My Virtual Closet
Anna Villaruel over at the chic fashionista must’ve climbed into my head or my dreams when she made the above collection. i’d probably buy the black boots and bag in bright colors…but other than that, i want to buy it all! i emailed this shopping genius to ask for sources. Yes. i am that nutty. [...]
Room to Grow
Imagine what you could create in a dedicated studio like this! Well, its NOT mine….but it sure is part of my inspiration for a new creative space we are working on for me here in our home : ) admittedly, i am one of those people who needs to walk the walk, fake it til [...]
A Printable to Color this Easter!
In addition to candy and treats, i always like to put a story book and maybe some crayola markers into my son’s Easter basket. SO here’s a nice little extra that goes perfectly with both; some coloring bookmarks for boys and girls. Just CLick the image for the FREE download and print to a piece [...]
Tweaking Baby Rooms
i wanted to share some guest post content from a while back where i gave my thoughts on tweaking nursery and kids room decor. This one was featured on urban infant. Do you want to create a modern baby room – something that is full of style and isn’t your typical “blue or pink?” Here [...]
For my peeps – Free Printable Image for Easter
Make a card, make an iron-on, make an easter decoration with your kids. This little freebie graphic will download for you when you click on it. Happy Happy!! xo, s
Recent Sketches courtesy of instagram
i was a latecomer to instagram, now i couldn’t bear to live without it. the quickest and super cutest way to share vignettes of my sketches on the fly….here’s a peek inside my sketchbook of late. …..yeeeahhhhhh…..i haven’t decided which filters are my faves yet : )
My baby is 1 now!
This past weekend, we celebrated my little baby’s 1st birthday. That’s right. He’s my little baby. Do not call him a big kid. i will have to hurt you. We had a brunch at the same greenhouse café where i had been given a little shower by my family and close girlfriends before G was [...]
AND THE WINNER IS…….
CYNTHIA HANNA!!! Cynthia, you’ve won a signed copy of my book, Creative Doodling and Beyond!! Please use my contact page here on my site to send me your mailing address so i can send out your book!. i loved your doodle memory too. What a beautiful idea! Happy Monday!!! xo, s
A New Doodly Friend! Traci Bautista!
i am such a lucky girl! i got an email a few weeks back from an accomplished author, teacher, artist, doodler named Traci Bautista. You may know Traci from her book, Collage Unleashed or her line of Collage Pauge products by Aleene’s. She also travels a lot, speaks to groups, teaches her craft, offers [...]
Choose Joy
In 5 days, a group of women, most of whom have never met each other OR Ashley Swenson Hackshaw, (of the now officially famous – since someone asked for her autograph yesterday!!) blog, Lil Blue Boo, will be posting their best creations on an online auction website. The goal is to help sweet Ashley defray [...]



















