Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Early Morning Elf


Our Elf on the Shelf has basically backfired this year!


Last December our then 4-year old was all about being as well-behaved as possible because 'Lula-Belle' was watching.


This December the only behavior our elf is affecting is how early our now 5-year old wakes up!  It's ALL about seeing where she landed the night before.  So as we approach Christmas, the mornings get earlier and earlier - and earlier.  
On the bright side, I've seen some amazing sunrises recently!

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

What to wear... to a Holiday Tree Lighting


Stand out from the crowd - and above it - in these sky high, bright scarlet beauties!  Inspired by Nutcrackers and wooden soldiers these stiletto peep toes will keep you in Holiday style.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Christmas is Coming!



Still a month away but our 5 year old is already talking about it non-stop!  Actually she talks about Christmas year round, but now the conversation is daily!!

But, this weekend her Elf on the Shelf will make her debut appearance for the season.  And her (our elf is LulaBell) upcoming return inspired me to create this.  Painting to commence tomorrow!  No time to loose.  


Monday, October 31, 2011

Princess and the Frog - Part I





I envisioned a Princess and the Frog illustration that would...


1. show some Tiana influence in the dress but not be a replica
2. have a cape
3. be wearing a crown
4. and a cornrow-to-beaded braids hairstyle


Actually #4 was my first requirement... since that is how I was seeing her in my imagination.  I'm super happy with the results and anxious to bring her to life with paint. 

What do you think??



Wednesday, October 19, 2011

What to Wear Wednesday... Spice





Variety is the spice of life.  And - so are shoes!!


Preparing to ship a large order of 11x14 prints.  They looked so bright and lively spread out on the table - they just lit up the room!  My client will be selling these as framed prints... and they will certainly light up any space.


I hung a test print of one in my studio - and am loving having it here.