It's party time! Are you ready to celebrate by spreading some sweet love? How about serving desserts sealed with a little kiss of confection? Anxious to try a little something novel, one Pinterest pin on my To garnish board has been stamped at the back of my mind for weeks. With a company...
Best 2019 Holiday Gift Guide...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Sunday, December 01, 2019
Another year, another holiday season, but does anyone really need another gadget from Sharper Image? I mean, there are things we might like to have, even fancy stuff that we generally don't buy for ourselves, but in this vast wasteland of consumerism, it's time to practice mindfulness even when it comes to gift-giving....
Giving thanks...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Monday, November 25, 2019
There is so much to be thankful for. Not only do I get to create my life's work and share it with the world, but I am truly blessed and appreciative for the continued support in abundance. Through my craft, volunteer work, and even sharing intimate parts of myself via social media, people...
Under the Tuscan sun...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Monday, November 11, 2019
A little something® nestled atop a rustic stripe of Deux-coupage™ on natural mother of pearl is three exquisite, handcrafted flowers of metallic lampwork glass. The Tuscan Sun statement piece in radiant earth, parmesan, vitrified ivory with silver, and chartreuse sun swirl to create color-rich one of kind jewels collected for this asymmetric eighteen-inch necklace....
Gaining steam...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Wednesday, October 30, 2019
My ears immediately perked up. Did you say steampunk? Oh, yes, let me grab my goggles, and I'm on my way! A short car ride away in Morristown, New Jersey, is a selection of women’s and men’s costumes and accessories that illustrate the eclectic and individualistic nature of steampunk fashion today. The Morris...
Sitting pretty...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Friday, October 11, 2019
When I bought them over twenty years ago, they added some visual texture to the dining room set-up. Now they just looked dated and dull. I wanted something lighter, a little shabby chic, and unexpected. It was time for a make-over. If you have been following my Journal over the years, then you...
Paper, purpose, and pendants...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Sunday, September 22, 2019
I remember the abundance of glossy fliers filled with kilim carpets, printed skirts, bone china florals, and crewelwork pillows for sale cramming the mailbox at my childhood home. The patterns fascinated and excited me when I was in high school. Though I didn't buy anything at the time, flipping through the colorful pages...