photo by Gina Feddersen Lindbergh Park, St. Thomas

Acrylic on canvas Title: Sunday Sky by Gina Feddersen

My paintings are usually inspired by snapshots I take around island. I am enjoying the challenge of sky painting lately. I will be posting new paintings in March. I am also taking my small block-print images to the large canvas. Lot's to see very soon. The Sunday Sky painting was inspired by the deep blue of the sky meeting the sea from my front porch.

a fun way to freshen up a plain vase. www.inspiredoccasions.ca

Isola Bella is warming things up on the Inspired Occasions Blog this week. Thank you to Terra Law of Calgary, Canada for bringing my line to the attention of her blog followers. Terra shares inspiring ideas for transforming my products into amazing fun gifts!

Just picked up an inspiring photography book today. Underwater Eden by Jeffrey L. Rotman. The close-up photos show you the most intricate patterns and bold colors that exist deep in our oceans.

I just completed this card order today for a beautiful stationery and gift shop called Matilda's in Stuart, Florida. Drawers filled with my carved art blocks to the right. They are beginning to overflow with many designs.

The original Sandals for your Neck jewelry line was created by my good friends and husband and wife team of Sunil and Ronita Mohanani here on the island of St. Thomas. The detail and quality is beautiful, featuring tropical designs set in sterling silver and white gold. What a special keepsake and great bridesmaid gift choice this could be for a seaside inspired wedding! Visit sandalsforyourneck.com to view the entire collection. There is always something new and colorful to discover!

The wonderful gals at weddingchicks.com are featuring an ISOLA BELLA $100.- giveaway this week. Thanks ladies. Hope you all have a chance to visit this beautiful site full of great ideas and wonderful features and resources for the bride to be.

These pieces caught my collecting eyes. I love the idea of a gilded garden! You'll never need to water these gorg monstera leaves by Tozai / vivre.com. The birch jewelry stand by urbanoutfitters reminds me of coral branches one of my favorite ocean treasures. Love the fresh, bold graphic turquoise zinnia print by NYC artist Thomas Paul from artthatfits.com.