I’m very pleased to present my very first online art auction!The concept is quite simple: 1.  A unique piece of artwork (created by dm designs) is posted here specifically for the online art auction.2.  A starting price and an auction closing date are stated.3.  Then, anyone can comment to the post with their BID (you […]

“Burnt” © dm 2009 Lately I have been toying with the idea of showcasing my artwork in an open studio setting, and today, I came across a very insightful article by Amy Wilson at Art Bistro. In case any of you have similar aspirations, I thought I’d share (and highlight some key notes):  .  .  […]

I am excited to share another set of color trends for summer. This board offers a bit of frill, sparkle and warmth while showcasing some amazing finds!  The day after creating this, without even realizing, I walked out the door in navy shorts, a pink top, and gold jewelry…. I had a good laugh a […]

My hand-painted 8×10 original acrylic “Peas in a Pod” painting is now 25% OFF! Personalization can be added at no extra charge. Simply leave a ‘note’ while purchasing.  buy it now!

I’m very sad to say…. I’m back from Maui.  It was an AMAZING trip, stunning wedding, and an unforgettable time with wonderful friends.  I’m already planning my next visit ~ and, I’ll be sure to share some photos soon (I took over 1,000, so it may be a slow process). While I was away tho, […]

Farewell for now! Maui, here we come!  Tomorrow, Andrew and I are headed off to MAUI to see two of my closest friends get married! Billie & Stu, we are SO incredibly happy for you two!  We wish you all the best for a happy and healthy future together! ALOHA! I’ll be back in a […]

Wow… I’m proud to say I’ve made it to Day 162! It’s pretty crazy to look back on all the photos I’ve taken so far, and even crazier to realize I’m not even half way yet.  Wow.  I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I strongly recommend this unique project ~ it’s a very rewarding […]

Holy heatwave!  Hope everyone’s hanging in there. I thought I’d share a little splash of Nautical inspirations! First, here’s my most recent custom painting! I can’t wait to see pictures once it’s hung in the nursery! And here’s a collection of some lovely items I’ve added to my Nautical Beachy Lovely pinboard. Go take a […]

  • Stacy of KSW - Lovely, cant wait to see the nursery. Can you tell me how you did the screen shot of your pinboard? I’ve been wanting to take some of my own but can only squeeze a few pins in the picture. Thanks (visiting from the Crafty Girls Workshop FB page)June 13, 2011 – 1:53 pmReplyCancel

  • dm designs - Thanks Stacy! From the sounds of it, you already know how to do a screen shot (which is good), so what I do, right before taking the screen shot, is I adjust my screen browser so it zooms out (makes everything smaller which fits more in the screen). It’s diff. depending on what computer or browser you’re using, but a shortcut you can try is CONTROL (and) MINUS SIGN. Hope this helps.June 14, 2011 – 12:37 pmReplyCancel