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Today I made some cool embossed papers:

My mother gave me the most adorable little succulent planter.  She got it at the Lake Geneva, WI farmer's market.  The lady who made it makes planters out of children's shoes.  My mother also has a little boy's suede hiking boot planter.  I don't have a photo of that.  But I love my new Mary Jane planter.

What are you favorite home and decorating magazines?  I have really enjoyed reading this month's Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, and especially the new book by Domino.  The Domino Your Guide to a Stylish Home has a chapter on art, which is really a great basic decorating 101 about creating groupings, vignettes, leaning art, framing art, and many more topics.  I hope to share some of other examples and ideas I learned from this book and applied in my home.  Stay tuned!

Telling Stores in Paint is an article about me and my art.  And more importantly, the article is about inspiration for creating art.   Featured in the newest issue of Cottages and Bungalows, (Vol. 10, no. 4); the article shows some of my smaller pieces, tells why I paint, how I got into painting, and encouragement to take up a paintbrush yourself is so inspired. Always a lover of color, don't be afraid to take a few risks in your environment.  If you are not ready to learn to paint or create some work of art, or invest in original artwork, think about purchasing art prints.  Art prints are an affordable way to add color and emotion to a space...