Flashback Friday: Festival of the Vine #art #ink #wine #GenevaIL

Nothing could be more beautiful than a sunny day, wine and good company. That’s exactly what happened last year on September 12th. I remember the day had a slight chill to the air with the promise of fall just around the corner. I finally decided I would use my spa gift certificate I received for my…

Flashback Friday: A Canary Song brings Joy #art # ink #canary #pets

It’s the simplest things in life that are worth celebrating the most. This Flashback Friday post is proof that the smallest things can bring us the most joy. It’s hard to believe that our little pet canary, who we lovingly named Kernel Sanders, has been with us for a year. Who knew such a small…

Flashback Friday: New Year, New Day #art #ink #birthday

Did you ever have that moment of when you finally have to time to sit down and write when this happens…. Nothing. It can be frustrating to look forward to something all day and not think of a single thing to say when the moment arrives. Obviously even as I am writing this I am…

Fresh Beginnings #art #pen #ink #loss

Sorry  I have been away for a while. Regrettably I have been on an emotional roller coaster ride since April. From multiple family deaths, to celebrating birthdays, to celebrating our pregnancy, to mourning the loss of our baby is some of the major reasons I have been away for so long. But I do not…

Flashback Friday: Simple Flowers #art #ink #spring

Greetings, It’s late at night and I just remembered I haven’t posted this week’s flashback post yet. Ugh. I’m tired. It’s been one of those weeks… On the bright side, looking back in my art journal my drawing of simple little flowers brought a smile to my face and brightened my mood. While I remember…

Flashback Friday: Doodle Flowers #art #ink #mixedmedia

   So you might have noticed I have been a little obsessed with spring around this time of year. What’s not to love? Warmer winds, greener grasses and all those lovely flowers just starting to bloom! Today’s post shares a little doodle I did a year ago expressing my passion for spring. Similar to last week’s…

Flashback Friday: Spring is Here! #art #ink #spring

Looking back at this past week it does feel like spring – doesn’t it? Apparently I felt the same way this time last year OR maybe it was wishful thing at the time… Regardless, spring always feel like a welcome change after staying cooped up in our houses all winter long. Like many critters that…

Forgotten Flashback: A Love Letter #art #ink #love

It’s Valentines Day 2015 and I can only think of one thing – how much I love my husband Chris. He is the one person that lights up my world with a single smile, the one who holds me when I am scared, the one the that can chase my darkest fears away. This entry…

Forgotten Flashback: Roses from my guy! #art #markers

I have the best husband! I know all the wives who have awesome husbands say this, but I really do believe it! My guy remembers dates and events even when I forget. He cooks, he is a super neat freak, passionate and sensitive. He always puts my needs before his own and he gives me…