Sunday, December 23, 2012

Sweet Buttery Goodness

speculaas
I've been baking all week and wanted to share a few cookies and recipes with you! 
I love a good spice cookie. Not too Sweet. Just right.
The most beautiful springerle cookie molds can be found at House on the Hill.

pistachio cranberry ice box
They are little bite size biscotti. Delicious. So easy to make too.

ice box butter cookies
Simple, sweet, buttery goodness. Need I say more?
Drizzle with a little chocolate and voila!
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Wishing you all the happiest of holidays!
Merry Christmas!


Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Giveaway | Fantabulous Four


A few new additions to my Woodland Print Collection!
bee eater, morels, jar of luck, rosemary sprig, blue plumes, bluebird
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I just want to say thank you to all of my wonderful customers. 
Thank you to those who visit my drawing room.
Thank you to those who continue to write the most encouraging words. 
You have all inspired me to keep going, keep painting and making new work.
I truly appreciate you joining me along the way and I am so very grateful to you all!
In the spirit of giving back I'm having a GIVEAWAY or two or three or four!
In other words, FOUR lucky winners will be picked this time!
It doesn't matter where you live. If you are picked, I will mail to you, so don't be shy. :)
Simply choose a favorite from the entire woodland print collection in my Etsy shop,
Leave a note in the comments here on my blog by Saturday 9 PM.
I will announce the winner right here on Sunday.
Winners will receive the print of his or her choice.

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The fantabulous four:
Dena | birch trees
Sierra | fruit bat
Sadee Schilling | bird nest
Sonia from Cozy Memories | Maidenhair fern
Congratulations!
kindly email me your full name and mailing address!

Monday, December 10, 2012

Baby Birds


The little darlings are finally finished!
It is so warm and mild today. The air is wet and foggy.
It's a good day to hunker down and paint, I think.
How is your Monday treating you?

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Edible



It has been a busy week and I can't believe it is Thursday already! Tis the season.
I'm so glad to be back here today with something to share.
My Slate Throated Redstarts will make their debut soon. I promise. 
Until then, enjoy these two new prints which are available in my Etsy shop tonight.
I'd love to forage with someone who truly knows mushrooms.
Wouldn't you?

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Studio | Redstarts

fledgling redstarts
These are slate-throated redstarts, little fledgling birds, sleeping in their nest.
Sometimes when I look at nests, I wonder how in the world do they all fit?
I had a fleeting thought of tiny birds packed like sardines.

palette for slate throated redstarts
Sometimes it's nice to see the palette beside the painting.
I'm getting back into the grey family. It must be winter.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Hello Monday!


A new log, a new cross section.
The cracks are more prevalent than the rings.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Splendiferous


Four new miniature hummingbirds flitting about my shop tonight!
Take a peek if you have a chance.