Here I am, send me!

 This is a special order for a family who's babysitter says this to their little girls, how sweet is that?

  I couldn't have said it better myself.  ($25)

I have been studying the book of Isiah and this verse hit me over the head like a ton of bricks.  How often do you say this? (The map is of Chicago area, in case you were wondering) $25


Still taking Christmas orders! Get them in now while there is still time!

Inventory of windows!

Here they are.....ALL of them.  They need to go before the holidays so I can make room for more! Let me know if you're interested and I'll get you a price and a smile.

Tune my heart

New masterpieces to lighten your Sunday.  The poppy one isn't quite finished yet.....it's on vintage washed music and ads, but it's lacking in something....can't put my finger on it.  The other ones are all for sale!

DON'T FORGET ABOUT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!!!

Friday Five: Creative websites to visit...better late than never

Happy Fall Friday! Soaking up the beautiful colors of fall and this amazing Iowa weather.  I know you're been waiting with bated breath for the Friday Five, so here they are in no particular order........

....but first I must show you this Happy Friday dance party video, because no matter what kind of mood you're in, you shall laugh.


HAPPY FRIDAY DANCE PARTY #3 from blaine hogan on Vimeo.

1.  http://is-theblog.blogspot.com/

2. http://www.leblahg.com/

3. http://www.etsy.com/shop/spreadthelove

4. http://maemaepaperie.blogspot.com/

5. http://www.book-by-its-cover.com/

Painting what I want

 This is for a new little baby boy's room.  His bedding was similar and they asked me to match it, so I did.  I had to sneak in a baseball because the dad is a huge baseball fan, so I'm told.

I have gotten in to the habit of painting for other people (which I LOVE) and painting what I think will sell (which I also love, and so does my grocery bill) I had almost forgotten what it felt like to make something that I wanted to, just because.  It doesn't happen very often, but I just sat down last night at the table with my paints, some hot tea and good music and just painted.  I had no rhyme or reason, no one else to paint it for but I think it turned out great. I love color and movement in a painting and even though my husband thinks it looks weird, I painted it because I like the style and the colors.  It is for sale but I have peace knowing that it wasn't painted to sell.  I think I need to do that more often.......

Fall Inspired

 Can you guess what pumpkin my son picked out? Yup, the enormous one. 

The trees here in Iowa are just starting to change.  It looks like someone took a paint brush and just touched the tips of the trees with red and gold.  I snapped these photos right outside my front door.  I love fall!

Friday Five...only it's Sunday....oops!

Busy weekend! Had the husband home on a Saturday which doesn't happen very often during season so I took full advantage!

Here are the Friday Five: Top (six because I owe you one) Creative Websites to visit.....but on Sunday evening.  Happy browsing.

1. http://www.etsy.com/shop/dolangeiman

2.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeytree

3. http://www.lovelyclusters.com/

4. http://lisacongdon.com/

5.  http://sebastianfoster.com/originalpaintingsbyDianaSudyka.aspx

6. http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbandesign