Monday, December 26, 2016

What I Wore on Christmas Eve


Twas the day before Christmas and the weather was right, in the 30s and 40s and no snow in sight!
So I wore my over the knee boots and a light coat, and we enjoyed the day wondering around the Mall of America.
Skirt and blouse: H&M
Jacket, tights, boot: Target
Necklace, ring, pin: vintage



Hope you are having a great holiday season!

Friday, December 23, 2016

Happy Holidays!

 Gouache painting of my family by me!


From my family to yours, wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season! xoxo

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Sketches of the Week and The Nutcracker


So I didn't post an outfit of the week on Monday (more about that below), but I did want to get at least one post done before Christmas. So here are my latest sketches. Above and below are my favorites of the last batch, both done in gouache. 


The scene below is also in gouache, and I was practicing shadows.


I used a sketching app on my phone to do the little Christmas cat below.


So the reason for no outfit post was that we went to the Nutcracker ballet last Friday night and I fully intended to get a shot of my outfit. But it was snowing like crazy and I was hemming and hawing on what to wear that would be cute and practical. So by the time I was dressed and ready, it was time to go! So the best I can give you is this selfie me an my girl took out in front of the O'Shaunessy Auditorium, in the snow!


I had to borrow the pic below, as you aren't allowed to take any photos. This is the second time we've gone to this particular ballet, and it is just magical. It is all my daughter can talk about. And I must admit, I can't stop thinking about it myself.


We definitely want to go again next year!  Have you ever been to the Nutcracker? Have you seen any other ballets?

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Sketches of the Week and Society6 Sale


I just added these two gouache paintings to my Society6 store! Above is "Snowglobe Forest" and below is "Decorating the Christmas Tree".  "Jingle All the Way" is also there too! And hurry, because the Society6 sale ends soon:
Tuesday 12/13
20% Off + Free Worldwide Shipping
Start: 12:00am PT
End: 11:59pm PT

Wednesday 12/14 - Friday 12/16 (FINAL DAY)
15% Off + Free Worldwide Shipping
Start: 12/14 at 12:00am PT
End: 12/16 at 11:59pm PT










Thanks for stopping by, now head to my shop before the sale ends!

Monday, December 12, 2016

What I Wore


I still really love this coat I got as a Christmas present a couple of years ago, the ruffle detail down the front makes it so unique. And once I decides to wear my vintage Christmas tree pin, I couldn't stop there and did a cluster on my coat!
Coat: Old Navy
Dress: f21
Cardi: JCPenney
Boots and tights: Target
Pins: vintage





Linking to:
Visible Monday
Turning Heads Tuesday

Thursday, December 08, 2016

Sketches of the Week


Still in a Christmas and winter mood with my art, and still working on my technique with gouache. It's a much trickier medium than I would have thought, so I'm watching lots of videos on YouTube to sharpen my skills.






And don't forget that I am continually adding my art to Society6! Right now they are having a big 8 day sale so check it out:

DAY 4: Thursday, December 8
$5 Off Apparel, Totes, Pouches, Mugs, Notebooks, Phone Cases and Tapestries + Free Shipping on Everything
Start: 12:00am PT
End: 11:59pm PT

DAY 5: Friday, December 9
20% Off Blankets, Pillows, Duvets and Comforters + Free Shipping on Everything
Start: 12:00am PT
End: 11:59pm PT

DAY 6: Saturday, December 10
20% Off Tapestries, Clocks, Rugs, Shower Curtains and Towels + Free Shipping on Everything
Start: 12:00am PT
End: 11:59pm PT

DAY 7: Sunday, December 11
$5 Off Stocking Stuffers* + Free Shipping on Everything
Start: 12:00am PT
End: 11:59pm PT
*Stocking Stuffers: phone cases, tote bags, carry-all pouches, leggings, t-shirts, v-necks, all-over print tees, biker tanks, tank tops, tapestries, coffee mugs, travel mugs, metal travel mugs, art prints, stationery cards, phone skins, laptop skins

DAY 8: Monday, December 12
20% Off + Free Shipping on Everything
Start: 12:00am PT
End: 11:59pm PT


So go to my store and keep checking for new additions. Which one of these would you like to have?

Sunday, December 04, 2016

What I Wore


This may be the last time I get to wear my moto jacket so I took advantage of it. Plus I wasn't sure if I'd ever get a chance to wear my suede boots again with snow and colder weather coming.
Jacket, skirt, sweater, tights and boots: Target
Purse: thrifted
Scarf: made by me




Linking to:
Visible Monday
Turning Heads Tuesday

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

What I Wore


Our mild weather continues, so I've been wearing jackets more than coats. Moto jackets are perfect for this.
Jacket, skirt, tights and boots: Target
Blouse and tee: Old Navy
Purse: thrifted


Linking to:
Visible Monday
Turning Heads Tuesday

Sunday, November 27, 2016

What I Wore


Wow, this last couple of days were busy ones for me! Between cooking for Thanksgiving, Christmas shopping, tree decorating and cookie baking, the weekend has flown by! I hope everyone had as good a weekend as we did!
Jacket, tee, tights, boots and purse: Target
Skirt and necklace: F21
Scarf: vintage (It was one of my mom's and has many memories for me)


Linking to:
Visible Monday
Turning Heads Tuesday

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