Let Them Be Little {Little She Giveaway}

Let Them Be Little {Little She Giveaway}

by | Aug 5, 2011 | All

When Maddy was little it was always so easy to find beautiful and sweet clothes for her. When see reached size 7 it became significantly harder to find those clothes that just a year ago had been plenty. There are definitely stores that do better than others but it is...
Galena {I Heart You Still}

Galena {I Heart You Still}

by | Aug 3, 2011 | All, Travel

Galena, I love you! Blah, blah, blah….. I know I have told you many times over the years how much I love this little town in Illinois…but I am going to tell you again. Deal:-) I can’t help it…. Historic downtown, trolleys, water, huge trees,...
Hidden Possibilities {Do You See It}

Hidden Possibilities {Do You See It}

by | Aug 1, 2011 | All

I love a good makeover story. I see an old house and see all the potential beauty. I dream of amazing renovations with beautiful wooden floors revealed or architectural secrets discovered that the house has been keeping for years. So, imagine my delight when I came...
Local Class {Mixed Media}

Local Class {Mixed Media}

by | Jul 26, 2011 | All

I wanted to let you know that I will be teaching a mixed media class on August 14, 2011 in Colorado Springs. It will be a three hour class with everything provided and you will go home with a completed piece on canvas. I will be teaching how to make my girls and even...

If You Have Been Wondering {Go Ahead And Ask}

by | Jul 24, 2011 | All

Once or twice a year I love to have a question/answer series on my blog. Usually whatever you are wondering..so is someone else. I get a lot of emails asking me about business and family stuff so I am assuming that others may have the same questions. This is an easier...

Electric Boobs {and a few other mistakes}

by | Jul 21, 2011 | All

The year was 1980 something. I was pulling into our driveway with my sister in the passenger seat. The radio was on and I was singing along. When the car came to a stop my sister looked at me and said something like, “Jeanne, I can’t believe you are...

New Sadie!

by | Jul 19, 2011 | All

Good morning, ladies! I am so pleased to let you know that we have a new Sadie for you. Each Sadie is made from vintage fabric. This purse is lined with a gorgeous green linen, a buttoned (pretty cream floral button) pocket for your keys etc and a cell phone pocket. ...

The Details

by | Jul 19, 2011 | All

The Ellison camera bags are back!! I wanted to give you a better idea of all the little details of the bag. These are selling quickly and I recommend not waiting too long if you want one. {The camera bag is a dark grey and the video makes it look more blue than it...

Has Your Camera Been Lonely?

by | Jul 14, 2011 | All

I am so happy to tell you that the Ellison camera bag is BACK IN STOCK!!! This is the final run of this particular bag but there are plenty to go around:-) Thank you for the daily emails I get asking when this bag would be back in stock! I have the most incredible...

Totally Rad {dude}

by | Jul 12, 2011 | All

(Kelly is all the way to the left) I met Kelly a little over 13 years ago. The first time I was at his house I asked him why he had a kids bike. He didn’t appreciate that too much! That was my introduction to BMX. (Kel is second from the right) Many bikes later,...

Can You Smell The Bug Spray?

by | Jul 9, 2011 | All

Every year we head to Illinois to my parent’s farm for a few weeks. We headed home because we were needed this year…or maybe we just needed to be with people we love. This year our hearts were heavy because of the hurt that was back there….but we...

Summer Sale {this one is good}

by | Jul 6, 2011 | All

This morning I just restocked the very popular Luella dress! I haven’t had a good sale in awhile so I wanted to offer one of our best sellers for an amazing price. This sale is for TODAY ONLY!! (Because of the wonderful response I will be continuing the sale...

Protect This House {I Will}

by | Jul 4, 2011 | All

(pause my music below before you watch the video) This week I went into Under Armour to get some new clothes for Jack. Every time I am in there I love their slogan. I think it is genius and it is thought provoking to me. {Protect This House. I Will} We make choices...

What Do You Feel?

by | Jul 3, 2011 | All

Isn’t it amazing how deeply art can touch you? Within minutes of being at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival I was in a man’s booth and one of his art pieces almost brought me to tears. Later in the day my sister was able to see an artist that I adore and she...

Baby Shower {A la France}

by | Jun 28, 2011 | All

My beautiful friend Alexis is close to having her second baby. I am sad that she lives so far away but she has the sweetest local friends that are spoiling her! She was recently given a shower by all of the designer blog friends that she has made over the years. ...

Have you heard the news???

by | Jun 24, 2011 | All

{you have got to love family} Fans of the Sadie purse are flocking like crazy to get their hands on the just released purse! Same great style…..new vintage fabric. You will want to run down the lane and click your heels too!!! You can find the limited edition...
Teaching {pure joy}

Teaching {pure joy}

by | Jun 9, 2011 | All, Travel

When I was little I used to go all around the neighborhood and round up other children to play school with me. It is no surprise to me how much I have loved teaching my own children. What has been so much fun and unexpected is all the incredible opportunities I have...
What is on your nightstand? {let the summer begin}

What is on your nightstand? {let the summer begin}

by | Jun 7, 2011 | All

We will be finished with school this week and the beautiful weather has already proven to be amazing for my reading. While the kids are playing I am reading outdoors.  Perfection! During the school year I do not read as much as I would like…but I am about to...

Product Highlights {of our school year}

by | Jun 2, 2011 | All

I often get emails from readers wondering what curriculum etc. we use for school. Over the years I have come to really enjoy putting our curriculum together…where as when we started (6 years ago) I bought an all inclusive curriculum. I love the freedom that...
NaDa Farm {Part II}

NaDa Farm {Part II}

by | May 26, 2011 | All

My whole family had the privilege of meeting Anne Marie and her beautiful family last summer. From the moment you step on their land you are enveloped in peace and beauty. It is a rare treat to feel that so quickly. They have the joy of raising their children on land....
Vintage Inspired Eye Candy {and a nod to the King}

Vintage Inspired Eye Candy {and a nod to the King}

by | May 17, 2011 | All

When I was growing up I thought Elvis Presley was the coolest. Keep in mind he died when I was 5. In junior high I read every book I could find on him and watched way too many Elvis movies. We even recorded the movie “Elvis and Me” and watched it over and...

I had to give you peek {I couldn’t help it}

by | May 9, 2011 | All

I wanted to wait until the morning to show you the lookbook but I just can’t wait until the morning. We are working so hard around here to have everything added to the new website before tomorrow morning. Enjoy the lookbook and then come back tomorrow morning...
Mister Wonderful, Hot Stuff, Man of My Dreams

Mister Wonderful, Hot Stuff, Man of My Dreams

by | May 4, 2011 | All

I get asked a lot how I do everything or how I balance everything…bwahhhhhaaaaaaaaa That post is for another day, but the reason I can do any of this is Kelly. I thank him all of the time. I just don’t know if you all know how much he does that helps me...
Always Be Open To The Good {shop talk}

Always Be Open To The Good {shop talk}

by | May 1, 2011 | All

I am a week away from the launch of my spring/summer collection (May 9th). This will be my fourth line. In the midst of the craziness and stress I have been reflecting about the journey. I have been thinking about how I started.  Where I want to go. I have thought a...
Art Among The Horses {maybe a few chickens too}

Art Among The Horses {maybe a few chickens too}

by | Apr 25, 2011 | All, Travel

I will be traveling, with my wares:-), to Illinois next month to sell at the Na-Da Farm Sale. I will have all my cloth items from the new line (more coming this week about that), prints, original art and jewelry. It is fun to head “home” for a sale and get...

When you seek with all your heart

by | Apr 23, 2011 | All

I hope that this Easter, the amazing gift that has been given, will be truly known to you like never before. Happy Easter! (please pause my playlist before you play the video) “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” Jeremiah...
Laughter and tears {girl’s trip}

Laughter and tears {girl’s trip}

by | Apr 22, 2011 | All, Travel

I got home on Wednesday night really late. I had just gotten home from a four day getaway with friends. My friend Christy had put a little group of her closest friends together. Lucky for me…some of her closest friends are girls I love too! We all rented a house...
Amazing art supply giveaway (helping you show up)

Amazing art supply giveaway (helping you show up)

by | Apr 15, 2011 | All

Some of the main questions I receive are questions about my art supplies and supply sources. I know it can be hard to order or buy things from all over the place. I order from Dick Blick.  I also shop at Michaels, Hobby Lobby and Archivers. I use vintage items from...
Just Show Up {then the magic can happen}

Just Show Up {then the magic can happen}

by | Apr 15, 2011 | All

I have days when I feel tired, distracted, lazy, not creative. There are days when I procrastinate and waste time with everything but what needs to get done. There are days that I want to be by myself and not help anyone with anything. What I have learned about myself...
I need an Alice {and a time warp}

I need an Alice {and a time warp}

by | Apr 13, 2011 | All

Lately my kids have been loving getting old seasons of The Brady Bunch from Netflix. They will laugh so hard…and the truth is so will I. I had forgotten how funny it is and as a mom of three….CLEAN! Some of the language is obviously different and even what...
New art {and feeling a bit like barfing}

New art {and feeling a bit like barfing}

by | Apr 11, 2011 | All

This past weekend I had the opportunity of spending one day {of a three day art retreat} at the first Makerie. Colorado has been needing something this lovely and Ali DeJohn has delivered. I was only there for the opening ceremony and one day but there were so many...
Jennifer Rizzo {the urban journey collection}

Jennifer Rizzo {the urban journey collection}

by | Apr 11, 2011 | All

One of the best parts about being an artist and a business owner is when I can stand beside another artist and support and encourage them. One of the greatest joys is when other artists do that for me. I feel so blessed by the support and love that the creative...
Packing Up {but only for the night}

Packing Up {but only for the night}

by | Apr 7, 2011 | All, Travel

(all photos are from Flora’s blog) I should be packing right now but instead I am on the computer..surprise, surprise! I am heading to Boulder tonight for the opening ceremony of the Makerie and then staying the night for an art class tomorrow. I am really...

Blogger Get Together {this weekend}

by | Apr 1, 2011 | All

It is almost here! I am looking forward to hanging out with those of you that have signed up for the local blogger get together! We will meet at The Barn (here in Castle Rock) at 6:00 this Saturday night (April 2). The Barn will be open JUST FOR US until 7:00! At 7:00...
Art Night at The Barn

Art Night at The Barn

by | Mar 20, 2011 | All

I have not been posting lately. Heck…I haven’t been cleaning, cooking, doing laundry, reading, seeing friends, playing with my children…. I was sick for 10 days!  10 DAYS!!! I still have a cold and cough hanging on but because I can actually get out...