I painted this wall hanging for my mom last year for her birthday, way before I even thought about blogging or taking step-by-step pictures. Now, I must confess . . . I’m not a great seamstress. I used to be. I was, really! But I followed patterns – precisely, ironed like a fiend, used tons […]
“Enchanted Garden” Mural for Baby Girl Nursery
“Enchanted Garden”. That’s better than cherry blossoms-butterflies-fairies-rose mural, right? And that’s the term the mommy used – Enchanted Garden. Very soft, pale pink & taupe to match the bedding fabric along with some light blues and lavenders. I painted Sunday, yesterday and this morning, and other than a few hiccups, things went really well. I […]
Cherry Blossom Mural – in progress
When I got to the baby nursery this morning – at 8:30, I might add – they had this sample bumper in the crib. Not that I needed any inspiration. . . I love the first day of painting a mural. I’m excited, the clients are excited. It’s always fun. At the beginning. I chalked […]
Safari Mural for Little Boy’s Room
When it comes to painting murals, I like nothing better than repeat business for the same client. They know me, I know them and it’s just . . . comfortable. I have an appointment tomorrow with a repeat client, but this is extra-special. I painted their almost-4-year-old’s nursery before he was born. Now we’re planning […]
How to Paint a Simple Tree Mural
If you paint on walls, sooner or later a friend or two will ask you to paint on their wall. And sooner or later you’ll be asked to paint two things – clouds and a tree. I dunno why, but tree murals are my #1 request. Thank goodness, because clouds are a real pain in […]
And even more Dragonflies on a Tray . . .
Most people would’ve painted a second tray a different color than the first tray. Or maybe most people would’ve painted another poppy and added maybe a butterfly. I’m not ‘most people’. I painted the 2nd tray turquoise and tried to come up with something that would coordinate with the Poppy & Dragonfly. Why is it […]
Gift Ideas for Mom – Poppy & Dragonfly Tray
Um, I hate to break it to you but Mother’s day is in less than 2 weeks. I hate to complain, but c’mon . . . Easter one week, take a deep breath, and then Mother’s Day?!? I’m still waiting for more than one day of spring weather! And now it’s Mother’s day? So I […]
How To Paint a Simple Dragonfly
A really, really simple dragonfly. I’m working on a better dragonfly that I’ll share with you soon. Today I just needed some photos to go along with this sweet little bit of prose. A Garden To Plant -anonymous First, plant five rows of peas – preparedness, promptness, perseverance, politeness and prayer. Next, three rows of […]