Category: blog
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Palette Knife Landscape
Today I decided to do a whole painting with my palette knife. I wasn’t planning that initially but all my paint brushes were dirty and I didn’t want to clean them out (haha). So to the palette knife I went. It actually turned out to be the perfect technique for the job becuse I had…
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Portrait of a girl
I’m standing in the kitchen up to my elbows in soapy water, washing the bowl we used to mix up my daughters green birthday cheesecake. Her request since her birthday is on St. Patricks day and she loves cheesecake. Jack Johnson music is playing away in the background. I pause to take a sip of…
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Happy 2019!
So, we made it through the Holidays and my kids are trying to adjust back to wearing pants instead of pjs all day and having to think again! I absolutely love Christmas but I always look forward to getting back to our routine again. The holidays always feel like a flurry of exhausting, exciting, crazy…
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Furry Office Assistant
This morning I’m sitting on the couch drinking coffee, listening to soft piano Christmas music looking at the lights on the tree, and editing my Etsy listings. The kids are at school and I’m feeling like its going to be a good day and I’m going to get tons done. I mean, I already managed…
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Be the Gift
Hey Gang! The holidays are coming, and I have great news for you! Now thought Cyber Monday I am offering FREE SHIPPING on EVERYTHING in my Etsy Shop!! Yup, thats right FREE! So don’t wait, get your holiday orders in NOW! I have many new items in the shop including some cute snowmen pillows and…
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Guarding Luke? by Kelly Lewis
Overview Guarding Luke? by Kelly Lewis Do Angels exist? Guarding Luke? will take you on a journey as one very unlikely Angel attempts to complete a most difficult assignment. With rich characters, a hefty dose of humor and a simple message about God and faith, this story offers readers a chance to contemplate their personal…
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Purple Joy Art at Finger Lakes Artisans!!
I have been busy stocking my art in a beautiful local shop! It’s called Finger Lakes Artisans in the Waterloo Premium Outlets. It’s a wonderful shop with some amazing handmade items. I think I could do most of my Christmas shopping there! So if you are in the area check it out! I have note…
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Crumbs on My Kitchen Floor
My Kitchen floor is always covered in crumbs. I swear I sweep them up, turn around and bam! instantly they are back! And the couch is same. I can never just sit down, I have to dustbuster a clean spot first! There are also socks-mismatched socks everywhere! In the couch cushions scattered all over the…
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Beautiful Life
She reaches over to me and grasps my hand and holds on tight. As we sat, hand in hand, Alan Jackson music videos playing on the tv, she gently closes her eyes and sighs. This is now what I do on Tuesday mornings, at the local nursing home. I sit with the residents, visit, chat,…