Happy Wednesday everyone!
Melanie and I had so much fun shopping in Alaska.
Each town featured lots of little art galleries that support local artists.
The piece above is a tiny totem pole to remind me of the gorgeous ones we saw at every port.
This little eskimo is a needle book made of felt. I found a little pug button and sewed it to her. Isn't it cute?
Melanie and I each got one of these bear ornaments. The original image was created from a linoleum carving.
I was thrilled to find this cupcake pin cushion made from a recycled sweater in one of the many quilt shops.
I also found this glass button in the same quilt shop to remember the amazing fireweed flowers growing everywhere!
My favorite find was this art doll!
Look at the detail in her wooden face!
...and of course I had to get something to remember the otters!
They were like pugs in water!
The older otters' little faces even turn grey like my Emmitt.
These creatures just make me smile!
I know Melanie and I will go back to Alaska one day.
It is a magical place, and we just scratched the surface of things to do and see!
Where is your favorite place to visit?
Please leave me a note and let me know. I cannot wait to hear all about it!
xoxoxo
Melissa
Nifty stuff I love the otters!
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa, love the treasures you found is Alaska. My mother in law has been there and loved it also. I'll have to scroll through your posts to see more of your vacation photos. I just got back from a trip as well....tis the season I guess. : ) Welcome home.
ReplyDeleteRuth
Melissa, great finds!! They are all going to make amazing additions to your collections!!
ReplyDelete~hugs~
Jess & Lilo
hi melissa! you always find the neatest stuff!! i love the little needle case, so sweet. the little pug button is a perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeletei loved our trip to kauai. i truly could stay there forever.
someday i would like to visit the scandinavian countries to see where my family came from.
hugs,
puglette
:o)
Such lovely finds
ReplyDeleteI love that doll too!...great finds, Melissy!
ReplyDeleteWow, what fantastic keepsakes, I love them all, you chose some gorgeous things.
ReplyDeleteWags, Dip Bridge and Elliot xx
So many beautiful things. We like the art doll and the totem pole best. We bet you came home with lots of ideas for your own crafts.
ReplyDeleteWoos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
Oh Melissa!!
ReplyDeleteWe love your finds!! Especially 'da Otters!! 'Day do looks likes us!! Hee Hee!!
Mommy and Daddy visit Lake Geneva on 'dere anniversary in 'da falls.
They love 'da little shops and the trees turning colors and the champagne brunch boat tour.
Daddy eats at his favorite place Popeyes, butt its not 'da chicken Popeyes.. its a lobster and steak ones. Mommy likes its too, butt she gets 'da burgers...hee hee!!
Loves,
Izzy, Josie and Anakin Man
What khool stuffs!
ReplyDeleteThanks fur sharing them with us!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
You bought home many sweet and beautiful memories of Alaska, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteWe love Nantucket best!
Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch
Melissa
ReplyDeletewhat wonderful treasures you found!
Oh I love the totem pole and bear and otters, The button is awsome, and the little doll. All your treasures are so colorful and cheery.
Your right - the otters remind me of puggys too.
love
tweedles
WOW! LOVE your Alaskan treasures!!!
ReplyDeleteWe missed you!
Love,
S-Dog
The otter artwork and bear ornament are my favorite pieces among your newly acquired treasures. I am glad you found so much beauty in Alaska!
ReplyDeleteI love to visit the White Mountains in New Hampshire. I don't get to travel much, but that is only 2 hours away and the scenery is breathtaking year round. It's fantastic!
Concord, MA is amazing, too. That's only an hour away, so I visit often. Louisa May Alcott was born and lived there, so it's especially meaningful to me because she's one of my favorite writers. If you ever come to New England, you'll have to stop in and take a tour of her lovely home, The Orchard House.
pug hugs!
-Jess, JD, & Ringo