I keep going back and forth. I saw this picture over at Habitually Chic from February, so I think the purplish color could work. Thoughts?…
still pondering
to paint, or not to paint
That is the question. I am contemplating painting our living room/dining room a new shade. I can’t decide. I think what we have works, but I tend to like change (see previous post). Holly on the other hand hates change. Even with the lure of the new paint having a fair hint of her favoite color, she holds fast. If someone had told me I would be thinking of painting our living room purple, I would have laughed in their face. Now, I think it would look fresh, bold and great with our rug which has some orange. Hubby says, why not? Very surprising…I will go off to waffle some more…
here is a small sample I am touring around the house…
drawing on the walls
Yesterday I painted a wall of our entry hall with chalkboard paint. I thought it would be fun and practical. Now when I need to remember something, leave a phone number for a babysitter (aka grandma and grandpa) we just write in the hall! The kids love it, I love it and J loves it. I think we have a winner.
a reminder for every other day in the week
I found this in Holly’s backpack yesterday. I plan on framing it, it just kills me. Mostly because most days they spend a substantial amount of time arguing (the rest of the time they do actually get along very well). They have a special relationship, this will serve as a nice reminder on those…other days.
They just came running down the stairs arguing, I’m not kidding.
fresh finds
Thanks again! to Holly at Decor8 for including one of my new prints in her ‘fresh etsy finds.’ Thank you!
old treasures
My mom found these the other day doing some spring cleaning and asked if I’d want them. I wish these are what I discovered when cleaning the house. My ‘discoveries’ usally are along lines of a three day old cup of milk one of the kids left in their room .
They are old birthday candle holders. What a find. So adorable, no? I can’t wait for another birthday to use them.
afternoon
I did a nice big shop update this morning, so now I am off to enjoy a yummy little snack with my boy!
shop update
Here is another one of the prints that will be available in my shop tomorrow. I am so ridiculously excited about these guys. I will also be adding some original paintings to my shop.
birthday treasures
I have been busy working away this weekend on some really fun little projects. First, I finished up these sweet little boxes for my twin nieces’ third birthday coming up. I had so much fun filling these up with little treasures. I made them each a set of postcards and a sweet little ladybud mailbag to deliver them with. I also included cute little pouches from here and filled them with crayons. There are cute little mushroom stamps and a blank board book for them to fill up with their own creations!
Also, I have been working away on a new series of pieces using pages from a vintage children’s book. I am just in love with these! They will be part of a big shop update this week. Here’s a little peek:
*I just reread my post…I’m not sure I said ‘cute’ and ‘little’ enough
print love
I was lucky enough to be mentioned on another of my favorite blogs today! Sfgirlbybay was kind enough to post about my prints. Thank you so much!
yay!
A huge thank you to Holly at Decor 8 for featuring my work yesterday! Thanks Holly!
biz ladies
I’m so excited for the biz ladies meet up tonight! I’m very much a home body but for this I can’t wait.
spring is coming
I just put up some new prints in the shop. Both feature a bunny. Spring is coming, yay!
Can you tell I have a thing for pull toys. My kids have grown out of them, so gone are my excuses to snap up all the cute ones I see out there.
birthday girl
Yesterday we celebrated my daughter’s eighth birthday (8!), with a pool party. I made a sandcastle cake and she had the best time. Certain birthdays always surprise me. When they turn from 3 to 4, it seems like such a big jump to me, and now 7 to 8 feels the same. Like we are leaving one stage and entering another.
swifts
My very favorite Portland tradition our family has is to go watch the Chapman swifts make their annual trip down the schools chimney. Every year we say this is Portland at it’s best! Here is a new print inspired by this yearly event. (you’ll have to wait until next fall to see them again)
happy valentine’s day
We made 50 or so of these this week for the kiddos to pass out.
They were so excited this morning to get a valentine card from
mom and dad, it was almost like Christmas to them!
love this!
I’ve had my eye on this amazing lighting for a while now. Really just beautiful.
The other day I saw these at Target:
I just wish they made one larger!
beautiful
I saw this over at design sponge today. Oh, is this not the most beautiful way to light a room?
some portrait love
My portrait art is featured in the current issue of tot trends weekly. Thanks so much, a nice way to start the day to be sure.
I am finishing up on some new portrait designs I am really excited about. Hopefully they will be up and available in the next week. I’ll let you know.
growing
My portrait paintings recently became available over at the beautiful new grow modern, including a few exclusive designs.
