I know I’ve missed TGIF: Thank God for Illustration Friday 2 weeks in a row, but it’s back this week! Fridays for some reason have been run-around-like-a-crazy-woman days lately and I’m not really liking that trend. Besides leaving me feeling frazzled, it means you have missed your TGIF posts unless I was able to write one the day before.

So, today I’d like to share an artist with you who’s work really helps combat frazzley days. Terese Bast’s sweetly magical & whimsical illustrations just make you stop a moment and contemplate simpler times. Her work really brings a smile to my face and I hope it brings one to your face as well.

I’m very happy to share selected prints from Terese in the Indie Fixx Shop.

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Oops!  I won’t be able to make the Springtacular as I previously wrote.  Have a great day to all those who attend! 

The Indie Fixx Shop is going to be at the Springtacular in Philly tomorrow on the Liberties Walk in Northern Liberties…weather permitting. It’s actually looking like it’s gonna to be a pretty nice day weatherwise, maybe a little wonkyness in the morning but clearing up for the afternoon. In addition to all kinds of vendors (also including Little Flower Designs), there’s going to be music, eats and $3 Mojitas. Oh yea, I am so there! Too bad, I gotta woman the booth!

Come on out and say, “hi!” Everyone who mentions the blog will receive an Indie Fixx button!

Read more particulars here

New de’Leau Jewelry vintage-inspired flower pendants in the Indie Fixx Shop! I love the antique feel to these pendants and since each pendant is one-of-a-kind, I am always so excited to open a new shipment.

I’d like to share the work of Melissa Moss with you this week for TGIF: Thank God for Illustration Friday. After leaving the publishing world, Melissa studied color psychology and through her studies discovered her love for paining. It’s not surprising then that color features very prominently in Melissa’s work. In addition to the vibrant and lovely color combos, I find that I am really drawn to the content of her paintings. Melissa creates a surreal abstract world and evokes a very clear emotional response with each painting.

I am really very happy to report that I am now carrying selected Melissa Moss paper prints in the Indie Fixx Shop. Melissa offers wood prints in her shop.

Here are some lovely new goodies in the Indie Fixx Shop that I’d like to share with you.

Art is the antidote for what ails you! A clever magnet set made from original Wolfie and the Sneak artwork will arrive in a prescription bottle with the label ‘Art is the Antidote‘. What a great gift for an art lover or your BFF who is under the weather!

Exclusive prints from Wolfie and the Sneak. Very limited series—ONLY 5 have been printed of each print! The print on the left is called Invisible Connectivity and you can read more about artist Renee Garner’s inspiration here. The other print is called Enriching Growth and is my personal favorite.

Are you a clever kitty? Then you need one of these Clever Kitty totes from Cathy Peng. Available with pink, red or blue glasses.

Good Kitty and Bad Kitty stationery sets from Cathy Peng. Get one of each to fit your mood.

Sweet and charming Flower Rings from Intrinsic Garden, just perfect for spring.

Letterpress notecards from Messenger Bird Press. Choose from the Dress Form notecard on the left or the Woodland Creatures Set on the right.

New in the shop! Showpony bags featuring a little hidden surprise within their folds. Also, placements, dishtowels and napkins from Girls Can Tell featuring hand printed bike, sewing machine and turntable diagrams.

Hallelujah, finally some patterns for those of us without advanced degrees in Greek, Calculus, & Rocket Science! Easy to understand & just so simple & direct, the patterns from Betsy Ross Patterns are just the thing you’ve been looking for to stick your big toe in the proverbial sewing pond. I am no great one for following directions and I certainly can be described as ’sewing challenged’ and I totally love these patterns. Perfect for first-time sewers and fairly new sewers and still fun and customizable enough for more advanced stitchers.

That’s the good news….the even better news is that I am now carrying select Betsy Ross Patterns in the Indie Fixx Shop. There are three different bag styles (tote, shoulder, and clutch) and two skirt (a-line and circle) patterns available. All the available patterns are ‘1 out of 3′ stars on the difficulty level scale. Easy-peesey!

I am an art print junkie and I know a lot of you are too, so I wanted to share the new prints from artist Jessica Gonacha that I just added to the Indie Fixx Shop. The new nature inspired prints from are just sublime and I am sure you will agree.

Visit the SALE section at the Indie Fixx Shop to see what goodies have recently been put on sale.

Plus, leave a comment on this post with your favorite item from the Indie Fixx Shop for your chance to win the Forest print from artist Shira Sela. One random commenter will be chosen to win the print. This giveaway ends March 1st.

I’m so excited to tell you that I am now carrying designs from Dreams and Jewelry in the Indie Fixx Shop. I’ve featured Dreams and Jewelry a couple of times on the blog and I’ve long been a fan, so I am happy to be able to share the some lovely enamel necklace designs with you. Enjoy!

I’m happy to tell you that I’m now carrying work by Starving Artist Bazaar in the Indie Fixx Shop. I’ve long been a fan of their art glass jewelry and even own several of my own pieces. The beauty and workmanship of their creations are even more amazing in person. I’m currently offering necklaces, hairpins and earrings in the shop and plan on expanding the line in the future. Make sure to took a look, I don’t expect the current stock to last long.