One of my observant blog readers noticed that I wrote "I bought art boxes" instead of "I brought art boxes" in yesterday's post. We both had a laugh at it, but the truth is I have still bought a...
antique artist’s paint box
Before I no longer had a permanent address, I snuck in a few final purchases. One of those purchases was this antique artist's paint box. Sniffing out beautiful old boxes online has become a...
georgian paintbrushes
I'm going to share more about packing and moving soon, but let's just take a minute to admire some antique art supplies. Specifically some amazing Georgian paintbrushes. Between getting a house...
antique Japanned watercolor box
In case you hadn't noticed, I have officially passed the line from buying a few antique art supplies to building a collection. (You can find more posts on art supplies HERE.) The collector in me...
refinishing a vintage paint palette
I spent much of last week working on some freelance writing projects, so I didn't have a chance to make more progress on the basement family room makeover. I am planning to install the chair rail...
antique drafting box
Before I get into today's post, the winner of the Feels Like Home Giveaway is Joanne B. (Joanne81931)! I loved reading through all of your comments about what feels like home to you. Seriously, it...
back home & another antique watercolor box
Despite a trip to the ER after a day in the car (my youngest son has a stomach bug or severe car sickness and needed fluids), we had a wonderful trip out east to visit our family. We made our first...
Original Art & Used Art Supplies Sale Preview
I spent several hours yesterday on getting all of the original art and used art supplies listed for the sale on Thursday! It is a big project that I was happy to check off my list. But, I'm happy...
organizing the art studio | brushes, pastels & rearranging
One of my goals when organizing the art studio was to greatly simplify the amount of stuff that's sitting out in the open. I waffle between wanting to see all of my supplies, so I don't forget them...
Organizing & Purging the Studio | Paints & Papers
Well, I've spent the better part of the last three days going through my studio with a fine-tooth comb. I've organized the studio before and have cleaned out...