A Lovely Place to Visit

Welcome back!

I hope your holidays were as nice as mine.  It is such a busy time of year for me, but worth every minute.  This last week I was visiting some shops that I love to browse through.  There is a lovely consignment store that is located in Hesperia, CA.  It is called The Carriage House.  From the time you arrive you are overwhelmed by all the wonderful finds they have.  Beautiful furniture, antiques, reasonable prices and abundant eye candy. We, my sister and I have always been greeted and offered a cup of coffee or we could sit in a quaint little spot in the back that offers teas and biscotti, and your choice of the most beautiful tea settings.  After our shopping my sister and I sat and visited over tea and just enjoyed our time together.  I found this gorgeous buffet at an outstanding price while I was there.  I really wanted it but after long deliberating I decided not to purchase it.  It is a lovely piece.

If you happen to be in the town of Hesperia and want a new place to find treasures then you will not be disappointed here.
Here is the web site with directions and more information...
http://carriagehouse-antiques.com/

Until next time! God bless!!!

Design Style Guide has another beautiful Treasury

Here is another beautiful treasury I wanted to share with you.  There are so many great finds here.  Enjoy!

Treasury from: FurnitureCreations
White Christmas Accessories
Set of four coasters From: House of Peltier $12.00
Small White Lacy Plate Clock From: Making Time TC $32.00	Christmas Wreath in Silver and White From: Noelbelles $18.00	Christmas star ornament silver handmade 3D From: SewDanish - Scandinavian Textile Art $9.00
Cork Bella Vintage - Silver Blue Bogle From: Kimberly Madson Art & Design $26.00	Ceramic Candleholders Lily Trio in White Porcelain From: White Earth Studio $90.00	Glass and mirror panel From: DesignsStainedGlass $200.00
Salt and Pepper Shakers - Eggs From: RouDesigns $18.00	red cardinal vase From: laura walls taylor ceramics $40.00	Translucence - 8x10 Fine Art Photograph From: Flanders Field Photography $20.00
Home In Winter Original Watercolor Print From: Designs by Judith Anne $30.00

Bubbles Give Away! Winners!

Since I only had the 2 emails in response from Kellie and David I decided to make them both winners!  Congratulations!  Your little bubbles will arrive soon. Thank you.

Today I am thinking about the Thanksgiving Holiday coming so soon. I am just about ready but still have a bit to do. I was thinking of all the things I am thankful for, I do that often anyway, and I am thankful for my new followers and my die hard followers. I am thankful that I can share what I have with them as well, and that one is my greatest joys. So today is the first time I am going to do a give away here on my Blog. This is Bubbles. She is in pink and is one of my cute little crocheted octopuses that I have on my Madson Ave. Etsy.

 She has a pretty little pink flower that is attached to her head and safety eyes.  Would make a great gift for a little girl...or Big!

You can find the pdf for her and Squirt here: http:
//www.etsy.com/listing/67697425/pdf-amigurumi-pattern-bubbles-and-squirt


How to enter:

Be a new or current follower of Kimberly Madson Art & Design's Blog AND leave a comment telling me THREE WAYS you will show kindness to someone on this Thankgiving Day…for example, getting up early to cook the turkey for 10 people. Making a special desert for someone. Giving to another family in need. How are sharing what you have this Turkey Day?

That’s it! Giveaway is only open to residents of the continental United States. Random winner will be chosen through Random.org and announced Wednesday, November 23. Good luck!

Last Day To Enter!

If you haven't entered the contest, today is the last day. So far I have received only 2 entries.  Easy odds to win.

Christmas in White and Blue

Such beautiful things people are making.  This is a Treasury from Design Style Guide for Christmas.  Very pretty.

Treasury from: Kristina Law
Crhistmas in White and Blue
Christmas Wreath in Silver and White From: Noelbelles $18.00	Christmas Wreath Poinsettias Peacock Feathers From: Silk Florals by POMA $44.95	Home is Where Your Nest Rests Tile Coasters From: My Little Chickadee Creations $18.00
Coiled basket large green contemporary danish From: SewDanish - Scandinavian Textile Art $47.00	Upcycled Lamp - The Katamari Ice Light From: lisalesa.com $750.00	Cork Bella Vintage - Silver Blue Bogle From: Kimberly Madson Art & Design $26.00
Moon Shadows From: Sharon Marston Visual Artist $680.00	Bear and Badger Blue Trees 16 inch Pillow Cover From: Such Pretty Colors $15.00	Snow Baby Gray - Painting - Free U.S. Shipping From: Living In Full Color $195.00
Pansy Cup 8oz From: Mie Kongo Studio $23.00	Merry Christmas Vinyl Wall Door Decal From: Leen The Graphics Queen $10.00	Aquamarine Nebula Medium Bowl From: EarthWorks Ceramics $30.00

Update for the contest

I am hoping no one is having trouble with entering the contest for the Bubbles amigurumi.  Amigurumi is the word used for little crochet in Japanese. " Amigurumi , crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures."

This Bubbles is completely finished and ready to be sent to the winner of the contest.
I know there has been many views but little participation.
If you need to please email me at:
Kmadsondesign4u@hotmail.com
I am sorry for any inconvenience to any of ya all.
Thank you for your patience.

Design Style Guide Interview was GREAT!

Take a look at the excellent job Kristina Law did on her interview with me for Design Style Guide Blog and Magazine.  I love how it turned out.  Thank you so much Kristina.  If any artists on Etsy would like to be a part of Design Style Guide,  you are invite them to join them at,  http://www.designstyleguide.net/DSG-Benefits.php   Super people and Chic site.

The widget at the right will take you to the interview.  Thanks for looking.


I hope you all are getting into the Free Bubbles Give away going on now! It is posted on the last entry.


Have a productive and blessed day!


Kimberly