One of the highlights of my week during the Summer is visiting our local farmers market! It just feels like such a treat and a delight for all the senses! I love watching how it changes throughout the season and in August we are…
Happy July, everyone! One of my favorite memories from last summer was visiting a Lavender Farm and picking my own bundle. The smell was intoxicating and the hum of the bees just made for such a magical evening. I’ve since painted lavender fields many…
Lily & Val turns TEN this month!! It was on June 6th, 2012, that I pushed publish on my Etsy store and had no idea what was about to happen! I cannot believe it. We are celebrating all month long as a way to…
April showers bring May FLOWERS! Here in Pittsburgh, it’s almost time to plant the beds and welcome another growing season! This watercolor pattern was inspired by last year’s cut flower garden. I’m looking forward to new memories in the garden this year and lots of inspiration.…
I can’t tell you how excited I am to welcome Spring this month! It is almost here! I’ve been dreaming all winter of my cut flower garden. The seeds are being sown and new life will be popping through so soon. March is always…
I took on a poll on Instagram between these two paintings and it was just TOO close, I couldn’t decide! So, I’m offering them both. 🙂 I love each of them for different reasons, but most of all, I love the warmth they both…
At the end of the year, I’ve developed the habit of naming a word for the upcoming year. Something that I want to focus on or what I hope will come to represent my days. This has become I tradition I look forward to…
I created this mural of chalk daisies a couple of months ago and I have to say, I’m not over it! It was SO fun to draw big again! You can watch it come to life here. Happy August! I hope you are soaking…
Since the Spring, my mind has been consumed with my flower garden! The seeds were planted months ago and I’ve watched the growth go from nothing to exploding blooms. It’s amazing how much there is to learn in the garden. I remind myself that…
Vienna turns TWO in June (I can’t believe it!) and we are having a small family party with a daisy theme for her. Needless to say, I’ve had daisies on my mind quite a lot. I just love how retro they look. This design…
