Wedensday Coloring Page - and one of YOURS!

So I am a bit under the weather today, I am fighting off a small cold -

so I thought this drawing would the perfect one to share with you for

Wedenesday's Coloring Page

Simply click on one of my sketches from above, PRINT....and COLOR away!

You can even make it into a GET WELL card for someone!

Last week Lissa, colored in my sketch and look at what she did!

How beautiful is this?????

I fell in love with her use of color and shadowing...

and I just love how the sun beams are pouring through from the umbrella!

Thank you so very much Lissa for sharing this with us!

This made my day

(You can visit her blog, by clicking, here)

Dancing in the Rain

Drawn by Heather Stillufsen and Digitally Colored by Lissa

Now it's your turn to color -

maybe you, your kids, your grandparents, your students, anyone

 can color one of these sketches -

and I may even feature it on my blog!

I am off to reach for a few more tissues.....

Sending LOVE to YOU!

I am so excited to share our new Valentine Collection - now available on Etsy...Simply address,  send...and Voila - You've made someone's day!
They are available here, in The Shop.

Thank you to all that have entered our giveaway!

The Winner will be announced Friday, don't forget to enter...

Haven't entered yet? Hop on over here...

Time to Accomplish ....The Studio

"Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment"

 - Thomas Carlyle

One of my favorite things about the New Year is grabbing my favorite cup of coffee and locking myself up in my Studio for some much needed CLEAN OUT time!
Yes, I tend to gather paper, pencils, glitter, more paper, watercolors, post it notes, ribbon, inspirational pictures and quotes and they build...and build...until I can no longer sit at my desk! And then, they move to the floor, the computer desk and even the sofa....there's barely any room for my poor cat, Olive -

 It gets so bad, that there's nowhere for me to work...and it's time to CLEAN....
So that's what I am doing this week!
How about you....? Do you keep a messy work desk? Or is it nice and tidy...if it is can you come over and help me? And, don't forget to bring another Starbucks, I am going to need it!

And Yes, You are Beautiful!

I love this quote....I don't think I will be recycling that Post it Note!

PS - we are almost at 260 Followers....Look for a give-away coming soon!

Creative Tuesdays - Cupcake

Saylor hoped they wouldn't notice that the last cupcake was gone....

Maybe it would help if she read up on how to make some more before they got home!

It's time to get creative over at Creative Tuesday's this week's theme is

CUPCAKE

See you there!

Sunday Sketches -Don't Mess with My Candy

Miss  Kitty is very serious about collecting her Halloween loot!

Save me some Pretzel M&Ms ( my new favorite)  - have you tried them?

Anyway, it is Sunday and it's time for Sunday Sketches with Sophia over at The Blue Chair Diary.

Today I am sharing a work in progress of a watercolor of Miss Kitty -  

 Children and animals of all ages can be very possessive of their candy....especially on Halloween....

and Miss Kitty is certainly, no different.

Have a great Sunday!

Happy Friday

I have been busy this week.

I am working on a small custom watercolor painting for a client. They will use it on stationery, stickers and all sorts of fun things....and the little girl has tons of beautiful, brown curly hair...

 So cute!

Have a great weekend!

What are your plans?

Creative Tuesdays- Moon

And the moon replied,

"always follow your heart...."

the theme this week over at Creative Tuesdays with Mr. Toast, is

Moon

I have always admired the man in the moon -

and he gives great advice, don't you think....?

So, head on over to Creative Tuesdays, here, to see the other entries!

It's a great art-co-op!

See you there,

I will be listening to one of my favorite 'moon' songs....today, too....

find it here....

Madeline and Miss Kitty

Madeline kept busy on long summer days playing school and reading to her favorite stuffed animal,

Miss Kitty....

"...and the little butterfly flew away, on another magical adventure...."

The End...

"Would you like me to read you another book Miss Kitty?"

...asked Madeline...

"I brought a whole stack!"

How about you?

What are you up to today?

Creative Tuesdays - Ice Cream

You Scream

I scream...

Yes, she was still screaming....

"Butter Pecan

Chocolate Chip

Coffee Chunk, too!

Make mine a double....

or...you'll be in a whole lot of trouble!"

It's time for Creative Tuesdays with Mr. Toast

and this week's theme is

Ice Cream...

my favorite?

Chocolate Chip

Hop on over to Mr. Toast's blog,

and join the fun...

before it melts!

Just a little cloud watching.....

That's what I am going to do today....

grab my favorite blanket, a good book, and find a tall shady tree to lay under,
while I watch the clouds roll by...

I might even find an ice cream cone up in the sky
or a fluffy heart might pass me by...

I will keep you posted.... 

ah! perfect...

A lazy, hazy summer day....

How about you - what are you up to today?

Sunday Sketches - A page from the Sketchbook

When we think happy & positive thoughts...good things will come....

When we are content with our lives....we feel fulfilled.

Have you ever noticed when you think positive thoughts, good things happen?

It's all part of the positive "visualization" I like to have in my life.

Yes, it really works!

And, it's Sunday and it's sketch time with Sophia and the gang over at The Blue Chair Diary.

So, today  I am sharing a page right out of the old sketchbook. For me, it's really a writing/journaling/sketch book type of place to jot down thoughts and ideas.

Do you keep a journal or book for thoughts and ideas?

See you over at The Blue Chair Diary!

Have a great day!

Boxwood Love

Boxwood Love

I am so loving boxwood right now. I have them all over my back patio.

I have planted them in big black shiny urns, and pots.

My kids say they remind them of one of our favorite movies,

Edward Scissorhands,

 Remember when he turns the little neighborhood into a land of fantastic topiaries...

hmmm?

now there's an idea!

Beat the Heat -

It's so hot here, that Public Schools are closing early today!

No, not due to snow...due to excessive HEAT

We have heat advisories in effect for our area now with forecasters calling for

99 degrees.

I am thinking lots of ice cream....and the pool!

How about you?

How do you beat the heat?

Sunday Sketches - ...It's Time for a Picnic

It's a beautiful June day here, and we've got plans to sit

outside under our willow tree and have a picnic

...just like Madeline the Mouse...

What are you up to on this gorgeous June day?

It's also time for Sunday Sketches! This is a sketch of something I am working on...

I plan on adding a friend for Madeline and some more goodies....

Come join the fun over at The Blue Chair Diary with Sophia and the gang, grab a pencil and a sketchbook and I will meet you there!

Paint Party Friday - Little Miss Kitty

Miss Kitty

2.5" x 3.5"

ACEO

Watercolor

She's available, here, in my Etsy shop

It's Friday once again, boy this a busy time of year -

It's time for another Paint Party Friday....

Let the painting fun begin, see you there!

I found these really cute miniature easels at my local art store aren't they the cutest?

Perfect for your desk top!

And, they are the perfect size to hold a tiny painting like this one of Miss Kitty

Have a great day!

7 things to know....

A huge thank you to Miss Maddy Rose for passing this wonderful blog award to me! Maddy is a blog friend that makes the most adorable Santa Claus figures, seriously, they are adorable
...I love them! If you have not visited her blog, yet, then please hop over here and say hello! ....We all need a little Christmas now and then!

Part of the award acceptance is passing along 7 things about me that you may not know -

The beach is one of my favorite spots!

Brownie is our adopted dog.

We adopted him at a local shelter just over a year ago!

I love all things Parisian

This is my dream house on the ocean in New England

( yes, this is taped to my computer!)

Hey, a girl has to dream!

My doppelganger?

Maggie Gyllenhall....

People always tell me I look like this actress...

even my kids said, Mommy, that's you!

(my hair might be a little lighter! :)

and my favorite season is Summer....

and....one of my favorite restaurants

 - Blue Water Grill -

So there are a few things you might not know about me!

and you already know the basics,

I love pink, Starbucks and drawing!

and all of my blog friends....thanks for all of your continued support!

Have a great day!

Thanks Maddy Rose - xo

Paint Party Friday -Bookmarks

It's Memorial Day Weekend, and it's time to snuggle up in a

cozy chair, hammock, or pool float and read a good book!

Here is a bookmark for you to print and share!

You can use these bookmarks in all of your favorite books,

So what books are you reading?

It's also Paint Party Friday....I painted the butterflies with watercolors and then used my 'paint' program to make these cute bookmarks!

You can also cut these bookmarks out and paste in your journal...I did!

Have a great day!

"The world's favorite season is the spring.

All things seem possible in May."

- Edwin Way Teale

I love the spring. We are having the most amazing weather. Blue skies. Cool temperatures. Sunshine.

Hope you are too! Have a wonderful Thursday, my friends.

and yes, anything is possible!

 

Creative Tuesdays - Purple

This week's theme over at Creative Tuesday's is

 PURPLE...

My girls suggested that Madeline the Mouse should have a friend - I agreed.

Summer thought that Madeline's best friend would be a frog, so we named her Violet, just in time for

Mr. Toast's Creative Tuesday's.

Come play along with us, here, it's so much fun!
see you there

Chip's Favorite 7 Layer Dip

It's Cinco de Mayo 

Time for 7 Layer Dip and Chips

This is one of my favorite appetizers. My friend Cindi brings this to all of our get togethers and it's always the first appetizer to go! It's quick and easy to make. We will be making this tonight with our tacos!

Chip's Favorite 7 Layer Dip

1 Can refried beans

                                                        1 Cup Guacamole ( small container)

1 Cup Sour Cream

1 Cup Mayonnaise

1 Package of Taco Seasoning

2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 Jar black olives

In large glass dish, layer in this order,  one can of refried beans. Then guacamole. Next,  mix 1 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup mayonnaise together and add in the taco seasoning. Spread that on top of the guacamole. For the next layer chop 2 tomatoes, and place on top of sour cream mixture. Finally add the cheddar cheese - top with  black olives, if desired.

Serve with your favorite brand of chips! I like Tostitos Scoops!