different things I run across that make my life easier or make me happy
Export to PDF | Export to DOC There was an old lamp lighting up Tim’s office that I’ve had my eye on to use in another room of our home. He recently put up some wall sconces, so once he didn’t need its light anymore, I snagged the […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOC Do you realize that today’s date is 10/10/10? Oh-to-be-born on this remarkably ordered numeric day, for the fun you’d have filling out the date-of-birth area on any forms for your entire life. I think you’d always feel a certain sense of pride every time you filled in […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCMy friend Kay is a photographer. She just e-mailed me these photos, to use as inspiration for some future paintings. They are so striking and cheerful, that I just needed to share them with you too. Don’t they just make you smile? Have a sunny weekend!
Export to PDF | Export to DOCIf you follow my blog, then you may have seen all my posts about the painting I recently did for the orphans of Haiti. TOMORROW is the big day. The bidding starts on “HAITI: we have not forgotten”! If this isn’t enough to keep my mind thinking about Haiti […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCThis E-MAIL came in May. “Oh my gosh, Marie! It is stunning! Absolutely beautiful. I CANNOT believe the level of detail that you have in your painting and the colors are so vibrant. We freaking love it!!! Judi was extremely surprised and loves it. We immediately hung it in our dining room. We still […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCThere is no painting being done today. Just having fun spending time with my family on this vacation day. Here’s a photo of my budding artist’s most recent piece, from the second grade art project called “Playground Art.” This drawing is Nathan’s idea of a great water park. When […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCMy friend Kyle had a dinner party on Friday night and we were invited! As I was getting ready to walk out the door, it dawned on me that we were heading to FAMSTER Headquarters! So I grabbed my camera, and went there ready to snap some photos of […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCExactly 17 years ago today, I was making the best decision of my life. I married my prince charming. I fell in love with him because he was smart, funny, responsible, and kind. I’ve stayed in love with him all these years, because he STILL all those things and […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCWe spent a relaxing week in Indiana, visiting our family and friends in the beginning of August. I love the summer in Northern Indiana. Nothing beats the views of lush, green fields accented by red barns. It’s Christmas for your eyes (without the snow!) Here’s some photos from our […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCOne of the fun things we did this summer was take a short trip down to Hilton Head, SC for a few days. Here in South Carolina, when referring to their vacation plans, EVERYONE says “We’re going to the beach.” But they don’t ever say WHICH beach they are […]
