Trish Preston Archives - Where Women Create

Welcome to our Seventh day of

FABULOUS

Holiday Giveaways!

Today we are featuring:

Ashley of Lil Blue Boo

Earth Angel’s Toys

Matilda Jane

Trish Preston

Two Peas in a Pod Home Grown Designs

Ashley of Lil Blue Boo

Lil Blue Boo is all about encouraging others to find their creative streak. I love sewing, silk screening, painting, photography, journaling, and power tools. I have a serious obsession for color, fabric and trinkets. Lil Blue Boo sewing patterns grew out of a love of new and reclaimed knits. Lil Blue Boo clothing is an eclectic mix of original hand cut silk screens, vintage finds, recycled fabrics, and comfortable style. I love coming up with unique one-of-a-kind and limited edition knit clothing for adults and children and I love sharing the process with others. I write daily for Babble.com’s The New Home Ec on a variety of DIY projects.

I recently have had some crazy curveballs thrown at me that have made me consciously decide to “choose joy” as a way of life. I’ve chosen to write publicly about loss, and the nitty gritty of unexpected surgery and chemotherapy in hopes that my experiences will help others. You can read more about all of this here.

I am married to the most wonderfully supportive hard-working husband who just happens to be my best friend. We met in college in 1997 and dated until 2001 when we were married. He also happens to be the best father in the world. My husband, daughter and I have lived in Palm Desert, CA since 2006.

Please visit me at

Blog: www.lilblueboo.com

Shop: http://shop.lilblueboo.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/lilblueboo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LilBlueBoo

Ashely is giving away her entire collection of PDF patterns … WOW!

You can view them HERE

*We’re praying for you Ashley!

Earth Angel’s Toys

I am Jen O’Connor and welcome to my shop! I Love Art, Adore the Handmade and Treasure the Vintage. I am the Passionate Decorator (the Fun Mom and the Silly Friend, too!) who makes room for beauty in the everyday. I started my business in 2000 to share what I love and it’s been a wonderful ride since then! I seek out the best there is to offer in Folk Art, Accessories and Décor and select handmade items to present to my customers. I feature original art created by talented contemporary female artists. Offerings include paintings, jewelry, paper follies, folk art, whimsies, pottery, soft sculpture and heirloom toys; these are the things I collect and celebrate in my home and personal style. there’s always something fresh from the artists’ studios and my forays into the field, and new items are added weekly.

Please browse the site for ideas and inspiration.

Read my BLOG to share my artful adventures, and learn more about what’s going on with the art and artists’ here at Earth Angels.

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Earth Angel’s Toys is giving away this beautiful gift!

Pearls of Wisdom wrought with care by “At-Choo”. A wee scroll accompanies a small bottle filled with Baroque pearls, about 3-4² tall, bottles vary due to age and one of a kind nature making them extra special … A favorite of Earth Angels founder & owner, Jen O’Connor who is happy to share as a giveaway.

About the artist:

Elaine Seamans’ “AT-CHOO” wearable and ornamental designs are utterly delightful; they have the rare quality of subtle elegance and ultimate whimsy …they are lovely, genuine and very much a tribute to her own beautiful outlook on the world, her spirituality, her compassion, her belief in magic and her passion for animals. I have loved her work for some time and have sold her creations off and on over the years… so I am thrilled to have a spot for her on the on-line gallery.

Please visit her gallery at Earth Angel’s Toys HERE

Matilda Jane

ABOUT MATILDA JANE

I wish I had a great story, but I really don’t. It is quite simple actually. One day a friend of mine said I should make clothing so I did. I’m a bit of a risk taker.

Afterall, what is the worst thing that could happen?

I wish I could say I started because I could not find any cute clothes for my kids, but surely that is not a problem. The world is filled with talented designers. Afterall, someone has to dress my two darling boys ‘cuz Matilda Jane isn’t looking good on boys lately! I wish I could say I am a “designer.” I pretty much consider myself just a girl who can’t stop her brain from spinning. It is crazy. I just get an idea and go with it. Inspiration? I am not sure, it just happens. You know, wake up in the middle of the night and “Whoa, I have a great idea!” It just happens. The one thing I do not have to wish for is a great family and group of friends. These guys are what makes Matilda Jane rock. They have followed me from what was a “crazy idea” to where we are now. They are loyal and well-loved. They are also very patient for putting up with me and my ventures that I pursue on a whim. Oh, I do love them all.

Please visit:

http://www.matildajaneclothing.com

and Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matilda-Jane-Clothing/

Matilda Jane is giving back this season by sending our winner 3 dresses in 3 different sizes.

You keep the one that fits the child in your life, then give the other two away!

Isn’t that great!

*They won’t be taking any custom orders for size or style and they’re not refundable, but I promise you will love them!

Trish Preston~Two Peas in a Pod Homegrown Designs

Two Peas in a Pod is a name derived from our very own “two peas”. I’ve been blessed with adorable identical twin girls and we even added a little “sprout” to our garden recently, our third daughter.

Homegrown Designs is all about where we are, how we view the world, what we believe in. Buying local. Caring for the environment. Sustainability. Homegrown is what my husband, the “gardener”, does for our family – provides us with amazing food from his garden on our “ranchette”. He has taught our children how to plant and care for the garden since they were big enough to walk to the garden on their own. And he has given them an appreciation for where our food comes from – farm to the table.

The gardener is also a career Park Ranger at a park whose ridgeline I can see from my kitchen window. My career background is in park law enforcement as well. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Environment and Natural Resources and have had the pleasure of working as Park Officer / Ranger for the National Park Service, State parks and several municipal park agencies. In addition to that, I served as Deputy Sheriff. Retired from law enforcement after 12 years, now I work at one of the best public universities in the country in student services helping others pursue their dreams of “green careers”.

In addition to my full time Mom gig, my part time university job – I find time to run my Two Peas in a Pod Homegrown Designs business. Growing up in a family of artists from painters to sculptors, it’s something I feel like I was born with and something I find comfort in – like a warm blanket on a cold night, it makes me so cozy when I can design, draw, paint and sew.

I’d love to hear from you – drop me a line at twopeasinapoddesigns at gmail dot com.

xoxo, Trish

Please visit:

Facebook.com/twopeas

Twitter: trishpreston

Website: twopeasinapoddesigns.com

Shop: twopeasinapoddesigns.etsy.com

Trish is giving away a seat in her new online Tie Front Tote class,

http://twopeasinapoddesigns.com/2011/10/tie-front-tote-class/