Reflections On 2011 & A Poem for the New Year

Hello Lovelies,

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I went through lots and lots of files and images yesterday, some saved from the internet, some snapshots I took myself during the last past year and realized I had actually accomplished a lot, even if my etsy shop may still seem small.

Here are a few quotes i find encouraging this time of year for all who start over, take the leap and leave their day job for a more creative outlet.

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After the inspirational quotes (more this pinterest board of mine), also comes a poem. And a lovely one at that.

I also want to share here in this blog more of what inspires me, more of my daily doodles in my art journals and more of actually finished work. Maybe throw in a healthy recipe or two, from time to time?

-Vic from TeaButterfly.

Wishes for the New Year

Hello lovelies!

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Rather than tedious "resolutions" this year, i have a glass jar full of... wishes!

I wish for... JOY
I wish for PEACE
I wish for... LOVE

More ART, and more SIMPLICITY in my life, too!

What are your wishes for 2012?

-Vic from TeaButterfly.

Peace. Love. Joy.

Why, hello Lovelies!

It's been awhile, i know... This pre-holidays season has been crazy busy for me (and for you too, I guess).

So without much delaying, here's my wishing you

a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 

with the things I love: Japan, art and insects. As you can see below:

		Ito Sozan, b. 1884 [fl. ca. 1919-1926 - Lilies with bees

-Vic from TeaButterfly

Hello December!

Hello Lovelies, how are in this beginning of a new month?

 Wow! What a lovely "December fog"! found here.

"I'm so glad I live ina world where there are Octobers." OK, and Decembers, too!

I'm re-reading my list of Winter Essentials, so I won't loose courage and won't forget what I'm thankful for!

Life has been really tough for me and my family the last couple of months and I'm just recovering... But I'm glad and happy for this new season of merriness.

So I'm sharing with you my ideas for a simple, lovely white handmade Christmas, just here!

Have a great time decorating your house!

-Vic, from TeaButterfly.

Advice from Kim Carney

Hello Lovelies!


A long time ago, I found this sound advice from Kim Carney over the internet (source long forgotten, alas).

I believe she's the same Kim Carney I found here, on her lovely "SOMETHING" blog.

Have a great Monday everyone!

-Vic from TeaButterfly.

Wet Paint

Hello Lovelies!

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I'm busy working on a new secret project... Lots of wet paint involved!
Let's talk soon, and in the meantime, have a nice weekend, y'all.

-Vic from TeaButterfly.

Et la vie continue...

Hello Lovelies!

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Is it November already?! Wow! Time for some blog updating!

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Turns out that, well, Mom is very ill but faces her illness with a smile. I admire her, she ages so gracefully...

I want to take care of Mom, but she wants me to go back to "normal" life. So here goes: life goes on! Or as we French people say: "La vie continue".

I don't know yet if I'll be ready for Christmas, art and shop-wise, but I'll do my best. And will keep you guys informed, of course.

Talk to you soon,
-Vic from TeaButterfly.