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DIY Home Decor Craft Idea – Pressed Leaf Wall Art You Can Make Yourself

This quick and easy DIY Home Decor project will show you how to create your very own pressed leaf artwork and add a touch of nature to your existing home decor. With only 5 supplies and 3 simple steps, you can have your new wall decor completed and displayed in about 5 to 10 minutes. SERIOUSLY! I originally made this bohemian style piece when creating a gallery wall display for my gallery wall challenge. […]

DIY PUMPKIN BANNER FOR YOUR HALLOWEEN MANTEL DISPLAY

Yay!! It’s here…the season of pumpkin spice lattes, chunky sweaters, apple cider, and decorating for Halloween. I have to admit, I’m kind of a Halloween decor junkie and I LOVE to pull out all of my fun and (not too spooky) pumpkins, black cats, ravens and spiders to express my love for the holiday. I try to come up with new Halloween crafts each year because there are just way too many cute and creative […]

How to create a GALLERY WALL DISPLAY in 5 easy steps

There it is. That BIG empty wall. And you are looking at it AGAIN and feeling really excited about putting together an amazing gallery wall display like the ones you’ve seen on Pinterest or at your friend’s house. You know the walls in your home are the perfect place to really express yourself and update your decor with a super trendy and cool display, BUT… (I know what you’re thinking.) -Where do I get ideas […]

Welcome fall with my latest print “WISDOM” Rustic Barn Owl and Flowers Art Print

Hi friends, I’m so excited to announce the release of my new print entitled “Wisdom”. This rustic and elegant painting of a barn owl features lovely fall flowers and inviting warm colors. This art owl print makes a great addition to your home decor or a unique gift for your favorite owl lover! Owls are known to represent wisdom, learning, seeing, protection, and transition; making them the perfect symbol for fall. Autumn is such a […]

5 Creative Ways to Set your Daily Intention

“LOOK! A SQUIRREL!” Did you look? Like most creative people, I’m very easily distracted and suffer from what I like to call “Look…A squirrel!” syndrome. My attention wanders off with every little noise or email or phone call that comes my way. I’ve learned that I have to set goals and intentions every day to help me stay on track and focused. My morning routine consists of a cup of coffee (first I drink the […]

Building Connections with Art: ERNIE BANKS MEMORIAL MURAL at Wrigley Field

Holy Cow…it’s baseball season! This spring is super exciting for me! Not only did the Chicago Cubs win the World Series last year, but I was also honored to have been asked to paint this Ernie Banks mural at the new flagship retail store in Wrigley Field. I was raised in rural Illinois in a baseball loving family. I feel like I lived at our local ball fields during the summer watching my Dad play […]