Modern Farmhouse

Rustic farmhouse with a bit of industrial modern...Enjoy!

Artisan of the Week - The Cakery Fakery

The Cakery Fakery is an Etsy shop that makes beautiful 'fake' cupcakes - or what they call 'cupfakes'! I love their tag line: "All fun, no fat!"

Made from a variety of materials including polymer clay, spackle, charms and real cupcake liners, these delicious creations can be used as photo props, paperweights or home decor.

Some of my favorites are shown below:

Pink and Blue Fake Ice Cream Sundae

Fake Cupcake Christmas Tree Ornament

The Tony Soprano Fake Cupcake Paperweight

Inspiration

I get inspiration from browsing through bookstores, thrift stores, antique shops and traveling. Here are some pictures from my latest 'inspiration treks'

These were in the garden of a historical home that I toured.

On the wooden garage doors at the former Phoenix home of Cindy & John McCain (yes, the John McCain who ran for president against Obama.)

The paint had long faded on these doors at the crumbling remains of a hotel in the 'ghost town' of Jerome, Arizona.

Crumbling brick and ironwork fence with fleur de lis

Colorful vintage women's handkerchiefs in a Phoenix antique mall

Vintage metal cigarette set - holder, ashtray and lighter

Vintage fabrics, linens and aprons

Details on the neckline of a beaded dress I bought at a local thrift store

Estee Lauder jar