Desktop Wallpaper from Valerydesignwrks

Valéry Goulet is a Quebec born 

designer and illustrator.

Through her company

Valerydesignwrks

she has created clothing,

ceramic and wall application designs.

The doggies below

are illustrations which she

contributed to an

Alberta-based animal rescue organization -

SCARS

(Second Chance Animal Rescue Society)

For the record,

anyone who loves animals, 

and strives to make their lives better,

is great in my books !

Each month,

Valerydesignwrks 

adds a new downloadable wallpaper

to its website.

The images below

are available for non-commercial desktop wallpaper use only.

They cannot be altered in any way,

without the artist's permission,

or sold.

DIY - Downloadable Calendar

Are you are looking for a very cute

downloadable calendar ?

Well, this may be just what you are looking for !

P.S.

You may also 

be spending a LOT of time ( in the 

office supply store

buying ink cartridges )

and folding lots

of paper - if castles are your thing !

Downloads and instructions can be downloaded at the Canon Creative Site.

Images and other DIY projects available at Canon Creative Park.

Giving Thanks !

Today is the day - the OFFICIAL day of giving thanks.

I am thankful for so many things:

but mostly,

 I am thankful for my husband and young daughter.

I wish sleep was more plentiful, 

but in one of those wakeful moments, I stumbled upon

a beautiful way to give thanks -

for the blessings,

in our lives.

Made by Joel 

is a wonderful blog created by Joel Henriques.

Who is Joel Henriques you may ask ?

He is a talented artist

who uses his blog for posting some of his projects, 

'usually a toy or craft for my kids.'

His latest creation is a Mobile of Thanks

Made from simple things -

twigs, thread -

and papers with words of heartfelt thanks.

Such a beautiful way for children, (and their adults!)

to create a Thanksgiving remembrance.

Happy Thanksgiving !

 via jurianne matter

DIY - Is that really IKEA ?

Now, don't get me wrong, I love Ikea

In fact most of my cottage is furnished in mid-century modern, and Ikea -

 hence, the 'Swedish Mid-Century Beach-House post below

 (although technically, my cottage is on a lake !)

But, have you ever wondered how your

Billy or Malm  would look if 

you added some zip ?

Well, wonder no more.

Mykea

is a creative company which makes

vinyl design covers for your Ikea furniture -

 break out those

Allen keys

for a truly beautiful transformation !