Category Archives: family/pets

new monthly inspiration project

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Chris

We have a new monthly inspiration project and a new granddaughter to start the new year. We welcomed our granddaughter, Layla Marie, into the world on January 4th. She shares a birthday with her big brother. Not sure how well … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Chris

Happy New Year! Hope you all are having a great start to 2012. We spent New Year’s Eve at home with the kids and grandson. From the photo below, it looks like our grandson was going to outlast my husband … Continue reading →

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monday inspiration – warm and toasty

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Chris

Warm and toasty colors for this week’s color palette a week (CPAW). Rich coffee liqueur, warm nougat and toasty emberglow make up this week’s palette. I’m still working on the Spring 2012 color recipe ebook. It is taking longer than … Continue reading →

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one of those mornings and spring 2012 colors

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Chris

It’s been one of those mornings. I slept through my alarm, which meant the youngest missed his bus and I had to drive him to school. It was very frosty this morning….drivers side door wouldn’t unlock…got in through passenger side … Continue reading →

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I’m back!

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Chris

I’m back! Did you miss me? My trip consisted of driving my parents to Texas and back. The trip was for my step-dad, who has terminal cancer, to be able to see his daughters and grandchildren. While the trip wasn’t … Continue reading →

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monday inspiration – orange

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Chris

Orange is one of those under-utilized colors. This week’s color palette a week (CPAW) combines muted shades of yellow and orange with a contrasting teal, perfect for fall. Happy Halloween! My grandson was a garden gnome for trick or treating … Continue reading →

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in the studio – getting ready to think pink

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Chris

Yes, I’m getting ready to think pink. October is almost upon us which means it’s breast cancer awareness month. One of my Etsy teams, The Etsy Angels, raise funds for various causes throughout the year and every October we raise … Continue reading →

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