Monogram Magic

This big cursive L is so pretty. It's one of my favorite letters to do - right up there with H! Isn't it funny that I have favorite letters? This 11x14 cream, taupe and black monogram is off to new customer Renee Lively.

Robin Bell wanted to same style of monogram but in earth tones instead of black. I used my favorite shade of green called Avocado Dip. I also added a burlap ribbon instead of the usual satin. Love it!

Bridgett Crouch saved me from a mistake! I painted this C on a 5x5 canvas before I realized the customer wanted it on a different size. I offered up this extra canvas and Bridgett snatched it right up. It turned out really pretty. Thank you, Bridgett!

Just this morning I confirmed another new participant. She's a talented old friend and you guys are going to love her. My excitement is building and I hope yours is as well! Check back soon for the giveaway schedule and more details.

Footprints

I did one of these super cute "warnings" a while back and got a request to do another. This is one is a favorite of mine because it is so true at our house.

Faith McGee wanted a polite warning sign for her home. It took us a while to come up with a cute way to say it, but I think it worked out!

Caroline's Owl

(photo by Pottery Barn Teen)

Caroline Scott is getting her room redecorated! That's always fun! Her mom, Tonya, sent me this picture of the owl pillow that goes with her bedding.

I already had this 12x36 sign I had bought. I painted it pale pink and added the white dots...and it sat in the back of my closet. I loved it, but really didn't have a plan for it. I knew the right project would come along. As soon as Tonya and I started talking, this sign popped into my mind.

I think it turned out so pretty and the owl just matches perfectly. It will be so cute hanging over Caroline's bed. I'll be happy to do more like this one on a canvas, but the sign is one of a kind.
Thank you, Tonya!

12x36 - $50.00

Ringing In The New Year Right 2011

It's almost that time of the year again! No, not Christmas...but pretty close! Last year I did the first "Ringing in the New Year Right" series of giveaways. It was so much fun! I had wonderful artists and businesspeople to participate and give some really cool things away. I also had all you commenting like crazy!
I've decided to do it again this year. So far I can say that I've two from last year who are for sure coming back. I've also got one for sure new one...I'm so excited! I am getting all of the other surprises lined up so be sure to check back.
I'd love for you to help me promote this very special promotion. Please post on your blog or facebook or tweet to help spread the word. You are welcome to grab the graphic and use it as well.
Thank you! Giveaways start January 1, 2011!

Ho Ho Ho!

I love these! I have done several in the red, but Tammy Young ordered one in red and one in green. The green looks pretty stinkin' cute, too!

I did add red gingham ribbon to the green for a "Christmas-y" touch.

These are all 4x12 and cost $20.00. Thank you, Miss Tammy! I hope they make the perfect gifts.

Joy

I did this set a while back for the Autumn Street Fair where Melody Brock snatched it up. I loved it, but had not had the opportunity to do another set. Gretchen Jones just recently ordered a set for the holidays, so I was excited to get to paint them again.

These are 5x5, the small size that I usually use, but they are extra deep. That means they have a very thick frame and can stand on their own. I have these pictured on an entry hall table or mantle.

Show Us Your Life Series - Christmas Decorations

It's better late than never! Kelly's Korner's Show Us Your Life Series was actually yesterday. With the whole family home because of the snow, there was not a quiet minute for me to sit down and get this together. I am making it happen today!
As it turns out, this is more of a tour of trees. Our house is for sale so I decided to keep things really clean and simple. I did go all out on the trees, but there is not much in the way of decorating and knick-knack sitting around. I didn't even get out my Snow Village houses!

This is our main tree in the den. It is sort of a hodgepodge of all of our favorite things. I do try to stick with a red and white theme, but every color is on there! Anytime we travel, I pick up an ornament as a souvenir. There are palm trees, Monticello, lighthouses, and a hand painted ball from Mexico. The kids like getting them out each year and remembering the trip.

These are Lauren's trees in her room. Pink trees and a pink wall make a hard photograph to take! This year I added the lime green touches since she got new pink and green bedding. It was a good way to use what we already had.

Her little ornaments are so sweet!

This is the small tree in the kitchen. It is decorated in candy, cookies, and kitchen things. The vintage candy garland was what my mom used on our tree when we were kids. I loved it then and I love it now.

This little tree might be my favorite!

Carter and Lauren were bound and determined to make a gingerbread house this year. I bought one of those kits and put it away. It made for a perfect snow day activity.

The first few steps were slow going and they almost lost their patience. After that, they really got into it! The counter and floor were an awful, sticky mess...but I let it go and had fun!

The finished product!

Happy holidays from me and my family. Thank you all for stopping by! Now I am off to enjoy the rest of the tour...