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”...
My Top Ten Favorite Decorating Blogs

My Top Ten Favorite Decorating Blogs

by | Mar 10, 2014 | All

I love a good decorating blog and I am so glad that there are so many creative bloggers out their that share there love of making a home beautiful AND lived in. I don’t pick these blogs because they have great DIY, perfect vignettes, perfect rooms and everything...
A Peek Into Our House Updates

A Peek Into Our House Updates

by | Mar 7, 2014 | All

I have been meaning to get this post up for days now. We were only getting the floors done and a new island…what could go wrong? I was guessing two weeks max and our life would be back to normal. Never…and I mean NEVER…trust me on time frames with...

Prepare Your Heart

by | Mar 6, 2014 | All

I had intended on sharing some house updates and the crazy photos of our renovation. That WAS the plan. This morning as I was lying in bed, slowly trying to wake up and reading the news of the day I saw this quote on Toby Mac’s FB wall. “I want the presence of...
These Girls Are On Fire!

These Girls Are On Fire!

by | Mar 3, 2014 | All

It is best thing EVER to see people you adore creating beauty for themselves and others. I have known Becky for five years and I have watched her go from blogging to making art to creating a whole business around creative cuffs! I have a few of her cuffs myself and we...
The Stone Collective {What Do You Have To Offer?}

The Stone Collective {What Do You Have To Offer?}

by | Feb 28, 2014 | All

  The Stone Collective is a community making much of Jesus as we create art, photography, prose, poems or music that commemorate the wonderful things God does in our life. Based on the passage in 1 Samuel 7:12-14, each month we will collect Ebenezer Stones as a...

I Think It Is Time To Bring Cocktail Hour Back…

by | Feb 25, 2014 | All

You may tell me that cocktail hour never went away. Your home has probably been a little more happening than mine I may have to add. I was just telling Kelly that we need to have cocktail hour on the front porch this coming summer. I don’t know if I was more...
Do You Celebrate? {or just move on}

Do You Celebrate? {or just move on}

by | Feb 20, 2014 | All

A very good friend of mine just recently finished writing her first book. It was months of writing, projects, photographs and edits. After everything had been submitted to the editor I know her whole household let out a sigh of relief. So many things were falling a...
She Walks In Beauty {Just Added To The Shop}

She Walks In Beauty {Just Added To The Shop}

by | Feb 19, 2014 | All

Good Morning! I have been meaning to add this print to the shop for months now and TODAY was finally the day to do it! You can now order the print of the original “She Walks in Beauty”. To read more about the print or to order one for yourself click HERE....
Speak Life {Be THAT person at THAT time}

Speak Life {Be THAT person at THAT time}

by | Feb 17, 2014 | All

This week in Studying Under The Masters {becoming an apprentice} I asked the students to take the time to write/call/tell someone that has inspired them…thank you. My main point was to make sure you take the time to tell the artists that inspire you how much...
Life Around Here {and the Anthro Gift Card Winner}

Life Around Here {and the Anthro Gift Card Winner}

by | Feb 13, 2014 | All

Thank you to everyone that took the time to answer the questions on the survey.  It only confirmed all the things I already knew but that is really good too.  I will share the results soon.  I have to say that you are all some of the nicest women!  I have rarely ever...
Creative Girl: Land of Light and Shadows

Creative Girl: Land of Light and Shadows

by | Feb 11, 2014 | All

Sometimes there is an artist, class, medium, technique that opens up your creative world… and you can feel your creativity ready to explore like never before. I don’t mean to brag but I am pretty excited about this… Once upon a time there was a...
The Beauty Files {Evening Skincare Routine}

The Beauty Files {Evening Skincare Routine}

by | Feb 7, 2014 | All

I think the evening routine is the most important. It is worth it to take the time to wash off all the junk of the day and give your skin time to breath and recover over night. I never, never, never sleep in makeup. Ever. I don’t care how tired I am…I...
The Beauty Files {Daily Makeup}

The Beauty Files {Daily Makeup}

by | Feb 6, 2014 | All

I meant to get this post up sooner and I’m sorry that it took me a few extra days. Today I wanted to follow-up with Daily Makeup after I shared my morning skincare routine. I don’t really wear a lot of makeup and anytime we are home I don’t wear any....
The Beauty Files {Morning Skincare Routine}

The Beauty Files {Morning Skincare Routine}

by | Feb 4, 2014 | All

I love learning about new products from other friends. Nothing is better than hearing what people REALLY use and like. Each year I do a beauty post with my favorite skincare and makeup products. You can see my last makeup post HERE and HERE. This will be a three part...
Creativity Takes Courage {Dr. Shamanie Haneca}

Creativity Takes Courage {Dr. Shamanie Haneca}

by | Feb 3, 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”...
I Don’t Only See Myself

I Don’t Only See Myself

by | Jan 31, 2014 | All

Five years ago Cathy Walters took my business head shots. Five years. You know when you keep meaning to do certain things and the time just slips away!? I thought my business deserved more than selfies taken in the car. True. Cathy was over in December and was kind...
Out Exploring and Collecting

Out Exploring and Collecting

by | Jan 28, 2014 | All

I have talked a lot in my newest online art course to be collectors of everything around you and then transform it into something that is your own. Nothing can leave me more inspired than a day spend at an art museum. This past Saturday we spent the day as a family at...
Color and Light {Sneak Peek}

Color and Light {Sneak Peek}

by | Jan 20, 2014 | All

Good morning! The response to Studying Under The Masters {becoming an apprentice} has been incredible. This is just a reminder to me to follow those ideas and pricks in your heart to do something new…to stretch farther. When you follow those callings it will...
Can You Even Imagine How Boring It Would Be?

Can You Even Imagine How Boring It Would Be?

by | Jan 18, 2014 | All

A few weeks ago my friend Jennifer Rizzo came to Colorado to photograph our home for her new Christmas DIY and Decor book coming later this year. After all the work was done it was fun to shop, talk and have some down time. One morning at coffee I had been telling her...
Do You Support Creative Practicing? {I Do}

Do You Support Creative Practicing? {I Do}

by | Jan 3, 2014 | All

Sometimes you become friends with people that connect with you on such a sweet and deep level and you just feel grateful for their friendship. I have the most amazing creative talks with my friend Danielle Donaldson.  We are on the same page about art, creativity and...
Are You Open About Who Inspires You?

Are You Open About Who Inspires You?

by | Jan 2, 2014 | All

I don’t know where it came from. This idea that everything you do must be 100% original and you must pull it out from the depths of your being.  It isn’t really you, good, original, authentic…unless you create something that has never been made or...
Can You Feel It?

Can You Feel It?

by | Dec 31, 2013 | All

Can you feel it? A brand new year is knocking at the door. Are you nervous, scared, indifferent? I don’t know what kind of year 2013 was for you. For most of us it was filled with a mixture of love, pain, forgiveness, hurt, joy, laughter, tears, second...
Are you tired of being sick and tired? {I was}

Are you tired of being sick and tired? {I was}

by | Dec 30, 2013 | All

{Read to the bottom to see how you can get your own 1 hour of health coaching} If you have followed my blog for any amount of time you probably know about how sick I used to be. I have written about it HERE. After 8 + years of being sick, hospital visits, blood work,...
His Law Is Love and His Gospel is Peace

His Law Is Love and His Gospel is Peace

by | Dec 17, 2013 | All

Before I share this post I want to begin with my favorite Christmas verses that break my heart wide open. Verses that put my heart and mind RIGHT where they should be this season (or any season). Really read the words. Lincoln Brewster – O Holy Night (Another...
Who Are They Studying Under?

Who Are They Studying Under?

by | Dec 13, 2013 | All

Good morning! I am so thrilled about your excitement over Studying Under The Masters {becoming an apprentice}! For those of you that have registered (and those of you that may be hearing about it for the first time) I wanted to share WHO the teachers will be studying...
Acts of Service Advent Tree

Acts of Service Advent Tree

by | Dec 11, 2013 | All

Good morning! I have been getting a lot of questions and emails about our acts of service Advent tree that was seen in the housewalk. I had intended to write this yesterday but you know how that goes. Even though it is December 11 (how did that happen) you still have...
Some of my Favorites {Come and Join Us}

Some of my Favorites {Come and Join Us}

by | Dec 9, 2013 | All

I was inspired all last week with the 2013 Holiday Housewalk! 32 creative bloggers all coming together and opening their home was so much fun to be a part of. I loved so much about each home but I put together a little collage of some of my favorites. Once I put them...
Vintage Christmas Tree With Balsam Hill

Vintage Christmas Tree With Balsam Hill

by | Dec 6, 2013 | All

If you have had a chance to see our home dressed up for Christmas you will see over and over that I love vintage. I love beautiful things that tell a story. No matter where we travel I am always drawn to the art and the history of the culture. If I have the choice to...