The First The Living Studio {Lake Como}

The First The Living Studio {Lake Como}

by | Jul 10, 2014 | All

I am back from the first The Living Studio and I am feeling tired, blessed and changed. I am also a little sick but that will pass:-) I had dreamed of traveling with other creative people to beautiful and interesting places near and far. My desire was to get out of...
Join Me In California {a few spots left}

Join Me In California {a few spots left}

by | Jul 7, 2014 | All

I just got back from teaching in Italy and I can’t wait to tell you all about it and share some photos with you too! Being able to bring The Living Studio to life in Italy was a dream come true and I can’t wait to offer this experience in other parts of...
Creatively Made Home Summer Series {The Library}

Creatively Made Home Summer Series {The Library}

by | Jun 18, 2014 | All

Bright and early tomorrow morning I am leaving for Italy for two weeks! I am teaching at my The Living Studio {Lake Como} retreat and I can’t wait to meet all the women and spend time exploring and creating. I did not do a Summer Series this year so I wanted to...
That One Time Our Home Was In a Commerical

That One Time Our Home Was In a Commerical

by | Jun 16, 2014 | All

Do you guys remember back in September when a production crew was in our house and backyard? We had people in our home and lights all over our backyard and our neighbors were wondering what the heck was going on! We were packing up the car to head out on our three...
Art Auction Begins Today!

Art Auction Begins Today!

by | Jun 14, 2014 | All

I just wanted to let you all know that I am one of many artists that have donated to an art auction to benefit our friend Lorraine Lewis. The auction will begin on June 14 at 9am MST and run for 24 hours. Go to heart_and_hand on Instagram to view the art pieces up for...
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Shades of Amber}

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Shades of Amber}

by | Jun 11, 2014 | All

Guys, I am in the midst of painting our butler pantry cabinets and kitchen cabinets. You can follow some of the process on my Instagram account. (I will make sure to share the process and all resources when we finish) We finally decided to paint our cherry cabinets...

It’s Just Another Music Monday {If We’re Honest}

by | Jun 10, 2014 | All

I love music. Music is always playing around here, we break out into song at any given time and we have been known to make up a rap or two. I didn’t say it was pretty. Music is such a huge part of my life (and I am always sharing music I love anyways) that I...
Weekly Wrap Up

Weekly Wrap Up

by | Jun 6, 2014 | All

This was our first official week of summer but it still felt busy. We are enjoying the pool being open, getting projects done and I even had my first appointment with a personal trainer. This weekend we will be painting our kitchen cabinets with Annie Sloan Chalk...
This Girl Has Joy!

This Girl Has Joy!

by | Jun 5, 2014 | All

This girl is my skipping, twirling, back flip, humming, singing, smiling kid. She is the kind of kid that can get in trouble and within 5 minutes she will be in your lap kissing and hugging on you. She hugs, kisses, loves and compliments so much each day. {Except when...
Art Studio Makeover

Art Studio Makeover

by | Jun 4, 2014 | All

It has been awhile since I have given you all a studio tour and with the new floors and all I thought it was about time! I am finding it hard to believe that it has been two years since I have given you a full tour but it looks to be true. You can see what my studio...
I Can Get Nervous Too

I Can Get Nervous Too

by | May 31, 2014 | All

My niece had been wanting to do art together for awhile and our afternoon together finally worked out. When I was thinking about what we could create together I knew that the first project in Danielle Donaldson’s Creative Girl:The Land of Light and Shadows would...
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”...