I have had such a great couple of days of recuperating from weeks of packing. Sunday, I crashed. My head hurt, I was congested, and I just couldn't do much of anything. Jeff let me sleep in. My...
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30 day watercolor challenge
Hang in there with me while I experience my own personal renaissance! I am just having such a wonderful time allowing my creativity to spill into other mediums. This seems to be what happens to...
creating with confidence
I have been watching a lot of video tutorials on painting, sketching, trying to improve my knowledge and skills. In one that I watched, a famous water color artist (I'm new to this world, so I...
artwork for Calvin’s room
I remember a conversation I had with Jeanne Oliver a few years ago. We were talking about art and the classes she offers through her website. At the time, she was offering a painting class that...
watercolor herbs
When I get into something, I get into it. I don't mess around. If I get into a TV show, I will binge watch. And, yes, sometimes I get impatient and read the synopsis for episodes ahead of where I...
home again
I rolled into my driveway last night around 11:00 pm, after teaching an 8:00 am class in Atlanta, GA, followed by packing the car, hanging out with friends, and finally an 11 hour drive home. I...
home again
I rolled into my driveway last night around 11:00 pm, after teaching an 8:00 am class in Atlanta, GA, followed by packing the car, hanging out with friends, and finally an 11 hour drive home. I...
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I have been in good old hot and humid Atlanta, GA for the Haven Home Blogger's Conference over the past few days. I have a full schedule, but I find these conferences are always a good opportunity...
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Remember that linen tea towel I started cross-stitching back in June? When I was at the beach? Well, I finished it when I sat outside for a few hours, watching my boys at football camp, but I just...
cross-stitch patterns | B & I
Before I get to the cross-stitch patterns, I wanted to share that I actually scheduled some milk paint workshops at the studio! I get asked about it a lot, so I finally pinned myself down and put...