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Which Paintbrush Should I Use?
Welcome to my handy-dandy paintbrush guide! Whether you follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, chances are that you have probably seen me painting at some point or another! If you’ve ever...
DIY Staging Wall Makeover
Guess what?! I finally got around to painting my staging wall! I could have left this wall as-is or painted it a nice, plain white because white walls are a fan favorite for staging walls but in...
Save or Splurge: Art Supplies
Save or Splurge — Art Supplies Edition! The other day I was pulling out a set of my paintbrush collection from Paint Pixie (you can find them here) and decided that it was time to buy a few other...
My Favorite Inspiration: Travel Photography
So often I find myself inspired by the world around me. Not just nature, like sunsets and flowers, but the beautiful man-made creations like architecture, painted doors, and stunning gardens. But...
Behind the Scenes Before I Go LIVE
Here's what happens behind the scenes before I go live on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
The Power of Community
Tough times don’t last, tough people do. Right now, times are tough. There’s a virus intent on infecting the whole world and the economy is suffering as local governments are shutting down more...
Styling the New Handbags: Wearable Art!
I know that you know that I LOVE color (layers and layers of color!) on canvases, painted on furniture, in vases, and especially in my wardrobe. When I first created my purses, I was a little...
Stonewashed Wardrobe Furniture Makeover!
This is Stonewashed! I recently completed this wardrobe makeover for a client. Want to hear a funny story about the makeover I did? This was actually supposed to be the base coat! But when a...
My Top 3 Color Combinations Featuring BLUE
Since I use blue in so much of my work, I thought it would be fun to round up my favorite color combinations and some further inspiration in the form of beautiful old doors!
Pretty Little Steampunk Furniture Makeover!
Helloooo friends! Happy New Year! I started the year off with something TOTALLY different... Say "Hi!" to Pretty Little Steampunk! A few years ago I got this piece, painted her gray, and she sat...
Zanesville Recap & Live Paint Demo
Earlier this month I got to visit Zanesville Ohio for a painting workshop with my dear friends Debi Beard of Debi’s Design Diary, Kelly Wiler of Girl Upcycled, and Canice Blair of Canice Chic! ...
Upcycled Art Supplies
One of the many reasons I love art is because it teaches us how to find and appreciate the beauty in everything… even old drop cloths! In my last post, I shared some photos of my new studio,...
New Studio Tour!
Hey y'all! I have something really special to be thankful for this year. In case you didn't know, my family recently moved into a new home! While the move itself was, like all moves, a bit...
Introducing Antoinette, a Hand-Painted French Provincial Armoire
The BIGGEST, HEAVIEST piece I’ve ever painted is done and her name is… Antoinette! I truly love how she turned out. I had the piece hanging around for a few months before I went to France and I...
Full of Life Hand Painted Vintage Wardrobe
Last month I challenged the members of my private group, The Turquoise Iris Creative Connection, to create a piece inspired by autumn colors— whatever that means to them. After seeing all...
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