thanksgiving! thank goodness!

{this guy}

he's ready to grub down!

{ready or not}

can't decide what to wear...

{handsome little fluff}

I just love this print SO much! It looks like my little men... and I'm VERY thankful for all their snuggles and kisses!

{victorian turkey}

turkey print by: Devil Doll Creations

{mr. and mrs. delicious}

Ham and Turkey Thanksgiving plate...it's on sale, so get it while it's hot!!

{tattoos and turkey}

the tattooed man

by: Beat Up Creations

recycled antique plates turned into beautiful and unique pieces of art... she makes custom plates too!...hmmm, maybe I need Banjo and Trousers (the puppers) on an antique plate???!!!?

http://www.blogger.com/www.BeatUpCreations.Blogspot.com

while you're at it...get two plates, one for dinner and one for left overs!!!!

{hat's off to you}

http://www.history.com/topics/wampanoag

http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving

thanks for all the lovely meals

by: Able & Game

they make cards! awesome AWESOME cards!!

check them out, they've created something for EVERYONE and everything!

merry minerals

{magic rocks}

My Uncle would buy these for me all the time when I was a little girl, it was my favorite!!!

it's still probably one of the coolest things!

{for all to see!}

I REALLY want this!!!

The Candy Shoppe via ETSY...

check out the rest of the shop...they have some really awesome finds!... like the human eye collection and the hours of fun 50 cut outs!

{left to right}

ETSY...
Book See Daisy Vintage Books

Rocks and Minerals and Fossils Book

check out her other shop too...all kinds of wonderful vintage goodies!

{enough said}

Bean Forest; ETSY

{crystal vanity girl}

by: Amber Lynn Seegmiller

Etsy's AMBIRD Crystal Vanity Girl

one of my favorite etsy artists!! I LOVE this so so So much!!

Her art is amazing... so beautiful....I want to hop inside this lovely piece of art and take a little vacation there!
**I love this one too, especially after cutting off over a foot of hair off...http://www.etsy.com/listing/61750132/gotham-chic-the-penguin-5x7-giclee

{get to crackin'}

Jordan Willing's Shop; ETSY ...Hidden Crystals

perfect Christmas gift for all your earthy friends!!

also, a great stress reliever with something pretty inside!

includes...15 geodes from 3 different mines!!... you may find...quartz, fluorite, calcite or even amethyst!!

crack open a geode...send it to me and I'll make you a one-of-a-kind custom piece of jewelry!!!

what more could you ask for??!??

{wearing some rocks...}

I want this!
Semi-precious gemstones and vibrant geodes are taken from a 19th century Germany textbook and transformed into this lovely T.

Thank you, Ernst Haeckel for your beautiful illustrations!!! AND... THANK YOU...


http://www.etsy.com/listing/57344840/minerals-tshirt-science-geology-tee

for this wearable creation!!

Non Fiction Tee's Etsy Shop

check out the rest of their shop for some very unique tees!!


All this rock talk has brought back some lovely memories!
Gemstones, minerals and fossils have always been one of my most favorite things...after all...they ARE among the oldest antiques!
My youth was an abundance of uniqueness. All the women in my imitate family were terrific
artisans and crafters! My character was woven with love, support and art...the best things in life!!
...From my family owning an antique store and constantly touring the US (as a teen) with my Aunt to collect rare finds, to digging through the dirt or along shores for unique "rock" findings... to studying at the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad, California... my passion for earthly treasures will forever continue!

I can't wait to see where my passions take me to discover more of earth's rich creations!

amazing things for all mankind.

Rosey Grier 'pointing' needlepoint to shame!

This manly man is not only a former professional American football player, he's a master of the craft- NEEDLEPOINT.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosey_Grier

Check out his super dope creations here!!...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/69799427@N00/sets/491625/
so dudes... make yourself useful while watching football...put down the chicken wings and get to crafting.

other dude things...

http://www.extremecraft.com/

CATEGORIES...

MANCRAFT and take a gander at the football players sculpted out of butter.

I resign here via cake...

so have your cake and shove it too!

"W. Neil Berrett famously left his job at a ship yard in San Francisco last year by handing in a sheet of cake with his resignation in blue icing."

http://www.extremecraft.com/

http://velveteria.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/torrey/3228873047/in/pool-1014637@N25

Portland's VELVETERIA
this awesome place unfortunately closed January 24th 2010.
bummer!!
Tom Green isn't the only one who appreciates the fine art and combination of acrylics and velvet.
FIRST person to paint/make me a velvet painting - dream catcher hybrid will receive a one-of-a-kind piece of Dallas Maynard jewelry, a dozen homemade peanut butter cupcakes and a hug (if you're located in Chicago!!)

ps.
The Kenny Rogers painting is a must see!!!!

Natalie Figueroa Photo Shoot

Necklace: featured on the cover of Chicago's NEW CITY Magazine.

Photos by: Natalie Figueroa

photo shootout!

shown on model: K.T. Antique Skeleton Key Vintage Layers Necklace, 2 Classic Antique Skeleton Key Necklaces, Antique Skeleton Key Charm Bracelet, Classic Antique Skeleton Key Ring, Polar Bear Cameo Ring.

shown on model: K.T. Antique Skeleton Key Vintage Layers Necklace, 2 Classic Antique Skeleton Key Necklaces, Antique Skeleton Key Charm Bracelet, Vintage Sword Fish Ring.

shown on model: Sterling Silver Vintage Rabbit Fur Ring, Fork and Spoon Tea Party Necklaces

shown on model: Polar Bear Cameo Ring, Sterling Silver Vintage Rabbit Fur Ring, Fork and Spoon Tea Party Necklaces

shown on model: Vintage Love Knot Antique Skeleton Key Necklace

shown on model: Vintage Love Knot Antique Skeleton Key Necklace, Double Knuckle Raven Skull Ring- Two Heads Are Better Than One.

shown on model: Vintage Love Knot Antique Skeleton Key Necklace, Double Knuckle Raven Skull Ring- Two Heads Are Better Than One.

shown on model: Raven Skull- Nevermore Necklace, Trumpet Seahorse Cannon Ring

I had the pleasure of spending time with some wonderful people & WONDERFUL ARTISTS ...many thanks to these creative minds!!!

Photographer: Kimberly Capriotti http://kimberlycapriotti.wordpress.com/

Wardrobe Stylist: Laila Rojas

Hairstylist: Samee Schaap -Facebook as Samee Does Hair-

Makeup Artist: Zizi Camarda http://zizicamarada.com/

Model: Charde Moore

and yours truly...Jewelry: Dallas Maynard http://dallasmaynard.com/

SEATTLE my heart!

double knuckle raven skull ring enjoying some of seattle's fallen nature.

worm buddy outside of jive time.

there's my mr.white shoes.xoxo

from the plane.

i could spend all day looking through these little rocks!

handsome feet.

wood frame dad glasses. the cutest!

awesome flowers?

business trip turned into a new addiction...i'm so hooked on you, seattle!

joe and i had a blast! i learned so much in my rhino cad-cam class that my brain hurts with the expansion of new possibilities!

to sum it up...

it's the best place i've been, all things considered!

-fresh air- green trees- breathe taking mountains- functional art- best coffee EVER- puppies everywhere- awesome people- sweet jams- supporting the arts- sustainable living- sea food- beautiful parks- incredible record stores- yummie food- cute boutiques- great jewelry stores- and on and on and on....