Golly Bard's Drawing Room

Sale!

2012-01-26T15:27:00.000-05:00

A sale for Golly Bard devotees!

Everything in my Etsy shop is 20% off!

Starting today, January 26th until February 4th.

Use this coupon code at checkout to apply discount: GBLOVE20

This coupon may not be combined with other coupons codes.

Fledglings

2012-01-23T09:05:00.000-05:00

Fledglings

One can keep dreaming of spring, no?

A trio of purple finch hatchlings. Something sweet to start the week.

Happy Monday!

Rosy

2012-01-21T09:21:00.000-05:00

Blushing Birds No. 2

I pine for brighter and warmer days.

Days where everything is rosy pink and lovely and hopeful.

I painted these purple finches as a little distraction

from the bitter wind and cold.

Wilson's Woodpecker

2012-01-16T16:27:00.001-05:00

Last week I went to see the closing exhibit at the newly renovated Nation Sporting Library.

The little gem of the show, in my humble opinion, was Mrs. Bunny Mellon's book of

North American Birds by the great ornithologist, Alexander Wilson.

Published in 1802, the book was opened to the plate illustrating a willow oak and pileated woodpecker.

Now I know why they encase these precious works behind glass. It's much easier to clean up the drool.

It would be a slice of heaven to be able to turn all of the pages.

hint. hint.

Heart Entwined

2012-01-15T17:37:00.002-05:00

Two new lovelies in my shop this eve!

I'm a bit of a romantic as you might already know and Sundays can't come soon enough.

Downton Abbey is on Masterpiece Theater tonight and I'm ever hopeful

that Lady Mary will soon profess her love to Matthew Crawley.

Only time will tell.

Genesis

2012-01-09T08:38:00.000-05:00

I just finished reading The Seven Daughters of Eve.

A genetic study which traces our lineage back thousands of years to seven women.

Needless to say it was a fascinating read and the book of Genesis and beginnings came to mind.
Hence the funny little illustration of Adam and Eve.

Mother sent me a baby fig tree for Christmas,
A cutting rooted from her own tree, which was from my Uncle's tree,
which was from my Nana's tree. We sure do love figs in our family.
I hope I can keep my ancestral tree alive.

I'm going to start adding this series of little musings my Etsy shop today.

Epiphany

2012-01-06T18:39:00.000-05:00

Double doves top our tree on this evening of the Epiphany.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love said to me,

It's time to say goodbye to the tree.

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It's hard to believe it's been three and a half years with Etsy
and three years of Golly Bard's Drawing Room. The time has flown by so fast.

Hundreds of paintings made and hundreds sold. I am so very grateful and admittedly a little weary too.

So I took things very slowly this week and enjoyed each day of Christmas and the New Year,

(which involved quite a lot of buttery cookies and a champagne punch called the velvet hammer),

I revisited my early blog posts which were quirky and fun and frivolous.

A nod to one of my favorite illustrators, Maira Kalman.

This year I want to recapture the little muse in each day and bring back

that adventurous spirit of the early days.

So, I hope you'll join me here for another great year!

Leap

2011-12-30T08:57:00.000-05:00

Thank you dearest readers, friends, and collectors for another fantastic year!

I am so grateful for your support and patronage.
Your kind messages and encouragement mean the world to me.

I wish you all the happiest new year!

My resolution for this year is to LEAP!

What's yours?

Piedmont Foxhounds

2011-12-29T16:20:00.000-05:00

Watching the hunt go off just up the road at Peace & Plenty Farm!

Eve of Christmas

2011-12-24T15:48:00.004-05:00

Christmas tunes have been playing all week.

We've trimmed the tree,

baked tons of cookies,

spruced up our little cottage,

and exhausted dear Birdie - if that's possible.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

No. 5

2011-12-18T11:45:00.000-05:00

Covey No. 5

Roadside Attractions | December

2011-12-13T10:47:00.000-05:00

I've been absolutely captivated by the weed seeds and pods along the roadside.

They are just waiting to blow away on the next wintry wind.

Aren't they beautiful?

Wintry Woodland

2011-12-11T11:45:00.001-05:00

Fat quarter samples of my fabrics are available for a limited time in my Etsy shop.

The giant acorn caps and silver oak leaf are new!

Ennui

2011-12-09T12:13:00.001-05:00

Ennui? Who could possibly die of it with such inspiration lying about?

My collection of books by the inimitable Edward Gorey.

Gift Certificates

2011-12-08T11:27:00.001-05:00

Give the gift of art this holiday season! A painting will last a lifetime.

Gift certificates for $25, $50, and $100 are now available in my shop!

Take a peek here.

Monday, Monday

2011-12-05T18:56:00.001-05:00

I'm working on a new covey of birds and hope to be finished this week!

Just saw a really fun and quirky movie over the weekend, Pirate Radio. Have you seen it?

Took a spectacular walk and photographed lots of weed seeds.

I'm still trying to get the hang of facebook and I'm pinning like mad.

My cookie books are out and I'm getting ready for my annual baking extravaganza.

Without a doubt it is Monday.

My Garden | December

2011-12-04T16:53:00.001-05:00

hydrangea petals

dahlia bud

viburnum bud

pokeweed berries

Camouflage

2011-11-30T09:20:00.001-05:00

Walking Sticks

A trio of stick bug specimens. Such clever creatures.

Love their camouflage. I've only seen one once or twice.

Have you?

the skinny on fat

2011-11-27T18:12:00.000-05:00

Spoonflower is having a two for one sale on fat quarters!

Any two fat quarters for the price of one!

Monday, November 28th 8AM until Friday, December 2nd 6PM EST
***
Plus, I'm offering 20% off all paintings in my Etsy shop!
Use coupon code: GBBF20 to apply discount.
sale ends Monday at midnight EST!

Super Duper Sale

2011-11-25T07:54:00.001-05:00

Turkey Day

2011-11-24T23:39:00.001-05:00

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Grey Garden

2011-11-19T15:29:00.001-05:00

The withered and wilted have their own quiet beauty.

As much as I love color, I never tire of using grey.

Deck the halls...

2011-11-18T07:35:00.001-05:00

Sorry, I can't help being punny!
My watercolors are on the cover of Western Living Magazine!
Twelve paintings adorn the walls of this lovely home featuring the amazing work
of interior designer, Kelly Deck. I'm so honored to be included.
I love how she framed the paintings for her client.

More pictures of this fabulous home here.

A Lady of Fashion

2011-11-17T09:17:00.001-05:00

Silhouette No. 6
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A Day in November

2011-11-16T11:21:00.001-05:00

The foliage is still turning. The hills look a little more bare each day.

It's a perfect day in November. They sky is grey and the colors just pop.

Birdie and I take this walk behind the churchyard at least twice a day.

There is always something new to see and a pretty view to enjoy.

Friday Again?

2011-11-11T13:31:00.001-05:00

Sorry I've been missing for a few days. Our little dog Birdie has been

under the weather this week and needed my attention.

I'm happy to report she's feeling much better now and is back to her old tricks.

Needless to say this week has flown by and I have a few new paintings

that I will be listing over the weekend.

Happy Friday!

Oak Forest

2011-11-04T13:37:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday all! A new large painting in my shop today.

You still have until 9PM EST tonight to enter my giveaway in the post below!

I'll announce a winner tomorrow.

Giveaway | Tiny Insect Collection

2011-10-31T13:00:00.000-04:00

I'm having an autumn giveaway!

This teeny tiny insect collection could be yours.

Enter your name in the comments below by Friday, November 4th, 9PM EST

Leave a comment on my facebook page for a second chance to win!

I'll pick a winner on Saturday! Happy Halloween!
***
And the winner is:
Eva Marion Seyffarth
Congratulations!
Please email your address as soon as you can!

Bat Specimens

2011-10-30T10:36:00.000-04:00

Bats, megabats, and microbats!

Be Bright

2011-10-25T15:23:00.000-04:00

Two splendid souls.

Light and Shadows

2011-10-23T15:06:00.000-04:00

My new silhouette paintings really change depending on how the light hits them.
I used a lot of silver and gold guache which creates a celestial glow like distant stars in the sky.

I'm conjuring up my neighbors. The spirits that live in the churchyard.

Seems fitting for this time of year.

Twosome

2011-10-17T15:22:00.000-04:00

Dust and Shadows

Twin tree spirits. Otherworldly creatures. A bit of a tangent.

I received a book in the mail last week. A collection of photographs by Diane Arbus.

Her famous identical twins were on the cover.

I think they seeped into my work.

Facebooking Incognito

2011-10-14T11:49:00.002-04:00

I know it seems like a contradiction. It is. If you know me just a little, it's not.

Ever so slowly worlds are colliding and I'm starting to feel a bit twitchy.

I can hear Catherine Tate in my head saying, "Are you bothered?"

If you don't know the British comedian, dash to Netflix and put her show in your queue.

Anyhow, you can hear the echo over there on my fledgling Facebook page.

Hello, helloooo, hellooooooooo. Is there anybody out there?

Do stop by. I promise it can only get better.
Happy Friday!

Historic Coaching Drive

2011-10-11T11:35:00.000-04:00

A parade of over twenty historic coaches drove through Upperville all weekend

to celebrate the opening of the new museum at the National Sporting Library.

It was quite remarkable. More pictures on flickr!

Big Birds

2011-10-05T18:58:00.000-04:00

Migration No. 2

My great big flock is finally finished! What do you think?

The Art of Display

2011-10-04T07:57:00.000-04:00

Salon Style

Create a collection. Group pieces together and tell a story.

Make it your own.

Size Matters

A generously proportioned matt and frame will easily transform

a small work into a larger piece.

Big Impact

Hang art in a grid and create a bold, uniform look.

Understated

Tuck smaller pieces into a bookcase or lean them on shelf.

Art need not hang on a wall.

Mix It Up

Mix a variety of styles, textures, pattern and color.

Create an eclectic look.

Love Is Blind

You only need to love it. Art need not match your sofa.

Let your collection set your style apart.

Studio | Sneak Peek

2011-09-30T16:28:00.000-04:00

Here's a little sneak peek at my new, super large, 18 x 24 inch migration in blue!

I hope to finish it early next week.

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P.S. I've taken the plunge and joined Pinterest!

The invitation has been sitting in my in box since February.

I don't know how I resisted for this long. Now I fear I'm completely addicted!

Have a great weekend all!

Fungi

2011-09-28T12:23:00.001-04:00

There's a fungus among us! A new painting in my shop today.

Found some lovely mushrooms by the side of the road and I was inspired.

I always seem to find ways to procrastinate when I'm working on a big painting.

I'm working on a super large 18 x 24 inch bird migration painting.

Perhaps a sneak peek tomorrow. I don't want to jinx it.

Roadside Attractions | Goldenrod

2011-09-25T11:09:00.000-04:00

Amid the drifts of goldenrod on one very misty morning.

Hour of Birds

2011-09-23T07:23:00.001-04:00

Some thing that fly there be,

Birds, Hours, the Bumblebee,

Of these no elegy.

Some things that stay there be,

Grief, Hills, Eternity,

Nor this behooveth me.

There are that resting, rise.

Can I expound the skies?

How still the riddle lies!

- Emily Dickinson

A new painting in my shop:

Hour of Birds

40

2011-09-19T12:28:00.000-04:00

Today feels like any other day. Except for one thing: today I am forty.

Where did the time go?

My Home Away From Home

2011-09-16T16:31:00.000-04:00

The Golly Bard studio had officially moved about two hundred feet from home.

The commute is killing me. Just kidding! I love walking to work and being so close to home.

My dear friends who own an interior design studio in a beautifully restored church offered me this great opportunity and I jumped at the chance. It's wonderful to work in the company of such creative people.

The natural light is fabulous for painting and I couldn't be happier.

I'm still settling in and organizing my things, but I started working right away.

Two large forests of trees will be in my shop for the weekend.

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

2011-09-09T07:07:00.000-04:00

Bee Eater No. 2

Here today, gone tomorrow. Such is the case with this latest painting.

This fine fellow hardly had time to make his debut when he was snatched up.

Parting is such sweet sorrow.

***

I've been packing up my studio. I'm getting ready to move into a shared space with friends.

I'm really excited about it! It's a big change in my work routine and

I love working from home, but I have totally outgrown my workspace.

Luckily, I'm not going far. Just around the corner.

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Happy Friday!

To Be or Not to Be

2011-09-05T09:51:00.001-04:00

to be or not to be

bee eater

I'm reading a book, The Hummingbird Cabinet, about the history of romantic collectors.

That hazy time period when people were so very curious about their existence;

Preserving and keeping little bits ephemera and evidence of life in everything.

Specimen collecting was at its height and wasn't yet a well formed science.

I completely relate to the sensibilities of that time.

Exhibition | Enormous Tiny Art

2011-09-01T12:21:00.003-04:00

So pleased to be a part of this amazing extravaganza of tiny art!

I painted a collection of keyholes for the occasion. You can see them here.

I will not be able to attend the reception, however do stop by if you are in the area!

Snout Beetle aka Weevil

2011-08-31T09:58:00.003-04:00

From the family of coleoptera and diptera.

New beetle, weevil, and fly specimens in my shop!

Dog Days Are Over

2011-08-30T10:55:00.003-04:00

We've had a few chilly mornings. Feels like fall.

I thought I'd entertain you with a little music from florence + the machine.

If you like theatrical fashion, the catalog from the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Metropolitan,

Savage Beauty, is a must have. I'm kicking myself for not getting up to the city this summer.

Alas, the dog days are over.

The Plots

2011-08-27T19:43:00.005-04:00

My ideas and influences come from so many different directions.

Sometimes they are right next door.

I live next to a little churchyard. There are four rows of tiny graves dating from the 1800's.

They sit neatly under huge pine trees where a flock of vultures roost every winter.

I have started to wonder about my quiet neighbors, imagining their stories.

I'm thinking of making their portraits.

Lock and Key Lockets

2011-08-25T12:28:00.007-04:00

A new fabulous locket collaboration with Cat Ivins of Polarity!

This locket set is aptly named keep and release.

Each set comes with five lids and a little skeleton key charm. Take a peek here!

Studio | my work table

2011-08-23T12:46:00.004-04:00

A sneak peek at my tiny lock paintings for the Enormous Tiny Art Show next month.

A fun interview for the handmade zine, Vain. My beautiful copy just arrived!

Drawings and notes for a new series of paintings I'm working on.

I'll fill you in on the plot later.

Treasury | Summer and Fall

2011-08-20T21:53:00.003-04:00

pool

the bone collector

Two collections of great finds on Etsy!

Take a peek at these fabulous artists!

Spirals

2011-08-19T08:46:00.003-04:00

I just loved the spirals of beetles and bees at the Harvard Museum of Natural History!

Such a gorgeous display. Can we say beetle mania?

***

For those who love fabric it's FREE SWATCH DAY until noon EST on Spoonflower!

Have a great weekend!

Fine Feathered Friends

2011-08-17T08:17:00.003-04:00

Hello, my fine feathered friends, I'm back!

I took a marvelous day trip to Cambridge, Massachusetts while I was away.

I've had the book, The Rarest of the Rare, for a few years and have always wanted to visit

the Harvard Museum of Natural History in person.

As you can imagine the museum was full of fine specimens and I was in heaven,

but their glass flower collection was by far the show stopper!

It was such fun to explore the museum and walk around Cambridge.

We finished our day with a fabulous dinner at Bergamot.

I'll post more pictures over the next few days!

Points North

2011-08-08T07:37:00.004-04:00

Forgive me. I have been taking a little blogging break this month.

Sometimes I need to stop and take some time, explore new directions, see where things lead.

I started painting these tiny compasses. They will be in my shop later today.

Seems fitting as we are heading North for a long weekend.

Have a great week! I'll be back soon.

A Closer Look | Flying Grasshopper

2011-07-29T13:06:00.004-04:00

I found this little flying grasshopper specimen yesterday.

Even though he has departed, his wings still have a bit of color and the patterns are lovely.

It might be a Carolina Grasshopper. Does anyone know?

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Check out Nancy Fallon's Blog if you have a chance,

she interviewed me for her "what inspires you" weekly post.

Dog Days of Summer

2011-07-27T11:05:00.003-04:00

Birdie on the bow.

Birdie can fly!

Birdie lapping it up!

The dog days of summer are here!

We have just returned from Camp Wah Wah Taysee.

It was hot, hot, hot, but the lake was very refreshing and

it was great to get away and visit with family.

A Closer Look | Fat Cats

2011-07-19T19:33:00.003-04:00

Check out these fat cats dining on my neighbor's parsley!

They're black swallowtail caterpillars!

Salon Sale

2011-07-16T10:45:00.004-04:00

I'm having a SUMMERTIME SALON SALE !

Take 10% off all paintings in my Etsy shop!

Kindly enter coupon code: GB71110 at checkout to apply discount.

Sale ends on July 31st, 2011.

Have a great weekend!

Hup Hup

2011-07-15T12:34:00.003-04:00

We need only say "hup hup" and Ladybird jumps like a gazelle, so fleet of foot.

We have our own little agility course right here in the field.

She just loves the big round bales!

More fun shots of Birdie on flickr.

Coming and Going

2011-07-14T06:29:00.004-04:00

My whirlwind trip to Sedona.

I was so busy that I didn't take a lot of pictures.

A few times a year I work with another artist at her private studio.

The work style is very much an atelier, a workshop, all hands on deck.

The focus of this studio is on papermaking, printmaking, book and fiber art.

I always learn new things. It's fun to change things up and the work is so different from my own.

I learned how to dye fabric with natural plants and leaves,

I worked on linocuts and of course a little watercolor painting was mixed in too!

I'm inspired to do a little printing now that I'm home. We'll see.

Hello Friends

2011-07-06T16:57:00.004-04:00

There's nothing like a summertime silhouette!

I'm wending my way west to work in Sedona, Arizona for a few days.

A little change in scenery will be fun.

See you soon!

A Closer Look | Summer

2011-07-03T07:32:00.005-04:00

A fat bumblebee gathering nectar from milkweed flowers.

I know what you're thinking and yes, that's caterpillar poop! Also known as frass.

I call these owl butterflies, but I have no idea what kind they are.

A daintly flutterby ... see more on flickr.

Giveaway | Knot Gardens

2011-06-29T08:15:00.009-04:00

I'm having a giveaway! A bundle of six fat quarters from my new Topiary Collection on Spoonflower!

To enter, leave a message with one or two favorites from the Topiary Collection and a way to contact you please.

You have until Friday, July 1st, 9 pm EST to enter and I will announce a winner on Saturday.

You can see all twelve new fabrics on Spoonflower. Good luck to you!

***

The winner is:

Erika Lee Sears

Congratulations!

Studio | Allée of Trees

2011-06-28T13:43:00.002-04:00

A sneak peek for you. I've been working on new paintings and fun new fabrics.

Stay tuned, there's more to come...

The Company We Keep

2011-06-22T10:20:00.005-04:00

I heard a fly buzz when I died;

The stillness round my form

Was like the stillness in the air,

Between the heaves of storm.

The eyes beside had wrung them dry,

And breaths were gathering sure

For that last onset, when the king

Be witnessed his power.

I willed my keepsakes, signed away

What portion of me I

Could make assignable, -and then

There interposed a fly,

With blue, uncertain, stumbling buzz,

Between the light and me,

And then the windows failed, and then

I could not see to see.

-Emily Dickinson

Thistles

2011-06-21T11:28:00.002-04:00

Aren't these thistles spectacular? The fields are dotted with pink!

So very pretty! See a few more pictures on flickr.

Colony

2011-06-20T06:36:00.005-04:00

A new painting in my shop: Ant Hill

The tiny creatures, the workers, the colonies have captured my attention lately.

Whether ants or bees, they are amazing.

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Very exciting!

Sweet Summer

2011-06-15T12:57:00.002-04:00

frolic in the fernwood

Treasury | Turn Off Your Computer

2011-06-13T18:56:00.003-04:00

Turn off your computer and go outside!

But not before checking out these amazing finds on Etsy!

Hope you all have a wonderful week.

Waking the Dragon

2011-06-03T09:08:00.003-04:00

This morning I happened upon a group of sleeping dragonflies in the tall grassy fields.

They were a little sluggish at this early morning hour,

so I was able to coax a couple out of the grass for a closer look.

Their wings sparkled with little flecks of gold.
Eventually they flew away.

Migration

2011-05-31T14:41:00.002-04:00

A new painting in my shop today!

Migration

Hark!

2011-05-28T08:25:00.003-04:00

Hark! Who goes there?

As Birdie and I took our morning stroll through the field,

We discovered a little tent village. A group of friends camping. What fun!

Early Morning Rain

2011-05-23T07:56:00.008-04:00

Our cottage garden after an early morning rain. Everything is lush and dewy.

I'm thinking about mixing up a moss mousse to turn our little garden gnome fuzzy and green.

To make moss grow, simply blend one part moss to four parts of yogurt or buttermilk

and paint on your garden pottery or planter. A damp, shady spot helps too!

I worked on my planters yesterday, repotting and giving them some much needed attention.

I tend to group them by color as you might expect. I love mixing in succulents.

They have such great colors and textures. Plus, they are hardy plants,

which means they'll survive my absentmindedness when it comes to watering and care!

Another Insect Collection

2011-05-19T05:57:00.005-04:00

Beetles Weevils and Flies No. 10

I love working on this series. Insects are fascinating little creatures.

It's warming up here in Virginia and I'm ready with my macro lens

to take a closer look at these tiny wonders.

Hooray!

2011-05-14T15:34:00.003-04:00

A new flock of birds!

covey no. 4

One Wet Bird

2011-05-13T15:35:00.002-04:00

One nice thing about having a really wet spring is a very high creek.

We found a perfect spot where the water pools and is deep enough to swim.

Our dear Birdie has taken to the water like a little fish!

She makes quite a splash as she fearlessly jumps in to fetch sticks.

I'm hoping this little Birdie has distracted you ever so slightly from the fact that my latest painting,

a new covey of birds, which I posted about last week is not quite finished.

However, I'm happy to report that I'm really almost done. Seriously.

It's just taking a tiny bit longer that expected. Stay tuned.

Chirpy

2011-05-05T11:29:00.003-04:00

New paintings in progress and quite a chirpy group too!

A large covey of birds, a large feather collection, and a few insects too!

I hope to be finished by the weekend.

Lock and Key

2011-04-26T11:00:00.003-04:00

Two new paintings - a custom order I've been working on.

I made one more escutcheon collection that will be in my shop later today.

Have a wonderful week all!

Feeding Frenzy

2011-04-19T07:41:00.003-04:00

A feeding frenzy of finches on my feeders!

I know it sounds crazy, but I've never had bird feeders before and I love it!

Yesterday I counted about eighty goldfinches and purple finches around the feeders.

I've also had a few woodpeckers, chickadees, tufted titmice, wrens and sparrows too.

I could watch them all day!

Another Rainy Day

2011-04-16T07:59:00.005-04:00

"Here comes the rain again, falling on my head like a memory"

Annie Lennox

The Borders

2011-04-14T06:39:00.004-04:00

Our Birdie (left) and her Border Collie buddies! It is amazing to watch them romp through the fields.

They are a highly entertaining pack. They play and chase and run soooo fast!

I can't believe they sat still for a picture!

Insect Studies

2011-04-12T07:30:00.002-04:00

collection no. 9

collection no. 8

My Tools

2011-04-10T08:46:00.004-04:00

My tools of the trade: brushes, palette, paint.

I'm working today. It's quiet, the light is nice, not too bright.

For you, my dear readers, I'm having a little pop-up sale in my shop this week!

Find the details in the sidebar on the left!

A Profusion of Petals

2011-04-08T12:26:00.003-04:00

Even on this grey day the magnolia blossoms are lovely!

I'm painting away and promise to have some new watercolors to show you soon.

Have a lovely weekend all!

Golden

2011-04-02T08:53:00.005-04:00

I'll be working in my flower beds today. Doing a little spring clean up.

But first, the giveaway, I picked one winner at random for my fat quarter bundle.

And the lucky winner is: Jodi from Yew Tree Nights! Congratulations!

Thank you all for your kind messages, I truly enjoyed reading them.

Have a great weekend!

Giveaway | Fat Quarter Bundle

2011-03-30T11:58:00.004-04:00

I'm having a giveaway to celebrate the launch of my Woodland fabric collection on Spoonflower!

One lucky person will receive a bundle of six fat quarter swatches from the collection.

To enter the giveaway, simply pick a favorite fabric and leave me a message by Friday, 9 pm EST.

I will announce the winner on Saturday! Good luck!

p.s. your favorites will help me to choose the fabric for the bundle.

Woodland Fabric Collection

2011-03-28T13:25:00.006-04:00

I'm so excited to share my woodland fabric collection with you!

All of my pattern designs are printed, sold and shipped through Spoonflower.

Spoonflower has seven types of fabric to choose from and there is no minimum order.

I highly recommend ordering test swatches to see the color and scale in person.

Click here to view my design library.

Mary and Max

2011-03-24T15:19:00.007-04:00

When it comes to films, I'm always a couple of years behind and I just discovered Mary and Max.

Have you seen it? It's a quirky, offbeat claymation film about friendship.

I laughed and cried. I know you will too.

Forest Floor

2011-03-23T18:59:00.005-04:00

I found this wonderful fallen tree covered in fungi on my walk the other day.

The light was streaming through the trees and illuminating the rust colored gills.

So beautiful. I'm glad I had my camera with me.

Vernal

2011-03-21T12:52:00.006-04:00

A new bird in my shop today!

Happy Spring.

Green

2011-03-17T06:36:00.004-04:00

Happy St Patrick's Day!

Here's a little collection of mossy green finds for you!

Misty Morning

2011-03-16T10:05:00.004-04:00

A misty morning here in Virginia.

I love when fog rolls in. The atmosphere is so quiet and mysterious.

Sunday Supper | Pho

2011-03-13T18:31:00.005-04:00

Am I a lucky girl or what? Hubby made me pho for dinner.

My favorite Vietnamese noodle soup. Yummy.

Have a lovely evening!

Hello Spring

2011-03-08T19:02:00.004-05:00

Yes, yes, I know we just had a little freezing rain storm, but it will not set me back.

The snowdrops are out! the crocuses are blooming!

Hello spring! I have missed you terribly.

Treasury | On the Edge of Forever

2011-03-04T12:59:00.003-05:00

Happy Friday all!

A treasury collection for your viewing pleasure.

Take a peek at these amazing finds on Etsy.

Little Miss Sunshine

2011-03-01T07:43:00.002-05:00

Every dog we've ever had loves to bathe in the sun. Birdie is no exception.

Our little miss sunshine always seeks out those warm, golden rays of light.

With a great big yawn she settles in for a little nap. While I'd like to nap too,

that's my cue to break out my brushes and get a little painting done.

Studio | Sneak Peek

2011-02-23T14:56:00.003-05:00

Last summer I started to play around with designing fabrics, which has always been a dream of mine.

Life was a little hectic and busy and I put the project on the back burner for some time.

Well, I finally ordered my fabric samples and they are fabulous, better than I imagined.

The designs still need a little tweaking before I make them available for purchase,

but the possibilities are endless and I can't wait to develop this collection.

I'm inspired to reupholster a little bench that I have in my bedroom and I'm finding it's so hard to choose!

As I explore this new line, I thought I'd ask you, my dearest readers, do you have a favorite

painting of mine that you would like to see as a fabric and what would you make with it?

Fungus Among Us

2011-02-18T20:22:00.005-05:00

Even though we've had some really warm days this week, nature isn't moving as fast as my brush.

Nevertheless, the bare, lichened trees have inspired some new paintings.

I love the patterns of the fungus florets.

Frolic

2011-02-13T08:29:00.007-05:00

Wild Hare and Honeybees

Red Veined Sorrel

Swarm of Honeybees

I received a very funny note the other day. It read, "Living creatures? What's come over you?"

Oh, I had a good laugh! People know me too well.

I'm ready for spring, ready for things to come alive. Are you?

Drum Roll Please

2011-02-11T08:06:00.004-05:00

The winner of my Valentine's Day Giveaway is: Laura! Congratulations!

Laura recommends What'll I do by Nat King Cole & Irving Berlin.

Thank you all for such a wonderful and unique playlist of love songs!