… Prep … Approximately 40 minutes Bake at 350° F 8 Minutes per batchMakes at least 14 sandwiches … Ingredients … 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar* 1/2 cup packed brown sugar* 1/4 cup […]

I am so pleased to share my first mural project of 2012. One of my dear friends is due in March, and I was thrilled to paint this special nursery for little “Baby D!” The mom originally thought of buying a wall decal, but after brainstorming we decided having a more personalized tree would be […]

  • Marissa - So cute! So much better than a wall decal!January 24, 2012 – 7:27 pmReplyCancel

I was SO incredibly pleased with the level of interest and kind feedback I received from my other guides,  that I decided to share some more holiday love. Valentine’s Day is only a month away! Are you ready? In this list you’ll find 101 Valentine’s Day Inspirations:  Gifts • Recipes • Crafts • Decor • […]

  • jamie@eighteen25 - such a great list of ideas!! thanks for sharing some of our valentine’s prints. 🙂January 13, 2012 – 6:16 pmReplyCancel

  • lo - So many wonderful ideas! I do not know where to start, but I know I’m about to get busy! Thanks for sharing.January 14, 2012 – 9:46 amReplyCancel

  • Brassy Apple - oh my heavens! what a great round up! thanks for including my 3D heart art! 🙂 pinning this post for SURE!January 17, 2012 – 11:57 pmReplyCancel

  • Cassey @http://natural-nurturer@blogspot.com - This are some GREAT ideas. I now run a daycare, so these are awesome. Thank you!! New follower..January 19, 2012 – 10:41 amReplyCancel

  • kimi - this is soooo amazing. so many awesome ideas, thanks for sharing!January 19, 2012 – 1:46 pmReplyCancel

  • Kelley - What a wonderful list! Thank you so much.January 19, 2012 – 2:21 pmReplyCancel

  • Crafty Staci - Wow…what a fantastic round-up! Thanks so much for including my coffee cup sleeve!January 21, 2012 – 1:35 pmReplyCancel

  • Cate Holst - This is fantastic! Thanks for sharingJanuary 21, 2012 – 3:18 pmReplyCancel

  • cathy@my1929charmer - What a fantastic list, so many great projects to do. A few I’ve already started on. Thanks for sharing your inspiration at Sunday’s Best Party! PS – I featured this on my Facebook page. Too great not to share.January 24, 2012 – 10:03 pmReplyCancel

    • Dani Marie - Thanks Cathy!! You’ll have to share once you finish up the projects 🙂January 25, 2012 – 8:38 amReplyCancel

YAY! I am so thrilled we found such an incredible wedding photographer, Ashley Bee, in Temecula, California, where we’re getting married in August! This adorable (and super talented) wife and husband team offer engagement photos as well, and I am SO glad we took advantage of it! For all you future brides, I HIGHLY recommend […]

  • Ashley Bee - I love how you shared more details on the day from your perspective! 226 days couldn’t come sooner!! We can’t wait for your big day and to see you and Andrew again 🙂January 11, 2012 – 8:31 pmReplyCancel

I keep saying I want to tape my own painting process… but I certainly don’t think it’d be nearly as fascinating as this super-fast finger painting technique – WOW. What a talented man! Oh, and my favorite comment left on YouTube is:  “If you listen closely you can hear Bob Ross crying.” – larsatspitblog

Painted in 2010 My first custom painting for 2012 was quite a unique request! The challenge was to combine Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Church at Auvers paintings while adding a twist from the show, Doctor Who. And, to include a strange alien in the church window (apparently this is from a particular episode). Although […]

Who’s ready for 2012?! I thought I’d share a few fun ideas in case any of you are throwing a little NYE party! Mix up your guest list and start your party no earlier than 8 or 9 (according to most online sources) to prevent a drudge of midnight anticipation. Also, starting later takes some […]

  • Catherine Denton - Love the grape idea! May have to make that a new tradition. Catherine DentonDecember 27, 2011 – 3:32 pmReplyCancel

Here’s a little winter-weather color inspiration for you!Follow the links below for great ideas & goodies! 1. Ultimate Gift Wrap Guide (101 Ideas)! 2.  Snowflake Mittens3.  Kate Spade Purse4.  Bracelets by Jade + CoCo5. Essie Nail Polish6. DIY Snowflakes (simply thread cotton)7.  JOYful Decorating8.  Layla Grayce Lamp9.  Dragonfly Painting (for sale on Etsy)10. Jitterbug Apron11. […]

  • Yuliya - Such a gorgeous collection! Very well made, I love all the items 🙂

    Thank you very much Dani Marie for choosing my Merry Christmas photograph, I am truly touched, so nice of you 🙂

    My Best Wishes and hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    YuliyaDecember 17, 2011 – 11:15 pmReplyCancel

12.15.2011 – With great joy, I announce that I have just concluded my Final Research Project, An Exploration of Color Theory and Bookmaking, in partial fulfillment towards receiving my Master’s of Art in Art Education from Boston University. It was a rigorous, but worthwhile journey. This little blog page is not technically related to my […]