Amy Lilley Designs

Peach Pearl

2009-07-19T16:05:00.005-04:00

Peach colored freshwater pearls surround this light colorado topaz Swarovski crystal, separated by 2 gold vermeil nuggets. The crystal is 16mm or 1/2". A 4mm Swarovski bi-cone accents these gorgeous earrings. All delicately hung on a gold filled chain from a 5 loop gold tone connector. With the 22K gold filled hooks the length is 2" 3/4 long. Very, very feminine! These one of a kind earrings can be found in my Etsy shop for $55.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-07-15T09:35:00.004-04:00

This is where 'Gal', my famous dairy cow resides....
you can find her in my Etsy shop as well!!!

Contemporary Baroque

2009-07-12T20:16:00.009-04:00

These earrings are FUN....they move freely and are a great accent to any summer outfit! Hanging from this gold vermeil hoop, 5/8" ( a hair smaller than the size of an American quarter) in diameter is a stunning, light colorado (top) and amethyst (bottom) Swarovski 16 x11 mm Baroque cut crystal, accented with 2 gold vermeil nuggets sandwiching a 4mm bi-cone Swarovski crystal. Contemporary, light in weight, 2" in length with the 14K gold filled hook. They are $35 each. Check these beauties out, and more in my Etsy shop!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-07-08T09:55:00.004-04:00

'...behold the beauty of the Lord...'

Psalm 27:4

Even After a Month of RAIN....

2009-07-06T10:22:00.007-04:00

Amazing that anything has grown with ALL the rain we've had, but the basil, flat leaf parsley and the oregano are all flourishing and the tomatoes are popping. I bought 30, 6 foot tall bamboo sticks (very inexpensive, a 10 pack for $2!!!!) so the tomatoes can kiss the sun....more to come!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-07-01T09:46:00.004-04:00

Seriously, no words...

Words for Wednesday, 'El Shaddai', from the Archives

2009-06-23T14:48:00.013-04:00

When I was in the 4th grade, I read a book by Louisa May Alcott, called 'An Old Fashioned Girl'. Somewhat fitting, as I have mentioned that on occasion, I think I may have been born in the wrong era, as my love for antiques and Victorian houses (all things old), is very much part of who I am. We wrote book reports, many book reports. The book reports always had covers with drawings. My material of choice at the time was Craypas, or oil pastels. You could layer them and then make designs by scratching off the top layer. Anywho, jumping ahead quite a few years, with lots of training in Fine Arts, college behind me, I painted/drew this poster for an off Broadway production called 'El Shaddai'. It was a beautifully written musical about the life of Daniel. I thought the best way to go, was to copy Michelangelo's 'Daniel' from the Sistine Chapel. I fell completely in-love with Daniel!! He is painted/drawn in mixed media,; watercolor, pastel, pastel pencil, colored pencil, just about everything BUT Craypas. I couldn't help but put these two pictures together, because they're both a part of me. An old fashioned girl, with faith. Prayerfully, if ever I wind up in the lions den, I'll be just fine....eyes and heart set like a flint toward heaven....

Kim is Having Another Contest!

2009-06-22T16:43:00.005-04:00

WIN YOUR OWN FREE MINI PORTRAIT

My very talented friend, Kim, artist extraordinaire, is offering her readers the opportunity to win a Free Mini Portrait this month..
# the Mini Portrait is 25cm x 25cm (10" x 10") - acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas..
# free postage
# value: $250 (au)
# one person/subject of the winner's choice
# winner will be selected from a random generator at the end of this month

What you can do:
1. leave a comment here =1 entry per comment
2. post about the competition at your blog with a link back to laketrees = 10 entries
3. RETWEET this post on twitter = 1 entry per tweet
4. Subscribe to laketrees by Email = 5 entries

Kim will announce the winner on the 1st July 2009

Good luck everyone!!!

Happy Father's Day!!

2009-06-20T22:44:00.004-04:00

...and so, fatherhood began...
2 peas in a pod!!

Jimmy & Edward, September, 1988

A very blessed Father's Day to all you fabulous Dad's!!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-06-17T08:32:00.002-04:00

BFF's

Stillhouse Cove, R.I.

Providence Art Festival

2009-06-14T17:45:00.010-04:00

We had a wonderful day on Saturday at the Providence Art Festival. Gloomy and rainy as it has been in New England, for what seems like weeks now, lo and behold, the SUN made an unexpected appearance! Truly, nothing short of a miracle, as I woke up this morning to the familiar sound of rain! The festival began at 10:30 AM, but, setting up takes quite a while, and I was scheduled to arrive at 9AM. Well, by 10:30, the action began, and the traffic did not stop all day. I barely had time to take these couple of shots. I sold some of everything, framed 4x6 photos, matted 5x7 photos, jewelry and, yes, people, cards galore. Individually, they are only $3 a piece. (I sell them in my Etsy shop, 6 for $18, although I am considering selling individual cards...hmmm, may have to raise the price a bit....again, hmmmm) These are tough economic times, so the cards went flying off my tables. If I had a nickle for the number of times I said 'thank you' yesterday, I would be a rich woman. There was a great spirit, wonderful conversation, the gals on either side of me were friendly and warm, and I made a few dollars along the way. I always learn new things when I show my work, but this was outside, so the learning curve was just a little bit bigger. Now, I rest, then onto the next project....

Wordless Wednesday

2009-06-10T09:37:00.008-04:00

'Looks Like a Dove to Me'

'Child of Wonder'
'Shadows and Light'

These cards, 6 each, can be found in my Etsy shop.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-06-03T09:57:00.003-04:00

'Hydrangea Buds'

'Mrs. Cooks Iris'
'Wake Up!, Gerbera'

These cards, sets of 6 each, can be found in my Etsy shop.

My 200th Post!!!

2009-05-29T18:16:00.012-04:00

I've read so many of your blogs where you've reached your 200th post and I have to say, I am always sincerely happy for you. Each one of you has expressed gratitude to your readers, you are thankful for the friends you have made along the way, feeling a certain sense of accomplishment, all well archived. I have to say, I feel the exact same way. I could not have imagined how organically this blog would have unfolded and grown, the wonderful friends I have made, from Israel to Australia, from the Pacific Northwest, to Columbus and Canada. So, a hearty thank you to all of you who take the time to read and comment, and to my very dear friends who have made all this blogging business a very rich and rewarding ride!!

Speaking of unfolding and growing organically, THE VICTORY GARDEN has officially doubled in size. I now have 2, 6'x6' plots of land which my husband so lovingly carved out. The tomatoes were too close together, so I had to spread them out, and I planted purple, spicy lemon or miniature, and 'frilly' (the aroma is to die for) basil in garden #2. We have more than tripled the planting from last year and look forward to a great haul which we expect will take us straight into next summer. Again, a slice of heaven. It doesn't take much. I'm a really happy camper right now!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-05-27T10:24:00.004-04:00

Girl Whirl showing support for 'paper vs. plastic' and

staying warm while keeping me company...love her!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-05-20T10:03:00.005-04:00

'Wake Up Peach!'

Gerbera Daisy
Click here to see this photo and more in my Etsy shop.

Providence Art Fesitval!

2009-05-18T11:22:00.005-04:00

I will be participating in the Providence Art Festival, selling my jewelry and photography, (and original art on cards), on June 13th. This was a juried show, so, I was thrilled to be selected. Now, let's pray for excellent weather.....
Come one come all!!!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-05-13T09:57:00.001-04:00

This years' garden...so far...we're still expanding...

FOR JOY!!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

2009-05-08T20:01:00.004-04:00

....and so, motherhood began!!

Edward and Me
October, 1989

A very happy and blessed Mother's Day to all you marvelous gals!!!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-05-06T12:29:00.008-04:00

Brass Victorian Doorknob #3, Pencil

Cook House, Circa 1900
Amy Lilley, 2009

Work in Progress...

2009-04-30T20:12:00.002-04:00

Brass Victorian Doorknob #3, Pencil
Cook House, Circa 1900
Amy Lilley, 2009

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-29T10:19:00.004-04:00

Brass Victorian Doorknob #3, Pencil

Cook House, Circa 1900
Work in Progress...
Amy Lilley, 2009

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-22T09:47:00.006-04:00

Brass Victorian Doorknob, #2

Circa 1900, The Cook House
Amy Lilley, 2009

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-15T17:11:00.005-04:00

Victorian Brass Doorknob, Cook House, circa 1900

Pencil

Amy Lilley, 2009

Time for Renewal! Work in Progress...

2009-04-13T11:12:00.010-04:00

I'm re-evaluating, I cleaning house, I'm moving some things around because I need to change my focus. I will be spending less time dropping EC's. Since the big change in the EntreCard community, things have slowed down to a snail's pace and I simply cannot take the time anymore. I have enjoyed being in the top spot in the art category for quite a few months now. However, it seems that I am doing less art, less photography and less jewelry making. I am already working on some new art projects! I will be keeping up with my blog because I love blogging. Spring is in the air, and it's time to plant new seeds, so that's what I'm doing. I'll keep you posted as they say!

This drawing is a 'work in progress'. I have drawn a series of 3 Victorian doorknobs. I penciled in all three very, very gently, but it's time to bring them to life! They are all so different, with amazing detail, and what I love most about them is that they are over 100 years old!! Like living in a Victorian house, often the thought, 'if only these walls could speak', applies to these brass doorknobs as well!