pixie dust

Please welcome my latest sponsor, Pixie Dust Decor. I have always loved the notion that sprinkling a bit of magical pixie dust about one's home would add a sparkle and an ounce or two of good luck. Truthfully all one really need's is a pouf or a tuffet or some lovely fabrics from Pixie dust.

I would love to sew a collection of stockings or little ornaments for my tree with the lovely array of whimsical patterns and vibrant cheery colors! Hop on over and tell me what sort of mischief would you add to your decor for a little pixie dust magic?

checking it twice

Checking my list....my nice list has suddenly gone naughty on me and is in need of some attention. Please pardon my blog absence for a bit while I take a time-out to tame my out of control to do list. How is your list, naughty or nice?

Sheridan Road Magazine

Pleased to share my illustrations with each of you in each issue of "Sheridan Road Magazine" - click here.

A magazine subscription makes a wonderful gift all year long!

Christmassy

Perhaps images of Christmas past will help me to move forward.

Gifts wrapped and out of the way.

The "peepers" will be less tempted!

Cousins comparing University notes. Europe to the States.

A silent night at the creche. I cherish these "santons de provence" from my Mother-in-law.

Each year my son likes to arrange them.

Our tree covered with years of ornaments.

Excuse the blurry photo.

The house feels full of peace when all the Christmassy things are up.

Did I mention these photos are from last year.

The plan is for all this to happen on friday!

Wish me luck.

white pages

Let your fingers do the walking...or your books do the stacking

in the shape of a Christmas tree.

Pages of white or blank books that demand my full attention.

White trees call out to be adorned.

There is something wonderful about all white at Christmas.

Spotted this clever topiary tree made from the white pages.

As a child, I remember making Christmas trees from books.

I am thinking of changing from green to white over here.

Pages of white images keep calling me.

let it snow

There is something so regal when a home is covered in a winter wonderland during the holidays. This home was illustrated earlier this year for a client who contacted me back in January for artwork of her home for her holiday card.

It was so fun to add the wreaths and the Christmas tree on the sun porch.

It was also nice to know that somebody was checking her list early!

Are you ready for snow?

I see some falling outside my window this morning!

elves wanted

This image was sent to me last year for a private commission.

A gift from a daughter to her Mother.

While I was working on it, I could not help to think if the client would like to have note-cards printed. Capricious and carefree thoughts come to me while I draw and paint.

Yep, note-cards and a framed work of art.

I love working on holiday cards in January!

I also love keeping a blog as a reminder of how much I love working on holiday cards in advance!

I mean, I would love a staff of elves too, that could keep up with my supernatural powers.

Does December make you want a staff of elves?

Like I told you, capricious and carefree thoughts come to me when I work.

home for the holidays

I'll be drawn for Christmas

You can plan on a pve

Please have snow

and mistletoe

and presents under the tree.

crazy busy

Is this you? Are you overstretched, overbooked, and

about to snap?

Excuse me while I tend to getting some work done during this crazy busy month of December.

Checking my lists. Lots to do!

Do you have one strategy that helps you stay on top of your game and alleviates that crazy busy about to snap feeling?

Here are few notes from your comments;

wing it

make a list

meditate

hide

plan only weekend events

listen to music

light candles

take a nap

wordless wednesday

image from The Gardener's Cottage

December first renders me speechless yet full of imeasurable grace on a wordless wednesday.

Promise to make time for silent moments with your eyes closed.

Just enjoy the magic of this month.