10 Years…and a lifetime of memories

…today my little Barney would have been 10.  Hard to believe just 2 weeks have gone by, when it seems like a lifetime and a blink of an eye at the same time.  Tears still sting most every day, and today seems especially sad thinking back on nearly 10 great years for him! From just…

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Dear Barney….

I can’t even think where to begin, but writing it therapy for me and there are some things I want to remember of these couple of days.  I grew up with dogs, and I know getting a dog is pretty much signing up for a broken heart. But, I just didn’t think it was his…

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Compliments: Freely give them away!

Happy  Friday! I am in the midst of moving this week, trying to make a little progress for a couple of days before the movers show up on the weekend. In addition to the move, I’m fighting a cold that comes and goes and yesterday I fought it all day, plus being tired…the day looked…

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Lettering Lately

Hard to believe it’s almost the end of January…here’s a few pieces I’ve worked on lately…and in case you missed the last post, {click here}. This piece was for a hairdresser, on a 16×20 canvas and I feel like this is how most of us feel when we walk out of the salon! A hair…

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{LinkUp: Show and Tell} Intro and Resolutions

January 22…also linking up with Kelly’s Korner for Single’s Day…I’ve NEVER done online dating…so here goes! 🙂 Original Post Jan 6…I’m linking up {Wednesday} for Show and Tell Tuesday! Can we all agree it’s ok to run a day behind on the to-do list even if it is only the 6th day of a New…

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Lettering Lately

It’s 2016 and here’s a few pieces I did for gifts, so was waiting to post them until they were received…. This chalkboard was a gift for a nurse, but I believe this quote applies to so many jobs…Moms, Teachers…so many who deal with people enduring trials and life’s ups and downs. This chalkboard is…

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2015: Believe

As I’ve been going and coming these last couple of weeks, I’ve heard over and over “I can’t believe it’s the end of the year already”.  I can’t either.   But, I do BELIEVE. Last year my word was “FLOURISH” {read about it here} and as 2015 started I was thinking of a word that…

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What I’m Wearing ~ Target edition

Hello 200th Post!!  It is no secret I do love Target, and here’s a few things I’ve been wearing lately, mostly all from Target! I love the look of the long sweater cardigan/coat, but have struggled to find one I really liked on.  This one I found by happenstance, the only one on a Target…

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The Weimary: Thank You!

Yesterday was a “first”…my first show with my Lettered Art! What a fun day, outside, beautiful winery in the country, my sweet college besties there for support, meeting new people and talking quotes, words and verses that matter to people.  I’ve been asked a lot recently about my pieces, so here’s a few inventory items…

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What I’m Wearing ~ Fall Transition

Hi Blog. The days keep getting away from me. I’m painting for a Christmas show (lettered art here), working on a few Rodeo Houston committee things, doing some early (earlier than usual) Christmas shopping, travel for work, and oh yes, work every day. In the midst of “Audit Season” for my job, so that means…

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