Two summers ago, before life seemed to come to a screeching halt and COVID shrank our world down to whatever we could fit inside our four walls, my husband and I took our little family to England for what ended up being the most amazing eight days of our lives. Of all the … [Read more...] about Picture Frame Molding Gallery Wall (Inspiration, Tools, and Preparation)
Nikki
New Home… New Projects
Moving (hopefully one last time) was always a possibility for us, but it had to be the perfect scenario: a little more house, in the same school district, in a neighborhood just as friendly as the one we would be leaving. A little more house because let’s be honest, going in … [Read more...] about New Home… New Projects
Lost In Design…And Loving It
I’ve completely lost myself in my current design. I don’t mean like lost my sense of style, or lost my motivation, or even lost track of what direction I wanted to take this piece. I mean like I literally lost myself. I’ve been in my studio for hours on end, draping, … [Read more...] about Lost In Design…And Loving It
The Many Tales of My Life, In Stitches
Anyone else out there tired of hearing the word pivot? As a creative, pivot is something we do on a regular basis. It's almost natural to us. Something we can expect to be a part of our story. Whether we've changed our chosen medium (which as creatives is also … [Read more...] about The Many Tales of My Life, In Stitches
Oil Painting Tips…Got Any?
First time oil painter here. And to be honest, up until this project I would have told you I had absolutely no desire to ever even attempt to use them. But I had a request for a sign that requires some serious color blending, and if you know craft paints or acrylic … [Read more...] about Oil Painting Tips…Got Any?
