Wardrobe Wednesday: Shades of Blue

Good Wednesday! I hope you are having a lovely week...it is hot and steamy in Miami--but no hurricanes for us (in more ways than one-ba-dum-ching) and that is a good thing!
Anyhow, here is today's Wednesday Wardrobe. A lot of blue with a splash of yellow. I knew I was going to be doing teacher trainings all day today, in a hotel...which means one thing...cold! Hence the pants and cardigan.

I'm having a sale of paintings from last fall's show at Books and Books in Coral Gables. To see what is available visit my Facebook Page.You will see in the Books and Books album that there are paintings marked as "Available and on SALE". Drop me a line and I will give you the details. ALSO...if you have not already, go ahead and "LIKE" the page!

XOXO

Bon Fete

It is hard to believe but in 3 short months babykins will be 1! Amazing. So...the anal planner in me is thinking party themes (notice one of my Pinterest boards). I have been a fan of bunting for a while, even thought about putting some sweet bunting in babykins' room...and now with her party in the not so distant future...I am thinking of bunting, pastel color schemes and pom poms. That is where the inspiration for this drawing came. I'm thinking it could be a fun painting for any space. What do you think?
...now I ask you...pom poms, bunting and or pinwheels?

Hoot Hoot Owl

Greetings and happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend. I had quite a productive weekend myself. When babykins wasn't crawling or pulling herself up in my direction, I was sketching a lot. This owl is one of my favorite additions to my sketchbook. I'm sketching a lot because I had the grand idea of asking a few of my "artist museum friends" if they would be interested in going in on a show together. So far everyone I have asked has said yes...but it seems like everyone is busy and we'll need about a year to get this together.

I have never been one to really "theme" out a show (hence my double theme last year). So I am going to start drawing and painting and see what kind of common theme I find. Let me know if you have any suggestions, I am open to them!

Emma C'est Fini

Last night I finished Emma's E. I made the "E" rose metallic, and I think it will look nice next to her sister's "M". Now to ship it to its new home in Virginia! Hope Emma and the family enjoy the painting.

Thursday Threads: Minor Details

Minor details...sometimes that is all that it takes to take something from pretty to stunning. From plain to extraordinary. Details. They are all around you--- and you should always pay attention.
Here are two items which I would gladly add to my repertoire just for the small details they have. This watch is another fabulous collaboration between Timex and J.Crew. Here 's the kicker...the detail I am in love with on this piece, the date! It's what these watches have been missing. I love having the date on my watches. Here another lovely piece. Kate Spade designed this beautiful clutch which looks like a copy of Pride and Prejudice. First of all this is one of the greatest novels of all time---so how lovely is it that you can take it with you anywhere while you look lovely sipping on a cocktail at a fete?!

These are my picks for Thursday Threads this week. The little details that make you stand out.

Wednesday Wardrobe: Hot Summer Days

Happy Hump Day! It was hot (about 94 degrees) and swampy (about 100000% humidity). Gross! However I went to lunch with a new friend from the Miami Art Museum...so I wanted to be dressed for where ever lunch and our appetites may take us. Above you will see my ensemble for this VERY rainy day.

You'll notice that all 3 of my MAM ribbons have fallen off! This means that my wishes are suppose to come true (yay). I am also still wearing my locket...which I made...and have gotten so many compliments on that I am officially making them. So, if you want to wear someone you love in a beautiful sterling silver glass locket-- let me know! The size I wear is a 1.5" oval on a 32" sterling silver chain, but I can make them smaller in an oval, square or heart in 1" size. All you have to do is send me the digital image you want. The one I wear is $60, the smaller one is $50 and I will ship!

Henry's Whale

You may remember about a month ago I painted a whale in a new size (Biggest). The baby's name was always hidden because mom and dad had not gone public with it. Henry is now not only a public name...but he's made his appearance in person!
Here is a look at Henry's Whale. Isn't this such a sweet nursery? Thanks to mom and dad for the opportunity to make something special for their sweet baby boy.

If you are interested in commissioning something special for your home, visit my website for more information. Also if you are on Facebook don't forget to visit the new page and LIKE! :)