One of my current side hustle projects is to make a coloring book of floral art. I'm not talking about the intricate mandala-style books, where one missed paisley is a stress-induced scramble to cover it up. I want nice big patches of petals, or rosy cheeks for someone to puddle watercolors on top of. Here's … Continue reading Color Me Bad: Coloring Books for EVERYONE!
There really isn't much else I need in life than a good book. Well. Maybe a cold pinot grigio. And a soft dog. Okay, and dark chocolate. And if I'm going to list all the things I need in life, I may as well also mention Coco Chanel Eau de Parfum, my mala beads, and … Continue reading Book Roundup: March 2018
Here in SWMO, the sun is starting to shine, the days are getting longer, the weather just a bit warmer. With the arrival of Spring, we are finally saying goodbye to winter. But I won't lie. I love winter, and this one was particularly cozy. Full of family, nights by the fire, strong cocktails and … Continue reading Mood Board: Winter is Going
Thanks to my BookRiot weekly e-mail, I went down a rabbit hole of new books to add to the list. Some of these sounded like a good fit for the Mixed Print book club: The Reluctant Fortune-Teller - Norbert Zelenka has always lived life on the sidelines. It’s why at seventy-three years old he’s broke and alone … Continue reading Spring Reads for Book Club
In our recently formed "Mixed Print Book Club," we try to pick books for the group that are charming, fun, and an escape from reality (for better or for worse). The group consists of mostly working women (and yes, that includes full-time mamas!), so when we have a few minutes to slip away into another … Continue reading Mixed Print Book Club
My personal artistic style is messy, dreamy, and intuitive. I very rarely sketch out ideas or work with a final image in mind. This might be why I'm compelled to buy every art-technique book out there, because the process is so foreign and fascinating. I LOVE folk art, and folk design, from all regions of … Continue reading Book Love: Folk Art Techniques
A list of items we daydream about including in our lives. {Featured Photo by Nikunj Gupta on Unsplash}
Highlights of some of our favorite things, and where to find them! Plum and Punch Bright Eyed Yellow Pencil Holder (or zipper cactus holder...) - More fun planters found HERE. *** *** {featured photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash }
Every morning for the past few years, I’ve jotted a quick note of something I’m grateful for. It helps start the day on a positive note, and puts my mind somewhere cozier. This year, I decided to focus each month with a theme. Get really specific. Inspired by one of my Christmas presents, “The Little … Continue reading Hygge-based Gratitude
Bubbly in a Teacup 