Litographs - Shirts with Text from Classic Books

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T-shirts (or posters or totes) printed with a large illustration 
and covered with text from your favorite literature!
That's the fun and fabulous idea behind Litographs!
Genres from which to choose:
American or British literature, nonfiction, mystery, and more.

A great way to show off your favorite book, 
or to wow a book-lover with a unique gift.

I've held the titles of these shirts until the end.
See if you can name them based on their graphics.
Bonus points if you know the authors!

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Some have graphics on the back as well. Like this one~

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OK, let's see how you fared.

1. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

2. The Iliad by Homer

3. Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

4. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

5. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne

6. A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

7. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

You can find Litographs here:

Website

Facebook

Twitter

Kimmy McHarrie’s Marvelous Mosaics

I am a big fan of mosaics.

I have such an appreciation for the talent and time required for this art form.

I can't imagine the scope of the steps involved and 

how tedious it must be to perfectly place each individual piece.

Patience. Concentration. Passion.

Today I'm featuring the work of Kimmy McHarrie,

who studied traditional mosaic art in Ravenna, Italy, 

home of the famed Byzantine mosaics.

Kimmy uses Venetian glass, marble, glass, stone, shell and terracotta.

Her website, Kimmy McHarrie: Artworks in Glass and Stone,

features a portfolio sectioned into Land, Sea and Sky, the sources of her inspiration.

Take a look at these beautiful mosaics!

See more of Kimmy's work here.

Images used with direct permission from Kimmy McHarrie.

Cherry Acres of Lititz, PA

Yes, Cherry Acres is a furniture store, 

specializing in fantastic pieces made from lumber that has been 

reclaimed from barns and buildings that were over 100 years old.
The furniture is made both in their Lititz shop
and by local Lancaster County Amish craftsmen.

Cherry Acres also sells unique accessories such as 

hand-blown pitcher & glass sets, Talavera pottery, and more.
Snapped some photos of the things I liked best~

 Chimineas, oil can sculptures.

How about this for a front window display?

Those old barber chairs are terrific!

Gorgeous tables - the rustic iron base of this one is fantastic!

Lots of great pottery!

Interesting light fixtures in Steampunk style.

My favorite piece.

Graphic letters made from recycled oil cans.

Cherry Acres
is at 23 East Main St. in Lititz, PA.

Connect with them on 
their website and on Facebook.

Emily Hamilton’s Pen & Ink Illustrations

Emily Hamilton is an illustrator from England.

She makes terrific art with pen & ink and watercolors.

Detailed drawings, soft tones, splashes and spatters.

Yes, Emily, it is a good day to smile!

More of Emily:

Blog

Etsy

Images used with direct permission from Emily Hamilton.

The Curiosity Shoppe - Vintage in Lititz, PA

What a great assortment of vintage treasures
at The Curiosity Shoppe in Lititz, Pennsylvania!
Creative displays at every turn with soooo much to look at!
Old photos line the staircase with memories of the past.
Collectibles, ephemera and gifts from days gone by.
And yes, lots of delightful curiosities!

There's plenty of vintage clothing, including lovely prom dresses

and a beautiful selection of wedding gowns like these~

Lovin' these pom-pom trimmed aprons!

Lots of dazzling vintage jewelry.

Stop on by to satisfy your "curiosity"
at 39 E. Main St. in Lititz, PA.

Here's their Facebook page.

The Fantastic Fiber Art of Carol Ann Waugh

Textile artist Carol Ann Waugh does magical things with fabric.
Based in Denver, CO, she has an impressive resume as long as my arm.

Carol's contemporary art is nothing short of amazing.
It encompasses a wide variety of techniques;
it's quilting, it's fiber art, it's fantastic!
I'm crazy about the combinations of bright colors she chooses,
especially the delicious plum shown above and below.
Her stitches add such depth, such texture, such movement.

I've gathered my favorite pieces here for you,
paired with close-ups so you can really appreciate her work.

Carol's book, "Stupendous Stitching," 

can be ordered here.

Find more of Carol's work on 

her website and

Facebook page.

Images used with direct permission from Carol Ann Waugh.