A Walk Through My Wonderland

instead of partaking in my usual schemes, i thought i would take advantage of this year's Mad Tea  to offer a glimpse into my own little *wonderland*; so if you would care and like to indulge, we are off to take a stroll.
Welcome to my *Wonderland*

my *wonderland* is a place that is thick with green wonders, of curious things
and of some i am quite uncertain;

where on the first day of summer, snowballs bloom deep within its thickets.
Where the walls are splattered with polka dots,

and the floors are in tangles of vine and white trumpet.

it is a place where *fairy hats* appear out of nowhere
(seriously. they showed up last year. i still have no idea what they are so, i have
named them *fairy hats*- since that is the only thing that makes sense. to me)

to showcase their own splendor
and offer a resting place for weary travelers.

a place where even the most serious of guardians
have a sense of humor;

and the rocks can't help but show you some love.

a place where grand old trees whisper secrets to the wind
and curiosity gets the better of everyone.
Time is measured by the rust on a wheel

and daisies try to touch the sky.
dragons have breath

chickens stand guard

and all is right with the world.

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if you look closely and believe in your own *wonderland*
i'm sure you will find
a smile lurking off in the distance.

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be sure to check out the many wonderful *wonderlands* on your
way to Grand Mad Tea! You can find the guest list over at A Fanciful Twist
and be sure to send greetings to our delightful hostess Vanessa! 


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For Mad Tea Guests and Participants Only
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in the art shop  on etsy (whisperings13) to receive 23% off your entire purchase!
offer expires July 01, 2011
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While you are here- take a look around the newly revamped website! multiple tabs, more information, and a *new* location featuring fresh from the studio work available for purchase. expanded schedule coming soon-

STUDIO NEWS::: The studio was invited to the *Spirits in Sanford* show in early October! More details coming soon. Keep your eye out for details and show reveals in coming issues of  Art Doll Quarterly/Stampington Publications! and check back here or follow on Face Book for up to date details and show listings. :O)

Also: Hot off the Press!! ; Mixed Media Artist and Guru Alicia Caudle's Altered Bits: Mixed Media Art Zine! 21 artists (including the Studio!), 2 themes- available now on Amazon! (for a direct link- go to the 'Exhibits and Publications' tab above)

until next time
.·*´¨)♥live well.
.·*´¨*´¨)♥love each other.

25 comments:

Pixie said...

Such a beautiful Wonderland! I love that snowball plant..I've not seen that before but it's beautiful!

please stop by and enjoy some tea if you get a chance.

http://pixiepages.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-tasting-extravaganza.html

Ann - making fun family memories with childrens tea sets said...

What a lovely wonderland you have for kids of all ages from 1 to 101! Perfect for a little or big girls tea party with delightful ladybug or fairies childrens tea sets. Thank you for such a lovely visit for the Mad Tea Party of 2011.

Marina Capano said...

Hi!

what a cute Mad tea party post!

from so far away

Visit me anytime...

xoxo

Rachel said...

You have a really beautiful wonderland, thank you for sharing it.

Please come over and visit my tea party too http://phoenixra.blogspot.com/2011/06/wonderings-on-tea-party.html

Pabkins said...

What marvelous creations - rest assured I will be following and taking a peak are your shop!

Come for a spot of tea?
Tabitha
http://pabkins.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-my-wonderland-wedding.html

The Weekend Artist said...

Oh what a lovely garden and the captions that come with it Thanks for Sharing! Come visit my blog for some tea if you wish!

Twyla and Lindsey said...

You have a very lovely wonderland!

Happy Mad Tea Party!

Lindsey

Róisín said...

Great idea for the party! You really do live in a wonderland :) Love the fairy hats!

Hope you're enjoying the festivities!


Roisin x

Terri said...

Thank you so much for taking us on a private tour of your very own Wonderland! What beauty and whimsy!
Hugs,
Terri

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party.html

Kelly said...

What a beautiful and lush Wonderland it is! Thanks for the tour!

Heathen said...

Oh my, what a beautiful wonderland you have! Thank you so much for sharing it!

Now, on with the party...

http://heathens-haven.blogspot.com/2011/06/tea-in-garden.html

Natalie said...

Thank you for taking us for a walk through your wonderland :) the fairy hats are beautiful!

I'm also taking part in the Mad Tea Party blog hop and hope that you'll visit my party to have some fun there too :)

http://modernwomans.blogspot.com/2011/06/welcome-to-my-english-tea-party.html

http://afancifultwist.typepad.com said...

You are so right, it is a perfectly sublime Wonderland in your neck of the woods. Mysterious and downright pretty! Beautiful and alluring. A place after my own heart!! Thank you for sharing your very own Wonderland!!

Love, A Fanciful Twist ;)

Anonymous said...

Thank you for inviting us into your personal wonderland. How lovely the world looks through your eyes.


http://dogsmom.wordpress.com/2011/06/24/dreaming-madly-of-tea/

Lisa said...

such a beautiful wonderland!! the snowballs are my favorite! and i love the smile! thank you for having me!
lisa

Anonymous said...

Your Wonderland is most enchanting! Thank you for the tour. Such beautiful flowers and greenery. A true place of serenity and peaceful happiness. !!!! Glorious!

You are invited to continue the journey....
http://www.inthelandofspice.com/spiceblog/spiceblog/Entries/2011/6/25_Mad_Tea_Party.html

Lauren said...

What a lovely party full of natural beauty! I love the "fairy hats", so pretty! Thank you so much for inviting me to your party :) ~Lauren

fairiemoon said...

You have a delightful wonderland there!

Have a mad party!
Erin :)

http://www.fairiemoon.typepad.com/weathertop

Scrap Vamp said...

Thanks so much for inviting me on this walk in your Wonderland. I had a lovely time. I hope you'll viist my tea party!

http://scrapvamp.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-2011.html

AlphaBetsy said...

Fairy hats are gorgeous and the name certainly fits. Your wonderland is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

<3

Betsy

Karla said...

Congratulations Tracey on all the well deserved success your Studio is having! I loved the setting for this Mad Tea Party! Thank you for sharing!
xo,
Karla
www.dreamaginarius.com

Michelle said...

Your Wonderland is amazing and the photos are beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Michelle

Carousel Dreams said...

Your wonderland is truly magical...and I think you are right - those are definitely fairy hats! Thankyou so much for the visit...I did enjoy a wander around your garden.

Linda said...

I had a lovely walk through your garden. It is so nice when you can take a deap breath outside with out caughing. The air smelled so good. I loved all the flowers. Thank you so much. Please visit me at:

momentsinaneye.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

ooh, i missed your coupon -- i'm horrible! i have been so MIA this summer.

i LOVE your wonderland. can i move in? we have blackberry and ivy and deadly nightshade and morning glory and weeds. your wonderland is perfect and lovely! i'm going to go pack now just in case you say yeps. :P)

xxo