite...happy things

I am completely smitten with tiny things...

...so when the parcel of itty bitty fairies arrived from France recently, I couldn't wait to take them out and have a good play...

 

These tiny creations are the magic of 

artist Stephanie Ponsard...

I first saw her work in the kitchen of my dear friend, Rosanna De Bellis @rosannadebellis

 and it was really love at first sight...

 

 I am thrilled we're now able to work together to share Stephanie's style and handmade lovelies...

Each is about 2" tall and prices start at $19...

I especially love when you can see Stephanie's fingerprints in the clay...

You can peek at them all HERE

 

...these two are my current faves...

can't blame me, 

I'm Irish and GREEN is my fave color...

but they are all uber cute

xxoo and happy day to all with small joys...

sometimes the little things 

have the biggest magic of all

Jen

...long OVERDUE!!! A congrats to friends...

It's a true treat to be able to sit down and read any of Jo Packham's magazines...

and when I can do it with a cup of tea and read one cover to cover, well, it's just absolute heaven...

 it makes me think of my friend Jo, and all the incredible women she has connected over the years...

So, once again, thanks Jo for featuring all the incredible women 

you shine a light on in your 3 magazines...

 

It's even better when I know the women or have worked on the stories! 

Peek below and see Nikki G & Jaye.

Both are great friends, and it's a true treat to know them, have worked on these features and then, 

to open the mag months later and see their stories and spaces...sigh....

Here's Nikki G. celebrating her entertaining style and Polish heritage in the November issue of 

Where Women Cook...

if you don't have this issue - you need it!

And here's Jaye dishing about how she's fit her lifestyle photography business into her life...
the November issue is one of my faves ever...
you need this one too!

 xxoo to Jo and all the incredible women she celebrates.  I am a grateful girl to know her and be part of the Where Women Create network!

Jen