2016-03-19 18:53
Yesterday we had an early day. Our morning schedules overlapped each other and everyone needed to be ready and out the door by 7:40. Sunday evening we put our heads together and figured out… Read More
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2016-03-19 18:53
Every year in January I get my life back on track and I work hard at focusing on healthy eating and exercise. After taking the last few months off from working out at the gym I am more than… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
We recently got a small 8" fry pan manufactured by Ozeri. As we've only had it for about a month I will admit we haven't had tons of time or experience using it. But so far so good. My husba… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
I am honored and happy to see one of my wood burnings getting so much attention on Pinterest! My sweet snowman wood burning has a high number of repins and this number is growing daily!
http… Read More
2013-10-21 12:18
A few years ago I began playing around with my wood burning tool and, through my 'playtime', I ended up designing some unique woodburned necklace pendants. While it took some time to get my… Read More
2013-10-15 11:02
When I was very young...around 3 or 4 years old...I had a serious allergic reaction to our family's real Christmas tree. I have a very vague recollection of waking in the middle of the night… Read More
2013-10-08 14:31
As I'm sure you're aware animal prints are super popular in home decor styles as well as clothing, jewelry and more. I recently painted a really fun name sign for a customer that had the zeb… Read More
2013-09-24 12:58
I recently read a wonderful children's book called "The Dragon King" by Vivian Slade.In "The Dragon King", Ethan is crowned king at a very young age after the sudden death of his father. Tho… Read More
2013-08-12 15:03
Years ago I set up tables at several local arts and crafts shows. The first couple of shows I did very well. But the more often I paid for a space and set up a table the less interest people… Read More
2013-06-27 20:05
We recently had to cut down a very large tree in our back yard. I was really bothered by this decision, but we really didn't have a choice. There was a huge branch on the tree that began to… Read More
2013-04-24 14:18
October is always a slow month for me so the last week or so I've been spending time making wearable art pendants. Creating things that are outide of my normal work--i.e. the items I sell fr… Read More
2013-04-24 14:09
Goodness! Have I been lost in my own little world or what?!?! I'm sorry to say that I can't blame my lack of posts on being overwhelmingly busy filling orders. Oh, sure, I always have orders… Read More
2013-04-24 14:06
My latest philosophy regarding my art work and art life is to use what I have.I often struggle as an artist when it comes to figuring out what I want to create. At night when I climb into be… Read More
2013-04-24 14:05
I am now offering prints of my original pieces of art! YAY!At this point I'm in the 'trial and error' stage and I can only offer art prints of a small number of my original pieces. Things ar… Read More
2013-04-24 14:03
I've been taking some fun online art classes and I recently learned from one of my teachers that you can use a deck of playing cards as your canvas. Now being an artist I know that a canvas… Read More
2013-03-08 17:33
I don't share my portrait work on my blog much. I don't know why...I guess it's because this area of my artwork world is the oldest part of my business and I sort of fried myself on it a few… Read More
2013-03-04 17:08
I recently read a book called 'Shortcut to Prosperity - 10 Entrepreneurial Habits and a Roadmap For an Exceptional Career' by Mark Hopkins.
I began reading this book from the perspective… Read More
2012-11-06 12:28
I have one of my wood burnings listed in an auction that's being held on the Business Among Moms Facebook Page...
Click on over to see all the wonderful items that are up for bidding!Busines… Read More
2012-11-02 12:17
The men in my family are fans of those reality TV shows that chronicle a group of men spending thousands upon thousands of dollars digging for gold. I have to say that every once in a while… Read More
2012-10-17 18:23
I just learned how out of it I am. Up until about a week or so ago I had never heard the term 'sugar skull'. I had the TV on for background noise...as usual. I overheard the term sugar skull… Read More
2012-10-09 12:06
Have you ever attended a rock festival? I've never been to one but I've heard about them my entire life. Who, like me at the ripe old age of 47, hasn't heard of 'Woodstock'?? I'm the younges… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I was taking a much needed break from all of the orders I have to paint and complete in time for the holiday season and I stumbled upon some beautiful artwork. As I surfed the web I discover… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As the holiday season fast approaches I decided I should share some of my holiday and winter themed art pieces. A few of the items I am displaying here have been sold, but I will gladly recr… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Summer is here and the sunshine is fantastic! Sunny days have inspired me to share some of my artwork that features the warm beautiful sun...my sunshine art!Here are a few of my creations th… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As many of you may know April is "Keep America Beautiful Month" which is a non-profit with a mission to build and sustain vibrant communities. Recently I was contacted by Tiffany Pham, the c… Read More
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