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Nov. 20th, 2009

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Twitters from Kirstin...

Twitter insights into my art, business and magical life. Follow my thoughts yourself at http://twitter.com/KirstinMills


  • 17:40 BOILING hot day...loooovely! Might go for a swim and then get stuck into reading Dickens :) #

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Nov. 12th, 2009

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Twitters from Kirstin...

Twitter insights into my art, business and magical life. Follow my thoughts yourself at http://twitter.com/KirstinMills


  • 17:25 Seems there is a spam trick going around: any direct message that says 'you're on here...' is spam: DO NOT click on the link! #

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Nov. 5th, 2009

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The secret behind Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile

I found this article really interesting: I love the psychology and neuroscience behind the perception and interpretation of art. Have a read:

"The secret behind Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile has been explained by scientists who believe it changes depending on which part of the eye sees it first."

"One of the charms of the world's most famous painting is that she appears radiant one moment and then serious and sardonic the next.

Now scientists claim to have come up with an answer to her changing moods - our eyes are sending mixed signals to the brain.

They believe Mona Lisa's smile depends on what cells in the retina pick up the image and what channel the image is transmitted through in the brain.

Sometimes one channel wins over the other, and you see the smile, sometimes others take over and you do not see the smile.

Different cells in the eye are designed to pick up different colours, contrasts, backgrounds and foregrounds. Some deal with central vision while others with peripheral."
 

Taken from the UK Telegraph. Read the whole article at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/6453526/The-secret-behind-Mona-Lisas-enigmatic-smile.html

Nov. 2nd, 2009

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Twitters from Kirstin...

Twitter insights into my art, business and magical life. Follow my thoughts yourself at http://twitter.com/KirstinMills


  • 06:21 new art and some MASSIVE Christmas Sales and Savings and FREE Gifts and all sorts of wonderful goodies now at www.kirstinmills.com! #

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November Website Update: GREAT Christmas Savings!

Fairy and Fantasy Art Newsletter from The Magical World of Kirstin Mills

 
Wow, I can't believe it's already November! The year has flown by with so many blessings and now Christmas is just around the corner! This is my absolute favourite time of year and I am so excited to be able to celebrate it with you all by offering some really great Christmas Specials! There is also some fantastic new art available across our gift range AND I am now very excited to offer Gift Vouchers: just in time for Christmas! I wish you all a very safe and happy time in the lead up to this beautiful season. Don't forget to check out our Christmas-themed gallery for some great decorating ideas!

Christmas Specials!
The great offers below can all be used in conjunction with one another so you can really grab some great savings this Christmas!

Christmas Special #1 - Receive a $10 Gift Voucher for every $100 you spend!
Shop online between 1st November and 25th December and receive a $10 Gift Voucher for every $100 you spend! These vouchers are able to be used at both
www.kirstinmills.com and www.fairyinspirations.com on our entire range of art prints and collectible gifts! What a perfect way to collect gifts for all your loved ones and have some left to spend at the end! Vouchers remain valid for Six months from date of issue and come beautifully printed with a unique voucher code.

Christmas Special #2 - Receive a FREE gift with your order!

Spend between $20 - $50 and receive a FREE 'Magic of Christmas' Greeting Card!
or...
Spend over $50 and receive a FREE 'Magic of Christmas' Greeting Card PLUS a Mini Magnetic Art Print! (If you spend over $100 you will receive these gifts PLUS a $10 Gift Voucher as above!)

Receive a FREE Greeting Card! Receive a FREE Magnet!

Christmas Special #3 - Greeting Card Sale: Buy 3 get 1 FREE!
Greeting Cards are a must for the Christmas Season! Stock up for the holidays and the year ahead with our special offer: Buy three Greeting Cards and get one free! This offer is unlimited: receive a free greeting card of your choice with every three that you purchase! Simply nominate your free cards in the comments section of the shopping cart during checkout, or email us after placing your order.
 



 

Beautiful fairy and fantasy art greeting cards from The Magical World of Kirstin Mills - Fairy and Fantasy Art and Gifts

Christmas Special #4 - Newsletter Print Draw
Everyone who joins our free Newsletter group this season goes in the running to receive a free Fine Art Print of the beautiful artwork 'Dizzy Heights'!
Sign up here and immediately go into the draw! 

Win A 'Dizzy Heights' Art Print!

This is a gorgeous artwork with fine details and magical blue and purple hues. The Fine Art Print is absolutely beautiful and captures the magic at an easy-to-frame size of 8x10 inches, ready for your choice of frame to complete a beautiful portal into a world of imagination! A true collector's item, this fabulous print could be yours just for signing up to receive our FREE monthly newsletter! Our newsletter contains wonderful discounts, special offers, competitions, news, art tips and other goodies, so you will always be saving!

New Art: Windsurfing and Fairy Warbler
Two gorgeous new paintings have been released as prints and across our gift ranges. 'Windsurfing' is a cute illustration of two fairy twins, 'The Nut Boys' windsurfing fairy style! 'Fairy Warbler' is a sweet painting of two fairies on the back of a beautiful Fairy Warbler bird, enjoying some Spring sunshine! See them both now in the Fairy and Goblin Art Gallery.

New Art: Fairy Warbler    New Art: Windsurfing

Gift Vouchers now available!
Just in time for Christmas, we have the perfect gift for those you care about: give the gift of inspiration this Christmas with one of our Gift Vouchers and let your loved ones choose from our entire range of beautiful art and giftware! Available in several amounts and in either email or hardcopy format, these are a great option this Christmas! Get yours now in the new Gift Vouchers gallery!

Christmas-themed Gift Gallery!
Check out the great Christmas-themed products in our special
Christmas Gift Gallery for some fantastic decorating ideas!
Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights!
Are you on Facebook? Add Kirstin Mills Art as a friend to see exclusive Work-in-Progress photos and special sneak previews of up-coming art and products:
http://www.facebook.com/kirstinmillsart!

 

Kirstin Mills

View the magical range of gifts at www.kirstinmills.com

These updates are taken from the Kirstin Mills Newsletter, a free newsletter containing news and updates from The Magical World of Kirstin Mills. Sign up now at www.kirstinmills.com for your free newsletter and get some great savings and specials offers plus art tips, inspirational quotes and more!
 

With Fairy Blessings,

Oct. 23rd, 2009

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Twitters from Kirstin...

Twitter insights into my art, business and magical life. Follow my thoughts yourself at http://twitter.com/KirstinMills


  • 19:07 A couple of new tiny dragon charts up at Heaven and Earth Designs- great for the holiday season! tinyurl.com/yj3a6hx #

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NEW dragon art available as cross-stitch from HAED

A quick post to announce a couple of new baby dragon artworks now available from Heaven and Earth Designs! My paintings 'Winter Magic' and 'Autumn's Promise' are now available as beautifully detailed cross-stitch patterns from this wonderful company. These ones are perfect for the holiday season! Check them out at Heaven and Earth Designs! xo

Oct. 18th, 2009

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Twitters from Kirstin...

Twitter insights into my art, business and magical life. Follow my thoughts yourself at http://twitter.com/KirstinMills


  • 03:21 HUGE website update just published: Candle Sconces, Garden Stakes, Trivets and many updated product ranges: see all at www.kirstinmills.com! #

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October 2009 Website Update

 

Fairy and Fantasy Art Newsletter from The Magical World of Kirstin Mills

October 2009

Website Updates & New Products

 
October is an exciting month, with the arrival of Halloween and the settling of Autumn or Spring, depending on where you reside! Here in Sydney, the flowers are abloom and the sense of coming warmth and life is buzzing in the air! To celebrate the new growth of Spring, we have some very exciting new products to unveil (and some fantastic products back in stock)! AND, to celebrate the coming time of Halloween, we have put together a fantastic Halloween Gallery with some great ideas to help celebrate All Hallow's Eve in true magical style! Read more below...

New Product: Candle Sconces!
Perfect for the coming decorative season and a truly beautiful item that we are very excited to carry, these wrought iron and ceramic tile Candle Sconces are the perfect way to add enchantment to your home! Ready to hang and including a free magical tea-light candle, these Candle Sconces look absolutely beautiful where ever you hang them! See them all now in the new Candle Sconces gallery!

New Candle Sconces!New Candle Sconces!New Candle Sconces!

New Product: Garden Stakes!
Another wonderful new product and a great idea for decorating the gardens or pots for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas or for a wonderfully magical feel at any time of the year, is our new range of Garden Stakes! Made of a sturdy wrought iron and bearing a beautiful glossy ceramic art tile, these Garden Stakes look just fantastic amongst the foliage! Add a splash of magic to your garden today with the beautiful designs available now in the new Garden Stakes gallery!

New Garden Stakes!New Garden Stakes!New Garden Stakes!

New Product: Wrought Iron Trivets!
Absolutely gorgeous are our new Iron Trivets, guaranteed to add a beautiful and unique homely charm to any kitchen or table-top! I just love these gorgeous little items: they are so vintage-looking and simultaneously classy and chic, and homely (they remind me of winter fire-side hot chocolates at Grandma's house!). See these gorgeous products and get yours now in the new Iron Trivets gallery!

New Iron Trivets!    New Iron Trivets!    New Iron Trivets!

New Product: Small Keepsake Boxes!
Our regular large-sized Jewelry and Keepsake Boxes are out of stock until early December, so we have added a gorgeous new Smaller size for our customers to enjoy! This beautiful item is a truly deluxe polished wooden box with a cream velvet lining and one of our 4.25" square ceramic art tiles adorning the lid! Get in early while stocks last: these boxes are so beautiful they will be sure to disappear quickly! See them now in the Jewelry Boxes gallery!

Deluxe Polished Wood Fairy Art and Fantasy Art Jewelry Boxes, Jewellery Boxes, Keepsake Boxes, Treasure Boxes

Product Update: Ceramic Art Tiles!
Our beautiful Ceramic Art Tiles just got better! Now, unless specifically requested, each Ceramic Art Tile comes ready to hang or stand with its own easel-style backing! That is, of course, unless you prefer the other option, which is to have it framed in a gorgeous solid cherry-wood frame! Yes, these are now back in stock for both our Large and Small tiles! Of course, our tiles make great little features in splash-back tiling: if you would like your tiles unadorned, then simply mention this in the shopping cart when purchasing! See them now in the Ceramic Art Tiles gallery!

Fairy and Fantasy Art Ceramic Art Tiles

Product Update: Fine Art Prints!
For some time now I have been struggling with the dilemma of how best to represent my original artworks in the prints that I offer. While many people seem to be more than happy with the standard frame sizes and the beautiful satin-like waterproof semi-gloss paper they are offered on, I have always had a niggling issue with having to crop the original dimensions of the artworks to fit in with these sizes. But, on the other hand, I do agree that an easily frameable print is a more useful product for many of our customers, and the semi-gloss effect is truly beautiful. So, to make amends for this dilemma and after extensive trialing and testing, I am very pleased to (re)introduce another print option to our current four sizes: our Fine Art Original Replicas are sized at exactly the dimensions of the original artwork and are printed on a luxuriously thick, slightly textured 100% cotton watercolour paper, making them look and feel just like the original artworks! This great new print option is available now in all of our Fairy and Fantasy Art Print Galleries!

Shop for Fairy and Fantasy Art Halloween Art and Gifts!
Check out the great Halloween-themed products in our special Halloween Gift Gallery!

Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights!
Are you on Facebook? Add Kirstin Mills Art as a friend to see exclusive Work-in-Progress photos and special sneak previews of up-coming art and products: http://www.facebook.com/kirstinmillsart!

 
These updates have been taken from the October Kirstin Mills's Magical Newsletter. This free newsletter contains news and updates from www.kirstinmills.com, as well as fantastic member-only offers and secret sales, art tips, inspirational quotes and more! To sign up for your own copy delivered directly to your inbox, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kirstinmillsupdates/join
With Fairy Blessings,

Kirstin Mills

View the magical range of gifts at www.kirstinmills.com

Oct. 4th, 2009

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Twitters from Kirstin...

Twitter insights into my art, business and magical life. Follow my thoughts yourself at http://twitter.com/KirstinMills

  • 20:16 BIG day today: I have finish up my new studio/workspace and then spend the rest of the day filling orders! #
  • 01:11 LOVE spontaneous bursts of inspiration: especially when I have pencil in hand and a blank sheet of paper laid out before me! :) #
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Sep. 28th, 2009

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Twitters from Kirstin...

Twitter insights into my art, business and magical life. Follow my thoughts yourself at http://twitter.com/KirstinMills


  • 06:36 freaking out after having misplaced an entire product line! #

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Sep. 23rd, 2009

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Twitters from Kirstin...

Twitter insights into my art, business and magical life. Follow my thoughts yourself at http://twitter.com/KirstinMills


  • 06:44 Today was insane! Woke up to a bright red sky and thought 'Bush Fire! ' then 'the end of the world!' then 'oh, maybe just dust then.' #

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Sep. 21st, 2009

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Twitters from Kirstin...

Twitter insights into my art, business and magical life. Follow my thoughts yourself at http://twitter.com/KirstinMills


  • 03:33 Watching Pride and Prejudice (BBC version, of course) while making jewellery and listening to birds sing outside my window- aah, relaxing! #

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Sep. 11th, 2009

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Twitters from Kirstin...

Twitter insights into my art, business and magical life. Follow my thoughts yourself at http://twitter.com/KirstinMills


  • 19:17 new Art and beautiful new Cameo Choker Necklaces now available at www.kirstinmills.com! #

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Sep. 9th, 2009

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September Website Update: New Art and GREAT New Products!

 

Fairy and Fantasy Art Newsletter from The Magical World of Kirstin Mills

September 2009

It is with a glad heart that I welcome the first days of Spring to the air and trees and flowers around me! The warmth is picking up steadily here in Sydney and the fresh blooming freesias that line the roads and the budding blossoms dappling the trees fill the air with such a magical scent! And as a special omen of good luck, as I update this website it is the 9th hour of the 9th day of the 9th month of 2009! Over the last month I have been hard at work, managing to paint a new painting and begin several others that I will hopefully be able to finish over the next months, and also prepare for some very exciting product releases below!

New Art: Dizzy Heights
Firstly, the new artwork: called 'Dizzy Heights', it depicts one of my tiny little dragons perched high above the dark, swirling clouds on an ancient stone parapet. He reaches his neck out curiously to peer at the beautiful butterflies that float on the breeze. This beautiful artwork is available in all print sizes now in the Fantasy and Dragon Art Gallery.

New Artwork: Dizzy Heights

New Products: Lace Cameo Pendant Chokers!
We have finally brought back our cameo pendant chokers but in a new and improved style! Available in two gorgeously intricate settings, each one features a porcelain cameo with the artwork embedded right into the surface for a lasting treasure that can be passed down through the years! Each pendant is suspended from a beautiful handmade black lace choker with adjustable length chain and is available in your choice of either gold or silver! See these gorgeous new pieces in the Cameo Pendants Gallery.

New Product: Cameo Choker NecklacesNew Product: Cameo Choker Necklaces

New Product: Miniature Cameo Necklaces!
These elegant little cameo pendant and chain combinations are truly beautiful little items that will add just the right touch of elegant enchantment to any outfit. At a non-imposing size and available in either silver or gold, these are just beautiful little pieces. Available now in the
Miniature Cameo Necklaces Gallery.

New Product: Miniature Cameo NecklacesNew Product: Miniature Cameo Necklaces

New Product: Ornate Magnets!
Unique, classy and elegant, these ornate magnets are a beautiful addition to your kitchen decor or magnetic notice board. Available in two beautiful sizes, each one is a beautiful cameo art setting with a strong and sturdy magnet backing. See them now in the
Ornate Magnets Gallery.

New Product: Ornate MagnetsNew Product: Ornate Magnets

Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights!
Are you on Facebook? Drop by my profile to see exclusive Work-in-Progress shots of this month's new artwork 'Dizzy Heights': http://www.facebook.com/kirstinmillsart

With Fairy Blessings,

Kirstin Mills

View the magical range of gifts at www.kirstinmills.com

*These updates are taken from the free monthly Kirstin Mills Newsletter updates available from www.kirstinmills.com/newsletterupdates.htm. Each newsletter contains special member only discounts, art tips, special offers, inspirational quotes and all the news and latest art from Kirstin Mills!

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New Art - Dizzy Heights

I thought I'd share my latest painting with you. Called 'Dizzy Heights', it depicts a cute little dragon peering curiously at some butterflies as they float above the clouds. It is available now in all print sizes at www.kirstinmills.com.

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Sep. 3rd, 2009

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This is fantastic!


I've wondered what would happen if Buffy and the Twilight characters met. This is very clever and very fun! :D
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Sep. 1st, 2009

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Wholesale Website Downtime

Quick FYI: My wholesale site is currently out of action while I juggle things around between hosts. Hopefully won't be too long though! And then an exciting update shall follow! :D

Aug. 8th, 2009

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August Update: New Art, New Products and More!


 Fairy and Fantasy Art Newsletter from The Magical World of Kirstin Mills
It's the last month of Winter here in Australia and I can already feel the joy of Spring in the air! This year's spring will not only bring new life to the beautiful flora and fauna surrounding my home but new growth to my art and gift ranges! Lots of big updates and new artworks are in the works and will begin flowering over the next few months. This month, we begin with several changes, cleaning up some areas of my range and making way for new growth! Read more below...

New Art: Peekaboo
A gorgeous new artwork is now available to adorn your walls with its heart-melting cuteness! Called 'Peekaboo', this is a portrait of my own darling cat, Cherokee! Available now in the Cat Art Gallery.
Art Print, Cat Art, Peekaboo, cat, ginger, orange, red, cute, feline, puss, print, giclee, reproduction, open edition
 
New Original Art Available: Moon Tree ACEO
Be quick to secure this unique opportunity to own a very special and highly collectible Original ACEO Painting for an incredibly low price! Original artworks don't often come with such a low price tag: especially not ones with such collector's value as this! The original painting "Moon Tree" has had NO prints made from it and is purely a unique painting created especially for the collector of one-of-a-kind and magical things! Be quick to see it now in the Original Art Sales gallery.
Original Artwork, watercolour painting, Fantasy Art, ACEO, Collectible, Moon Tree

We have also made several price adjustments to the other artworks available in our Original Art Sales gallery, resulting in some big savings for you! If you have been waiting to purchase a Kirstin Mills original, then now is your chance with some incredibly low prices! I have been accumulating too many original artworks in my studio and now it's time to find them new homes. So if you have been wondering what to do with that space on the wall or looking for that perfect but unique gift, then perhaps the unsurpassable magic and wonder of a hand-painted original artwork is the right choice for you! See the available artworks in the Original Art Sales gallery.

New Product: T-Shirts!
I have finally decided to release these T-Shirts for sale after a few months of enjoyable product testing wearing them around myself! They are simply gorgeous items and so cute with almost any outfit! 'Dream Big' was the original design, featuring the cute little dragon painting 'Up in the Air', but I just couldn't resist the idea of a T-Shirt with this month's latest painting, the equally adorable 'Peekaboo'! Made of a unique high performance fabric, these T-Shirts look and feel like the softest cotton but actually hold their shape really well and feature built-in moisture-management, temperature control, anti-bacterial and anti-odour properties, keeping you perfectly comfortable and dry all day! I will hopefully be creating more designs to add to this gallery in the future, but you can check out the first two T-Shirts now in the new T-Shirt gallery!

New Product: Beautiful T-Shirts!

Product News: Cuff Bracelets
When we introduced our beautiful Cuff Bracelets in June last year, we were excited to release this beautiful, new and unique product to fairy art and jewellery collectors. Now, after a year, we are slimming the line down again to carry only one of our previous three designs: our most popular and the most beautiful design of the three. The available artwork designs can now only be purchased in this setting, in your choice of gold or silver. BUT, to appease you and to improve this gorgeous line even further, we have implemented a dramatic price cut! You can now own any of these gorgeous bracelets for only USD$16.00 (AUD$19.95) each! See them in the
Bracelets gallery.

Fairy and Fantasy Art Cuff Bracelets

Product News: Discontinued Products
In further shaping our range ready for future updates, we have decided to discontinue certain product lines, such as our Satin Shoulder Bags. This line has now been discontinued and I will be placing remaining stock on sale in the Sales and Specials gallery in the coming weeks. Also soon to be discontinued are our Keyrings. While a beautiful and popular little product, these keyrings are becoming too difficult to manufacture and the high risk of damaged leftover stock makes it too expensive to continue offering them. We will however, continue to offer our beautiful Metal Keyrings and are considering options for further keychains in the future.

With Fairy Blessings,

Kirstin Mills

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Aug. 2nd, 2009

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Most awesome article I've read in a while!

Check this out: what a cool idea and a very entertaining article!

"Robot Band Plays Music, Obsesses About its Online Followers"

www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/07/cybraphon/

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