Who doesn’t love a good sale? I know I love a good sale, so in honor of Cyber Monday and this past Saturday’s Small Business Day, I am offering a sale under the Hand-Painted Weddings Paintings tab! 40% off all watercolor prints today only! So, if you had your eye out on one of my … Read More
I want to take the opportunity today to thank the readers of this blog with a little gift…a free printable download of my Hand-Painted Thankful Cards. I hope these cards spread gratitude to all of your dining tables tomorrow in celebration of Thanksgiving. Thank you for reading! Enjoy your Thanksgiving! Download the pdf here. Thankful … Read More
It is the week of gratitude, and I want to share with you what I am most thankful for. I am thankful for my husband, Carl. He never ceases to amaze me in his zest for life. He smiles (and laughs) more than anyone I know. He is an incredibly intelligent person, and shows more … Read More
Why aren’t there more Thanksgiving cards? Why isn’t Thanksgiving as synonymous with cards as Christmas? It is a time to spread gratitude and love to the people in your life, just as Christmas cards spread cheer and joy to the people you love. Interesting, right? Hey, I’m just as guilty about this. I did not … Read More
I’m in the midst of designing my first calendar! This calendar will be in the shop (hopefully) by the end of the month! I’m a huge fan of desk calendars and am pretty excited to have my very own calendar on my desk all year. Also, I have been having a lot of fun practicing … Read More
I pinned the watercolor swatches image (top image) a couple of months ago on my Pinterest Watercolor board. Recently I clicked to see where this incredible image came from and was happily delighted to see it came from this wonderful Tumblr site called Things Organized Neatly. You simply must check out this site! As someone … Read More
Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week?? For the past 2-3 years, my husband and I have hosted Thanksgiving. It is a lovely tradition! That being said…three members of my immediate family are currently in Kenya returning on Thanksgiving Day, so our normal traditions are out of whack … Read More
Recently, I have been inspired by quiet, peaceful winter images in Pinterest. These images are usually subdued with soft color palettes. I believe this all goes back to my post on Friday, where I expressed that I am reflecting on peace. I look forward to peaceful days ahead snuggled up on the couch or at … Read More
I’m always inspired by Anthropologie. Dream job…work at the Anthropologie home office….or Anthropologie’s sister, BHLDN. The November catalog has been hanging out on my dining room table for a couple of weeks now. It is very hard for me to get rid of Anthro catalogs…they are just so pretty! What sparks my interest about this … Read More
I have this quote on my fridge and on the home screen of my cell phone. It is a favorite of mine. It speaks to me. It is something I need constant reminding of. I know it is antithetical, but peace is challenging. It is something that I cultivate through yoga and self-exploration and realization. … Read More
Autumn in Philly is lovely. The beautiful tree-lined streets in Society Hill start to brighten as the leaves change colors and soon litter the sidewalk. Potted mums and pumpkins adorn people’s stoops. Layered sweaters, scarfs, and cute boots adorn passer-bys. The smell of old fireplaces being turned on for the first time in the season … Read More
The Hand-Painted Autumn Reflections Invitation is perfect for a (Drumroll, please)…an Autumn wedding. Particularly one that is near or on a lake. Didn’t see that one coming, did you? This invitation is very different than the Autumn Leaves Invitation but would be nice in conjunction with an Autumn Leaves Save-the-Date. Which brings up a good … Read More
I got out to vote today…did you? Am I the only person that has adrenaline pumping through their body when they are waiting to vote? And then when I’m walking out of the poll station, I feel this awesome sense of accomplishment and pride…it is almost euphoric honestly. A few related fun links that you … Read More
Autumn is a perfect time to reflect. Nature gets a bit quieter as things die down for the year. The trees shed their life in the most magical way for us to enjoy. The smells change from blooming flowers to cozy smells of burning fireplaces. The air loses a bit of its heaviness and becomes … Read More
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…Autumn is my favorite season! I’m a big-time “leafer”. I love Autumn leaves…so much so that I don’t think I could live in a place that didn’t have fall foliage. I’m lucky to live in an area that has so much Autumn leaf variety. These are just … Read More
Before the storm blew through, Carl and I went for a walk around the neighborhood to gather some beautiful Autumn leaves. They were a lot of fun to paint while cooped up indoors the last few days. I must admit…I’m a little sad that the storm brought down a lot of these beautiful leaves. Fall … Read More
Have an incredibly spooky Halloween everyone! Steer clear of the spiders!
Apple orchards are a must-visit during the fall season for my husband and I. We are very lucky to have a good selection of orchards to choose from in the Philadelphia area. There is something so special about picking fruit off the tree. The only thing you need to watch out for…bringing home too many … Read More
Sending love to all my fellow mid-Atlantic bloggers and readers who are getting hit by Hurricane Sandy today into tomorrow. I hope you all stay safe, your homes stay dry, and your neighborhood trees stay in the ground. Today my husband and I are bunkered down in our home, which I must admit has been … Read More