Leaps of dreams and finances are hard. I know.

Leaps of dreams and finances are hard. I know.

by | Jan 10, 2019 | All

Leaps of dreams and finances are hard. I know. I remember years ago the first time I talked to Kelly about taking a creative trip to France just for me. I remember reading the details and crying because it seemed so wonderful and inspiring and SO WHAT MY HEART NEEDED....
Where to Sleep, Eat, and Shop In Round Top, Texas

Where to Sleep, Eat, and Shop In Round Top, Texas

by | Nov 28, 2018 | All

This fall I was in Round Top, Texas during antiques week to teach an art class, speak at an event and for two book signings. I have wanted to come to antiques week for years and with the beautiful invitations from Tara Royer Steele and Holly Kuhn I was eagerly packing...
Holiday Housewalk | 2018

Holiday Housewalk | 2018

by | Nov 27, 2018 | All

Thank you Jen Rizzo for inviting me year after year to be included with some of the most talented men and women I know in your gorgeous holiday housewalk. Thank you for allowing this artist that loves home so much to hang out with all of these design and DIY bloggers...
Gift Giving Guide | 2018

Gift Giving Guide | 2018

by | Nov 25, 2018 | All

Each year I love sharing some of the products that I am loving in my own life and I believe in supporting other small business owners and giving these products as gifts too!  This is why it is so important to small business owners like me that when you love our...
Give Thanks! Black Friday in the Shop!

Give Thanks! Black Friday in the Shop!

by | Nov 22, 2018 | All

We hope you had the most wonderful Thanksgiving. Whether your day was quiet or you had a house full, our hope is that you remember how much you are loved and how thankful we are for you. For the next three days everything in our online shop is 30% off! Use code...
Begins Friday! Figuratively Speaking with Dina Wakley

Begins Friday! Figuratively Speaking with Dina Wakley

by | Nov 15, 2018 | All

Figuratively Speaking begins on Friday! How many of us want to find freedom in our art? I know that creating authentic art that tells a story with loose lines and brush strokes is what I am always working towards. I am so thrilled to share that Dina Wakley is back...
Two Beautiful Gatherings Coming in 2019!

Two Beautiful Gatherings Coming in 2019!

by | Nov 1, 2018 | All

I can not even believe we are at the final months of 2018 and that beautiful plans are already underway for next year.   I have not announced my full schedule for 2019 but I have two events that are open for registration right now! So many of you may have people in...
My Health Scare, A Video and Where We Go From Here

My Health Scare, A Video and Where We Go From Here

by | Oct 23, 2018 | All

While we were coming home from a teaching, speaking, book-signing trip in Round Top, Texas, my left eye went black/blind and I had only a small sliver of vision left as we were leaving Amarillo. Kelly and the kids were with me and Kelly was driving. I had been feeling...
20th Anniversary Sale | 40% Off One Online Course

20th Anniversary Sale | 40% Off One Online Course

by | Oct 12, 2018 | All

It was a Friday night in Washington, DC in February of 1998. I had worked late and I was supposed to meet up with friends in a local brewery. I saw Kelly come in with a group of people and I instantly said to my friends, “Check out my future husband”. We...
Consistency | Your Powerful Tool To Change Anything!

Consistency | Your Powerful Tool To Change Anything!

by | Oct 2, 2018 | All

In 2013 I saw that a friend of mine (that had modeled for one of our collections) was sharing the new book from her husband (or maybe fiance) at the time. I quickly ordered the book, The Power of Consistency, by Weldon Long, which was already a New York Times...
The Fall Art Garden | Seasons Of Home Porch Tour

The Fall Art Garden | Seasons Of Home Porch Tour

by | Sep 26, 2018 | All

Welcome to the Seasons of Home porch tour hosted by Kristen Whitby of Ella Claire. We have more land than porch so we are mixing the two and we are so glad you are here! When we were first looking at our home it was in the middle of winter and the land was covered in...
Begins Tuesday! | Creative Collage with Leslie Rottner

Begins Tuesday! | Creative Collage with Leslie Rottner

by | Sep 22, 2018 | All

One of the sweetest parts of what I have the joy of doing is seeing something so beautiful and unique in an artist and asking them to share it with all of you. When I first saw the work of Leslie Rottner I couldn’t help but come back to look at it again and...
Our Homeschool Curriculum | 2018-2019 School Year

Our Homeschool Curriculum | 2018-2019 School Year

by | Sep 12, 2018 | All

  This week is our official start of the school year! This is also the first year without Jack a part of our year, planning and day to day life. There were a few changes we made this year to our curriculum and daily schedule and I am very excited about this...
Begins on Monday | Draw and See with Rebecca Sower

Begins on Monday | Draw and See with Rebecca Sower

by | Sep 9, 2018 | All

Draw and See with Rebecca Sower begins tomorrow! I can not remember a time during this creative journey that I haven’t admired and deeply respected the work and heart of Rebecca Sower. She is a prolific artist with a wide range of techniques and skills that she...
Fall Kitchen 2018 | Seasons of Home Tour

Fall Kitchen 2018 | Seasons of Home Tour

by | Sep 5, 2018 | All

I have been a part of this amazing group of women, bloggers, designers, and entrepreneurs for many years now.  I can think back to all the years of the collaborations, inspiration, encouragement and more that we receive from one another because we are a part of a...