Dave’s 54! And new year books and starts ✨

Quote for the new year: Don’t Judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant. Back to my smoothie habit! Easiest smoothie ever; oat milk, frozen blueberries, half scoop of vanilla protein. We call it blueberry birthday. Two amazing books! I skimmed the 12 week year enough to love…

Dewayne’s, Burney’s, and Outdoor Decor 🌿🌺

Skye and I went to Dewayne’s in Smithfield for a field trip on Friday. The plants and flowers were so pretty! I bought a hanging flower basket…which led to cleaning and redecorating the porch. Here’s the before photo of the porch in all its glory …. I did move some furniture to take this photo…it…

long overdue catch up (art, more art, cookies, and a wedding) 💕

Happy to get back to art classes in this new year! We made a cute little winter scene…this was the sample…. This is a 5 year old project And a 3 year old…LOVE the tree placement!! I was inspired by the birds chirping outside….we’ve had warm weather and cold weather, you just never know what…

🐇Rabbit Trails Vintage🐇(super cute shop in Raleigh)

Skye and I visited our friend Donna at her shop, Rabbit Trails Vintage, in Raleigh. It is THE CUTEST shop ever. So creative and eclectic and beautiful! There is something here for everyone, it’s like a scavenger hunt for treasures! Old and new, traditional and whimsical all come together to make a beautiful mix. I…

🌺inspiration flowers 🌺

I didn’t mean to turn this into another painting plus text! But the flowers seemed to be calling for something I could see a flower pot of scriptures or even a painting to give to your spouse with characteristics written on that you love about them. ❤️🌺💗

healthy recipes + leaves + recent paintings

The leaves are gorgeous right now!! God! You are so creative!! I keep thinking about how the leaves could just fall off the trees, but no! They turn brilliant colors first 🙂 ❤️🍂 This was a very cozy and yummy recipe. The cashews blended up with the soup make it very creamy. I’m staring to…

pumpkin as fruits//trunk or treat 🎃🍓

We decided to do a fruit of the Spirit theme for trunk or treat. Here are the pumpkins before ….looking like traditional pumpkins. I especially loved the gray and red pumpkins. Ready for makeover time!! My personal favorite: ombré orange Second favorite: the red pumpkin came in handy for watermelon! 🍉 Third favorite: strawberry The…

God’s Words

I’ve been able to do some custom paintings lately and it is a huge blessing to paint God’s Words, or words about God. What a great way to infuse your home with life, hope, and encouragement! More encouragement…be good at the grandparents’ house 🙂 These words have been helpful for me lately ❤️ Thank You,…