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Christmas in May & an Amazing Sky

 I wrote an entire post and then I posted it and the content vanished.  Argh!!  So, take two.  This weekend has been pretty low key and uneventful.  I have some Christmas freelance projects due this week, so I’ve been working on those over the last few days.  I have one more to finish up tomorrow.  My poor boys.  They were outside swimming in our kiddie pool today in almost record high temperatures and then came inside to me hanging stockings.  “Mommy, why are you decorating for Christmas?”  That’s a good question and one that’s hard to explain to a five year old.  They are getting used to the decorating and redecorating that is a pretty regular thing in our house.

One project I photographed today is perhaps one of my favorite Christmas projects ever. I can’t wait until it’s published.  Here’s a sneak peek until then…

Even though I’ve been working over the weekend, I have spent some great time with my family.  One of my favorite outings was when we walked up on the hill in our small town to watch a storm blow in.  I don’t think I’ve ever seen such an amazing sky in my life.

 

 

My boys really enjoyed it, too.  We came walking back before the rain came and they started running, yelling to us and the neighbors, “Hurry!  Get inside!  The storm is coming!”  You could hear the sense of adventure in their voices.  It was really cute.

Once I finish my articles, it’s all about the milk paint…

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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