HOLIDAY INSPIRATIONS: Vickie Smyers for Bethany Lowe Designs

I have fallen head over heals in LOVE with the designs of VICKIE SMYERS.  Her work is produced from her original folk art pieces by BETHANY LOWE DESIGNS.  The details are incredible.

Such a FUN & FESTIVE feather tree.

The bears are my FAVORITE!   I want them all...

I am always a sucker for AMERICANA THEMED HOLIDAY DECOR!

Vickie's santas have incredible detail.  I personally more of a "Jolly" santa collector but can appreciate the true artistic quality of these pieces, gorgeous!

I am becoming a BIG FAN of her snowpeople, each time I look at them I LOVE them more and more...

These are quite tall, I think I NEED them to put above my kitchen cabinets this year...

What do you think of VICKIE SMYERS pieces?  Some of the above pieces will be available in my store later this year.

Are you a collector of FOLK ART STYLE pieces, VINTAGE OR VINTAGE INSPIRED pieces, or more TRADITIONAL STYLE pieces?

Thanks to everyone that stopped by last Friday and an extra BIG THANKS to Jen over at J. NICHELLE HOLIDAY for mentioning me on her blog and for posting her own HOLIDAY INSPIRED post last week.  Be sure to stop by Jen's blog and store to see her amazing creations,  last weeks Santa is AMAZING!!!

Have a great weekend!

Best wishes,

Tammy

2010 DEE FOUST WINTER COLLECTION

I was so excited about DEE FOUST'S HALLOWEEN COLLECTION that I didn't know if the Winter could top it, well, I think it did!  The pieces are AMAZING!

Winter Wishes Angel
(my very favorite)

Angel On Snowball

Christmas Wishes Stars (set of 3)

(these are HUGE)

Gift Santa on Chimney

Juggling Stars Snowman

(it doesn't get much cuter)

Large Snowman on Boot

(another favorite)

Large Winter Carnival Snowman

(He is HUGE - perfect to leave out all winter)

Merry Top Hat Snowman

Ornamental Snowman

(he will be on my tree)

Santa with Stocking on Chimney

Snowman in Boot Ornament

(adorable)

Snow Queen Angel

Snowman on Stage

Star Snowman Ornament

Wall Hanging Angel

(measures 24" - I can't wait to see her, maybe wonderful on top of a tall tree)

This years collection seems bigger than usual.  What I especially LOVE is that many of the pieces can stay up all winter.  So, what do you think?  I love your feedback.  Thanks for all of the comments and emails about the fall collection.  If you would like more information (size, price) about a specific piece leave a comment or send me an email.

Have a great weekend!

Best wishes,
Tammy

LORI MITCHELL FOLK ART HAS ARRIVED!

I am so excited to tell you that tinselshop.com now carries LORI C. MITCHELL FOLK ART reproductions.  Each piece is a resin hand painted reproduction from her original paper mache pieces.  I just love how whimsical and fun they are.  To learn more about LORI MITCHELL stop by her website http://www.lahdeedahfolkart.com/

This GINGERBREAD COUPLE is a special order for a customer and is my only one if you are interested let me know I hope to get more soon.  Photos don't do them justice there is such dimension that is hard to capture on film.

I just LOVE her santa's and this one is no exception!  MR. & MRS. CLAUS stand approximately 7 1/2" tall and retail for $48.50 a set.  I only have one set available.

LADY LIBERTY stands 10 1/2" tall and retails for $28.50. Don't you just LOVE her mis-matched stockings!  LITTLE BETSY ROSS stands 5 1/2" tall and retails for $21.50.  LITTLE PATRIOTIC BOY stands 5 1/2" tall and retails for $21.50.  They will be available at http://www.tinselshop.com/ later this week.

If you would like more information about these or the availability of other LORI MITCHELL pieces please send me an email.

It is so much fun getting new pieces for the store and I just LOVE to share them with you!  Later this week I will have a preview of the new WINTER COLLECTION from DEE FOUST, it is fantastic!

Best wishes,
Tammy

TEENA FLANNER ORIGINALS

While searching the Country Living website this morning looking for some Easter inspiration I came across an article about Teena Flanner and her original creations.  Her work is just beautiful, someday I dream of owning one of her original pieces... If you would like to read more about Teena Flanner click here.

All photos are from Country Living and are of Teena's original work.  Teena Flanner currently has a line of licensed pieces that are being manufactured by Bethany Lowe Designs.  I can't wait to see what they will be offering this fall and Christmas!  tinselshop.com has a few of Teena's licensed pieces in stock. Once the fall and Christmas line is out I will be sure to share it with you.   If there is a licensed piece you are looking for please let me know and I will do my best to get it for you.

Best wishes,
Tammy