Creatively Made {and a new video too}

Creatively Made {and a new video too}

I am excited to officially launch my new e-course! Thank you to everyone that has already signed up. I wanted to make a quick video to tell you a little bit more about the course and also to let you know what art techniques I will be teaching. Enjoy the video and more...

Affaire At Tiffany’s

  I am so excited to tell you about an event that I will be teaching at in May, 2012! Registration begins November 6 and you will NOT want to miss it! I hope to see you there. ******************************************************************     Kim...
New Photo Shoot {Grab a spoon and eat her up}

New Photo Shoot {Grab a spoon and eat her up}

I take all of the photos for my collections and I love it! I don’t usually take photos for other people because it is not where I have focused my attention. It is fun though when I have a chance to have a break from the norm. Recently I did a quick photo shoot...
Old Roads {and making room for the new ones}

Old Roads {and making room for the new ones}

Dinner was on the table at the farm and my children were nowhere to be found. My brother obligingly set off to find them. I also went out to check on their progress of pulling themselves away from the freedom and wonder of the farm….to obey. All three of them...
You Have To See This New Collection…

You Have To See This New Collection…

…My dear friend, Jennifer Rizzo, just launched her Vintage Tea Collection and it is so beautiful! She did such an amazing job and I love all the styling of the photos. I already know many people that I will be doing Christmas shopping for at Jen’s shop....
What is your harvest?

What is your harvest?

We are currently in Illinois visiting my mom and playing on her farm. When you drive from Colorado to Illinois you have so much time to think and ponder. We usually visit the farm in the summer so to see the landscape painted in golds, yellows, reds and orange was a...
All Kinds of Good Stuff Going Around

All Kinds of Good Stuff Going Around

To say it has been busy around here would be an understatement. Good things are happening though. We are back at school and loving it.  I think we are finally back into the swing of it and the kids know the drill. The new collection will go into production next...
Pass the popcorn and candy {love this tradition}

Pass the popcorn and candy {love this tradition}

I sometimes wonder what our children will remember. What will they complain about and what will be part of their favorite memories. I always hope they will miraculously forget all the times I am not the best and will only remember me as pure mommy perfection....
Baby Alive {Taking Care of What is Really Important}

Baby Alive {Taking Care of What is Really Important}

Last week when I was finding some photos for Benny’s birthday post I found some photos that I HAD to share with you. I thought you guys would get a kick out of them…. First of all…nice face. Secondly, I had just had a baby and I am feeding BABY...
The best days are the days babies are born

The best days are the days babies are born

As long as I can remember I have wanted children. When Kelly and I got married I wanted four. When I would see a mom holding hands with two kids…and then the dad holding hands with the other two kids I would say, “THAT is what I want”. Kelly on the...
Lovin’ Right Now {How About You}

Lovin’ Right Now {How About You}

I always love those weeks when you notice some of the little things that make you happy as your days go by. Sometimes they aren’t really the big things…but they bring you joy just the same. We are in our second week of school and I am thankful for the...
Last Day {arrivederci}

Last Day {arrivederci}

Thank you for the overwhelming response to my week of 24 hour sales. It was so much fun! I just got home from my girls weekend with one of my really close friends and our daughters.  I can’t wait to tell you all about it! We had so much fun and I am sooooo...
I Have Never Done This Before {Hurry}

I Have Never Done This Before {Hurry}

Today and tomorrow will be my last 24 hour sales. I have had so much fun offering different products from the shop with really huge discounts. I love how many of you have been taking advantage of the good deals. Today I am offering ALL OF MY PRINTS FOR 50% OFF! I have...
I am really late on this one!  {Sorry}

I am really late on this one! {Sorry}

Today has been busy! We are officially back at school and we are crazy getting the next line together. I meant to post the 24 hour offering this morning…..so sorry for the delay! For the next 24 hours we are offering you our cream ruffle tote for...
Can you really pass this by?? {24 hours only}

Can you really pass this by?? {24 hours only}

For the next 24 hours I am offering the Mary Kate dress for $62…regularly $88! I love this dress with boots or over jeans and leggings. Layer this dress and it will take you into fall and winter. This offer will only last for 24 hours!
Today’s 24 hours offering {This is Fun}

Today’s 24 hours offering {This is Fun}

For the next 24 hours you can get the Luella Dress for $52…regularly $92!!! This dress looks incredible over jeans or leggings. When you layer the Luella it will take you right through the winter months. Come back tomorrow to see what we will be offering...
Every 24 hours {don’t miss it}

Every 24 hours {don’t miss it}

Every 24 hours over the next week I will be offering ONE item for a HUGE sale price! Today’s sale item is the Ruffled Messenger Bag! This bag is regularly $78 and for the next 24 hours it is $58!!! You can get your daily deal HERE! Check back tomorrow and see...
Show and Tell {Bedroom Makeover}

Show and Tell {Bedroom Makeover}

Thank you for all of the nice comments about Maddy’s new room! I have gotten so many emails asking about paint color, lighting, bedding etc. that I wanted to share some of the details. If you have anymore questions just ask in the comments I would be happy to...
Maddy’s Bedroom Redo {Linky Party Too}

Maddy’s Bedroom Redo {Linky Party Too}

A little over 8 years ago we moved into our brand new home. I am an older house kind of girl so a new house means lots of work to bring even a touch of character. We have spent years adding built in bookshelves, beadboard, wainscoting, crown molding etc. We have...

It Is All In The Details {Wedding Love}

I have told you before about my beautiful friend, Alexis, from the blog Fern and Feather. She is a stunning decorator and her creative touches are lovely and meaningful. I have to also add that she knows the most incredible people and goes to the most amazing parties....
Have you been waiting??? {The Ellison Is Back}

Have you been waiting??? {The Ellison Is Back}

I wasn’t going to have another run of the Ellison camera bag but you guys sent me the sweetest emails EVERYDAY asking me to make more!  No joke! So, because I truly, truly, truly listen to you and what you are loving from the line….we did one final run of...
Shut The Front Door

Shut The Front Door

I can’t even stand how gorgeous weddings have become! So personal, intimate, special and full of sweet details. I loved our wedding. I truly believe it was so many of those things. But, if I could do it again (with the same man of course) I can’t imagine...

End of Season Sale {The Luella}

Fall is almost here and we are beginning to mark down some of our summer merchandise. We do not have many Luella dresses left if you have been eyeing one. The Luella is the perfect dress to take into fall and winter. It is absolutely gorgeous layered over leggings...
You Asked {I Know I am Really Late On This One}

You Asked {I Know I am Really Late On This One}

Before I forget to EVER answer your questions I thought I better get to it! So, here we go….. hello i’m paige & i’m addicted to your line it’s ridiculous really but i can’t help myself my question is…would you ever consider doing a mixed media technique...
My Art Saves Story {Thank you Crescendoh}

My Art Saves Story {Thank you Crescendoh}

My “Art Saves” story was featured all last week and I wanted to share it with those of you that didn’t have a chance to read it on the Crescendoh site. A Constant Companion • by Jeanne Oliver Art has been my companion for as long as I can remember....
Surviving {Waiting to thrive}

Surviving {Waiting to thrive}

Sometimes we can hear about another person’s diagnosis and think that because their symtpoms are not ours that you could not possible have the same disease. I have multiple allergies to different foods and chemicals.  If I eat them I experience stroke symptoms,...
My Daughter’s Story

My Daughter’s Story

I feel like I have been through a lot with my health. Even in the midst of being really sick it was only my immediate family that knew how hard my days were. Because of all I have gone through and in the end I am making my way…I sometimes downplay things with my...
Crazy Road To Health {Repost}

Crazy Road To Health {Repost}

{original post May 19, 2010} It was eight years ago. I was three months pregnant with our second child. My mom was visiting and giving me a head rub…which she always does when she visits me (don’t you just love mamas). I was extremely tired and talking to both...
Lights, Camera {action??}

Lights, Camera {action??}

Wednesday afternoon I took off for my flight to Salt Lake City. I had been invited as one of four guest artists on my friend Christy Tomlinson’s new art and craft show. As soon as I landed and got my bag I was outside waiting for Christy. No more than a few...
Back To School {sale}

Back To School {sale}

I love a good sale. Lately all I have been purchasing is fall clothes for my own children and my closet has been feeling a bit neglected. If you have been looking at all those back to school receipts that you have been accumulating….then this sale is for you!...
Her Children Rise Up And Call Her Blessed

Her Children Rise Up And Call Her Blessed

When I look back on my childhood I have wonderful memories of my mom and the knowledge of how much I was loved. My mom always wanted to be a mom and it showed. There were snacks waiting for us after school. She was there to ask us how our day was..even if we...