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 […]

I’m excited to say that yesterday I dropped off three new original paintings now for sale at the Inn Store at The Boar’s Head.  Here are two (I still have to upload my third photo). I am also happy to say I sold two framed Gemini Font Art pieces today (for twin sisters). They make […]

  • Low Tide High Style - So glad you followed my blog so that I could find yours! Your artwork is wonderful and I linked back to your blog in my latest post. Thanks for introducing me to the Aqualung song too, I have heard some of their music but not that particular song! Have a great night!

    Kat 🙂December 9, 2010 – 7:25 pmReplyCancel

Thanks everyone! “Nature” was my top viewed last week on FineArtAmerica. It’s an oldie, but a favorite of mine. I would consider selling the original (18″ x 24″) if anyone is interested or if you’d prefer a custom painting in a similar style, simply email me.

I just finished another assignment!  This one was suppose to be semi-similar to the style of Jacob Lawrence and express a significant story, memory, or moment from our childhood … so, once again, my focus includes the Florida Keys.  My Statement: I chose to paint a portrait of my mother, sister, and I in the […]