This weekend Quinn and I sat down to play with watercolors. You know good old classic Crayola watercolor paints and a Crayola paper pad suitable for watercolors. See my coffee cup? I cannot tell you how many times I almost dipped my paint brush into my coffee. My lovely painting is the one with the yellow brush strokes? I was just getting started. I did random brush strokes and had fun with color. One of the best things about being a parent is reliving your childhood. I don't know that I ...
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Accessorizing With World Market Life of Pi Collection & a Giveaway
If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you know I have been geeking out about my latest project, my front entryway. How about a sneak peak? I got the chance to shop the Life of Pi Collection from World Market and I spiced up my front entryway with their accessories. After all, accessories are the spice of life ;). I'm loving these stainless steel Indian cups, part of the Life of Pi collection. They make the most gorgeous vases. The ivory bone jewelry box is so simple and neutral, ...
Halloween Chalkboard Art
We are hitting mid-October and my chalkboard has been sitting blank for weeks. I finally got around to getting a little something, something up there. I found the trick to writing on chalkboards is to keep the board wet. The chalk goes on much more smoothly and much more vibrantly. It may not seem so at first, but once it dries it is going to be amazeballs. Promise. This little chalkboard vignette is in addition to our spooky Halloween mantle shelf. Let's be real folks...like I ...
Love Shines Here Printable
Those of you who have been with me a long time (pound it!) may remember my customized kitchen herb garden. Using the same inspiration and a similar look I "hired" the hubs to create a fun printable. Friends, meet inspiration: Now meet the printable my very talented husband created (with my backseat designing, of course). And because it is fun to see what it would look like framed, here it is in an 8x10 opening. These printables are for your own private use and are not to ...