Are you trying to make the holidays a bit greener this year?  As you know, Monday, November 28th is Cyber Monday — the biggest online shopping day of the year — So, why not start the season off by making this a DIY day instead? The Nature Conservancy’s Green Gift Monday concept encourages us to: […]

I love receiving all types of special custom painting requests and was recently given quite a big challenge — a four-foot canvas of the Vegas Skyline done in a “painterly-style”… The giant blank canvas was a bit intimidating at first, but I admit once I found my rhythm it was quite enjoyable! After a few […]

The holidays are quickly approaching, and I’m thinking of making my first advent calendar this year for my fiance! Or, I might not be able to keep the idea a secret and perhaps if he wants to join in the effort, we can make it for both of us (I’ll do all the odd numbers […]

  • My Music Tube - nice posts.
    ssr,indiaNovember 22, 2011 – 11:39 pmReplyCancel

  • Heather E - Nice collection of Advent Calendars. I just wanted to point out that item #22 is NOT DIY. I bought one myself from Target. It is cute, and I have enjoyed it, but I think it was misleading of the original blogger to post a craft DIY and then use a Target picture.November 15, 2012 – 8:33 pmReplyCancel

    • Danielle Marie - My apologies for the wrong claim, but thanks for pointing this out πŸ™‚ Also, see Natasa’s comment below.November 4, 2013 – 12:25 pmReplyCancel

  • Joana Neves - Love this cute ideias! πŸ™‚
    Hugs, JoanaNovember 28, 2012 – 3:14 pmReplyCancel

  • Natasa - Thanks for featuring my blog!
    Heather E, I have taken that photo from another blog and have linked back to it. The inspiration for the DIY craft instructions has come from the photo and I never have claimed that the photo is the actual diy project and not a store bought item. It is just there for inspiration and illustration. πŸ™‚October 31, 2013 – 11:28 amReplyCancel

Thank you everyone for the incredibly sweet comments and support!!! And no worries, there will be plenty more little contest opportunities down the road… so keep visiting! Kate, I can’t wait to start brainstorming your custom painting!!

I’m a tiny bit late with this, but I just can’t pass up announcing my little blog has turned one! And, not only that, but today it passed the 100,000 visit-mark as well ~ wow! I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has stopped by, followed, commented, and cared. On 10.15.10 […]

(a few randomly sweet things to ponder this month)  . . . Feel like sleeping in late?  Don’t forget to fall back! Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 6th. . . . In the mood for a little shopping?  Check out my Hello November Treasury!   . . . Curious what photos are popular right now? […]

  • Five Seed - Thanks for featuring my item in your treasury! Beautiful blog!November 2, 2011 – 12:18 pmReplyCancel

  • aubepine - Thanks for including my necklace in your treasury! Your blog is lovely! πŸ™‚November 2, 2011 – 1:50 pmReplyCancel

If anyone else is like us…. the pumpkins are sadly sitting on the porch, untouched! We haven’t found the time yet to carve or do anything with them. Soooo….. I thought I’d share a few quick last-minute pumpkin ideas! chalkboard spray paint via Real Simple crayon pumpkins via The Swede Records sharpie polka dots via […]

  • Natasha in Oz - Your Halloween ideas are fabulous. I will have to check out the rest of your pinterest boards right now!

    I have posted some of my favourite Halloween pins for my weekly Pinning & Singing Pinterest linky party so if you have 5 minutes to spare please come visit! I would be so honoured if you could link up your post too!

    Best wishes and happy Halloween!
    Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for MeOctober 30, 2011 – 12:25 amReplyCancel

Wow! I cannot believe I’m approaching the finish line of this 365 Photo Project!  YOU ARE NOT A LEAF  .  10.28.11  .  Day 301 Back in January when I started, I had several goals and a few initial thoughts of where this project might lead, but I NEVER expected this level of excitement and didn’t […]

As a way to say THANK YOU to fans, we had announced a contest for when we reached the 500 facebook mark! Today, we did! All names were exported from FB, assigned a number, and then using an online random number generator, the winner was selected! Ms. Fayler has won a free custom painting!    […]

These incredible muffins are quick and easy to make!  . . . . . . . .  YIELDS:  12 muffins INGREDIENTS for muffins: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 bananas, mashed 3/4 cup white sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup butter, melted INGREDIENTS for […]

  • Jenn - I love your photos! These look delicious and I have saved this for next time I have brown bananas!November 13, 2011 – 12:25 amReplyCancel