The Church Window

Finally a NEW PAINTING to share!

I wanted to do at least ONE Easter painting before the actual day came so this was my weekend creation.  I thought I'd do something different rather than the usual bunnies, eggs & Easter baskets so I went with a religious theme & painted a cute little stone church with a kitty sleeping in the window.  She's waiting to greet Easter morning!

"The Church Window" is now available on Ebay right HERE!

You can bid or "Buy it Now" if you want it in time for Easter!

Have a GLORIOUS week!

China Kitties

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I was in Dillards yesterday & saw the absolute cutest cookie jar ever! 

It's part of the "Butterfly Meadow" china line by Lenox. See it all HERE!  I could've sworn it was Marjolein Bastin (love her stuff!) but it's by the artist Louise Le Luyer. 
There's also a sweet little kitty bowl & a set of salt & pepper shakers.  ADORABLE!  The pattern includes all kinds of springy flowers, butterflies, dragonflies, even bunnies & roosters!  Everything in pretty pastels.  Makes me think of SPRING & EASTER!  I want the whole set!!!  At least that adorable cookie jar!  It wouldn't match my "country French" kitchen but I'd make it work.  Don't you wish you could change your decor for each season??

Happy Tuesday!  THINK SPRING!  :)

Fun Easter Weekend!

Kayla & I takin' a break from our hike at Chisholm Creek Park

Did you have a fun Easter weekend?  We sure did!  With the kids going to a Catholic school they had Good Friday & Easter Monday off so we had a nice long 4 days of relaxation.  PERFECT weather, steaks on the grill, hikes in the woods, Easter egg dying, baskets full of candy & iTunes/Starbucks gift cards, Easter Sunday Mass, & a walk to the ice cream shop!  Doesn't get much better than that!

Cole on the creek

On our hike in the woods we spotted a deer which is rare in the middle of the day!  Can you see her?  I couldn't believe how close she let us get!  My son Cole also spotted a turkey running along the creek.  I love seeing wildlife!

Deer hiding in the trees

You're never too old to DYE Easter eggs!  My 17 yr. old Shelby & her boyfriend had a blast making their creations (& a huge mess).  They did clean it up afterwards!

I don't think I've ever seen our Bradford Pear bloom so full & pretty!  I just hope these WINDY days we've been having don't blow all the blossoms off too soon.  This is the tree I see out my studio window!

Our bloomin' backyard tree!

Kayla & Koda spent some lounge time in the backyard.  Good weather...good book...good dog.

Hope you had a wonderful weekend too!

I took the weekend off from my classes & studio but working on some new note cards later today.  Right now I'm off to the Humane Society for my volunteer day. 

He is Risen! Happy Easter!

Markie, Zoolou & I wish you all a

 VERY BLESSED EASTER!

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HE IS RISEN!  ALLELUIA!

Hope you have a wonderful spring day with beautiful weather & those you love around you!  Oh, and lots of chocolate too!

Let the Sun Shine!

We've had a lot of cloudy days here lately so when the sun came shining down yesterday the cats took full advantage of every sunny spot they could find!  AHHHhhh...

I wish I could go take a long nap in the sun!  My online class is keeping me VERY busy & on top of that I'm trying to get some new paintings out too.  I just realized I haven't done a single Easter themed painting yet & the big day is less than a few weeks away - yikes!  I've done some spring themes but no eggs or bunnies darnit!  Maybe I can get at least 1 done in time for an auction on Ebay.

My new printer should be here by the end of the week & then I'll be able to put some nice prints in my shop.  Can't wait!

Happy ~ happy Tuesday! xox

Easter Sunday

My newest painting is titled "Easter Sunday". 

Miss Molly was headed off to church when her cat Henry jumped up & surprised her with a daffodil!

Easter Sunday is up for grabs on EBAY right now!

Spring break is zooming by way too fast!  We're having a beautiful warm & sunny day today!  I really should be outside enjoying it instead of sitting here in front of the computer.  A cold front is coming in though & Saturday it'll be back to feeling like winter again.  BOO!