Our Weekend Trip to SF / WWW and Wordless Wednesday!

http://deyoung.famsf.org/

 

And, before I am off for the day = Shhhhhhh! Check out this picture of me as I was about to enter the De Young:

I am taking  a picture outside, of my reflection in the large mirrored wall of the Museum building.

Do you notice anything spooky?

Look closely.  Is that a ghost...???

Look at the corner.  Look again:

Um.  Yeah.  I don't know what to say.

But, have a great Wednesday!

Rose Garden Romantic

Wow!  What a lovely blog.  I am excited to post another Wednesday Web Wonder ~ Rose Garden Romantic.  One look at this blog, and it isn't difficult to see why it appeals to me.  Vintage loveliness everywhere.  Plus, check out the blog writers profile, and she explains:  "I enjoy spending time with my family, collage art and wandering around in antique stores and flea markets. I love collecting bits and peices of the past- sheet music, buttons, postcards, books, transferware, dishes with roses, crochet lace, embroidered linens, and anything else that tickles my fancy from the Victorian Age through the 1940's..."  You could practically switch us at birth - although, I must admit - my taste differs a bit in that it includes the 1950s, and (in case you haven't noticed) leans ever so slightly toward kitsch.  Ha!

Still, as the pictures below will show - Rose Garden Romantic is full of gorgeous pieces that I would love to call my own, and short of owning them - I delighted that they are shared through the RGR blog!

Tweet tweet!  I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday - and be sure and stop by Rose Garden Romantic to see the rest of her gorgeous blog.  Let 'em knnow that Born Broken sent you!

Do any of YOU have a Web Wonder of your own to share? Leave a comment/link for me here, and perhaps I'll feature your favorite (and give you a plug too!) on another Wednesday Web Wonder feature, in the not too far off future!

Sewn with Grace and Loveliness!

What a joy it was to stumble upon the Sewn with Grace blog, a few days ago.  Although I do have a sewing machine, any kind of craft that requires stitches is not my forte. I'd love to change that though, and a blog like the one above is definitely a motivator in that direction. 

Of course, there is much more than just sewing that graces (pun intended - ha!) Sewn with Grace.  Renee, the blog owner, also shares her incredible photos, lovely home decor, vintage treasures and other fun stuff, such as gardening, etc. 

If you are looking for a lovely and inspirational blog read - I encourage you to stop by Sewn with Grace - my Wednesday Web Wonder for today.

Have a great week everyone!

Do any of YOU have a Web Wonder of your own to share? Leave a comment/link for me here, and perhaps I'll feature your favorite (and give you a plug too!) on another Wednesday Web Wonder feature, in the not too far off future!

Holding Tight

 

I love you Jenna Marlene Fischer! 

I hold you always, in my hands and my heart.

Ok, so it's Wednesday, and that means it is time for another Wednesday Web Wonder.  Yesterday, Kathryn Antyr - the heart and art behind True North Arts let me know about her Fabulous Friendship Festival:

And of course, I couldn't even begin to discuss my friends - without starting with Jenna.  I am SO  blessed to have had her in my life for 30 years (!).  Last year Jenna coddled me (literally) through all of my petty health issues, while battling breast cancer herself.  But that's just Jenna was there when my son was born.  I managed to miss the birth of her daughter Heather, by minutes.  Jenna was my maid of honor - I lost the address to the lovely house where she held her wedding and was late, late, late...  (Can you imagine having a friend like me? Sheesh.)  And yet, Jenna has never held a grudge, never held my personality against me, and always loved me - exemplifying the term 'unconditional'.

Jenna is beautiful, silly, brilliant, an incredible mother, loving wife, sister, and daughter, and an inspirational friend on every level.

Although, obviously, I could manage to be a better friend, and am inspired to be a better person - because of Jenna - I can tell you this, I couldn't love her any more than I already do.  My heart overfloweth.  (PS, happy birthday wonderful one!)

SO, back to our Wednesday Web Wonder:

Be sure and check out the fabulous True North Arts blog!

It is full of delicious art, wonderful projects, and endless inspiration.   And YOU too can participate in their Fabulous Friendship Festival.

Do any of YOU have a Web Wonder of your own to share? Leave a comment/link for me here, and I'll feature your favorite (and give you a plug too!) on another Wednesday Web Wonder feature, in the not too far off future!

This Magical Artful Life

WOW.  Today I have another Wednesday Web Wonder post, and I am excited to share Lani Puppetmaker's blog with you.  Extra thanks go to Deb over at Paper-n-Soul, for pointing me in the direction of Lani's blog.  (Deb, by the way, has a beautiful blog as well!)

One of the things I really like about Lani's blog was the fact that it is multifacted. She shares her beautiful art, her art and digital art secrets (she even provides classes - and her blog readers get a special secret discount.  And at the same time, she talks about her family, her day to day happenings, and also - things that inspire her, or make her pause to think.  Her beautiful mixed media art was a joy to behold - and I loved reading her blog, and getting to know her a little better.  Thanks Deb, for sharing her link with me - and thanks Lani - for  sharing yourself through your blog!

If you aren't already intrigued with Lani's blog - check out her profile description:

"Here's my story... well, a tiny bit of it anyway. I was raised in Taiwan where I developed a fascination with Asian food, street theater, dragons & art, was educated in the US, and am now living in a fishing village in Nova Scotia, I tend to find life an amazing unfolding delight. I make puppets, jewelry, artists books and other sorts of folk or alternative arts. I share this magical, artful life with my husband, two cats, two dogs and any relative or friend that drops by. The welcome mat is always out. We will put on the kettle and have tea or coffee and watch the waves. (We've seen whales from the dining room window.) Just give us a shout."  - Lani Puppetmaker

Hope everyone is having a wonderful middle of the week!

Do any of YOU have a Web Wonder of your own to share? Leave a comment/link for me here, and I'll feature your favorite (and give you a plut too!) on another Wednesday Web Wonder feature, in the not too far off future!

A Wednesday Web Wonder! Beyond the Vintage Path

(Image above, courtesy TiffanyJane Marshall)

Over the next week or two, I'll be introducing a few weekly posting themes to my blog.  On Wednesday, I'll feature a favorite website or blog - so that means it will be Wednesday Web  Wonder day here on the Born Broken Blog!

In honor of today's theme, I finally spent some time and customized my very own header and background - instead of using a modified version of a header that was already created.  (Not to say that there aren't some amazing free blog templates out there!  What fun it was playing with those, until I got around to creating my own.)  While I was  perusing some of my favorite blogs for inspiration, I was thrilled to be able to spend some quality time on TiffanyJane Marshall's blog - Beyond the Vintage Path.

"The future is not a result of choices among alternative paths offered by the present, but a place that is created--created first in the mind and will, created next in activity. The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating."

I don't know who wrote the quote above, I found it on ThinkExist.com, and it was unatributed.  However, I think it captures perfectly - my friend TiffanyJane and the incredible artwork and atmosphere that she creates and shares via her blog and websites.  Click on the link below - to learn more about TiffanyJane:

Beyond the Vintage Path

I've known TiffanyJane for five years now, and she is a wonderful online friend.  She is a founding member of ZNE and a beautiful spiritual and creative soul.  I have my fingers crossed that one day I will be lucky enough to meet her in person.  Perhaps at her house!  Here is a tiny little vignette from her home - look how wonderful:

Anyway, sure enough - the skip to her blog and websites was all I needed for inspiration.  I am thrilled to feature two of her digital art pieces floating on the sides of my blog background. 

Thanks Tiff!  As always - you are an inspiration!

Do any of YOU have a Web Wonder of your own to share?  Leave a comment/link for me here, and I'll feature your favorite (and give you a plut too!) on another Wednesday Web Wonder feature, in the not too far off future!