I've been painting on flat canvas these days. This means the canvas is unstretched, so the painting would have to be framed. These paintings are approximately 16x20, and are very affordable. Shipping is also less because they are rolled into a tube, instead of packaged in a large box.

"In the Midst of it All" for sale. Click here to view.

Room view framed:

A Temporary Lighting Solution?

As you know, I am organizing my home office. I'm showing you little glimpses at a time, as it is not even close to being finished. I have painted my big brown desk, and have cleared it of most of the things that were cluttering it up. I removed an old lamp, as I wanted something a little different.

I had these old rusted out candle holders forever, and I attached clamp lights from the hardware store. I had this set up purely for functional purposes for when I take photos of my paintings. One has a fluorescent white light and the other has an incandescent bulb. They are growing on me and my 8 year old thinks they are "cool", so I am keeping them in there for a while.

Have a great Monday everyone!

School Days

The children are all back in school now. It's time for me to get back in the studio! I also have a lot of home freshening up projects I'm working on. See my first Craigslist purchase above? I love that old school desk/chair. I'm not wild about the orange oak. I'm thinking of painting or staining it....

Office Organization

I'm in the middle of trying to organize my home office. What a mess! I'm working on organizing the closet right now. Here are some photos that have inspired me:

country living

This next one isn't a closet, but it is a small space. So organized and pretty!

better homes and gardens

better homes and gardens

better homes and gardens

blisstree


If I ever get done with my office, I will show you some before and afters. It will probably be a before and during though, as life always gets in the way, and I can't seem to ever complete a project! :)

Joan Mitchell

I love the art of abstract expressionist painter Joan Mitchell. There is so much depth and feeling in her work.

Have a great Wednesday everyone!


Images from rivian-shareart.blogspot.com and askart.com

Conquered

A couple of weekends ago, a bunch of girls and their dads climbed this mountain. Mt. Princeton - 14,197 feet. 4 hours up, 4 hours down. So proud of this 11 year old who suffered a concussion only a month and a half prior to the trip!

A Downtown Denver Loft

I was perusing around this morning on the Colorado Homes and Lifestyles magazine site, and found this loft in downtown Denver that I made my heart go pitter-patter. I thought you might enjoy some of these images too. 

This 2011 home of the year was designed by Beth Armijo. I love the eclectic mix of the industrial, rustic, modern and glamour (in particular - that chandelier mixed with the rustic beams in the bedroom!)

 To see more of this home, and to read the article, click here.

Happy Weekend

Have a great weekend everyone!

Happy 4th of July

I took this picture 2 years ago in Seaside, Florida. I love this house - I wish I could see what it looks like inside! I love how the south goes all out in decorating for the 4th!

This was taken at Pickles - the fried pickle place. See the reflection of the flag in the water? (It was not photoshopped in.)

Have a great 4th of July weekend everyone!

Lazy Days

I love this color combination. Good job girls!