Almost a year ago, I decided I really needed to address the stacks of books that had been moved from room to room since our move. I had dreams of built-in library shelves in the dining room, but it...
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my birthday art supply bag
If you've followed me for a while, you know I'm always dabbling in new things. I like to learn, grow, and find new ways to express my creativity. I've been that way for as long as I can remember. ...
my antique pencil box & what is in it
I have shown the antique pencil box I've been using since this spring a few times here and there and I'm almost always asked about it as well as the contents, so I thought I would write a post...
creativity is calling
As you may have guessed, I really miss my studio. It's not so much that I miss that specific physical space, but I miss having a dedicated place for creative work. As well as a dedicated space to...
EdgePro PaintBook easel review | art supplies
A few people have asked me about the easel I have been using in my temporary studio, so I thought I would share a review of it now that I've been using it for about a month. EdgePro PaintBook Easel...
antique combination sketchbook & palette
One of my observant blog readers noticed that I wrote "I bought art boxes" instead of "I brought art boxes" in yesterday's post. We both had a laugh at it, but the truth is I have still bought a...
antique artist’s paint box
Before I no longer had a permanent address, I snuck in a few final purchases. One of those purchases was this antique artist's paint box. Sniffing out beautiful old boxes online has become a...
victorian box easel
As I shared earlier this week, packing up the studio has been the hardest part of the move. (You can read about why we're moving HERE.) feel like I can cook anywhere. I can do laundry anywhere. ...
georgian paintbrushes
I'm going to share more about packing and moving soon, but let's just take a minute to admire some antique art supplies. Specifically some amazing Georgian paintbrushes. Between getting a house...
antique brass watercolor field box & more
First of all, I have to tell you that my mind is going in about a thousand different directions as I'm thinking about packing, selling things, and getting our whole house and my business ready to...
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