The Wonderful Words for This Wednesday are THANK YOU It’s Valentine’s Day and I thought it was the perfect day to send you virtual flowers and tell you thanks for allowing me into your in-box.  I am well aware that your inbox is sacred space.  You get to choose what …

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The Wonderful Word for This Wednesday is ‘Valentines’ Remember the fun of Valentines Day as a kid?  We would be tasked with making and decorating a box or pouch to receive valentines in from classmates and eagerly await the little store bought character valentines.  Sometimes, there would even be a …

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The Wonderful Words for This Wednesday are Neurographic Art   Don’t stop here because of this big word, it’s a simple art practice that helps us calm our minds and relax, and I think you’ll love it. Do you ever find yourself stuck in a negative thought pattern?  Do you …

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This image shows the word "Embrace" in a wreath with a little bird

The Wonderful Word for this Wednesday is “WOTY” Well, it’s actually an acronym, and it means ‘Word of the Year’.  Have you heard of this? The Word of the Year originated in Germany in 1971.  It is determined by linguists who decide which word is the most important word in …

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This shows a background color of Peach Fuzz with some florals and a pink border

Happy New Year Friends!  I’m kicking this year off by sharing the Pantone Color of the Year for 2024: Peach Fuzz.  I’m in love with it. Here’s the official swatch: Last year’s color was Viva Magenta and I tried to embrace it but in the end, red is just not my …

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This is a digital image of a glass Christmas ornament with 'Merry Christmas' written on it in script

It’s Christmas Eve, and I just want to say THANK YOU to all of you who allow space in your inbox for my BLOG posts weekly (well almost weekly!).  THANK YOU for your time in reading, your support, and your replies! I hope you and yours are enjoying some rest …

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This is a watercolor painting of presents and mistletoe sprigs

The Wonderful Words for This Wednesday are, “Fun Christmas Painting Idea!”   This idea came about as many ideas do, through everyday things.  Remember that Orvis sales guide I referred to in last weeks BLOG post?  Well, I found this page in there as well, and as soon as I …

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This is a watercolor of a dog and a cat with Christmas lights and a tree

The Wonderful Words for This Wednesday are, “Try Something New”  Hi friends!  We are INTO December now.  I am embracing the Christmas music and festivities now that Thanksgiving is complete.  I have strict rules that we hold space for each holiday and don’t rush through them.   So, now that …

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Let’s paint a Christmas ornament! I thought it might be time for a fun tutorial for the Christmas season. What do ya think? Yeah? Okay, Let’s do this thing! I know this looks simple but there’s a neato little technique that makes this super fun, plus, I share several variations …

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This shows a beautiful yellow and orange bloom surrounded by darkness

The Wonderful Words for this Wednesday are “Bloom in darkness” There are seasons in life where we find ourselves surrounded by confusion, chaos, shadows, clouds, and maybe even complete darkness.  If you’ve been alive on earth for long, you have experienced one or more of these seasons. This painting was …

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