you know.. I have amazing, wonderfully talented friends. TRULY talented. I am always amazed at how creative they are.. and all sorts of creative! One of my dearest friends.. Jeanne Oliver.. is one of those crazy talented... inspiring girls.
Jeanne designs vintage inspired clothing, jewelry, handbags, art and more.. and each spring and fall she debuts her new lines. WELL this week.. Jeanne debuted her new spring line, Town and Country! Oh my.. can you say take me home?
Love love love this yellow "shirt".. she calls it a dress.. um yeah.. I call it a shirt! lol.. but oh my heck in LOVE. She actually gave me this piece at our "weekend retreat" a few weeks ago.. I was blown away! Beautiful yellow linen.. so beautiful and well made!
This is my FAVORITE bag.. the Sadie bag.. made from vintage fabric. be still my heart. Seriously..
She also travels the world and collects vintage pieces.. these are vintage note cards and letters from Paris..
This is a bracelet she made out of a vintage piece found on her trip as well.. one of a kind. Amazing!
This handmade adorable Ruffled apron.. amazing! Can you see me altering this baby? oh how fun!
I think this is my favorite piece. I actually bought this one. It was calling my name. It's an original 4"x4" deep canvas painting.. attached to a vintage door handle. I can't wait to put it in my studio. GORGEOUS!
she is just truly simply brilliant! her peices are one of a kind.. and her dresses and handbags are so well made!
You MUST Must go check out her shop! She has dresses, all sorts of totes and purses and handbags, vintage jewelry pieces, vintage items, art prints and also original art! AND she is so sweet! She is letting me giveaway one of her grey ruffled totes here on my blog! JEANNE I LOVE YOU!
Some lucky lady.. is going to win this gorgeous grey linen tote.. so beautiful!
So what do you need to do to? Simply post on this blog post.. what inspires you this spring! I would love to know.. and I will pick a winner when I get back from Donna's event next Monday! OH.... and make sure you go check out Jeanne's new line.. and her shopAND her blog! She is an amazing blogger.. love her blog posts.. she is creative and funny and witty.. and heart warming.. love that sweet girl. So blessed to call her friend.
Happy Wednesday!
Look how many comments about your beautifull writing! I'd like to join all the pepole before me and tell you your work and writing are absoultly briliant! keep up the good work there!
Posted by: vintage wedding bands | June 01, 2012 at 05:38 AM
love the tote! the color is great, and the ruffles are just fun... :)
Posted by: susie c. | May 19, 2011 at 05:18 PM
I just LOVE your friend's clothing and bags! I'm sure you've already picked your winner, but just had to post since I'm just visiting this morning.
What inspires me this Spring, you ask? The dreaminess of the Spring sky...the smell of Spring grass...the vibrant colors of Spring flowers...the texture of those fluffy, furry caterpillars I see everywhere...the birds' Spring songs...NATURE:)
Posted by: Lori McCausland | May 17, 2011 at 06:46 AM
The longer days inspire me. The soft spring light in the evenings is just perfect - and the spring rains! Everything feels so fresh. This is the time of year I get together with my online friends for a papercrafting weekend. A group of talented, fun women who generously share their knowledge and skills with each other. Bliss!
Posted by: pam | May 17, 2011 at 06:03 AM
Hi, Christy!! Love everything you shared!! I too have a few things Im not so happy about but thankful for so many others things and try to look at the positive and not the negative.
I 100% believe what you think that what we make out of life it what counts not just focusing on the not so good things in life!! Well said!!
I'm always inspired by the Spring by hearing the birds chirping to all the gorgeous wildflowers we see in blooom each year!
Hope your enjoyig your class with Donna!
Posted by: michelle | May 15, 2011 at 01:56 PM
Jeanne's work speaks to me - I want it all! (Especially the gray tote.)
Posted by: Patricia Pape | May 15, 2011 at 01:09 PM
oh christy,
thank you for introducing "us" to this wonderfully talented person. I cannot wait to shop her stuff. I am inspired by so many things - right now YOU are my inspiration and monday, the 23rd cannot come soon enough.
hugs and more
peggy
Posted by: peggy | May 15, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Love the fashions!! I'm inspired by the new growth this spring..
Posted by: Kara | May 15, 2011 at 09:53 AM
i am inspired by possibilities this spring...my husband and i are embarking on a new business venture and we have decided to make all our dreams come true...i can only imagine what's next and that's just what i'm doing...imagining. thank you for sharing so much of your heart through your blog. i'll be joining the three heart workshop and just joined she art in progress.
Posted by: Cheryl | May 15, 2011 at 07:06 AM
Wow,she's really amazing. And that apron, I would Love to have something that beautiful. I think seeing & hearing all the birds chirpin' about,the squirrels diggin' up what they hid this past winter,(at least I think that's what they're doing) and all of the beautiful colors & smells inspire me. Thanks so much for the generous offer. You truly are two "lovely" ladies. I too can't wait for 3Hearts wkshp.
Posted by: Dawn Burnside | May 15, 2011 at 12:16 AM
All the gorgeous flowers and budding trees are getting me so excited for school to be out so I can have more time to work on my art. Inspiring!
Posted by: Disa | May 14, 2011 at 10:54 PM
Nature inspires me, especially spring this year. It's finally here! Loving all the rain, all the green, flowers, and sunshine too.
Posted by: DebP | May 14, 2011 at 07:49 PM
Love, LoVe, l-o-v-e your blog and online store. I want to sign up for the she art workshop, yesterday! Girl, you are amazing!!
Posted by: Phoebe | May 14, 2011 at 01:14 PM
Inspired by the view out my window. Raindrops falling onto the orange and purple azaleas. The light is just magical trying to peak through the clouds.
Posted by: Cindy Strickland | May 14, 2011 at 07:34 AM
Sure I discovered her site a little while ago or did I dream it...de jevu. have definitely drooled over her products.. YUM.
Love the yellow shirt dress too.
It is just going into the cold weather here but it is Spring's bright colours of nature that inspire me.
Posted by: Dianne | May 14, 2011 at 05:20 AM
Those are some great pieces!
Today I am inspired by nature. I'm on the lake fishing and watching the birds. I am in love with His creation!
Posted by: Emily Armstrong | May 13, 2011 at 01:42 PM
I have followed Jeanne for a long time. She is precious and I am so excited for her success as well as yours! I am inspired by Farmers Markets in the Spring...the beautiful fresh veggies, gorgeous flowers and plants, and homemade lovelies!
Posted by: Liz Hurst | May 13, 2011 at 01:06 PM
Her stuff is just beautiful! Spring always inspires me because there is color everywhere, especially in flowers. So pretty and inspiring!
Posted by: Suzanne B. | May 13, 2011 at 09:43 AM
I gotta say the ruffles on that tote are to die for!!
As for inspiration?? the warm sun and the bright green grass get me every spring!
Posted by: Vicki | May 13, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Flowers and their colors - can't get enough of color after a long winter. It's showing up all over my house and wardrobe.
Posted by: Phyllis | May 13, 2011 at 08:31 AM