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@mermaidcoveart.com

I enjoy knitting, painting, and anything that involves creating. Also, cozy games and slow fashion. 🧢🧡

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We have to be strategic in the order that we put flea medicine on ours. Meatball notices everything so we do his first. Minnie is very fast and will try to run and hide it she thinks something is up. Snowball is slower and bigger so he's usually last. We try to catch them when they're all asleep. πŸ˜…

09.01.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When I lived with my parents we used to have carpets in the house. My mom and I both sewed. I can't tell you how many times my family had close calls and/or stepped on needles while we were walking around the house. 😬

22.11.2025 10:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Fanart of Minako Aino from the back. She's holding a fancy purse with multiple accessories, including a tamagotchi, senshi wand and Artemis lafufu. She's wearing a denim coat with a sword attached. Drawn by gdbeeart in Nov 2025

Fanart of Minako Aino from the back. She's holding a fancy purse with multiple accessories, including a tamagotchi, senshi wand and Artemis lafufu. She's wearing a denim coat with a sword attached. Drawn by gdbeeart in Nov 2025

In the Name of Venus

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a blond silken windhound sits upright in a tall posture in a mauve tufted chair. she has big pointy ears, long wispy fur on her face and legs, and all four of her legs are tucked in together, her front legs straight as a board.

a blond silken windhound sits upright in a tall posture in a mauve tufted chair. she has big pointy ears, long wispy fur on her face and legs, and all four of her legs are tucked in together, her front legs straight as a board.

cleo the silken is curled up like a little nugget in a gray chair, all her limbs obscured in a puddle of fur. her neck sticks up and her ears are alert as she looks off frame. she’s got the posture of a rubber ducky.

cleo the silken is curled up like a little nugget in a gray chair, all her limbs obscured in a puddle of fur. her neck sticks up and her ears are alert as she looks off frame. she’s got the posture of a rubber ducky.

cleo is sitting in profile on a light gray couch. she’s hunched over ever so slightly with her ears pinned back. a single canine is hooked out over her lip like a little snaggle tooth. we’re not 100% sure, but we’re pretty sure she’s stepping on a little bit of her tail fur.

cleo is sitting in profile on a light gray couch. she’s hunched over ever so slightly with her ears pinned back. a single canine is hooked out over her lip like a little snaggle tooth. we’re not 100% sure, but we’re pretty sure she’s stepping on a little bit of her tail fur.

This is Cleo. She has a unique way of sitting. In fact, she has several. 14/10 (IG: cleolonglegs)

30.09.2025 19:22 πŸ‘ 3625 πŸ” 303 πŸ’¬ 84 πŸ“Œ 45
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Donovan is on an adventure πŸ‚

#aesthetic #cottagecore #frog #spookyseason #knitting #decor #Whimsical #spooky #cutecore #spookycute

25.09.2025 16:20 πŸ‘ 83 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
Illustration in red and blue.on cream featuring a girl lying or sleeping on the floor among books and cats in a dream like scene

Illustration in red and blue.on cream featuring a girl lying or sleeping on the floor among books and cats in a dream like scene

Yuko Shimizu, New York based award winning Japanese illustrator #womensart

13.09.2025 05:31 πŸ‘ 497 πŸ” 100 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 6

Do it! That would be so cute! 🩷

01.09.2025 14:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
2 panel comic strip using a man and woman from tv show "the good place". In the first panel the man asks the woman "everything okay?" In the next panel the woman smiles and gives a thumbs up while she responds "Nope."

2 panel comic strip using a man and woman from tv show "the good place". In the first panel the man asks the woman "everything okay?" In the next panel the woman smiles and gives a thumbs up while she responds "Nope."

No new pictures: where are you mentally?

25.08.2025 20:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An in progress photo of a color work sweater that is missing the sleeves hung against a wall. It features a light purple neckline. The color work looks like undulating curves going into a darker purple. It also features green dots at the lower bodice underneath the curves.

An in progress photo of a color work sweater that is missing the sleeves hung against a wall. It features a light purple neckline. The color work looks like undulating curves going into a darker purple. It also features green dots at the lower bodice underneath the curves.

A screenshot of the yarn I used. As follows: the green is cascade 220 sport in primavera. The light purple is quince and co chickadee in the color mystic violet. The darker purple is cascade 220 sport in the color Bordeaux.

A screenshot of the yarn I used. As follows: the green is cascade 220 sport in primavera. The light purple is quince and co chickadee in the color mystic violet. The darker purple is cascade 220 sport in the color Bordeaux.

My Rhinebeck sweater wip - this is the Ooey Gooey sweater by Andrea Mowry. It may it may or may not be based on the pokemon, Goomy πŸ˜… 🧢 #showmeyourknits #colorwork #colourwork #pokemon #goomy

22.08.2025 16:36 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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21.08.2025 15:27 πŸ‘ 14535 πŸ” 2878 πŸ’¬ 63 πŸ“Œ 45

I found one a while back and turned it into a jewelry holder ☺️

08.08.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Painting looking down to a glass cup filled with a reddish tea and with teabag floating inside, the cup makes a shadow to the left on the white surface on which it rests

Painting looking down to a glass cup filled with a reddish tea and with teabag floating inside, the cup makes a shadow to the left on the white surface on which it rests

Leah Gardner, contemporary Chicago-based oil painter #WomensArt #Sunday

13.07.2025 05:42 πŸ‘ 980 πŸ” 129 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 6
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This is Monty and Charlie. Monty's back legs are paralyzed. But that doesn't mean he can't race his brother on walks. 14/10 for both (TT: amqzak)

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COMIC: How to intervene when someone is harassed or attacked : Life Kit What would you do if you saw someone being harassed on the bus or attacked in broad daylight? Most of us would like to think we know how we'd respond, but intervening in dangerous situations is easier said than done. Here's how to step in.

If you find yourself in a situation where you sense someone needs help and you'd like to intervene, Gabriela Mejia, a former training and communications associate with the anti-harassment training organization Right to Be, has some advice.

02.07.2025 11:52 πŸ‘ 305 πŸ” 133 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 10
A front view of an ivory toned antique floral lace covered necklace display bust with a long chunky wood and stone necklace hanging from it. Held against a beige wall.

A front view of an ivory toned antique floral lace covered necklace display bust with a long chunky wood and stone necklace hanging from it. Held against a beige wall.

A side back view of an ivory toned antique floral lace covered necklace display bust. The side and underside is covered in white green and yellow lemon print scrapbook paper. Held against a beige wall.

A side back view of an ivory toned antique floral lace covered necklace display bust. The side and underside is covered in white green and yellow lemon print scrapbook paper. Held against a beige wall.

But can AI make this?

Jokes aside, I made this jewelry bust a few years ago using a really beat up looking jewelry bust that I found secondhand and I'm still really proud of it. All the materials are upcycled.

#upcycled #textileartist #slowfashion

19.06.2025 18:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'll bet you could with a few well-placed decreases in the body. I'm not an expert on pattern hacking, though! ☺️

05.06.2025 14:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It does seem oversized - I'm hoping mine will be just a bit more fitted than on the model. We'll see! ☺️

05.06.2025 13:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Flatlay of the start of a sweater on a dark wooden table being knitted top down with 2 balls of yarn which sit at the top left corner of the frame. One is bright pink and one is white. Sweater features a plush ribbed collar, and you can see about two inches of white colorwork vertical lines around the pink yoke. There isn't much here yet since the colorwork is newly started.

Flatlay of the start of a sweater on a dark wooden table being knitted top down with 2 balls of yarn which sit at the top left corner of the frame. One is bright pink and one is white. Sweater features a plush ribbed collar, and you can see about two inches of white colorwork vertical lines around the pink yoke. There isn't much here yet since the colorwork is newly started.

I made some progress yesterday on my sweater project. This is the Northern Augustins No 4 in Berroco vintage 5123 blush and bluesky fibers woolstok worsted in 1303 highland fleece. 🧢 #knitsky #showmeyourknits

05.06.2025 13:16 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I really enjoyed Water Moon by Samantha Sotto

05.06.2025 13:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love this! It reminds me of the knitwear by Sezane ☺️

04.06.2025 22:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of front of a blouse on wooden hanger against beige wall. Blouse is off-white , flowy with puff sleeves, ruffles at neck and sleeve ends and low scoop neckline. Front and sleeves are covered with cutwork, lace,and small embroidered roses in shades of light green and pink.

Photo of front of a blouse on wooden hanger against beige wall. Blouse is off-white , flowy with puff sleeves, ruffles at neck and sleeve ends and low scoop neckline. Front and sleeves are covered with cutwork, lace,and small embroidered roses in shades of light green and pink.

Closeup  of details on the bodice and sleeve on a blouse against beige wall. Blouse is off-white, flowy with puff sleeves, ruffles at neck and sleeve ends and low scoop neckline. Front and sleeves are covered with cutwork, lace,and small embroidered roses in shades of light green and pink.

Closeup of details on the bodice and sleeve on a blouse against beige wall. Blouse is off-white, flowy with puff sleeves, ruffles at neck and sleeve ends and low scoop neckline. Front and sleeves are covered with cutwork, lace,and small embroidered roses in shades of light green and pink.

Photo of side of blouse on wooden hanger against beige wall this photo showcases the sleeve which has a well placed framed embroidered flower on the center side of the sleeve. Blouse is off-white , flowy with puff sleeves, ruffles at neck and sleeve ends and low scoop neckline.

Photo of side of blouse on wooden hanger against beige wall this photo showcases the sleeve which has a well placed framed embroidered flower on the center side of the sleeve. Blouse is off-white , flowy with puff sleeves, ruffles at neck and sleeve ends and low scoop neckline.

This is my completed Celine blouse by @silversagapatterns . I used a secondhand tablecloth for the fabric and am really happy with the image placements!

#upcycling #slowfashion #sewistsofinstagram #doen #doeninspired #handmade #silversaga #celineblouse #sewing #sewist

03.06.2025 19:43 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! ☺️🩷

03.06.2025 07:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a messy dining room table with a embroidered and lacework cotton ivory blouse  laid across a small ironing board. It is nearly done and just needs the neckline gathers and a ruffle. Also on the table is a sewing machine, a green sewing box, scissors, and a rumpled tablecloth which is being used for the project.

Photo of a messy dining room table with a embroidered and lacework cotton ivory blouse laid across a small ironing board. It is nearly done and just needs the neckline gathers and a ruffle. Also on the table is a sewing machine, a green sewing box, scissors, and a rumpled tablecloth which is being used for the project.

I spent all of yesterday working on the Celine blouse by #silversagapatterns . Fingers crossed I can finish it today! Fabric was a $4 vintage table cloth.

#repurpose #upcycle #slowfashion

02.06.2025 13:43 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a sock being held up by a hand on a sock blocker against a beige wall. Main sock is veriagated yarn in shades of white, blue, green and purple flecks. It has stripes at the top in white and green, a green heel and a white stripe before the toe starts. The toe is green

Photo of a sock being held up by a hand on a sock blocker against a beige wall. Main sock is veriagated yarn in shades of white, blue, green and purple flecks. It has stripes at the top in white and green, a green heel and a white stripe before the toe starts. The toe is green

One sock down, one to go. Pattern is "I'm so basic" by Summer Lee. Main color is Bluebonnet by Bashful Armadillo. Green is cascade yarn in avocado. White is Patons sock yarn in muslin. 🧢 #sockknitting #showmeyourknits

29.04.2025 14:34 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What helps me is having a stitch marker on the needles before and after the different stitch pattern (so before the purl row starts and after it ends). This reminds me that something different is happening for those stitches. ☺️

29.04.2025 12:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Filip 🐟

#valentines #cottagecore #aesthetics #whimsical #frog #cuteart

13.02.2025 18:14 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
a brown and white bulldog puppy sits on a counter. the computer monitor, pamphlets and model of an animal skull in the background tell us he's in a vet's office. the puppy is hunched over and begrudgingly looking over at you with an expression of disdain.

a brown and white bulldog puppy sits on a counter. the computer monitor, pamphlets and model of an animal skull in the background tell us he's in a vet's office. the puppy is hunched over and begrudgingly looking over at you with an expression of disdain.

This is Tuna. You have once again taken him to the vet instead of the park. Fool him once, shame on you. Fool him twice, even more shame on you. 13/10 (IG: tunathekahuna)

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Photo of a book on a lap of a person in an airplane seat. The book is tan with a red title and author name (Mina's Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa). The illustration is a vintage looking print in black and red of a little girl with black hair in a red dress riding a hippopotamus.

Photo of a book on a lap of a person in an airplane seat. The book is tan with a red title and author name (Mina's Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa). The illustration is a vintage looking print in black and red of a little girl with black hair in a red dress riding a hippopotamus.

Airplane reading - Mina's Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa. I had a really great time reading it on my trip to Cleveland. 5/5 stars, would recommend. πŸ“š #librarybook #library #booksky

14.04.2025 20:55 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! Poppy Blue is such a pretty color!

14.04.2025 17:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure how, but a few years back I stumbled on this musical called Tanz der Vampire (or Dance of the vampires) which featured that song. It was apparently a flop but it's unironically a really good time in my opinion! ☺️

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