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La La Love You Art Print Inspiration

November 15th, 2012

Wouldn’t this print looks so cute in this room! I’ve been wanting to redecorate Char’s bedroom and I think this print I created for Minted is the perfect jumping off point to get me started! Now, if I can just get the paints out. Ha ha! (Highly unlikely considering it’s been freezing cold lately!)   [...]

is the swan the new owl?

September 17th, 2012

Are Swans the new Owl? I’ve been seeing quite a few of them lately…. Personally, I think swans are beautiful. In fact, I saw the very first one I can remember just a few months ago on my birthday outing with my husband. Beautiful!   This is a new collection I developed for my class, [...]

Before & After Pics of my Office

September 1st, 2012

    Do you ever feel that no matter how hard you try you can never keep your workspace organized? For me, this is a consistent problem. My office just happens to be the third bedroom in the house, and also the place where all of the papers go. I got sick a few weeks [...]

Snow Cone Birthday Party Inspiration Board

July 21st, 2012

Ok, Susan (from Freshly Picked), you asked and I delivered. Not that I consider myself a party planner extraordinaire, but I do love a good challenge. Especially when it involves one of my favorite Summer treats. I was inspired by this photo on Pinterest for the color palette. I just thought it screamed SUMMMER PARTY!!! [...]

Inspired Art Challenge Entries for Minted.com

June 25th, 2012

I had a blast coming up with these designs for the Minted.com Inspired Art Challenge. I love trying my hand at calligraphy and with the (new to me) width tool in CS6 (which I finally upgraded this week from CS4, ouch) made it easier than ever!!! I love it! These first two prints feature my [...]

country living fair antiques

May 15th, 2012

I recently took a visit to Austin, Texas for the Country Living Fair with my Mother-in-Law, Leslie. We had the best time. We spent two whole days rummaging through every nook and cranny in these giant barns trying to find the best in vintage. I found some of the most amazing things. I was most [...]

Citrus themed st. patrick’s day table

March 12th, 2012

Here’s what you’ve been waiting for. The collaboration on the table setting with Nikki. About a month ago, Nikki asked me design a place setting for a St. Patrick’s Day themed table. But, after doing some research we took our table setting with a twist of citrus. Hey, limes are green! I think Nikki has [...]

collaboration on a table setting

March 3rd, 2012

This is what I’ve been up to this weekend. Just a little sneak peak of the table setting that Nikki and I collaborated on. Nikki is so sweet and she truly is a delight to work with. I can’t wait to show you the details. There will even be a free printable! Whoo hoo! Come back next [...]

apples and pears pattern

February 27th, 2012

Apples and Pears fabrics designed by me / Apple and Pear Fruit Tidy / Jonathan Adler Apple Laquer Clock Apple Corer (with pop bottom-best thing EVER!!!) / Pear Coaster Helen Dardik’s Apple & Pear Poster for Hus & Hem / Fruit Memo Pads (found via this site)  APPLE & PEAR RECIPES (I’d love to try) Apple Pear Cobbler / Pear, Apple & Cranberry Crisp / Apple & Pear Slaw OTHER [...]

TO ATTEND OR NOT TO ATTEND ALT SUMMIT

February 13th, 2012

THAT IS THE QUESTION I realize that’s it’s been almost a month since ALT, but I thought I would share with you my honest thoughts of the whole experience. And maybe these thoughts will help you decide if you want to attend next year. ALT is the kind of place that will break you down [...]