“Classic Miss Leo” – Day 9 – January 9, 2011 It’s been a wonderfully lazy Sunday, and our little kitten, Miss Leo (rescued from the woods this summer) was running around all day; playful and curious, as usual. Trying to quickly snap a shot of her, I forgot to change previous camera settings, but am […]

I came across this project idea in November 2010 and was instantly intrigued.  The challenge: capture one unique photo every day…for a whole year!  Why? Because it sounds fun! Also, I want to see if I CAN do it and think it will be good for a little creativity spark!  When I did a little […]

Here’s a little counting sign I designed last month.  It’s currently available in two color schemes “Shades of Ice Cream” and “Shades of Earth”… but I’d be more than happy to adjust or customize it in any way to make it uniquely personalized just for you!

It’s been forever since I’ve had the time to sit back and enjoy a good book. I just bought The Happiness Project and am very excited to start reading. Has anyone read it? I’m curious your thoughts. My all-time-favorite books ~ that I highly recommend ~ are the four below. I would love to know […]

“Santa” gave me an early present ~ a nice new camera (canon rebel T1i EOS 500d)! Cannot wait to play & learn more! Here are two of our adorable cat, Miss Leo. I’d love if anyone has some tips, tricks, or pointers I should know about my new canon 🙂

  • LittleBigCompany - Loving your blog too!, so many beautiful things so much gret inspirationxxx

    Louisa
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  • My Hideaway - I desperately need a new camera too! How do you like your new canon?December 22, 2010 – 3:11 pmReplyCancel

  • dm designs - Thanks Louisa! 🙂 I’m just returning from my “winter break” so hopefully I’ll have some new posts up soon. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    My Hideaway – I LOVE my new canon – I’m still figuring things out of course, but I would highly recommend one!January 3, 2011 – 8:35 amReplyCancel

first .. THE cutest card on earth – from my sweet boyfriend… And, I just now realized that our tree is overflowing with birds. There’s a hummingbird, a penguin, a dove, and of course, three owls!

These are both available in custom color schemes, various sizes, and can be personalized upon request.  Simply email me.  Standard prints, cards, and framed pieces are available now – click below.

Honeysuckle has been announced as the new hue for 2011 (Pantone 18-2120 TCX). Find articles, photos, and videos at the wall street journal or visit Pantone’s website to learn why they say honeysuckle is the Courageous-Confident-Vital new hue.

  • Andrew - that honey suckle is insane! you are amazing…December 13, 2010 – 6:45 pmReplyCancel

Christmas is just around the corner and with my wishful snowfall mood today, I thought I’d share some sweet winter-white treasures I’ve recently stumbled upon.   cocoa via eva lindh  –  candy cane pops (DIY tutorial) via hostess  –  pastel cookies via hostess winter white table by my home ideas sweet treats via amy atlas lovely wreaths […]

  • Torie Jayne - Gorgeous selection of treats, the owl is adorable. Have a sweet day!December 13, 2010 – 6:45 pmReplyCancel

  • Jenn - Those are all so beautiful! I love the sprinkled marshmallows 🙂December 14, 2010 – 8:45 pmReplyCancel

  • sarah, flourish design + style - Oh, how gorgeous! I love the wreaths on the back of the chairs! xxDecember 14, 2010 – 10:37 pmReplyCancel

  • dm designs - Thanks ladies ~ glad you enjoyed them! I only wish I had discovered some of these earlier… but the house is decorated, gifts are wrapped, and our party was last weekend. Oh well ~ I’ll just start adding up ideas for next year.December 15, 2010 – 3:50 pmReplyCancel

Thanks everyone! “Pinks and Browns” was my ‘top viewed’ last week on FineArtAmerica – and the latest viewer was from Moscow ~ very cool.  This was a consignment piece I painted in 2004. The couple looked through my portfolio and said which styles they liked, then I did a home visit to see the specific […]