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“Lion // Majesty” illustration by Amy Hamilton Our artist for this Thursday is Amy Hamilton whom my friend Jennel introduced me to recently. I just love her fluid way of connecting with nature’s animals with her graphic design prints, and how gorgeous isn’t this lion! Oh my…. […]
Melissa Townsend with her whimsical animal friends. We’re kicking off a new feature here on the blog called “Artist Thursday” where I introduce an artist whose work and life inspires me. I hope you will enjoy the sprinkles of magic they share with the world. […]
Grab a cup of tea because you’re going to enjoy today’s featured artist. Michelle Armas not only creates art that fills you with happiness, but she also has the dreamiest studio. When you think of that perfect studio with lots of space and light, packed with paintings leaning against each other everywhere, works in progress on several easels and a lovely sofa to rest a tired back – yup she has it. It’s gorgeous. And of course, she [...]
My monthly newsletter went out this morning and I hope you received it. If you didn't, please let me know and I'll be happy to forward it to you. I've been working on a couple of bridal bouquets lately. One is already finished but is a gift so I cannot post any photos of it, which is a bummer because it's so pretty. I'll share it as soon as I can. The other will hopefully be done today [...]
Once you arrive, you will choose - with a cocktail already in hand - one of my many prints and use it as a guideline as you create your own version. You will use the very same paint tubes and brushes I paint with and come away with a fun experience and your very own original piece. We'll enjoy music, snacks and more cocktails. No experience needed and all materials are included. Each session is limited to 6 [...]
On this episode of the FIKA podcast, I interview my sister, Caroline Eriksdotter Elliot, on her journey as an elite swimmer and the identity crisis that ensued when she quit. Who was she if she wasn’t a swimmer? How did she find her new self? Here are some of the topics we discussed: Caroline’s journey as an elite swimmer [0:48] Identity crises after swimming career [17:14] Advice for the confused [23:35] Full circle [32:15] Links and Show Notes: Therese [...]
Two more days! Just a friendly reminder that my stationery giveaway with Lilac and Grey ends tomorrow! Please enter if you have not already and check back Thursday for the winner. Good luck! e.
Who says jet lags are awful? I especially enjoy it when I'm wide awake at 4:30 am and can start prepping for this weekend's show. :) So far, I've enjoyed my cup of tea while folding stationery, testing out my new note card display and updating the inventory listings. Now on to the rest of the to-do list! Can you spot the new note card? If you know anyone who lives around Pittsburgh and would love to attend [...]
I couldn't help myself! This is for everyone who voted for perspective 1! I just had to make another one and hang it the other way, this one with a purple center. :) "African Purple" is an original acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. It measures 16x12 inches (1.5 inches deep). The shape and the shading are the same as in the "African Blue." They actually make an excellent couple! This purple center has the splashes of yellow and [...]
{Me at age 6 or 7} I turned 31 yesterday and had a wonderful celebration with family and close friends out on the patio. The weather was perfect and the food was a hit. It's always nice to gather people you care about, which we weren't sure we were going to be able to do as late as last Thursday. My husband underwent a planned hip surgery last Wednesday and we had heard some bad stories about recovery [...]
