Brett Whiteley {sneak peek into week four}

Brett Whiteley {sneak peek into week four}

by | Oct 20, 2014 | All

Good Morning! Just a quick post to give you a glimpse into week four of Studying Under The Masters {portraits and self-portraits}. This week artist Robin Fingher will be studying under the works of Brett Whitely. Come and join us for a fascinating look into the world...
Max Beckmann {sneak peek into week three}

Max Beckmann {sneak peek into week three}

by | Oct 13, 2014 | All

We have been having the most fun the past two weeks in the new Studying Under The Masters {portraits and self-portraits}! Week one and two we were immersed in the works and practice of Van Gogh and Picasso. This week I am giddy to dive into week three with one of my...
Making Art With Children {Letting Them Lead}

Making Art With Children {Letting Them Lead}

by | Oct 8, 2014 | All

My children have been surrounded by art supplies, art books, art on the walls and art museums their whole lives. Sometimes what they really need is just the freedom to create. When I put supplies out for my kids and then I walk away to do my own thing I feel that my...
Pablo Picasso {sneak peek}

Pablo Picasso {sneak peek}

by | Oct 6, 2014 | All

Week one of Studying Under The Masters {portraits and self-portraits} has been a huge hit all about studying under Vincent Van Gogh! The work coming out of the class is already outstanding and so inspiring. Teresa McFayden is leading week two and studying under the...
The Winner of Lifebook 2015 {is it you?}

The Winner of Lifebook 2015 {is it you?}

by | Oct 5, 2014 | All

What an amazing response to Lifebook 2015! I am excited to be a part of this course with so many other artists that I admire. I bet you want to know who won the spot to Lifebook 2015… Congratulations Melanie! Please email me at jeanneoliverdesigns@gmail.com with...
My Thoughts On Our Marble Countertops

My Thoughts On Our Marble Countertops

by | Oct 2, 2014 | All

I have found that so many people have very strong opinions about having marble countertops. A few days after we had our marble island counter installed an acquaintance was in our home and this was her response as she ran her hands over our marble… “Oh,...
24 Hours Sale in The Shop!

24 Hours Sale in The Shop!

by | Sep 25, 2014 | All

Good Morning! We are having a 24 hours sale in the shop on our in stock bags, necklaces and paint brush holders. We are almost out so don’t wait if you have had your eye on something. This is for 24 hours only! {We are already incredibly busy working on our...
When Life Wakes You Up {uncovering spontaneity}

When Life Wakes You Up {uncovering spontaneity}

by | Sep 23, 2014 | All

Last September while walking around Arlington National Cemetery with my family I received a message from my doctor that some recent tests had shown some abnormal cells and I needed to come in. I immediately called the nurse back that had left the message and asked,...
Bigger Than You {we are almost there}

Bigger Than You {we are almost there}

by | Sep 21, 2014 | All

My dear friend Kimberly Taylor has found her passion outside her gorgeous home and family and it is contagious. I would love for you to hear her heart and consider helping in the final stretch of this amazing opportunity to give. We are ALMOST there!   ******* My...
Life Book 2015 {Teacher line up, blog hop and giveaway}

Life Book 2015 {Teacher line up, blog hop and giveaway}

by | Sep 19, 2014 | All

Good morning! I have some exciting news this morning and I hope you will be excited too and want to join me. I am one of 25 teachers that will teaching in Life Book 2015! This is an online art course that gives you new art technique and inspiration videos each month...
Fall Decorating Ideas {Finding Fall Home Tour}

Fall Decorating Ideas {Finding Fall Home Tour}

by | Sep 18, 2014 | All

Do I get to wear boots yet? That is what fall is all about! OK, maybe fall is amazing for other things too. How about I was married in October, two of my babies were born in the fall, the cooler temperatures, bulky sweaters, getting all cozy and reading a book, family...
Sketchworks [drawing with confidence]

Sketchworks [drawing with confidence]

by | Sep 15, 2014 | All

Good Morning! I wanted you to know about a brand new art course that will begin on November 4th.  Artist Angie Redhead will lead this two week drawing course Sketchworks [drawing with confidence]. He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship...
Help Me Choose My New Glasses {survey included}

Help Me Choose My New Glasses {survey included}

by | Sep 12, 2014 | All

Hello! I love my current glasses by Tom Ford but I love to accessorize and every time I see the awesome glasses from Warby Parker I want them all! I finally just bit the bullet and ordered five pairs to try on and hopefully find a few new glasses to rotate with my...
IKEA Hack {how we built our kitchen island}

IKEA Hack {how we built our kitchen island}

by | Sep 9, 2014 | All

When we made the decision to rip out our existing island we had planned on paying a contractor to do the work. What did we know and how could we take on a project this big? We knew we didn’t want what we had but where would we even begin to pick out the insides...
Top Ten {Amazing Art Retreats}

Top Ten {Amazing Art Retreats}

by | Sep 5, 2014 | All

Happy Friday! I recently asked other friends and artists to share some of the art retreats that they have loved or are a part of. My list goes beyond ten because I didn’t want to leave anyone out. Maybe you will find the perfect retreat to get away, relax,...

Today is the last day!

by | Sep 1, 2014 | All

I hope you are all enjoying your day off! I wanted to remind you that today is the LAST day to get the early registration price on the new Studying Under The Masters {portraits and self-portraits} beginning on September 30th! Come and check out all of the details and...

Top Ten {Links That Inspired This Week}

by | Aug 29, 2014 | All

  Between blogs, songs and websites it is hard to just share 10 fun links. I hope you enjoy this Top Ten! * Because sometimes what we really need comes in a different package. 1. http://www.lifeingraceblog.com/2014/08/god-gave-us-son/ * I love this girl and her style...
Kitchen Remodel {Before and After}

Kitchen Remodel {Before and After}

by | Aug 27, 2014 | All

Of any project that we have ever done in our home this project made the biggest impact! We built our home a little over 11 years ago so everything was still nice in our kitchen but my taste had changed. It took me about four years to convince my husband to go along...
Back To School Sale {24 hours only}

Back To School Sale {24 hours only}

by | Aug 26, 2014 | All

What will YOU create this fall? I hope you will take a chance on one of our classes and open up your creativity in a new way! Fall and winter is the perfect time to create and try something new. I don’t think the kids should be the only ones to get all the new...
Did you think I forgot?

Did you think I forgot?

by | Aug 26, 2014 | All

I wanted to announce the winner of the art supply giveaway and camera bag! Thank you for being excited and sharing the new online art class Studying Under The Masters {portraits and self-portraits}. If you love to learn about the lives of the artists, the styles they...
Living Room {Before and After}

Living Room {Before and After}

by | Aug 25, 2014 | All

The next two weeks most of my posts will be about our recent remodel projects. I love these kinds of posts and I hope you enjoy them too. Today I wanted to share our living room before and after. We extended our cherry floors from our kitchen into our living room and...
Welcome To The Jane Eyre Collection! {a giveaway too}

Welcome To The Jane Eyre Collection! {a giveaway too}

by | Jul 21, 2014 | All

We launched the Jane Eyre Collection at 5pm MST on Saturday night and the response was amazing! *** Thank you for loving the new bags and jewelry and for selling out some bags so quickly. Our collections are about storytelling and the gathering of vintage fabrics, new...
How Are You In The Waiting?

How Are You In The Waiting?

by | Jul 18, 2014 | All

There is one place we are all at again and again in our lives. You would think with this much practice we would be so much more graceful handling it and learning from it. No matter your age or where you are at in your life we are constantly in a state of waiting....
The Jane Eyre Collection {Don’t Miss The Launch}

The Jane Eyre Collection {Don’t Miss The Launch}

by | Jul 17, 2014 | All

I wanted to let you know that the brand new Jane Eyre Collection will be available this Saturday, July 19th at 5pm MST. I hope you love all of the designs, fabrics and details in this collection. The Jane Eyre Collection will have vintage pieces, photography...
If you know me at all you know this makes me so happy!

If you know me at all you know this makes me so happy!

by | Jul 15, 2014 | All

It is pretty exciting to me to be asked to combine my love of art with my faith! There are few things that determine my day to day as much as my faith and the creativity that the Lord as placed in me. Those two factors have everything to do with how I make a home,...