Bhome {I am joining the party}

by | Nov 4, 2015 | All

Months ago I was contacted to be a part of the launch of a brand new app called Bhome. As much as I have social media in my life for my business I have to be honest that I get overwhelmed by too many things coming at me and the idea of learning one more new thing just...
Thanksgiving Tablescape Tour {cozy and fun}

Thanksgiving Tablescape Tour {cozy and fun}

by | Nov 4, 2015 | All

Shades of Blue Interiors | Jeanne Oliver Designs | Zevyjoy | Liz Marie Blog | Julie Blanner ****** What is not to love about a holiday all about family, friends, good food and just being together!? When my friend Bre of Rooms For Rent asked me to be a part of her...

The Living Studio Normandy {Part One}

by | Nov 4, 2015 | All

  Planning the Living Studio Normandy with Cat Bude was such a blast and just thinking about being back in France made all of the work completely worth it! If I was coming to France I should probably spend a few extra days in Paris, right? I should also play and...

My Cozy Fall Favorites 2015

by | Oct 31, 2015 | All

Cozy, eclectic, artsy, warm and comfortable are words I would use to describe how I hope our home feels to my family and friends. Cozy is the best word and it instant makes me think of comfy pajamas, my hands wrapped around a huge mug of something hot, a good book,...

The Piper Art Bag is Back in Stock!

by | Oct 28, 2015 | All

Welcome to the Piper Art Bag! This bag was inspired by my The Living Studio series and retreats and the idea of not just creating in our studios but out in the world and creating around what inspires us. This art bag is made from brown linen, lined with cream ticking,...

Intro To Hand Lettering Begins On Monday!

by | Oct 1, 2015 | All

Intro To Hand Lettering begins on Monday! I am constantly surrounded by the most creative people and it is my biggest joy and honor to have them teach on our creative network! Many of you will probably remember Jen Wagner from our popular Becoming free series in...

Let’s Make Art Together in 2016!

by | Sep 23, 2015 | All

My travel and teaching schedule will be much closer to home next year but I do have a few extra special workshops that I want you to know about! Registration just opened for Sketching and Sculpting and it is almost sold out. Join me for a two-day workshop all about...
Finding Fall Home Tour With Better Homes And Gardens

Finding Fall Home Tour With Better Homes And Gardens

by | Sep 18, 2015 | All

I hate running from one place to another and nothing makes me happier than a slow day at home so I can’t tell you how happy I am that I am your last stop on the Finding Fall Home Tour. I get to spend more time with you and we all can take a big exhale, I can get...

Art of Home Launch and a Celebration Giveaway!

by | Sep 17, 2015 | All

I MAY be a few days late for this! It was my intention to open the giveaway the day Art of Home | Modern Simple Living began and then we have been so crazy busy with the new courses that I didn’t make it over here! THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED Better late than...

Art of Home | Modern Simple Living Begins Tomorrow!

by | Sep 14, 2015 | All

 Tomorrow the online course the Art of Home | Modern Simple Living will begin! We would love to have you join us as we celebrate home and simple ways to create an artisan lifestyle. Here is a peek into week one…the Art of Farm To Table. (Keep in mind that this...
Scribble Art Begins On Monday!

Scribble Art Begins On Monday!

by | Sep 11, 2015 | All

Scribble Art with Julie Johnson begins on Monday! This week I shared a sneak peek into the Art of Home | Modern Simple Living on social media.  Julie Johnson took that image and did her mad scribble art skills with it! How fun is this?! We have put together just a...

Brand New Gallery Wrapped Canvas Prints {and a giveaway}

by | Sep 9, 2015 | All

Guys! I am exited to announce that we have some of our prints available as gallery wrapped canvas prints! You guys have been asking for them and we are thrilled to finally have them in stock. They look gorgeous and we are can’t wait to see these on your walls. ...

Two Fall Online Courses On Sale Just For Labor Day!

by | Sep 7, 2015 | All

Good Morning and happy Labor Day! I hope you have a fun day relaxing or catch up on fun projects around the home (that is usually what these days mean for us). The crispness in the air this morning was a sweet reminder that fall is coming and we wanted to offer you a...
Where Do I Begin? {if I love watercolors}

Where Do I Begin? {if I love watercolors}

by | Sep 4, 2015 | All

There are so many awesome online courses out there and sometimes it can be hard to know which one to choose! I know that your time and money is so important and that is why I wanted to make finding the RIGHT online course easier for you. The first step we did was...

Is It Really Almost Time?

by | Aug 31, 2015 | All

Is it getting a bit cooler at nights where you are living?  I can feel the little changes that are everywhere and they are telling me that fall is coming.  It is always hard to say goodbye to summer but fall will always have my heart. Fall is when the house gets cozy,...
Creativity Takes Courage {Bre Doucette of Rooms For Rent}

Creativity Takes Courage {Bre Doucette of Rooms For Rent}

by | Aug 25, 2015 | All

For those of you that are new to the blog I want to tell you a little bit about the free series. My creative network offers free videos, new online courses, live “chats” and now interviews with courageous lovelies from around the world. Over the past two years I have...

Brand New Prints In The Shop

by | Aug 14, 2015 | All

We are thrilled to announce that we have added a ton of never before offered prints in the shop! Come and take a peek… You can find these all in our Etsy shop and our website for your convenience. We have gallery wrapped canvas prints coming soon! Look for that...
Back To School DIY {With Madolyn Oliver}

Back To School DIY {With Madolyn Oliver}

by | Aug 7, 2015 | All

Hello, I am Madolyn Oliver.  I started a free series on this site called Creatively Made Kids (if you haven’t joined us yet please do so you can get free project videos each month).   I LOVE doing DIY so doing the series is really fun for me.  As we were getting...
Teen Girl Bedroom Makeover

Teen Girl Bedroom Makeover

by | Aug 6, 2015 | All

It has been awhile since we had updated our Maddy’s room and wouldn’t you know it that in the meantime she has become a young lady! Her last room update was vintage linens, sweet colors and her favorite color at the time…turquoise. As we were pulling...

Art of Home {Registration Is Open}

by | Aug 3, 2015 | All

  I grew up with a large garden, morning cereal often had fresh berries from the backyard, clothes hung on the line, the sound of the sewing machine filled our home and my mom’s homemade grape juice is still one of my favorite things on earth.  I have...

Intro To Hand Lettering | Registration is Open

by | Aug 3, 2015 | All

I am constantly surrounded by the most creative people and it is my biggest joy and honor to have them teach on our creative network! Many of you will probably remember Jen Wagner from our popular Becoming free series in January. You knew she could sing and write and...

Documented Life Project Art Video {Creating with Ephemera}

by | Jul 25, 2015 | All

Good Morning! Thank you so much for joining me!  I am so honored to be a part of such a talented group of teachers and students. I am excited to be the featured artist for the Documented Life Project and today I am sharing my videos! I have just returned from teaching...

When Italy Steals Your Heart {Again}

by | Jul 23, 2015 | All

As I was making my way to my plane at JFK my mind was focused on a sick boy at home, camp details I was missing, empty arms that I wanted to be in and just the tug I feel anytime I leave my family. I had a nine hour plane ride ahead of me with the other teacher and at...

Creative Girl and a Book Giveaway | Way to Go Danielle!

by | Jul 22, 2015 | All

Sometimes you see a person you adore work their butt off and create MAGIC! That is exactly what my girl Danielle Donaldson has done! It has been one of the most exciting things to see one of the most talented women I know create her first book. To celebrate the...

When Country Living Asks How We Keep Our Home Clean…

by | Jul 21, 2015 | All

We were recently asked by County Living Magazine to share some of our tips for keeping our home clean.  I wanted to make sure I was extremely honest about what works and doesn’t work in our home. You can read what everyone said HERE but I also wanted to share...

The Quinn Art Bag is Back In Stock!

by | Jul 20, 2015 | All

I just have returned from teaching in Italy (post coming soon and it was AMAZING) and I wanted you to know that the Quinn Art Bag is back in stock! This is my go to bag for art and everyday! This bag was inspired by my The Living Studio series and retreats and the...

Mobile Art Magic {learn how to make digital art}

by | Jul 7, 2015 | All

I wanted to let you know that registration has just opened for our newest online course Mobile Art Magic! Come learn from artist Ivy Newport all about the apps and techniques to use to create art no matter where you are. Here is Ivy’s course description: Our...
Extra Special Retreats Coming…

Extra Special Retreats Coming…

by | Jul 2, 2015 | All, Travel

I love to travel, explore new parts of the world, try new foods, take in the local culture, take my time in an art museum and find the perfect place to create. Creating art and traveling has helped me to grow as an artist in ways I could have never imaged. Recently,...

Is It You?

by | Jul 1, 2015 | All

I am sorry for the delay in announcing the winner for the release of the 2015 Summer Collection! The winner of the art package giveaway is… Amy Crews commented: June 22, 2015 at 4:14 pm (Edit) I’m entering every way possible! I adore Jeanne and EVERY one of her...

Do Your Kids Look Like This in The Summer? {So funny}

by | Jun 12, 2015 | All

Even though we are getting slammed with rain here in Colorado I am told that summer is here! This summer Courtney Walsh is back with all new projects in 2014 Summer Art Camp For Kids! This online course begins on MONDAY! Take a look at her hilarious trailer. Tell me...

The Shop Is Full of New Bags {and so much more}

by | Jun 11, 2015 | All

I am so excited to tell you that the shop is FULL! Not just full of bags but so much more! Come and check out the bags, wallets, vintage items, art supplies, aprons, jewelry and more! You know I can’t have a new collection and not do a giveaway! We would love to...