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Painterly Prose – #2 with Designsgirl Calligraphy

Yes, okay I’m quoting myself, which I realize is the biggest taboo in the world but seriously it’s okay.  I don’t think I’m just that cool but I do have a mini-mission I’m passionate about and wanted to share a bit today, with the help of Kelle from Designsgirl of course. If you want to know […]

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My Story is Art – On Joy

Joy has been a big, beautiful, powerful word for me over the last 10 months.  A lot has happened.  Life is ever surprising me.   Perspectives are changing in my brain and what once mad me “happy” now seems to have disappeared into the abyss of my memory. {Joy is my mission these days because joy […]

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Inspirations – Rustic Forest Watercolor Wedding Invite

Chat with Jennifer, and we’re so inspired by Rebecca’s Rustic Forest Watercolor Wedding Invite!

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Painterly Prose – #1 with DesignsGirl Calligraphy

Super excited for the very post “Painterly Prose” post here!  Each Friday I will be welcoming a new calligraphy artist to share their work next to some of my favorite watercolor patterns. This week we have Kelle of Designsgirl Calligraphy and C.S. Lewis…

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Inspirations – Alice in Wonderland Invitations at Engage!15 in Orlando

There is one conference and meeting of the minds that I’ve attended consistently for the last 8 years…I’ve blogged inspiration and my “speaker sketches” time and time again from Engage! THE Wedding Business Summit.  And do you know why I continue to return again and again, besides the fact that each summit is held at […]

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We Love You Paris

We know all too well what the taste of fear does to a soul.  We relived our tragedy as yours unfolded.  We prayed, we longed for fewer fatalities, we were on our knees praying God could spare you all from the hurt.  We know the road ahead is inconceivable but there is a road ahead.

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Press – Botticelli Inspired Stationery in Bridal Guide Magazine

You may have seen this post a few weeks back…and if not, go ahead, take a look.  I’ve been saving this post for the season and since Thanksgiving is upon us here in the states, well I figured it was just about that time.  All cozy and warm, this stationery’s color palette seems right at […]

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Inspirations – Jekyll Island Wedding Invites

Erin is envisioning Jekyll Island Wedding Invites inspired by the iconic history of Jekyll Island Club Hotel.  The softest of pastel color palettes will whisper romance into each and every brushstroke…

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My Story is Art – I’m Kristy, the Painter

Hi Friends, I’m Kristy, the painter. It’s been such a long while since I (re)introduced myself here.  We’ve seen an influx of new readers and followers across our social media existence so I decided it was high time to say hello and let you know a bit more about me, circa 2015!  Okay, friends, I’m […]