Eleven Morning

Places to visit

Iva Wilcox is a multi talented artist with a passion for all things that have the patina of time.  She works in a little studio that is filled with treats and bits from around the world.  Visit to see what she is working on.

http://www.ivascreations.com/

Colleen Moody is a wonderful Doll Artist who shows locally and is on the cover of magazine after magazine.   She is also a sweet and funny person who lights up a room.  

http://colleenmoody.blogspot.com/

Come to the land of ZNE where Chel Hery brings together artists who love to create and play.  There are some exciting artists here.

http://www.znestore.com/page/page/5095933.htm

This is one of my favorite stores in Walnut Creek.  The place is just bursting with color and fun.  The art is unique, you can't leave without taking something home with you.

http://www.calypsotwist.com/contact.htm

Downtown Pleasanton is a place to spend Saturday morning.  The farmers market for a Euro-danish, then a walk through the shops, last a bench ride in front of Tully's to people watch.  I can not go home until I have spent way too much time in American Harvest, sweet shop, friendly owners, and beautiful work.

http://www.americanharvestinc.com/site/

There are two beautiful galleries Downtown one I love because Terri said the magic words so long ago "I will take them all" and because her kind heart has comforted me through some very sad days.  This is a beautiful gallery that is owned by three lovely women.

http://www.studio7finearts.com/events.php

This one I love because the owner is fun, sweet and loves art.  Her studio is hidden on Main street but is worth looking for.  I went in one day for a quick peek and ended up staying until closing scoring a cup of tea and some ginger bread biscuits.

http://worthingtongallerywest.com/

If you are in Berkeley you have to stop in and explore Castles in the air.  This is the sweetest shop full of treasures.  The workshops are amazing.  Say hi to John McRae he is an artist, instructor and inspiration.  

http://www.castleintheair.biz/

Etsy...need I say more?  This is my number one favorite place to shop on the whole world wide web.  You can visit me  at elevenmorning.etsy.com or just go and hang-out and discover some stupendous artists and talented crafts people.

 http://www.etsy.com/

Penny Mcallister rocks my world.  This fierce woman from Alabama is full of humor, sweetness and overflowing with creativity.  Come check out what she is making.   

http://www.pennymcallister.com/

Books you just gotta read...

500 Teapots

-Lark Books

Gift Favors

Small gifts for all Occasions 

-Basha Kooler

Kooler Design Studio 

(because I am in it!)

Koolerdesign.com

The Artists Way

-Julia Cameron 

Metal Clay

The Complete Guide

-Jackie Truty

The Time Travelers Wife

-Audrey Niffenegger