"Potpourri"

Greetings friends!
Today I share with you a "potpourri" of things.

First, let me thank Pamela from
French Buttons
She drew my name for her giveaway and I received a lovely parcel of goodies!
One of the gifts was this beautiful lavender potpourri.


Pamela's giveaway was for this sweet bracelet with an owl charm, I absolutely adore!  
She also included a beautiful card and some lovely ribbon for crafting. 
Thank you Pamela! 


I've also been doodling a bit so I thought I'd give you a peek into my art journal. 






After doodling and painting I  hear my needle and thread calling so I work on some embroidery pieces for a while.


 I think the colors of autumn are calling me.


I'm still having fun making little crocheted flowers and Shatzie always likes to participate.


Thank you for your encouraging comments on my last post.  I didn't expect such an interest in the video, so if you didn't get it from me already by email, here is the YouTube link that helped me understand the 5 pedal crocheted flower.
VIDEO


Last but not least,  I'd like to send a warm WELCOME out to my new followers I see, thank you!
It's always fun to meet new friends.

Hope everyone has a weekend filled with a
"potpourri" of things that you enjoy!

Becca 






Comments

Anonymous said…
Quite the potpourri! Looks like it must smell divine. Fall stitching is gorgeous and your doodling a little more than doodling I think!
Happy Weekend. xox Corrine
September 9, 2011 at 12:21 PM
TexWisGirl said…
i like the autumn needlepoint flowers. :)
September 9, 2011 at 12:39 PM
GardenOfDaisies said…
Becca, your embroidered flowers are lovely!! Are you using a pattern or drawing your own?
Wow, what a lovely giveaway you won!!
Thanks for sharing your "doodles"... I am always amazed at the talent out here on the blogs!
September 9, 2011 at 12:49 PM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
All of my favorite things in this post...lavender, turquoise, embroidery AND your amazing art journal! I am going to really make an effort to work on adding art to my journal...SOON! You inspire me! ♥
September 9, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Laura lok said…
love the peek into your journal wow awesome
September 9, 2011 at 2:08 PM
Lorraine said…
you have been busy really like your stitching and the owl is lovely..have a good weekend
September 9, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Holly Loves Art said…
What a FUN post Becca! Just love what you've shared here! The picture of kitty and the yarn is just absolutely precious and gorgeous! Your journal is lovely too!
Thanks for sharing.
Holly
September 9, 2011 at 4:25 PM
Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said…
Oh how I do love Autumn! Love your beautiful stitched flowers too!
xx, shell
September 9, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Saints and Apostles said…
Congrats on the winning draw! How exciting - does that really happen that one wins :-)) Your doodles are lovely, the stitches are gorgeous and Shatzie is just a darling! Cats are the greatest creative company. Thanks for your lovely images.
xo
September 10, 2011 at 2:08 AM
Unknown said…
Your day has a happy flow to it .... A little of this, a little of that .... And warm kitty paws in the midst of it all :)
September 10, 2011 at 7:00 AM
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
You are quite the artist. I love how you bounce from one artform to the next artform. And as always, your photos are superior!
September 10, 2011 at 7:13 AM
lilylovekin said…
I so enjoy looking at the photos you take. Have a great week-end.
September 10, 2011 at 7:58 AM
Unknown said…
Looks like some wonderful candy you won. I love that bracelet.. And it looks like you have a fun week of creating.. Everything looks beautiful..

Hugs, Linda
September 10, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Pamela said…
Becca this is a beautiful post!!
I love the way you photographed the lavender!!! It looks so beautiful.
Your art is just incredible!!!
How do you balance everything? I am so pathetic...I can't even do posts properly now that i am working !!
Pamela xo
September 10, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Catherine said…
Oh you lucky lucky girl! Color me green with jealousy that you won that beautiful necklace with the owl ~ love it ~ good for you!

Looks like you have been up to some lovely craftiness as well. It's nice when kitty can help. ;)

Happy Weekend Becca!
xo Catherine
September 10, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
So pretty, Becca...the photo of the potpourri is gorgeous! Wish I could smell the computer lol!
September 10, 2011 at 6:27 PM
ELK said…
i so enjoy your random photos and art ... lucky winner you were ..so cute!!
September 10, 2011 at 6:53 PM
Lisa Graham said…
What a lovely post...your doodlings are so colorful and elegant.
September 11, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Katy Noelle said…
Hello, Becca! (I'm here!!!=])

and, this post is extremely refreshing. I feel like I've 'come home' which sounds SO corny (sorry) but that's how I'm feeling, reading through your posts, now.

oh, and this inspiring photography....sigh!=]

Off I go to ramble through a bunch more of your posts and, then, go to sleep and, hopefully, dream about the colors in your beautiful potpourri.

Love, Katy Noelle xxo
September 11, 2011 at 6:02 PM
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