pve monogram
Springtime blossoms inspire a personalized pve monogram for KRE. Variations on a floral theme. The month of May needs a tribute to lilies of the valley. This design was the selected one to use for...
View Articleshop talk
Another J.McLaughlin store is about to open in Tampa, Florida. I love this illustration so much and would love to be there on opening day to shop and talk to all the sales people and the clients. It’s...
View Articlebest wishes
Best wishes to Lauren and Brock and their forthcoming nuptials Saturday, October 4th in Thomasville, GA. The bride’s Mother contacted me and I designed about 6 different custom monograms for the couple...
View ArticleAlright, Alpharetta
Loving this new JMcLaughlin shop in Alpharetta, GA. The bold blue paint is simply scrumptious along with all the new products. If you have a JMcLaughlin near you, pop in, they have so many new arrivals...
View Articleoh my darlin
I am always inspired by other’s abilities to be so endearing and welcoming, be it a welcome home doorway bedecked with a cornucopia of thankfulness. This particular client requested hostess cards or...
View ArticleI am an artist
You might notice a few updates around here. My logo now has my name added along with the title of “artist.” If it is your first time stopping in today, yes, I am an artist. I am also human....
View ArticleWinter events
The artwork I created was for a SIP & SHOP for J.McLaughlin that was used for a Winter in house store event and part of the proceeds went to benefit a local Humane Society. The Northeast is...
View ArticleThe Enchanted Home
I am off to the framer now, to have this artwork framed for Tina. I am so pleased with the way this work turned out. It is a gift to dear Tina who opened her home last Autumn to host a wonderful...
View Articlesailorly
I created this illustration a few years ago but had a little fun with it, trying to put it all together in one “sailorly” print. This past weekend, our son JP graduated from Union College and I am so...
View Articlehello September
Hello September. You always make me feel like curling up in my most comfy chair with a good book and a pen and paper to write down my goals. It is a time for back-to-school and for renewal, and so...
View Articleentrepreneur
So excited to pick up these cards from my printer this morning and to share them with each of you. Many of you know me as “PvE” for my design and artwork and then some of you may have noticed that I...
View Articlewith a bow
I love ribbons and bows. My box full of ribbons, consists of satin, grosgrain, velvet and more. Ribbons make me happy and it is my hope that they make others happy too. A package or a ponytail deserves...
View Articlemonday luck
I titled this post “Monday Luck” and am feeling extra special today. I was able to package up a few orders and get them sent off along with averting a plumbing issue. A friend told me that is good...
View Articlemonday blossoms
We may not have blossoms here yet as this morning we have snow on the ground. But, soon we will have blossoms to look forward to. What are you looking forward to this week?
View ArticleSeptember starts
Today is a day of fresh starts for many. Back-to-schoolers hop on the bus ready with excitement to begin a brand new school year. I can still smell the new shoes my Mother bought me. They were...
View ArticleA New York state of mind
It’s been a week full of emotions and a time to remember New York’s Nine-Eleven. Between that and Hurricane Irma and Harvey, I know that each of us is feeling vulnerable. It is incredible to see the...
View ArticleIn the Studio
I am so happy to be back in the Studio after a wonderful trip and feeling very inspired and focused. My husband and I celebrated our 30th Anniversary and had a wonderful time at Miraval Spa in Arizona....
View Articlefull to the brim
My basket and morning mug are full to the brim. I have been thinking so much about how some of this past weeks sad news about Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, losses that have shocked our world. Both...
View ArticleDog Love
I am very pleased to present “Dog Love” to you. I worked on the illustrations all Summer long for this special book. Please take a look at the site here to order your own copy. It was a pleasure to...
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