It's exciting to know just how many beautiful Etsy shops exist out there like The Time Is Now — a store I've talked about before on decor8 that I must share with you today. The Time Is Now features the illustrations, paintings, cross stitch work and intricate papercuts of artist Naomi Shiek in Israel who has a background in fashion and is a graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art & Design in Jerusalem. Here is a glimpse of her work…

Naomi has a beautiful blog and images of her work and process on Flickr, too. I think her cross stitch hoops would be a fun addition to a sewing room or even to display in a crafts shop to inspire visitors.

(images: the time is now)