Summer Entertaining
I love entertaining. Whether with my family or friends, creating a warm, welcoming, pretty space brings me so much joy
I love entertaining. Whether with my family or friends, creating a warm, welcoming, pretty space brings me so much joy
Life is stressful and seems to just be getting harder for everyone. That’s why we need these events - to reconnect and feel human, to be in the presence of those people that make us happy
It’s the little moments that bring so much happiness. Maybe it’s just a quick tea with a friend or lunch with my daughter and grandson. Or maybe a light lunch with friends to share a laugh and trade stories. Whatever the moment, I always want to make sure it’s a time to remember.
When I paint a collection, I never know 100% where it is going to end up. Will it be framed as wall decor or as a canvas? Will the patterns make their way onto fabric or soft goods for the kitchen? Maybe magnets, stationery or dinnerware.
I think dinnerware is one of my favorites. Product designers take patterns and art and create tabletop collections like magic. I am always so thrilled to see what combinations they make and how the whole look comes together. And when the samples arrive … well … I can’t even describe the feeling.
You might remember a collection I created called “Inner Garden”
Inspired by wildflowers, I painted the whole watercolor collection in soft mint green and pretty pinks with touches of sage and fern popping in and out. The look is soft and easy, with big strokes of paint that felt very gestural and natural.
When Lang picked up the collection for ceramic kitchen and serving ware plus an apron, table runner and dishtowels I was overjoyed. What would they create? How would they interpret my vision for the collection? Would I love what they created?
I am happy to tell you that I am thrilled. Thrilled doesn’t even really cut it. I am over the moon.
My new collection with Lang
This set arrived just in time for summer entertaining and as a pretty boost of pretty color any time of the year. I love how the fabrics and ceramics go together to create a cohesive look for the table and kitchen. It’s all a bit cottagecore and grand millennial with a fresh twist.
I am so grateful for my relationship with Lang. I can always count on them to create the best quality products that I can be proud to share with all of you.
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Giving Thanks
For me, Thanksgiving is about spending time with the loved ones in your life and just being with them uninterrupted, listening, laughing, and enjoying each others company and we can not forget about the incredible dinners we get to share with friends and family. Of course, I love flowers and like to bring a harvest arrangement full of blooms like goldenrods, and sunflowers for the host.
Thanksgiving is a celebration of being thankful for what we have and for all the possibilities to come.
For me, Thanksgiving is about spending time with the loved ones in your life and just being with them uninterrupted, listening, laughing, and enjoying each others company and we can not forget about the incredible dinners we get to share with friends and family. Of course, I love flowers and like to bring a harvest arrangement full of blooms like goldenrods, and sunflowers for the host.
Creating your own Thanksgiving arrangement is easier than you may think. I’ve added some of my favorite simple and easy tips and inspiration for you below.
What Thanksgiving traditions do you have?
Here in Canada, we celebrated Thanksgiving in October but, with so many friends, customers and colleagues in the US, I always make a point of celebrating a second time. Can you blame me?
Like many of you, we toast to the past year gone by and the many things to be grateful and thankful for, even when it’s harder to see the good things. It’s important to gather and remember the many things, big and small, that make our lives beautiful. Often, after dinner, I convince my loved ones to come outside and go for a walk to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy those last moments of peace and quiet before the busy holiday season begins. And you all know how busy Christmas gets.
Create Your Own Thanksgiving or Harvest Arrangement
If you have never made your own Thanksgiving or harvest arrangement this year is the time to do it! I urge you to get creative and make your dining table pop with beautiful and colorful natural arrangements. It is more simple than you think!
Here are a few simple tips to create your harvest arrangement:
Have fun with the color, texture, and size of your base: it creates the foundation of your arrangement and can help make the style pop whether you are going for a more rustic or modern feel. You can be creative with it and use anything from a basket or a pail to a clay pot or even more of a platter or tray instead of a typical container.
Find seasonal gifts from Mother Nature: you can find fallen leaves, pine cones and twigs to add to your floral arrangement to create a more rustic and fall feel. Or, if available, pick some flowers or grass from a field to bring some nature inside, if not, use the colors and flowers you see on your walk as inspiration and pick up some flowers from a local florist, grocery store, or craft store. Stay local where you can.
Strive for balance not symmetry: most people strive to create symmetry in a floral arrangement, but balance can be just as pleasing to the eye and visually impactful. Create balance with equal distribution of weight (equal amount of large pieces and/or bundles of small elements) and color throughout the arrangement.
Use seasonal fruit and vegetables to create a fun and festive centrepiece! Apples, squashes, mini pumpkins, or even dried flowers instead of real flowers to incorporate your own style and uniqueness into your arrangement.
Do you love traditional centrepieces? Get inspired by a cornucopia; a hollow, horn-shaped wicker basket filled with various kinds of festive fruit and vegetables. Traditionally used by fruit pickers in antiquity times, it is now associated with Thanksgiving in North America and symbolizes prosperity, abundance, and nourishment. It is a gorgeous sight to behold. Whatever kind of Thanksgiving arrangement you make will be beautiful! I wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
XO
Lisa
Sunflowers, Perfect for Fall and All Year Round
While we may think sunflowers are a summer flower with their bright yellow petals, they are actually more of a fall flower and can be enjoyed until late October in many parts of North America.
I have painted many sunflowers in my life, and yet, every time it is like the first and I can’t help but smile.
While we may think sunflowers are a summer flower with their bright yellow petals, they are actually more of a fall flower and can be enjoyed until late October in many parts of North America.
When I think of sunflowers and the fall my memory takes me back to pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hay bale rides. And, of course, getting lost in the maze while running around to keep my fingers and toes warm. And now, of the future enjoying the same activities with my grandson! Did you know the biggest corn maze in the world is in Quebec? It is called Le Grand Labyrinthe Servlinks and it is over 70 hectares and full of sunflowers. If you have a corn maze near you, I highly recommend visiting to enjoy all the fall activities, sunflower fields, and beautiful fall colors of yellow, orange, and red.
Vincent Van Gogh made sunflowers famous, and I often wonder what he would think of my sunflowers.
If you are looking to bring happiness, bright energy, gratitude, and joy into your home, sunflowers and other yellow décor are the way to go.
Sunflowers in the home
Whether you love fall or miss summer already, bringing sunflowers into the home is the perfect way to bring happiness and positive energy into your space. You have many options from my Sunflowers Forever Collection from inspiring quotes like “See good in all things” or “ Keep life simple” to simple and elegant loosely painted sunflowers on a white background. And, don’t forget about the ever-popular bouquet of sunflowers in a wicker basket on a bicycle, the perfect combination of summer and fall all in one.
The sunny, yellow color Illuminating, is one of Pantone’s colors of the Year in 2021 and it is still going strong to be one of the top trending colors for 2022. Bring yellow accents and sunflowers into your home for fall and be in style all year round! Big splashes of yellow work best in a space that a lot of people visit, such as the living room and kitchen. But, you can always add accents of yellow into the bedroom or bathroom to bring you joy when you wake up and in every space of your home. As always, have fun with your home décor and decorate with as much color as your heart desires.
Fun facts and a little history on sunflowers
The sunflower is a native plant of North America and no other plant has had such an impact or be as significant as a sunflower. From its inception, sunflowers have been used to cultivated food, as medicinal use, and used to make dyes for face paint, cloths, and baskets. Today, there are two types of commercial uses for sunflowers, one to produce oil and one to produce edible seeds. When we think of sunflowers, many of us envision a bright, big yellow petals surrounding a brown head which can produce delicious seeds, but with over 70 varieties sunflowers can bloom into varying shades of red, orange, and yellow.
Here are some fun facts about sunflowers
The tallest sunflower was grown in Germany at just over 30 feet, while the biggest sunflower head was grown in Canada at 32.5 inches across
Sunflowers are notable for turning to face the sun, a behaviour known as heliotropism
The sunflower is the national flower of Russia and the state flower of Kansas, USA
Did you know the Aztecs worshiped sunflowers and placed sunflower images made of gold in their temples and crowned their princesses in the bright yellow flowers? If that doesn’t show the importance of the sunflowers, I don’t know what does. So, I think we all deserve some sunflowers and joy in our life.
XO
Lisa
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Home Decor Trends 2022 (Part 2)
These past couple of weeks have been busy. The winter home decor shows in Atlanta and New York seem months away but are really closer than we think. At this time of the year, I am always focused on creating new collections to showcase to manufacturers. I am thinking and researching color and icon trends, what interior trends are merging and combine that with what I love to do … paint.
Home Decor Trends 2022:
What is coming next Part 2
These past couple of weeks have been busy. The winter home decor shows in Atlanta and New York seem months away but are really closer than we think. At this time of the year, I am always focused on creating new collections to showcase to manufacturers. I am thinking and researching color and icon trends, what interior trends are merging and combine that with what I love to do … paint.
Working in home decor is never boring. There is always something new to work on and so much eye candy to gush over during the day. I love seeing what creative interior and product designers are imagining for the home and then creating art that will add design and pattern to those trends.
I can’t imagine that I will ever run out of things, people, colors and patterns to inspire me.
One of the biggest overall home decor trends for 2022 is going to be comfort. We're staying in. We are nesting and rediscovering the joys of being at home. That means we want to create spaces that are not only beautiful but comfortable.
As promised, here is my Part 2 for what is trending in 2022 starting with Inspired by Nature
Like so many of you, I found myself outdoors more in 2021. Without the ability to visit with friends and family as often, or gather for dinners or parties, I explored my town and the countryside even more. I often found myself on walks gathering flowers or just breathing in the fresh air. I took time to see nature’s colors and explore the beauty of the world that surrounds us.
In Part 1 I talked about green being a major color for the home. But this trend isn’t only about color, it’s about texture and imagery too. Creating a space inspired by nature will mean bringing in natural textures like wicker and rattan, materials like linen and wood and nature-inspired patterns and art like leaves, ferns, and adorable icons featuring insects and mushrooms.
Statement Art and Wall Murals
Wallpaper has been rising in popularity for some time now but are you ready for a wallpaper revolution in 2022. I am.
Wall murals, from companies like Photowall, are going to make an even bigger design statement in 2022. They are a great way to bring a huge dose of personality into a room and give you the perfect statement wall that wows. I’m loving all the large-scale floral, abstract and statement wall murals that are waking up our walls and adding happy design to the home.
Perfect Patterns
Seems like we can’t get enough of patterns. As an artist, this is the best news ever. With each collection I make, I create mix and match patterns that complement the core art. With the growing popularity of cottagecore and the grand millennial trends, patterns are back in style more than ever.
I especially love mixing and matching patterns to create a maximalist look in a room. Whether you love boho design or are 100% traditional, mixing and matching patterns adds a depth of design that is unmistakable.
Colours of Fall (and gnomes!)
Every year I look at the changing leaves and I am mesmerized by the colours this season brings. It also makes the impending threat of winter a little easier to manage.
At this time of the year, I am getting ready to slow down a little. After a busy summer, I will be getting back into the studio, painting and getting ready for show season. It’s always a great time to focus on new collections and looks for my customers.
I live on the East coast of Canada where nature is on full display every fall.
Every year I look at the changing leaves and I am mesmerized by the colours this season brings. It also makes the impending threat of winter a little easier to manage.
At this time of the year, I am getting ready to slow down a little. After a busy summer, I will be getting back into the studio, painting and getting ready for show season. It’s always a great time to focus on new collections and looks for my customers.
Get outside and explore
From the brilliant golds to dazzling reds, I highly recommend getting out and exploring the countryside to see the changing colours. Every time I take a walk I see something new … a new colour to re-create, a texture to capture in my art or an entire colour palette that will inspire my next collection.
Find your perfect spot to enjoy Fall colours
Here are 3 amazing maps that will help you plan your visit to explore Fall’s changing colours
Do you love gnomes?
I love gnomes. For the past few years, gnomes have really taken off again in home decor. I think we are all loving their whimsical charm. They bring a sense of charm, laughter and happiness to the home. In the past year we have all needed that more than ever.
Do you want a little sneak peek?
I worked on this fun fall-themed gnome collection earlier this summer. It felt so good to work on something that will make people smile. At the end of the day, no matter who you are, or where you live … no matter what you believe … we all need to believe in magic.
Home Decor Trends 2022 (Part 1)
I have been working in art and home décor for quite a few years - don’t ask me how many. We all have the things we love regardless of trends. Maybe you love contemporary looks or farmhouse. Maybe you are traditional while some of you want a modern urban feel to your space. Our homes are a reflection of who we are and if you are anything like me, you love decorating your space and even more … you love keeping up-to-date with trending looks in the home.
Home Decor Trends 2022:
What is coming next Part 1
I have been working in art and home décor for quite a few years - don’t ask me how many. We all have the things we love regardless of trends. Maybe you love contemporary looks or farmhouse. Maybe you are traditional while some of you want a modern urban feel to your space. Our homes are a reflection of who we are and if you are anything like me, you love decorating your space and even more … you love keeping up-to-date with trending looks in the home.
I spend a lot of time browsing through my favourite blogs and sites and on social, to see what style influencers, designers and companies, like Pantone, are talking about. I’ve been seeing looks I absolutely adore and some I am not so crazy about. But that’s life, isn’t it? I’ve gathered up my favorite looks for 2022 starting with the colors I think are going to be trending this coming year.
Green
Every shade of green is trending in the home. From deep velvety forest and emerald greens to brighter grass green and earthy sage, nature-inspired shades are top of the list for designers. In fact, Houzz said, in their recently released 2022 Emerging Trends Blog Post, that searches for the color green in the home are up an incredible 379%.
In addition to adding wall decor and furniture, I love adding plants and plant-inspired art into a space. I love being surrounded by nature all the time so surrounding myself with plants, planters and nature-inspired art is a must.
Earth Tones
Everyone is looking to 2022 as a year of hope and change. I don’t know about you, but I learned a lot about myself in 2021. Lockdown and quarantine helped to focus my goals and outlook on what I want these next years to look and feel like.
Earthy shades of coral, warm brown and dusty pinks started trending over a year ago, in part due to desert, etro and mid-mod trends. Those same shades will be having a big moment in 2022 as we all look to surround ourselves with colors that feel optimistic yet down to earth.
Sunny Yellow
One of my favorite colors, yellow is absolutely trending in art and the home. Sunny and filled with cheer, yellow accents in the home are going to be hot in 2022. I love how yellow pairs perfectly with popular neutrals like grey and black but also feels fresh and modern paired with brighter colors. Overall, you can help but smile when you see yellow.
I have always loved painting with yellow and especially was inspired when Pantone announced its 2021 color combination as Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Grey. It is a perfect pairing, and like all Pantone color picks, is starting to come on strong in decor 9 months later.
Get inspired with 2022 design trends
If there is one thing for sure, we can always rely on fashion and home decor trends to bring new inspiration to our lives. As I sit here thinking about these gorgeous colors, I am getting ready to start planning for Part 2 of my 2022 Home Decor Trends. I can’t wait to share them with you.
Hello Fall
This was a busy summer for me. Besides visiting with my family and spending time with my grandson, I moved my studio into a new space and finished so many new collections for 2022. And while I love summer, there is something so special about autumn and the changing seasons.
It’s hard to believe that summer is fading into fall in just a few weeks.
This was a busy summer for me. Besides visiting with my family and spending time with my grandson, I moved my studio into a new space and finished so many new collections for 2022. And while I love summer, there is something so special about autumn and the changing seasons.
I often think about what it might be like to live someplace where there is summer all year long. I fell in love with Costa Rica before the pandemic and I have been missing travelling there for some much-needed beach and surf time. But, when I really think about it, if I lived there full time, I would miss being surrounded by changing seasons and all the beauty that each season brings.
For me, fall isn’t about things fading away, it’s about change, growth and possibilities.
I adore watching the leaves change from their light summery greens to shades of amber, vermillion and copper. As I take my walks out in the countryside, I am watching the grasses slowly turn more yellow day-by-day as the world seems to slow down, just a little.
Decorating for each season is important to me.
Changing out my decor with little touches of fall makes me happy and ready to take on these next cooler months. I especially love adding fresh fall flowers and branches throughout my studio. There is nothing like being surrounded by nature to inspire my creativity. These beautiful fall colours and textures always inspire me to paint new watercolour collections. I will never grow tired of creating fall-inspired art and patterns filled with pumpkins, leaves and fall blooms.
Take a walk in the woods
I adore my local florists but sometimes, gathering fall flowers, branches and grasses are just what I need. I recently started my fall decor planning with a walk in the country. I gathered the most incredible natural pieces and combined them with a bouquet and cuttings from my local favourite florist to create some early inspiration for fall decor.
Be creative when you are building your own fall arrangement.
I always suggest keeping it simple and a little wild.
Take your time. I always start with a vase or container I love and then layer cuttings and blooms until I am happy with the look. Don’t rush your creation. Try and take time to really be there in the moment. We are all so busy and I know it is hard, but being truly present when I arrange flowers brightens my day and gives me the space to appreciate all the good things to come.
In no time at all, Thanksgiving will be here in Canada and then later for all my friends in the US. Are you getting ready to celebrate?
I am already excited to start planning my family get-togethers. Food, family, friends and home will always be the most important things to me. I hope you find the time this fall to make some space in your home for everything wonderful about fall.
XO
Lisa
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Have a Winter Wedding
It is time to have a winter wedding!
Snow, sparkles, evergreens, snow-covered mountain tops, a log cabin… a beautiful winter wedding awaits.
You’re getting married!
You’ve been asked, you’ve said yes and now it’s time to start planning your special day! The most common months to get married are between May and October, but have you ever thought of having a winter wedding?
Winter weddings, Christmas weddings or a destination wedding are the hidden gems of the wedding industry. Venues are easier to secure, seasonal winter flowers are gorgeous and may be cheaper than your traditional wedding bouquet, the stunning photo ops of a snow-covered mountain top and snow-covered evergreens, and you and your guests will not have have to succumb to the summer heat.
The setting of a winter wedding can be many places - in the woods, a rustic barn or cabin, in front of a lake, among the mountains, outside or inside! Add sparkle, blue or green color scheme, fake snow, or any sort of Christmas or Holiday theme decoration and you have a beautiful, classy and fun winter wedding.
I gained inspiration for my Winter Pine Watercolor Wedding Collection from wandering around the forest and exploring the mountains. Start the journey of your perfect winter wedding with blue-green evergreen themed save-the-date stationary with a custom photo. Continue that journey with Winter Pine table cards, wine labels and a guest book; and end it with beautiful personalized thank you cards. Exclusively on Zazzle. Happy wedding planning!
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Welcome to Cottagecore
Country living, home-baked goods, garden tea parties, prairie dresses and escaping to a simpler, peaceful and prettier existence - count me in!
Welcome to Cottagecore
Time to enter a whimsical world of garden tea parties, mushrooms growing in abandon, nature studies and rustic simplicity.
It’s Cottagcore!
Gaining popularity in in 2019 and becoming a lifestyle in 2020, the Cottagecore aesthetic is here to stay and I absolutely love it! Country living, home-baked goods, garden tea parties, prairie dresses and escaping to a simpler, peaceful and prettier existence - count me in!
My Cottagecore Collection was inspired by what you may find wandering a woodsy forest. Wild mushrooms, wildflowers, ferns, botanicals, snails, and butterflies with a whimsical flare all painted in a soft, watercolor style. I have also created a collection straight from your garden party dreams with tea cups and tea pots stuffed with wildflowers and daisies, nothing could be more Anne of Green Gables.
When I think about the rustic and simple Cottagecore lifestyle I immediately smile as nostalgia hits of memories baking scones and pies with my grandmother fills my mind. We could all take some direction from this movement and take some time away from the modern life of screens and being available 24/7. Take up gardening, start knitting, join the the ever-growing sourdough community or just have a garden tea party.
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Partner Spotlight: Legacy
I have been working with Legacy for many wonderful years and I am so grateful and honored for this partnership! As an artist, collaboration is everything.
Partner Spotlight!
Thank you Legacy!
I have been working with Legacy for many wonderful years and I am so grateful and honored for this partnership! As an artist, collaboration is everything.
Legacy is the leader in the social expressions industry and creates beautiful products that showcase my art in such an amazing way on candles, cards, notebooks, coasters, magnets and more! With six of my collections featured on their products you have so many beautiful options, my new collections “Happy Yellow”, “Bohemian Blue” and “Mint Crush” happen to look absolutely perfect on their products.
Thank you Legacy for being one of my partners over the years! To many more creative, collaborative and wonderful years of partnership. An amazing company to support.
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Happy Yellow Collection
Bohemian Blue Collection
Mint Crush Collection
Hope Collection
Obviously Pink Collection
Autumn in Nature Collection
Mint Crush
Spring is almost here and I can’t wait. I love winter but there is something so incredible about the change in seasons. From cold and crisp and dusted with frost and snow, to the budding of flowers and blossoms on trees, spring is one of the most magical seasons of all.
Mint and Pink Color Stories for Spring
Some color combinations are just more special than others. For me, mint and pink is a perfect combo for Spring. Elegant, sweet and soft, I’m crushing on this pretty palette.
Hello Spring!
Spring is almost here and I can’t wait. I love winter but there is something so incredible about the change in seasons. From cold and crisp and dusted with frost and snow, to the budding of flowers and blossoms on trees, spring is one of the most magical seasons of all.
My Mint Crush Collection was inspired by a pretty, soft, pastel-infused color palette that reminds me of the best spring has to offer. Mint Crush is filled with soft pinks, mint, and blue, and features flora, botanicals, and birds, all painted in a soft, watercolour style.
Whenever I play with this color palette, I am instantly happy. It always feels so fresh and somehow unexpected, which I love. Light shades of mint also have a calming affect, which makes it perfect for bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms. It also pairs perfectly with neutrals like soft pinks and greys giving an ethereal look to any space.
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Valentine's Gifts
The season of love is upon us. It’s the time to show your love and appreciation for all the special people in your life. Not only romantic love, friendship and family as well.
Love is in the air!
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. The season of love, gift-giving, admiration and celebration.
Celebrate with your special one and surprise them with beautiful gifts.
The season of love is upon us. It’s the time to show your love and appreciation for all the special people in your life. Not only romantic love, friendship and family as well.
Whether you are prepping a special romantic day for your love or looking forward to connecting with a friend or family member, Valentine’s is the perfect time to focus on appreciating the people you love in your life.
Personally, I love giving small gifts to my children, family and friends. Sometimes a card or small gift or a box of chocolates. These gestures of love and appreciation are such a simple way to show them how much you care.
Of course. it could never be Valentine’s without pink! It really does seem to be what people are drawn to. Shades of pink and rose have long symbolized love and I often find myself using pink to create my collections, especially romantic florals and love-themes.
But I don’t think you should only focus on pinks and reds. There are so many incredible color palettes to choose from, and, as an artist, I adore painting and creating with a wide spectrum of colors. I also love yellows, blues, and greens during this season as it reminds me of things I adore such as bright blue skies, sunflowers, and spring. Is winter almost over yet?
Valentine’s Day is the time to show your gratitude to all the people that matter in your life.
During this season of love, let’s spread that love and kindness to everyone we interact with, we all could use a little more kindness.
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Pantone's Color of the Year 2021...Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Gray!
It has happened! Pantone has announced the colors of the year, Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Gray, a perfect duo to head into 2021. A combination of sunny hopeful optimism and a practical resilient mindset.
Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Gray, thoughtfulness and optimism for 2021
Vibrant yellow, stunning gray, with floral and geometric designs. Add positive energy to your space!
Happy in yellow, practical and dependable in gray - add color and vibrancy to your life.
It has happened! Pantone has announced the colors of the year, Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Gray, a perfect duo to head into 2021. A combination of sunny hopeful optimism and a practical resilient mindset.
Two beautiful colors have been chosen. I have always loved painting with yellows! The vibrancy and uplifting energy make yellow the color of pure happiness. Yellow creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere to any space, while adding splashes of gray grounds and strengthens. A color that is often overlooked but looks great in any space!
Create a positive and sunny space with splashes of yellow and support that energy with accents of soothing and dependable gray.
I painted my watercolor “Happy Yellow” art collection for everyone who loves yellow and sunny space. With delicate floral patterns, bold geometric patterns, hearts, uplifting quotes, and cats I tried to create a collection to brighten any space.
I love Pantone’s messaging of interdependence, hope, strength, and positivity to enter the new year. Great pick for the colors of 2021!
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Perfect Pink & Floral Gifts for the Holidays
On the east coast we get cold and dark winters, but also the most incredible vibrant and gorgeous spring and summer months, filled with picnics in the sun, bike rides with people I love, painting outside in the garden, and silently observing nature. Designing this collection made me thankful and happy for the memories and beauty of spring filled days and summer nights at home.
Pink and Floral All Over…the Perfect Gift
Pink lace, floral, and butterfly designs what a pretty present for anyone this holiday season.
Pretty in pink, covered in butterflies, hidden in a garden … so much to love.
Fragrant flowers and delicate pink color stories, bring back so many beautiful spring and summer memories.
Painting watercolor floral collections reminds me of warmer days, running around as a child among the wildflowers, butterflies, and bees. Magical moments and unforgettable memories were made with my family and friends as we explored outside, breathing in nature.
On the east coast we get cold and dark winters, but also the most incredible vibrant and gorgeous spring and summer months, filled with picnics in the sun, bike rides with people I love, painting outside in the garden, and silently observing nature. Designing this collection made me thankful and happy for the memories and beauty of spring filled days and summer nights at home.
Pink gives off a creative vibe, has joyous energy, is feminine and vibrant, and is as refreshing as a field full of peonies.
I painted my watercolor “Obviously Pink” art collection for everyone who loves pink. From oversize, fragrant peonies and petite delicate floral patterns, to sweet botanicals, butterflies and bicycles, I tried to capture everything perfect about pink in nature.
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The Art of Note Taking
For me, shades of crisp, beautiful blue reminds me of cold winter mornings and crisp blue skies. Living on the east coast of Canada, we are often blessed with wintery days and blue skies. Those bright winter days are so beautiful that I can’t help but be inspired to capture some of those colors in my art.
The Art of Notetaking
I still love to handwrite notes in journals and notebooks. The process feels so much more personal and intimate then taking notes on a device.
When we were in school, taking notes was a survival strategy. Today, it’s an art form.
As hard as I try, taking notes on a device or my computer just doesn’t feel right. There is something so beautiful about putting pen and pencil to paper and handwriting notes. Just the other day, I was reading an article on the strategies of successful entrepreneurs and one of the key things many have in common, is that they take notes, longhand, on paper.
I love this post on LinkedIn by Sir Richard Branson on notetaking. He talks about his love of taking notes and that ‘no matter ho big, small, simple or complex and idea is, get it in writing.”
I love that.
Notes help me get my creative ideas down on paper, clarify them, and keep them organized.
If I had to fire up a laptop or device, every time I had an idea, the idea would fade before I could get going. But with paper and a pen! When an idea strikes I can jot down my ideas or draw a little sketch nin the moment. Some times I use those ideas right away and other times, I come back to them months later. But they are all safely tucked away in my notebook, ready to be transformed another day into my art.
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Have a Blue Christmas
For me, shades of crisp, beautiful blue reminds me of cold winter mornings and crisp blue skies. Living on the east coast of Canada, we are often blessed with wintery days and blue skies. Those bright winter days are so beautiful that I can’t help but be inspired to capture some of those colors in my art.
Blue is such a beautiful color for the Christmas season
Red and green is traditional and oh-so jolly, but blue is perfect if you want to add updated holiday charm to your home.
What do you think of blue for the holiday season?
For me, shades of crisp, beautiful blue reminds me of cold winter mornings and crisp blue skies. Living on the east coast of Canada, we are often blessed with wintery days and blue skies. Those bright winter days are so beautiful that I can’t help but be inspired to capture some of those colors in my art.
Pantone’s color of the year for 2020 was Classic Blue so it’s no wonder blue is trending for the holidays this year.
Blue holiday decorations feel modern and stylish. I love how cool shades of blue mix perfectly with silver and pops of greenery to create a color story that makes the holidays come alive.
My Blue Christmas Inspiration Board
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Personalize these cards and Christmas stocking
Easy Fall Decorating with Pillows
I love everything about fall. The colours. The cooler weather. The holiday time spent with my family and friends and most of all, the decorating.
I love everything about fall
I love everything about fall. The colours. The cooler weather. The holiday time spent with my family and friends and most of all, the decorating.
I have always loved decorating with the seasons and fall home decor is one of my favourites. It’s the perfect season for getting cosy with pillows, and blankets and throws. I love layering rooms with texture and design to create a comfortable place to relax and snuggle down.
As an artist, I find incredible inspiration in nature. The changing of the seasons has always been the perfect time to explore new creative ideas and create something special.
Fall is filled with design ideas.
You don’t have to look very far to get inspired by the magic and colours of autumn.
Here on the east coast, we are so blessed with the changing of the season, especially the leaves. On my walks and bike rides, I am always blown away by the incredible colour palettes around me and I instantly want to bring those colours into my home.
Decorating for Fall is easy
My favourite go-to’s are pillows. They are so easy to add to any room and can easily be stored away at the end of the season. This year I felt so grateful to be able to be following my passion as an artist that I created my “Fall Foliage” Watercolor Collection. I’ve included 4 pillows in this collection, available exclusively in my Zazzle store.
