2009

So here it is- time to think about how we spend our time.

How we choose to use it in this new year.

It's so exciting- a new clean slate. I love it!!

A fresh start to organize, purge, clear the clutter, redo, renew,

rework, follow a new inspiration, do what you didn't

make time to do last year, be kind, be thoughtful,

live in the moment....

2009 make it shine!!

SALE

All Christmas ornaments, cards and decorations 40%off!!

Get a head start for next year!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday!!

XO - Dina

I'll have a blue Christmas without you!

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas.....

Mergirl & Whosiepie

If you are looking to find some beautiful, fun, wearable,

cozy, sexy & stylish gifts, get right on down to

Mergirl in Chester!

I picked up lots of gifts yesterday and am

so excited to give them away!!!

For details visit 4 water street in Chester...Shop Local!!

Shop today and support the local community!

Stop by the Holiday Boutique and support the

Essex Elementary School PTO

Today, Thursday Dec 18th from 3-5:30p.m.
Featuring: Ann Lightfoot, Whosiepie, Mergirl, Linda VanEck,
Wendy Flynn, Ingrid's Imports, PIKME, Arbonne Candles

and my jewelry thanks to Kate!!

Twinkle

Who wouldn't love something sparkly for the holiday?!

Cluster earrings $88

Frosty where are you this year?

Bla Bla

This line for kids is the best; cuddly and cute!

RISD Alumni Sale Sat Dec 13th, 10-5

Saturday in Providence visit a great show of

RISD Alumni artists selling their beautiful work.

Jewelry, pottery, paintings, clothing, inspiring gifts! Visit http://www.risd.edu/alumni_sale.cfm for more info!

Great gifts for the Home...

This line is designed by Michael Aram.

I've been carrying his work for over 13 years!!

The quality, design and price are all reasons why

his objects are a favorite gift to give.

Good Karma

Favorite Things...

This time of the year, everyone is looking for ideas of what to get

that special someone on their list. As the countdown continues,

I'll be posting some of my favorite things from the shop! Hand blown glass vases in vibrant colors

$44 eachA forest of hand forged steel animals

by blacksmith Steven Bronstein

$40-$99

New ceramic vases

$11-$42

Inspired by a Mussel Shell

Oxidized Sterling Necklace

Chester Holiday Stroll Tonight!!! Friday Dec 5th starts at 5pm

Join us tonight for a fun time for the whole family!

Read about it on Mergirl's new blog

http://finditinchesterct.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/chester-ct-holiday-stroll-friday-dec-5-2009/

Beautiful pewter ornaments by Jana Ugone $9 each
Wooden print block $15 each

Our favorite canvas silhouette shopper $14

Slide Show

New Drawings

These are some of the new drawings now on display at my shop.

Thankful

We have so much to be thankful for.

If you actually sat down and made a list,

there would be many, many pages full.

If we all took the time to make each day count and be aware

of being grateful and thankful to yourself and those around you,

everyone would have a better day and feel full filled!

May your day be great and full of love!

Our Favorite Lady

Our favorite lady with the expression

from another world is back.

Come visit her in my shop!

Whosiepie Trunk Show Nov 28 & 29

Come one, come all to my friend Laura's trunk show.

Laura of Whosiepie ,

"a woman who finds humor and peace wherever she can",

makes the COOLEST stuff! Clothing, bags, eye pillows,

kids tees, yoga bags, headbands and

who knows what else she'll come up with by next weekend!!

(I got a sneak peek of the new fabrics and great designs!)

Bring your shopping list and get some great gifts

while supporting a local artist!!

The show is at MerGirl in Chester.

Friday, 4-7 and Sat 8-12

See you there!

S.E.N.

There is nothing like that first caress of a newborn.
I can't wait to meet you, Simone Elise Nocera!
Welcome to the world, you have made your parents and
big brother so happy!! XXOO

Friends

Nothing like great Bloody Marys and great friends!

Mer Girl

Thank you Trish for posting my luncheon! See you there!

If you love attention to detail, the way

fabric lays and moves on the body....

check out Trish's line http://www.smashingdarling.com/store/mergirl

and visit her blog for more inspirations

http://mergirlshop.blogspot.com/

The - E - List

Thank you Erica for posting my event on the -e-list!

For all of you from New London to Hartford, this is a great list of

exciting things going on and favorite spots to visit.

Check it out http://www.the-e-list.com

Posted on Metromix, Connecticut

Thank you Metromix for posting my event! Check it out....here http://connecticut.metromix.com/restaurants/dining_event/local-artist-luncheon-middlesex-county/709284/content

VOTE TODAY

Your vote does matter!

Sexy Spine

This is the Spine Back piece in 18kt gold on Donna

at our fashion show in Chester.

Great movement!

Nest

I have a thing for nests.

Inspiration

I've been inspired by lines lately.

Looking at patterns, many lines crossing, different directions,

different widths, expressive...

This is a great tag sale find from Kate,

a coveted Lotta Jansdotter bag!

Michael Jordan says...

Ink drawings

I am working on some paintings....

The dancing flames

We have this great fire ring outside.

It is so mesmerizing to watch the flames dance.

Baby Yoga

Breathe...

Ho hum

Some days that just sums it up!

Our local treasure

The Connecticut River is such a treasure.

We are so lucky to have it so near.

The light is forever changing.

Happy Birthday Mrs. Larson!

Dear Laura, Happy Birthday my dear, dear friend!!!

This is your year! It is so great to see you so happy!

I wish you a lifetime of happiness and

may all of your dreams come true!!

Rhode Island School of Design

Saturday, October 11th from 10 am to 4 pm

come to Providence for a great outdoor fair!

Artists will line the streets at RISD.

Lots of treasures! A great way to spend a fall

afternoon with family and friends.

http://www.risd.edu/alumni_sale.cfm