Every now and then…okay, well, a little more NOW than THEN I check the House Beautiful Site… and I am rewarded!!! with THIS!!! or THIS! WITH A SIDE OF THIS! AND SOME OF THIS!!! ….AND JUST NOW… IF YOU SEE IT, LET ME KNOW!!!!………………….WHAT IF millions or even 10 people wrote to HB and said…”Hey… Read More get the look!!! or just Look!
“AGGIE” AGGIE was a sweet yellow lab I painted early last Summer in time for Father’s day. Her “Mom” sent me many photos and this one was my favorite.I paint a great many Yellow Labs and at first glance they might appear nearly identical, but as you get closer, the little differences and personal touches make… Read More PET PAINTING of the week – AGGIE
OLD HOUSES are full of surprises. and one week ago…when removing the Avocado Albatross and installing our new oven we got an unwelcome surprise… ….it did not fit. Yup, reminds me of one year ago when we had a dishwasher that did not fit… But don’t cry oven spilt milk …or ovens that don’t… Read More MONDAY MAKEOVER – NEW OVEN FINALLY
I intended to start this new FRIDAY FEATURE the other day but the week got away from me… Those of you who are fortunate enough to have your heart stolen by a Pet know what I mean when I say ; “Sometimes words cannot do the depth of love justice.” I paint many pets who… Read More new friday FEATURE PET PORTRAIT OF THE WEEK
One year ago…today…I shared my “TO DO” – GOAL List for 2012 and last WEEK we checked in to see how I had done… So HERE GOES…My GOALS for 2013 1. Finish the Kitchen…FINISH it. The countertops, the appliances, floor and island. This is the year! 2. Get better at photography. I got a new… Read More # 2013 My GOALS AND DREAMS
maggie “GOOD DOGS ARE WITH US FOR A LITTLE WHILETO TEACH US HOW TO LOVE LIKE IT IS OUR JOB…BECAUSE IT IS.” (left to right from upper left corner)owen, urban, sagejackson, jake, lucysam, molly, bogey lola, jennyjack and hazel kota, indy, charlesbode, crosby, brodiemisty, lulu and maxwell graham, luluakahi and rosie milton and maggie ,… Read More CUSTOM PET PORTRAITS – THE DOGS AND CATS OF 2012
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Here are your top 10 favorite posts of 2012… 10. THE LIVING ROOM REINVENTED – MY HAPPY PLACE “And as your family grows and expands and ages and changes…. you have to make adjustments….” 9. THE DINING ROOM PART II – THE REVEAL… Read More YOUR TOP 10 FAVORITE POSTS
2012 was a busy, busy year. My house did not get as much attention as in years past… Still, I always have another makeover up my sleeve…a project tap tap tapping at my brain when I lay my head on my pillow at night. Here are your favorite MAKEOVERS from the past year… you can… Read More MONDAY MAKEOVER – YOUR FAVorites of 2012
Today we bid farewell to an old friend…who has served us well, and the family before us…for 45 years… Mr Avocado Oven I saved my pennies and dollars and gave my husband (and all of us) a new oven for Christmas! Yes, that is Charlie on top of the box! A new oven has been… Read More AVOCADO FAREWELL -GUESS WHOS COMING TO DINNER
ONE YEAR AGO…I made a list of things I wanted to accomplish in 2012…lets see how I did:this is what I wrote: 1.Paintings – Keep on painting!!! and Expand my market – get them all over the world! and explore doing a small select group of affordable prints, maybe cards…maybe something fun like a lamp?… Read More MONDAY MAKEOVERS – HOW DID I DO?
