Princess {Even For One Night}

Princess {Even For One Night}

by | Feb 22, 2012 | All

I loved dressing up when I was little. I put on plays, wrote stories and often lived in the imaginary worlds I created. Even as an adult I wish I could jump into time period movies and play dress up. I need a trunk full of fancy clothes that can transform and bring me...
My Art Studio {Where I Lose Track Of Time}

My Art Studio {Where I Lose Track Of Time}

by | Feb 20, 2012 | All

Until two years ago my art studio was down in our unfinished basement. I had plenty of room but the lack of good light and the chill during the winter made it less than desirable. I would find myself not wanting to work on art.  I would go a few weeks without creating...
Finding the Lovely {Week Three}

Finding the Lovely {Week Three}

by | Feb 17, 2012 | All

I am loving doing this series with all of you. I have barely picked up my big ol’ honking camera because I have been better about using my camera phone. I don’t worry about them being just perfect and I am capturing more of the everyday photos and I love...

Hey Girl {I just want you to all laugh}

by | Feb 14, 2012 | All

Valentine’s Day. Crazy, weird holiday. I don’t need a holiday to remember to tell the people that I love ….that I love them. I still participate which annoys me but I can’t not participate. Anyways. This comic that I stole from my...

Pin It {and the winners}

by | Feb 13, 2012 | All

Pinterest. I am addicted like so many others. I have to set a timer or I will get lost into the Pinterest vortex. I have seen it written that someone was freebasing Pinterest…funniest comment to date! Seriously, I have to have kiddie restraints put on me or I...
Finding The Lovely {Week Two}

Finding The Lovely {Week Two}

by | Feb 10, 2012 | All

I am loving taking photos with my phone so much! I heart Instagram. I love it so much I think I want to marry it. OK..that is weird…but I do like it a lot.  A lot! Here are some of the lovelies I was able to capture this week.   I hope you will join us. You...
My Life List {Part One 1-50}

My Life List {Part One 1-50}

by | Feb 8, 2012 | All

Have you ever met Erin from Design for All Mankind? No? Well she is super sweet and you may want to steal her whole wardrobe. If you haven’t met her I am sure many of you read her super cool blog. I met her briefly last year at Alt and again this year. She came...
Call Me a Blabber Mouth {but there IS a giveaway}

Call Me a Blabber Mouth {but there IS a giveaway}

by | Feb 6, 2012 | All

I have so much to tell all of you this morning. We had an amazing snow storm this weekend (2ft) and we all had so much fun playing in the snow. We went sledding a few times, yummy hot cocoa was made and the boys made an awesome snow fort. I love being home so being...
Finding The Lovely {Week One}

Finding The Lovely {Week One}

by | Feb 3, 2012 | All

My friend, Kimberly Taylor, and I were looking for a fun way to document the lovely things in our lives for the month of February. Since it is the month of love and and we do LOVE taking photos….this is the idea we came up with. We wanted to be intentional about...
To Celebrate 40 {and because life is too short}

To Celebrate 40 {and because life is too short}

by | Feb 1, 2012 | Uncategorized

I turn 40 in a little over three months. I don’t know what I thought I would feel…but I am completely fine with it. Growing up I heard horror stories of women turning 40.  Seriously, I thought it was full of doom and despair. What do I have to be afraid...
Sometimes I Need to Step Away {To See Better} Part II

Sometimes I Need to Step Away {To See Better} Part II

by | Jan 26, 2012 | All

{Part I HERE} As I step off the plane I tell a young mom how good her baby was. I remember how hard those flights use to be.  We are always harder on ourselves in those situations than anyone around you is. You only know that AFTER you have had babies. I make my way...
Sometimes I Need To Step Away {To See Better} Part One

Sometimes I Need To Step Away {To See Better} Part One

by | Jan 24, 2012 | All

I have had a ticket to the Altitude Design Summit for months (Good thing because it sells out every year). I have had hotel reservations at the beautiful Grand America for just as long. I have known that I would get to spend four days with four incredible women. I...
Where Have the Weeks Gone????

Where Have the Weeks Gone????

by | Jan 16, 2012 | All

I feel like we have been busy since the Winter Launch! After the launch we went right into Christmas and after Christmas we were busy focusing on the new e-course! A beach and a margarita sounds really good right about now. Oh wait…I would need to find time to...
Because you asked {we are extending}

Because you asked {we are extending}

by | Jan 12, 2012 | All

I have to admit that I am so overwhelmed by the response to the e-course. ****if you have registered and have NOT received your welcome email with login and password please contact me immediately**** Beautiful emails and comments for three days now. I have had so many...
Don’t Be Ditchin’ Class {Last Day To Register}

Don’t Be Ditchin’ Class {Last Day To Register}

by | Jan 9, 2012 | All

I can’t believe that today is really here. Today is the first day of my e-course Creatively Made! I am so excited for all the people that are signed up and I hope it is an amazing four weeks for all of us. I love the texts and emails coming from friends...

Sometimes I……….

by | Jan 4, 2012 | All

Sometimes I ………… Want to run away to the city and explore Wish I didn’t have to workout to fit into my jeans Don’t want to get out of bed Want to paint all day and ignore everyone and everything Wish I were in college again Wish my...
Happy New Year {let’s celebrate}

Happy New Year {let’s celebrate}

by | Jan 2, 2012 | All

Another year has come and gone. For some it was their best and for many they were happy to see it go. I know it was a hard year for many. In the midst of the hard there is also joy. There always is. A new year. Don’t you just love a clean slate? That is what a...
Christmas Eve {Reflections}

Christmas Eve {Reflections}

by | Dec 29, 2011 | All

{the camera wasn’t picked up much and when it was the lighting was horrible…but I still wanted to share} We all have little traditions that just make special days….special. I didn’t grow up with a mom that stressed out about Christmas.  She...
Eating Too Much Sugar {At My Sister’s House}

Eating Too Much Sugar {At My Sister’s House}

by | Dec 23, 2011 | All

I am not a baker.  I’m just not. I love to cook and entertaining is definitely my thing…but baking….no thank you! I will buy whatever I need to to get out of it. This is when it is good to have a sister that likes to bake. I bought all of the dye...
From the past {into the present}

From the past {into the present}

by | Dec 19, 2011 | All

{Maddy and her cousin ZuZu} I am a lover of history. I guess I am a sucker for what was and what is out there….maybe even a little of the story we will never know. I love knowing that things have as much of a story as people sometimes. I love traditions, family,...
New Art

New Art

by | Dec 16, 2011 | All

We are busy getting all of your orders out and trying to make sure they make it under your Christmas trees. We didn’t plan on launching the month of December…but because we did we are really trying to make that deadline for all of you that have ordered for...
My Favorite Things {Post Oprah}

My Favorite Things {Post Oprah}

by | Dec 14, 2011 | All

No more Oprah and no more “favorite things” episodes. I haven’t watched Oprah in more years than I remember but I used to love the Favorite Things show….until last year. It was crazy and over the top.  It was just too much! Maybe it had been...
Virtual Holiday House Walk {Photo Bomb}

Virtual Holiday House Walk {Photo Bomb}

by | Dec 6, 2011 | All

I am excited to be included in Jennifer Rizzo’s Virtual Holiday House Walk. Such a fun way to take a peek into so many homes all dressed up for Christmas. I love just adding fresh greenery though out the home, burlap, vintage fabrics and little touches here and...
The Coming Home Collection {Winter 2011}

The Coming Home Collection {Winter 2011}

by | Dec 2, 2011 | All

We are beyond thrilled to be launching the Coming Home Collection. We have new dresses, bags, vintage, jewelry and art. We are also offering children’s items for the first time! You will find a dress, messenger bag and cuffs just for the littles in your life. To...

Sneak Peek {I couldn’t wait until tomorrow}

by | Dec 2, 2011 | All

I wanted to share the lookbook. The site will not go live until late, late tonight or early morning depending on where you live. I hope you enjoy this peek and come back tomorrow for a huge giveaway to celebrate the Coming Home Collection. Feel free to share with your...
Day of Thanks Recap {and a little launch info}

Day of Thanks Recap {and a little launch info}

by | Nov 28, 2011 | All

We usually have family in town or we get together with friends on Thanksgiving. This year my sister and her family were out of town and because we are in the middle of preparing for the launch of the new line…we thought low key sounded perfect. And it was. We...
Busy in The Studio {the launch is near}

Busy in The Studio {the launch is near}

by | Nov 21, 2011 | All

We have been busy, busy, busy over here. We have had photo shoots, last minute alternations and finishing touches being made. We have more to do this week than we can probably get done….but we are so happy to be doing what we love! The studio is messy, the house...
Handmade Christmas {The Littles}

Handmade Christmas {The Littles}

by | Nov 18, 2011 | All

Did you know that there are only six Fridays until Christmas? Sorry to freak you out. The truth is that we keep Christmas pretty simple around here. We don’t break the bank around here. We either try to buy homemade or make it ourselves. It means more. At least...
E-Course and Art Supply Giveaway

E-Course and Art Supply Giveaway

by | Nov 3, 2011 | All

I meant to include all of this in yesterday’s post but snow day got the best of me! To celebrate the launch of my E-Course I want to do a giveaway of 5 spaces to the course and one of those winners will also win over $200 in art supplies to use in the class! All...