LOVE OF BIRDS

 What would our world be without birds? They fill our mornings with song and chatter.

I lure them into our garden with birdhouses

and I celebrate them by displaying their images on

Child party centerpieces

Handmade giftcard packaging

Jute tote bags

Embellished kitchen towels

Say it with wine - Gift for any occasion!

Yes, a bottle or two of wine makes a wonderful gift but upgrade your usual "bottle of wine as hostess gift" by bringing said bottles in these sturdy, reusable, creative wine bags, which hold two bottles of wine and can be carried in hand without risk of spillage. 

 

Here are other useful and creative options — wine-themed kitchen towels to add to one's chic wine-inspired decor.

enclosed in this creative wine-themed envelope.

 or displayed in these lovely baskets.

A Singer Sewing Machine, Vogue Patterns and a Little Style

 LA CASA E IL GIARDINO: A Singer Sewing Machine, Vogue Patterns and a Little Style (casa-giardino.blogspot.com)

Passport Holders or Wallets

Is a Passport Cover useful?  I think it is for these reasons:

It protects your passport from normal wear and tear.

It helps you to quickly identify the passport in your luggage or bag.

It looks super fashionable.

It adds extra organization.

Vintage felt passport wallet and sleeve

Retro, felt passport wallet

I just made these unique, American-themed, felt passport holders.  

Great for anyone who travels overseas a lot.

Let's make America great! 

Kitchen Towels as Colorful as My Dishes - Strofinacci Colorati come i Miei Piatti

A good dish towel can do more than just help you dry your hands and dishes—it can liven up the ambience of your entire kitchen....and these eye-catching dish towels can instantly energize your kitchen.

These designs were inspired by our vegetable garden where peppers, tomatoes and eggplants are grown in abundance.

 YES, These kitchen towels are as colorful as my dishes.

Stuffed Chili Peppers

 

Rigatoni with green and yellow zucchini

"Go Green" and Be Fashionable

Today, we are becoming increasingly concerned about the environment. In order to “Go Green,” we are looking for items that will protect our earth. One way to start is to reduce the use of plastic bags. A good substitute is the biodegradable jute bag.

We have every reason to use them — grocery shopping, do our dry cleaning, take them to the beach or pool, or go running around about town. Jute bags are so elegant and fashionable that they’re nice enough to take them to work. Once finished with them, plant them in your garden.

Smaller jute gift bags

 Land of the Free - Home of the Brave

There are brave people in our nation who are still standing for free speech because every American has a God-given right to speak freely.