Iris O’Connor is a very talented artist/photographer/mixed media artist based here in Dublin, Ireland.

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She says about her work, “Creating something or painting or taking photographs has always been part of me and over the years I have experimented with a few different styles and techniques. I think I can say that for the moment I have found my ‘niche’ with photography and mixed media.  I especially like the term ‘mixed media’ as it can be anything you want it to be as long as you use a few ingredients together.”

I love it too! And I think you do a beautiful job Iris.

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I think this calls for colour this Monday.

- Yarn Wrapped Stacking Bangles, set of 5, from Mystic Fibers

- Indian Summer II Fine Art Photograph from Eleanors

- Tweet Blue, Eco-friendly Handmade Greeting Card from The Spotted Sparrow

- Gold Ring with Yellow, Green and Orange Gemstones from toosis

Monday Moodboard is a feature of Etsy’s European Street Team. All of these beautiful items are created by members of EST. Want to see some more inspirational moodboards? Head on over to Fleur Fatale.

Spring has sprung!

In case you haven’t heard, the Etsy Ireland Team are having a massive giveaway in the form of a fun treasure hunt to celebrate the quickly approaching St.Patrick’s Day.

All you have to do is find 13 (lucky 13?) letters hidden amongst team members shops, unscramble the word using those 13 letters and then convo Ruth at nicedaysupplies.etsy.com or email her with your answer:
ruthcrean [at] yahoo.ie

The prize is valued at more than €150 and includes a wide variety of items from members of the Crafty Ireland Team.

You can read more about the contest over at the Etsy Ireland Blog.

May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light,
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
~Irish Blessing

- Queen Anne’s Hopeful Season

- Birds with Rosegold Pussy Willow

- Bell Flower Bird

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Can you tell I’m yearning for Spring?

- Fleur Bleue Bracelet from Fleur Fatale

- Small Prints Peasant Style Dress from Kaja Design

- Happy and Tiny Happy Hedgehogs from Apple & Eve

- Light Blue Roses Earrings from KatheyL

To see more inspiring moodboards from the Etsy European Street Team head over to Fleur Fatale!

It’s not even one of the ones I was trying to decide between, I just happened upon it. But, I’m so glad I did because I just love it!

It’s called Schismata and it’s by Justice of  Photosynthetic on Etsy, a wonderfully talented photographer from Ipswich in the UK.

The description and inspiration Justice used helped to seal the deal for me.

“Another study of a man-made surface in a state of decay and deterioration under the forces of nature, ‘Schismata’ is dilapidated paint on steel, corrosion, a lichen bloom…geometric and organic in counterpoint. Striation, erosion, disintegration, reconstruction, protection, addition…and the process of destruction over which we ultimately have no control.”

Now I must go find the perfect place for it!

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To see more Monday Moodboards head over to FleurFatale.

- Tear Drop Cut Green Jade Ring from toosis

- Ruffled Voile Scarf in Orange with Floral Print from Thongbai Tatong

- Waiting for Summer Poppy Silk and Glass Necklace from vadjutka

- Concrete box 67 from syko

This beautiful treasury from Amy of Ponder & Stitch ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/PonderandStitch ) has me yearning for Spring even more!

I think it has a wonderful chance of seeing the front page, but myself and everyone included would surely appreciate your clicks and comments.

Beautiful job, Amy! Thank you so much for including my work.