The trials of decorating for an 8-year-old boy
Decorating for kids is hard. I’m learning that as I’m working with my eight-year-old on transforming the guest room into his room. We have conversations about it that go something like this… “So, let’s talk about your room, bud, and how you would like it to look.” “Okay.” “What colors would you like?” “Ummm… Red, […]
ideas are like sea turtles
Our family has been watching through the series Planet Earth on Netflix. Our world is so intricate and fascinating and bizarre and majestic. We were watching a segment on baby sea turtles – how the eggs are laid in the sand and, at just the right time, they break free from their shell and race towards […]
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 was based on copying the work of masters. I remember not knowing quite how to feel about that…a class […]
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 it. And, yes, sometimes I get impatient and read the synopsis for episodes ahead of where I am, so the suspense won’t be so intense and I can go to sleep at […]
how tidy are your drawers?
Some of you have noticed and commented on the fact that I paint pieces while the drawers are still inside their recesses/cubbies. (Drawer holes?) And yes, I do leave the drawers in when I paint and I wanted to share the method to my madness. The habit of leaving the drawers in started due to […]
studio flooring options
In my post yesterday, I shared that we’ll be installing some new flooring in the studio. Well, not in the entire studio, but a corner of it, so I can use that area for photo shoots. The corner we’ll be installing it in is this one… You can see that the flooring is a bit […]
an opinion piece on painting upholstery
I’m often asked for my opinion on painting upholstery, which I usually field as they come, but I decided I would finally share my opinion in a post. Before I share my opinion on the subject, let me say that I get it. As an unabashed paint enthusiast, I get it. You have an old […]
haven 2016
Well, Haven 2016 is in the books. For those who don’t know what Haven is, it’s a home bloggers conference for DIY/Home Bloggers and readers. It is always a shot in the arm for me, being around other creatives and taking some time to network, teach, and learn. I was wearing a lot of different […]