New ETSY feature

Etsy Marketplace has created a new page for all the artist to showcase their stores and give shoppers a little insight into creative force behind the products. It is a nice way to drive home the personal touch that makes buying handmade items directly from the artist more rewarding than big box shopping. Of course, mass production has a place & time, but when you are looking to give a gift or decorate your private sanctuary, it is always more fun when items have a story behind them.
There are countless great artisans on Etsy! If you have never checked it out, I highly suggest you go online for a visit. (My favorite...the oh-so-fun & completely unique vintage clothing & jewelry pieces at awesome prices!!! It must be the artist in me, I have always had the need to wear something that I will not see on another person.)

Here is my page if you would like to stop by. I would love to hear what you think, so please leave any comments if you would care to...

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsByDonnElle/about/

This was the first photo I ever had published. It was only in the local paper, but it was enough to give me the encouragement I needed to continue to pursue my passion in photography.

This was a fun self-portrait on location with one of my favorite models!

You know you want one!

A BlingBox is an incredible new concept revolutionizing the jewelry box world. DENY Designs out of Denver has developed a new functional item we all need and transformed it into a piece of art! Visit their website to check out this cool new product!
Wall Mounted Jewelry Armoire

Hello

This flower looked like it was smiling at me as I walked by so I had to snap it's photo!

Pop Corn

When is food more than something to eat? When you take the time to do more than look at an object; when you delve deeper and actually study it, the beauty that had been overlooked becomes unmistakable. Suddenly, the playful curves of the husk that had so valiantly protected the corn as it grew twirled in front of me as if they wanted to dance. The kernels cascaded down the cob in complete disarray, not following the straight and narrow at all. It called out to be photographed and to show that even food can have a touch of whimsy. Please enjoy the journey of a humble ear of corn on it's way to becoming "Pop Corn".