Remember this painting my son drew, that went in the elementary school? Well, I re-painted him, this time for my son's room. My son's HUGE grin when he saw it was approval enough for me! We definitely passed the creative gene onto this kid. To help us save time in the morning (when we are getting ready for school), I ask the kids to … Read More »
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Elementary Office Artwork
Last Friday I finished up all of the children's art paintings and my wonderful hubby hung them in the Afton Elementary school. They just make you smile when you walk in. I want to show you the last painting....we'll call him "Mr. Penguin." He was drawn by my son a few years ago. Mr. Penguin is quite polite, and hangs in the office across … Read More »
Human Proportions…They Might Surprise You!
I often hear people who are interested in drawing say that the human figure is very hard for them. I love drawing and painting the human figure. It's so fluid and is never the same. I think people get frustrated because everyone knows what another human looks like, but their drawings don't look quite right and they don't know how to fix them. … Read More »
Easy Chili
My sister made this recipe for me when I visited her in Virginia 7 years ago. It always tasted so good, and I couldn't believe how easy it was. Now it is a staple at our home when we need something fast and hot in the winter. I also make it a ton in the summer, and throw it in some salad with olives, corn chips, and a big dab of sour cream. … Read More »
“Buy Quality and You Only Cry Once”
Today I am so pleased to have a guest post from Traci Zeller, one of my favorite designers and bloggers! She was so kind to share some of her great tips with us! So kick back, relax, and enjoy! "Buy Quality and You Only Cry Once" Everyone loves the "high/low" magazine features where the editors create two very similar rooms with very different … Read More »
The Purpose of Interior Design
Since starting this business two years ago, I have often thought back on my journey up to this point and wondered where it will take me in the future. There's one thing that is a constant...I love to design! I love space and color and painting. I've felt like it is my destiny, and now I have a responsibility to something great with … Read More »
Tomato-Basil Soup
I'm an admitted tomato lover, and I've tried many recipes of tomato soup. This recipe is by far the best I've ever tasted, and to top it off, it can be done in a crock pot. Keep reading after the recipe to get some tips to make it's companion, the grilled cheese sandwich, a little bit better too. … Read More »
Cinnamon Rolls
This recipe is different from the rest of my usual ones because it isn't fast and easy. I would say it is moderate in difficulty (not extremely hard) and it takes up some extra time, but more people ask me for this recipe than any other. The effort is so worth it though, so I hope you give it a try and tell me how it goes! Some of you who have … Read More »
Fruit Salsa
My sister-in-law brought this to a family gathering, and I just loved it. It is a simple dessert, but oh, so yummy! It just sends thoughts of summer through your head....warm sunshine and flip-flops, oh, how we wish we could this time of year! There is one downfall to this delightful little treat: it expires quickly. You've only got about one … Read More »
Cornmeal Muffins
This Wednesday's recipe is one I just found from my sister. Although I grew up on homemade muffins, I don't often make them. Krusteaz makes fabulous blueberry and cranberry-orange muffins, and my family loves Betty Crockers cinnamon streusel muffins. They range in price from $1.68-$2.89 a box (which makes 12 muffins), and that amount feeds my … Read More »