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See this guy?

 

This is really me.

Well, the male version of me that is.  Ok, so I don't draw as well as him (boy, I wish I could!), but this is what I looked like this week.  Especially the hair.  And the face. Remember that giveaway I was supposed to do back on Wednesday?  Well, it looks like I'll have to make it for next Wednesday.  What started as a calm and peaceful week turned ino a crazy drawing/painting blitz after Tuesday.  But it was totally worth the craziness-more on that later-but at any rate, I promise that giveaway will be next week.  Cross my heart.  Really truly.

Ramble Wild

Life has just been moving at a whirl wind pace lately.  Between finally finishing the sketches for my book (that was a year+ long feat-btw, they are fantastic looking if I do say so my modest self), and starting the painting for those, and working on a bundle of new prints for Trafalgar's, as well as trying to keep up with my littles, I've also managed to put up quite a few new prints for Ramble Wild.

This piece is by far my most favorite.   I think it took me somewhere around 12+ hours of brain-wracking to bring it into existence, but it was worth it.  I really love it.

FYI, you can find the prints (and quite a few others) here on our event with Zulily http://www.zulily.com/brand/ramblewild.html   The prints are available at 50% off for the next three days (event ends June 1st at 6:00 am PST).

 

By the by, I just realized that I haven't put on a giveaway in the longest of time.  I'm thinking tomorrow and Broken Wings may be just the combo for remedying that...

 

busy busy busy

Whew, things have been whirling around here!  I've been working on oodles of new paintings and prints, finishing up the final sketches for my first children's book (published through Putnam), and working on special projects for different companies that I can't wait to see released.  And on top of it all, I'm happy to announce the opening of RambleWild, our new shop of floral and naturalish prints.  There are only a few listing up as of yet, but many, many more are on their way.

I really enjoy painting in this style.  I love painting baby animals, but it has been a little fun to mix up the usual painting projects with a dash of wildflowers.

 

oh for cute!

A bit of adorableness to cheer you for the weekend. :)

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comfy cozy

For me, February is cozy up month. To be perfectly happy, the following are absolute neccessites:

comfy reading chair

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squashy pillows,

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wooly blankets (to be knit while using),

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mugfuls of hot, chocolately cocoa

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and chunky chocolate cookies.

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Unfortunately, I'm in bye-bye-baby-fat-before-beachweather mode, so I should (emphasis on "should") be foregoing the last two luxuries---we'll see if that happens...

happy hearts day!

Ha! Here's to one of my very favorite holidays (think about it, what other other celebration is centered more heavily around chocolate?)!  If you're anything like me, you're probably frantically trying to come up with ideas for last minute valentines and decorations.  So, to help us all out here, I've found four super cute (and quick and easy), diy, loverly little projects. Just click on the source links for directions and downloads.

These prize ribbons would look fabulous on a garland, perched atop a paper crown, or just stick a safety pin on the back and wear as a brooch (did I mention they're made with cupcake liners-genius!).

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Perfect mantel attire:

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I love the vintage charm of these.  Write a note on the back of each for a particularly sweet valentine.

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This is probably one of my favorite Valentine ideas ever.  Love the love bugs!

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Here's wishing you lots of hearts, hugs, kisses, and heart shaped chocolate boxes!  :)

XOXO,

 Kit