ohhhh how lovely....

lana manis, honeysuckle lane

lovely is a word that i reserve....i use it only on special occasion, when i find something that can only be described by the beautiful word itself...and that's how i have always felt about lana manis' heartfelt work....lovely. her company, honeysuckle lane, is the perfect place to take a stroll, for she insists that not only she, but all of us meander through her garden and smell the beautiful flowers....or walk through her vegetable garden bursting with the bounty that her family will feast on throughout the summer and fall...or if you like - pull up a rocker and watch the cat play...

lana's talents are so many and each of them are entwined with a historical note and a loving touch. fancy paper pieces, needlework, ribbon work and jewelry - she is often inspired by the 18th and 19th century folk art...that is also why her pieces have also been chosen year after year by early american life's "directory of traditional american crafts" which is an honor bestowed on a handful of artisans who work in traditional media, styles, and crafts, an award that singles out their work as the best now in america.

there is so much information to share about each of lana's pieces and her inspiration that i thought i'd show some pictures and give you the link to her site to check out for yourself...her pieces are perfect for gift giving (just ask my mom for we give lana's to each other!), beautiful handmade cards to send to those special few, as well as, wonderful pieces to display throughout your home that adds just that perfect feeling of tenderness or sparkle...

click this link to be taken to her site: honeysuckle lane