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The Psychology of Color

by Sarah Ranes on 3/16/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Have you ever stopped to think why you are attracted to certain colors?  What do you think your color preference says about your personality?   I did a little bit of research into how different colors influence our feelings and emotions.  We usually start our day by deciding what to wear.  …



Quirky Style

by Sarah Ranes on 3/06/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

How would you describe your style?  Could it be a wee bit on the quirky side?  Would your friends say your taste runs a little bit off center or maybe even say you took a major detour off the main road years ago?  Well if this describes you take a …



Inspiration

by Sarah Ranes on 2/26/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

What inspires you to create?  Where does it come from?  Is it something you consciously think about or does it just happen?   I suppose inspiration is different for everyone.  Some people are inspired by the written word.

Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear  …



Celebrate Winter’s Beauty

by Sarah Ranes on 2/16/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Cold Sunshine Snowy Landscape Handpainted Art Journal by UsefulBooks
I know, I know by this time of year most of us who live in cold winter climates are thinking Spring, but let’s take another look  at all the beauty winter has to offer.  I live in Pennsylvania and we have had …



Great Finds with a Theme

by Sarah Ranes on 2/10/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Fern 5×5         angiemuldowney
One really fun way to find great items on Etsy is to start with a theme.  Granted if you have a very specific item in mind this isn’t the route to take but if you’re looking for a special unique treasure that maybe you didn’t even know you …