simple things

it doesn't get much better than

fresh flowers 

and

books

another painting may be emerging...

jayson love

i am delighted to share snaps from my 

absolutely favorite store

jayson home and garden

when i need a shot of inspiration,

i head straight here

 i love their mix of textures 

and patterns

plus all the plants!

they also have a fabulous  

online store 

(and a sale going on right now!)

plus here is a peek inside 

a the day in the life of head buyer

Caroline Scheeler

oodles of ideas abound

 

i heart paper

who doesn't, right?

going to experiment printing on these two gems

good times ahead

and, painting (of the walls) in my studio is almost complete. 

i'll post pics next week!!!!

happy weekend

chickens, llamas and antiques

where i've been

hangin' out with chickens

watching llamas

which are beautiful and a bit odd

scouting out treasures

enjoying end of the summer blooms

we had a relaxing little trip to michigan

it's great to recharge with the family

farewell dear friend

all of my paintings are near & dear to my heart

especially this one

i started this painting a few weeks 

before my son was born and 

finished it with him by my side

late morning brunch helped me remain 

somewhat sane 

after the long nights spent with little eli

................

see this painting and more

in the latest issue of House of Fifty

faucet tiny print

the latest!!

a wee little line print

which one is your favorite?

orangey?

blue belle?

lemony?

my personal fav is this 

white on lemony yellow

it's so fresh :)

if you missed it, here's the sketch and inspiration

and, check out the details here

wowza!

a BIG thanks to janell of the 

gorgeous online magazine 

house of fifty 

for featuring my work

check it out here!!!!

some of my fav images 

from this issue

i ADORE this living room 

from christine dovey's article,  

how to build an eclectic space

see more of her creative ideas at 

bijou and boheme

i will be sporting this orange nail color 

this fall along with this top

thanks again 

house of fifty!!!!

keep the inspiration coming :)

stu-stu-studio

in case you were wondering

this is what my studio looks like right now

my desk on the left

pile of trash in the middle

exposed beams on top

really, really high ceiling

drywall was finished this week

next, paint

can't wait to show you the finished space!!!!

coming soon...

can you see me smiling?

send off

the first ever art giveaway is being 

flown to australia today

:)

enjoy your new home 

blue little table!!

congrats!!

the first ever art giveaway winner is...

caroline andrews

thanks to everyone who entered

more giveaways to come 

sooooo stay tuned:)

have a great weekend!