Early Fall Border Floral

I look forward to each change of season. It helps rev up my creativity. So as the shadows grow bigger & the day light gets a little shorter I'm planning what will keep me busy this winter. We have several projects I'm really looking forward too. Each of which takes lots of thought & careful planning. Learning Illustrator is still at the top of my list. I'm getting better & have set aside a couple weeks to Just do it (thank you nike) I found this floral in my print achieve & quickly adjusted the color to feel early fall. Sometimes a simple exercise like this makes me happy! (hmmm- maybe I'm procrastinating)

Tiny Sheriff

This saying has always made me smile. Luca has started saying it. He just turned four & really has no idea what it means. He has caught on that this is a phrase you say with some authority. I have plans to post this sign on the outside of his door. Somedays, this is unfortunately fairly appropriate. He does have a way of running our life. (think this may apply to kids in general:)

Fall

I can feel it around the corner. I've started pulling out my sweaters & quilts. Have you noticed the changing light & the long 4pm shadows?

Big Brother / Big Sister Books Discount Coupon and Giveaway

A few month ago I had the pleasure of doing a couple of beautiful books called "The Super, Incredible Big Brother" and "The Super, Incredible Big Sister". The books help the older children with the change that it is introducing a new, younger sibling to the family. Just click the links to see a virtual tour of the whole book and how the personalization for each book works.

The good news for you is that from today to the end of August "I See Me!" is having a special 20% discount on both books. Just Enter coupon code INCREDIBLE at check out at www.iseeme.com

Also, we will have a giveaway of one personalized Big Sister or Big Brother Book. All you have to do is Like us in our Facebook page or if you already do just enter your name on the "comments" section of this post in Facebook

Friday

Just the sound of the word makes me happy!

Wishing you a Happy Friday!

Things I WISH as an adult.

I would have continued those piano lessons. Guess it's never too late?

Live

Never a bad idea!

Part Rooster

Sometimes I think being a parent means becoming part rooster. You rise with the sun. Even on the weekend! The scary part is we're getting use to it :)

Hawaiian Dream

My parents are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. To do so they took a much deserved trip to Hawaii. They have been a wonderful example of a healthy loving marriage for my 3 brothers & I. Over the last few weeks they've been discussing the big trip. Luca has picked up on this. He made this painting at school & had his teacher title it Hawaiin Dream. He often has his teacher write the title he has given the art on the page. Sometimes his titles are abstract other times pretty profound. I found this one profound. He told me he "paints from his heart". I couldn't say it better myself! I'm also showing my collaged squares & planes print to keep with the travel theme but Luca's art steals the show.

Hear me Roar...

My birthday was yesterday. I celebrated with a dear friend & my family. I've always loved having a summer birthday. We had a great time & I was lucky enough to receive some amazing gifts. Top it all off with a big slice of cake & it was one HAPPY day!