I have no idea what I am doing {I have been here before}

I have no idea what I am doing {I have been here before}

by | May 27, 2014 | All

Guys, I have to tell you that we are in a new stage of parenting and it is freaking me out! We have our oldest about to turn 14 and he will be going to the public school next year. I feel like I am getting one parenting challenge after another and I am making things...
Fun Business Q&A Video On The Blog Today!

Fun Business Q&A Video On The Blog Today!

by | May 13, 2014 | All

Good Morning! Thank you to everyone that sent in business questions through my blog, email or business groups. We were not able to answer all of them in the time we had set aside but I hope this is still a good start to things you are dealing with or wondering about....
For Such A Time As This

For Such A Time As This

by | May 12, 2014 | All

My friend Lorraine Lewis is very sick. I have not known what to do or even what to say. With her permission I am writing to all of you today. From the moment I heard that she had stage 4 cancer she consumes my thoughts throughout the day. I have known Lorraine for at...
Are You One Of The Many Winners?

Are You One Of The Many Winners?

by | May 10, 2014 | All

Good Morning! I meant to announce all of the winners yesterday but Kelly and I went to a live stream of Leadercast and then home to celebrate three May birthdays at our home. I am announcing the winner of all the goodies we are giving away to celebrate the growth of...
Seattle {I laugh a lot with you}

Seattle {I laugh a lot with you}

by | May 8, 2014 | All, Travel

**Today is the last day to get 50% off my online classes and to enter for all of the giveaways being offered on THIS post** {Did you know I hate to fly?} Seattle is one of my favorite places in this country. I don’t know if it is the mountains mixed with the...
Creativity Takes Courage {Tracy Porter}

Creativity Takes Courage {Tracy Porter}

by | May 1, 2014 | All

Our newest Creativity Takes Courage interview starts right now! ******* For those of you that are new to the blog I want to tell you a little bit about the free series. Over a year ago we expanded our creative network to offer free videos, new online courses, live...
Garden Inspiration {Summer, I am ready for you}

Garden Inspiration {Summer, I am ready for you}

by | Apr 29, 2014 | All

I don’t know about you guys but I am just ready for warm evenings, days at the pool, dinner outside and for my yard to be finally green again. Can I hear an Amen? When you still have possibilities of snow and your yard is begging for a little TLC the best cure...
Just a Peek {and all of the giveaway winners too}

Just a Peek {and all of the giveaway winners too}

by | Apr 28, 2014 | All

I am so excited that today is finally here! There has been so much excitement around Danielle Donaldson’s new online watercolor course that begins today. The best part about her class is that this one week class is instantly available today. Here is a peek into...
In The Kitchen {Salmon Summer Salad}

In The Kitchen {Salmon Summer Salad}

by | Apr 25, 2014 | All

One of the things I look forward to each weekend is having more time to prepare a meal. I have the time to make a dessert with the kids, let the pizza dough rise or just put more attention into what we are making. This salmon salad is one of my favorites because all...
Come Into The Art Gallery {Be prepared to be amazed}

Come Into The Art Gallery {Be prepared to be amazed}

by | Apr 16, 2014 | All

I am so glad that this idea to do the Studying Under The Masters {becoming an apprentice} never left my head and heart. {If you want to read more about the course click HERE} I also believe that you move on things when the time is right and I know that the time for...
Creativity Takes Courage {Bari Ackerman}

Creativity Takes Courage {Bari Ackerman}

by | Apr 15, 2014 | All

Our newest Creativity Takes Courage interview starts right now! ******* For those of you that are new to the blog I want to tell you a little bit about the free series. A year ago we expanded our creative network to offer free videos, new online courses, live “chats”...
Don’t Be Afraid {Grilled Artichoke Hearts}

Don’t Be Afraid {Grilled Artichoke Hearts}

by | Apr 11, 2014 | All

One of my favorite foods in the world is grilled artichoke hearts. If you have never cooked with them before they can be pretty intimating but I am hoping that by the end of this post you will give them a try. So many people don’t know how to cook them so when...
Take Your Business To The Next Level {Giveaway Too}

Take Your Business To The Next Level {Giveaway Too}

by | Apr 9, 2014 | All

I have a heart for women. I am constantly amazed at the depth, quality, beauty, talent and strength of women. I had promised myself when I first started my business that if I ever figured this whole thing out (and I am still learning) that I would share how I did it....
Our Stories Have Worth {Hope Spoken}

Our Stories Have Worth {Hope Spoken}

by | Apr 8, 2014 | All

It has been a week since I came home from Hope Spoken and I still feel like I haven’t had enough time or enough silence to really process the whole thing. I went to support my friend Shannan, hear her speak and spend time with other friends. When I wrote...
Garden Planning {Use Your Space}

Garden Planning {Use Your Space}

by | Apr 2, 2014 | All

I have to tell you that my yard is so brown right now and I can’t take it one more moment. I an itchin’ for green green, full trees, flowers in the ground, dinner on the patio and kids running until dark. I was going through my photos the other day and...
Flea Market Finds Decorating Blog Hop

Flea Market Finds Decorating Blog Hop

by | Mar 25, 2014 | All

Welcome to everyone coming from Kim’s gorgeous blog! I am so glad you are here and I hope you enjoy your visit. My friend Jen had the fun idea of getting a bunch of bloggers together, having us send flea market finds to each other and we had to alter or decorate...
Kitchen Remodel Phase One {My Computer Desk}

Kitchen Remodel Phase One {My Computer Desk}

by | Mar 24, 2014 | All

Thank you for your comments about the new shelving.  We love how it opens the space and allows me to share more art and part of my ironstone collection. All of our day to day dishes are still in the cabinets and easier for the kids to reach. Another smaller project...
Kitchen Remodel Phase One {Open Shelving}

Kitchen Remodel Phase One {Open Shelving}

by | Mar 21, 2014 | All

We built our home 11 years ago and we are just getting to things that we thought we would do right away. I am now so grateful that we didn’t make the changes earlier and spend the money for the upgrades earlier because I think I would be wanting to rip them out...
Plaster and Wax 101 {portraits illuminated from within}

Plaster and Wax 101 {portraits illuminated from within}

by | Mar 19, 2014 | All

Good morning! I had to tell you right away about a brand new e-course I have the honor of hosting. Join mixed media artist Kathie Vezzani as she takes you on the creative journey of Plaster and Wax 101 {portraits illuminated from within}. Mixed media artist, Kathie...
Creativity Takes Courage {Courtney Walsh}

Creativity Takes Courage {Courtney Walsh}

by | Mar 17, 2014 | All

Our newest Creativity Takes Courage interview starts right now! ******* For those of you that are new to the blog I want to tell you a little bit about the free series. A year ago we expanded our creative network to offer free videos, new online courses, live “chats”...
My Top Ten Favorite Decorating Blogs

My Top Ten Favorite Decorating Blogs

by | Mar 10, 2014 | All

I love a good decorating blog and I am so glad that there are so many creative bloggers out their that share there love of making a home beautiful AND lived in. I don’t pick these blogs because they have great DIY, perfect vignettes, perfect rooms and everything...
A Peek Into Our House Updates

A Peek Into Our House Updates

by | Mar 7, 2014 | All

I have been meaning to get this post up for days now. We were only getting the floors done and a new island…what could go wrong? I was guessing two weeks max and our life would be back to normal. Never…and I mean NEVER…trust me on time frames with...

Prepare Your Heart

by | Mar 6, 2014 | All

I had intended on sharing some house updates and the crazy photos of our renovation. That WAS the plan. This morning as I was lying in bed, slowly trying to wake up and reading the news of the day I saw this quote on Toby Mac’s FB wall. “I want the presence of...
These Girls Are On Fire!

These Girls Are On Fire!

by | Mar 3, 2014 | All

It is best thing EVER to see people you adore creating beauty for themselves and others. I have known Becky for five years and I have watched her go from blogging to making art to creating a whole business around creative cuffs! I have a few of her cuffs myself and we...
The Stone Collective {What Do You Have To Offer?}

The Stone Collective {What Do You Have To Offer?}

by | Feb 28, 2014 | All

  The Stone Collective is a community making much of Jesus as we create art, photography, prose, poems or music that commemorate the wonderful things God does in our life. Based on the passage in 1 Samuel 7:12-14, each month we will collect Ebenezer Stones as a...

I Think It Is Time To Bring Cocktail Hour Back…

by | Feb 25, 2014 | All

You may tell me that cocktail hour never went away. Your home has probably been a little more happening than mine I may have to add. I was just telling Kelly that we need to have cocktail hour on the front porch this coming summer. I don’t know if I was more...
Do You Celebrate? {or just move on}

Do You Celebrate? {or just move on}

by | Feb 20, 2014 | All

A very good friend of mine just recently finished writing her first book. It was months of writing, projects, photographs and edits. After everything had been submitted to the editor I know her whole household let out a sigh of relief. So many things were falling a...
She Walks In Beauty {Just Added To The Shop}

She Walks In Beauty {Just Added To The Shop}

by | Feb 19, 2014 | All

Good Morning! I have been meaning to add this print to the shop for months now and TODAY was finally the day to do it! You can now order the print of the original “She Walks in Beauty”. To read more about the print or to order one for yourself click HERE....
Speak Life {Be THAT person at THAT time}

Speak Life {Be THAT person at THAT time}

by | Feb 17, 2014 | All

This week in Studying Under The Masters {becoming an apprentice} I asked the students to take the time to write/call/tell someone that has inspired them…thank you. My main point was to make sure you take the time to tell the artists that inspire you how much...
Life Around Here {and the Anthro Gift Card Winner}

Life Around Here {and the Anthro Gift Card Winner}

by | Feb 13, 2014 | All

Thank you to everyone that took the time to answer the questions on the survey.  It only confirmed all the things I already knew but that is really good too.  I will share the results soon.  I have to say that you are all some of the nicest women!  I have rarely ever...
Creative Girl: Land of Light and Shadows

Creative Girl: Land of Light and Shadows

by | Feb 11, 2014 | All

Sometimes there is an artist, class, medium, technique that opens up your creative world… and you can feel your creativity ready to explore like never before. I don’t mean to brag but I am pretty excited about this… Once upon a time there was a...
The Beauty Files {Evening Skincare Routine}

The Beauty Files {Evening Skincare Routine}

by | Feb 7, 2014 | All

I think the evening routine is the most important. It is worth it to take the time to wash off all the junk of the day and give your skin time to breath and recover over night. I never, never, never sleep in makeup. Ever. I don’t care how tired I am…I...