the eve of a new year

begins

and ends

(photos thanks to Roz)

HAPPY 2012!

fine art & portrait painting

Mary Morvant 

a few of my favorites

me

my hubby

Kaya - 3 years old

i have been anticipating the launch of this

a place to view the exquisite paintings of my dear mother-in-law

i feel each piece is a stunning masterpiece

 incredible work with a paintbrush

i think you will undoubtedly agree 

find more here

 i feel truly blessed to be surrounded by family and friends with great talent
as this new year quickly approaches my spirit is already feeling refreshed and open to new beginnings
it's such a perfect time to start something you have been meaning to do
or to make a change in that direction
 i really like how this time of year feels
though i usually feel a little sadness in my heart and reservation to welcoming change
i most often enjoy the outcome and through the acceptance i bloom

may you find your courage to make a step in that direction
whatever direction that maybe and however big the step is

INSTA lately

more here

even Dakota likes...

how i love etsy

and the oppurtunity it offers for my creations to travel to places i have yet to visit

while making connections and meeting kind folks whom i may never actually see

this here is a sweet doggie who lives in the big city NYC

his mommy is quite fond of the hoody scarf and so is he

they are very pleased with how warm and cozy it keeps them 

while being easy to wear without all the loose ends

she just sent me this very sweet picture

this makes me smile real big

>>> warming hearts and souls <<<

feels like Christmas

found here

i just really like the construction of this cozy looking home 

with the wreath on the front door, the naked trees and the falling snow

it feels very Christmas to me

 a simple country Christmas

"later on we'll conspire as we drink by the fire"

santa's reindeer

found here

adornment is human

LaceyDU whom i have mentioned before here
is now available at Hemline a local retail boutique

it was my pleasure to take the morning off from being mama 

and pop in to show my support for my fellow boho

bonus... i was lucky enough to share brunch with one of my favorite couples in from the west coast

< note > i have so much to learn about my fancy camera (and no i did not just get it)

i almost feel silly when i consider how much talented photography comes from two of my in-laws

but i also feel like i am discovering my own style working with the imperfections ???

you can check out my in-laws work behind the lens here and here

they certainly know how to work their camera's :)

practice*practice*practice

more festive fun with friends

good friends gather from near and far

bring us all together and silliness overflows

this was our first 'tacky sweater party'

we're pretty good at tacky :)