Blue Delft decor items are very FRESH.. CRISP.. and when used with the right accesories a very nice Classic touch.
A Trend to watch for
Blue Delft can even have a kind of minimalist style that fits with todays Simplicity movement
I guess thats what makes a true “classic”, a style that can work over the years with many different styles.
I have seen so many Blue Delft items in stores and in print latelyI thought I would share this trend watch.
At Cracker Barrel this spring their entire front window was filled with a gorgeous display of Blue Delft
Including a Blue Delft Rooster I want sooo bad!
In Hobby Lobby they had some great Mosaic Blue Delft on vases
The cover of the JoAnns postcard I got announce a sale on new Waverly fabrics shows just how Fresh this style can look
Pair it with fresh GREEN and White and presto instant FRESH!
Take a look at the totally Free episode of Tole TV (a free membership weekly show about painting)
that shows you how to RE-Create Blue Delft with simple painting techniques in this great style
Watch how to paint this on Tole Tv
The cover of the May issue of American Artist magazine features flowers in a Blue Delft Vase
and Veranda magazine always has Blue Delft somewhere..
Enjoy and please share other Blue Delft Sitings
Patty
“Stephanie from AlchemyJunk linked up her fabulous Shipboard Planking. This is so creative because it’s really just 70’s panelng turned sideways!” From the Finding Fabulous Blog (click the image to see her blog and lots of home decor ideas)
I have a whole houseful of this stuff.. Watch out!
Last month we all went Geranium crazy , after I got done with all the projects I painted to share,
I kept right on going onto this wonderful bench that sits outside my studio! I love it..
Creating and being a Decorative Painters brings me such JOY!
Spinach Soup?
Sounds wrong, but the taste is like a Chicken/ potato mmmm mmmm…
It’s as Green as Green can get.. It is beautiful.. and Tastes sublime!
Easy fast and all healthy!And makes my Decorative Painters heart happy!
Saute, 3 diced carrots, 1 onion and 1 celery, in 1/4 c. Olive Oil, till soft
Simmer 1 diced Potato, 3 c. Chicken stock, 1 Bay leaf, 1 tsp Thyme and 1 tsp marjoram, add the veggies above and simmer till mushy.
(10-20 min) remove Bay leaf, and add 1 bag baby spinach and simmer just till wilted, use an immersion blender and blend smooth.
Salt and pepper
Swirl in a spoon of Yogurt or Cream for a pretty presentation.
Serve with Bread and Enjoy!
Patty
Hugs
Patty
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The 2010 CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) Survey is out..
and Ta Da..
Home Decor Painting/ Accesorizing/ Finishing is the #2 craft in America!
I may have started Decorative Painting as a Craft painter..
but my yearning has always been customizing my home and surroundings!
(can I get an, Oh Yeah!! ?)
Just take a look at my designs.. www.creativeartslifestyle.com not too much “kitchy” about them, and all are mostly for home decor
You know, thinking about it, Personalization is king..( and we are “Da’bomb” at that..) Color is Queen! And we Decorative Artists are the “royal” ?? children..(okay, maybe not royal) but we have such great skill looking at things and morphing them into our own.. even if the design/ pattern isn’t ours to begin with (legal as a decorative painter (as long as you own the pattern) ( Cooks, Sewers, Quilters, Cake Decorators and Woodworkers use patterns), we apply our creative minds and personalize and Presto a Decorative Painter Artist magic act!
I thought it was also notable that Woodworking, (a brother or sister craft to Decorative Painting in my opinion) has risen 46% last year.
The CHA article reminds us as we are attempting to make a living in a Crafts world… we need to be ambassadors of the benefits that our craft has brought us.
A rewarding friend filled, relaxing hobby that brings a sense of accomplishment and is a rewarding part of our lives.
Walk tall and Carry a BIG BRUSH! filled with COLOR!
Patty
This is the personal blog of Patricia Rawlinson, Decorative Painter, Painting Teacher, and the Creative brain behind Creative Arts Lifestyle, Tole TV, and other Decorative Painting phenomena. Sharing Creative Juices (Creative “Caffeine!”) with my fellow painters here, Stories, Announcements etc.
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