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Monday, January 31, 2011

Creative Tuesdays - Valentine


 I'm a-gonna wrap myself in paper,

I'm gonna daub myself with glue,
Stick some stamps on top of my head;
I'm gonna mail myself to you.
I'm a gonna tie me up in a red string,
I'm gonna tie blue ribbons too,
I'm a-gonna climb up in my mail box;
I'm gonna mail myself to you.

The theme this week over at Creative Tuesday's is Valentine.
Do you remember this famous Valentine song by Woody Guthrie?
I sure do! It was always one of my favorites. I was so excited to illustrate it for this theme!

So, I am sending myself over to visit Mr. Toast at Creative Tuesdays,
   stamps and all....
come join the fun!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Sunday Sketches - Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary Sunday Sketches
Well, according to our wonderful hostess Sophia, over at The Blue Chair Diary, it has been one year since she began Sunday Sketches. A weekly art co-op dedicated to showcasing a sketch created during the week.
We post our sketch and visit our friends!
Sophia started with two participants and now has over 30 participants on any given Sunday!
YAY Sophia, congratulations!
I am so proud of YOU!
Every Sunday she is hostess to this creative blog event. Her dedication has brought all of us together every Sunday, for 52 weeks! It's good to see familiar faces, and new faces every week...it really brightens my day!
 It's such a great forum, and filled with such artistic people and talent.
I so love my Sunday Sketch buddies!
So Sophia, this is for YOU!
Thank you!
XO
Heather



Finished sketch of Sophia!
and her puppy!

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Illustration Friday - Surrender

With another 15 inches of snow on it's way,
Callie figured it was time surrender to another snow day....

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Do you live in the present?

Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy
sarah ban breathnach

Stop.
 Take a deep breath.
Enjoy this precious moment.
Enjoy the NOW.

a quiet moment on the computer....
a fresh hot cup of coffee
a day off from work
the fresh fallen snow...
the stillness of the house
a child sleeping
YOU...
NOW
This moment.
Living in the present, focusing on the now, this is where we will find joy.
Not letting your past experiences cloud or color your present.

That's the joy we get from living in the present moment.
seeing things as they are....at this moment.

enjoy the now.
Doesn't that feel good?

 


Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Stop and Smell...The Park Avenue "Roses"

It's winter here in New York City, but along Park Avenue, everything is coming up roses. "The Roses" a public sculpture by artist Will Ryman is now on display for all to see. Running along the Park Avenue Malls between 57th and 67th Streets, "The Roses" are a feast for winter's dreary eyes. I was so very excited when I read about this in the Wall Street Journal, I just had to see them!

There are 38 pink and red roses, weighing in at approximately 250 pounds each.
  
"The Roses" are adorned with over sized lady bugs, beetles and ants

Ok, Mr. Ryman, you made my day! I Love this!  

 

 How about one of these beautiful blossoms outside Rose Hill Designs'  studio window ?
It may be January along Park Avenue, but it's a spring surprise for our eyes!

Now that's a Valentine's bouquet!



"Don 't hurry. Don't worry. You're only here for a short visit. So don't forget to stop and smell the roses. "

Walter Hagen

The art installation runs through May
For more information, pop over here.

xo
Heather

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Illustration Friday - Dusty

It was so dusty in Penelope's room, even the dust bunnies helped mom clean up


Saturday, January 22, 2011

Sunday Sketches - Black Swan

It's Sunday and it's time for Sunday Sketches, over at The Blue Chair Diary
This week, my sketch is of Madeline the Mouse. She is my little mouse character that loves the ballet. 
So, this week's sketch is Madeline's tribute to the film, Black Swan,
starring Golden Globe Best Actress winner Natalie Portman.
Have you seen the movie yet?
Thoughts?
Well, I am off to visit my friends over here, at The Blue Chair Diary, won't you join us for a little Sunday morning sketch?

- xox see you there - Heather



Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Illustration Friday - Chicken

Percy wasn't sharing any of Mama's homemade chicken noodle soup.

It's a dreary day here today and more snow is on the way,
think I will try to make some homemade chicken soup myself.
How about you, what are you up to today?
For more chicken illustrations, pop over, here

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Creative Tuesdays - Scarf

"Life's truest happiness, is found in friendships we make along the way"
It's time for Creative Tuesdays, with Mr. Toast.
This time around, the theme is scarf. I couldn't help but think of a cute little snowman wrapped up in a scarf....sharing a hug with his new best friend.

Yes, I've got winter on my mind....
So,  let's go visit, Mr. Toast and my Creative Tuesday friends!
- xo - heather

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Sunday Sketches - Waiting for Snow

"While we try to teach our children all about life,
 Our children teach us what life is all about"
Angela Schwindt

This week we had another snow storm, yes, another day off for the kids....and a day of playing in the snow for me! I put away the pencils, shut off the laptop, and spent the day just playing with my kids and our dog in the snow.... Remember how good it felt to ride a sled down a hill covered in fresh fallen snow...Have a snowball fight, and lose? Or scoop up the snow and actually taste it? Or fall down in the snow and giggle?
  Yes, I needed a day like this....Thanks girls!
This little sketch is a tribute to all of the little kids and big kids out there waiting patiently for the next snow day....and the call....NO SCHOOL, TODAY!! Yippeeeee!

and Yes, It's Sunday, time for my friend Sophia's Sunday Sketches. Please do pop over and say hello. Why don't you join in this week? Hop on over here, to The Blue Chair Diary. That's where you will find, me!
 - xox - Heather 

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Perseverance


If you really want something, and really work hard, and take advantage of opportunities, and never give up, you will find a way.. Follow your Dreams.

~ Jane Goodall
Sometimes we all just need a gentle reminder to stay the course, push on and never give up. When the road ahead seems to high to climb, look back and see how far you have come....and then carry on....
It's easy to give up, but don't. Keep going....
move on and stay strong!

Press on! A better fate awaits thee.
Victor Hugo

According to the Chinese Zodiac, this is the year of the Rabbit.
We can expect a calm after the storm...
Good taste and refinement will shine on everything....
hmm? I like the way that sounds.

Have a great day!
xo


Monday, January 10, 2011

A HUGE Thank YOU!!!!

Wow, what can I say, step away from the computer for a day and I return to find a Stylish blogger Award in my mailbox, from Lady Cat, Missy, Jehanne and Christie!  Girls,  YOU ROCK!

 Thank you, thank you, thank you! This means so much to me. I love working on my blog and to be acknowledged by you all is just amazing to me. You really made my day!!!

Here is how it works, once you accept the award you may pass it on to 15 other recently discovered blogs. At the same time, you must tell 7 things about yourself. AND, finally... thank and link back to the totally stylish blogger that nominated you!!! Sounds fun! So here goes....

7 Things about Me
1. I am addicted to Starbucks....Venti Skim Misto. I love going to Starbucks and was chosen the customer of the month...he he he.
2. I am an only child
3. I live in a home that was built in 1763 looted by the Tories during the Revolutionary War....
4.  I have green eyes
5. I am a huge interior design junkie, too....I am nominating one of my favorite Interior Bloggers
6. I prefer french fries and buttered bread to ice cream and cake
7.  and I am an Aries...joyful, energetic, enthusiastic  - A child at heart
            (imaptient and impulsive - well, we all have our negatives... he he he!)

And I am passing this Stylish Award to:

Betsy at My Five Men - I would say you have to be pretty darn Stylish to be a mother of Autistic triplets and have a blog this fab!
Jennifer Bower
Penny Lane Ink
Diana's Art Blog
Soeurettes Studios
Art Memoirs
Sung Hee Regina
Ivy Allover
Chasing the Crayon
Joanna Pass
Krista Hamrick
Heather Foust
Marlene's Musings
A Dancing Mango
and one more Michele at Mushroom Tender
and Knight Moves (just one of my favorite Interior Bloggers)
ok, i know i added an extra! I want you all to discover these blogs!

So, If you haven't visited these bloggers, please do so, I know you will enjoy them!

Thank you Again!  - Heather

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Sunday Sketches - Ski Bunny

....After just returning from a marvelous ski adventure, here, I can't help but have skiing on my brain...
And it's also the year of the Rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac,
....So, this little ski bunny happened out of my pencil and paper today!
For more fun sketches and artists, please do pop over to Blue Chair Diary, here, to join in the fun!
See you there! - Heather

Friday, January 7, 2011

Sweet Snowfall

Winter came down to our home one night
Quietly pirouetting in on silvery-toed slippers of snow,
And we, we were children once again.
~Bill Morgan, Jr.

It's snowing here on this winter day, and I am already to play in the snow. I love walking in a snowfall...listening to the quiet, reaching up to the beauty, hoping to catch a snowflake. 
Perhaps a bowl of tomato soup and Saltines for lunch....mmm, yummy.
oh, and a cup of hot cocoa to wash it down....
and a child of the snow, I will be!
How about you?

What are your plans today? Do you have snow?
Enjoy whatever it is you are doing...

Winter must be cold for those with no warm memories.
~From the movie An Affair to Remember

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Creative Tuesdays - New Year



"Live according to your own idea of happiness..."
Pico Iver
What is your own idea of happiness? Do you live by that idea? Well, too often we can caught up in what should make us happy rather than what does make us happy.
One of my New Year's resolutions is to live the way that makes ME happiest...The real ME!
And one of the things that makes me happy is drawing and being creative.  So, it's time to visit Mr. Toast at Creative Tuesdays. It's the first Creative Tuesday of the New Year. I can't wait to see what my friends have created.

I am also submitting this for the Illustration Friday prompt....Resolutions...

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Sunday Sketches - Happy Sketching!

Hello. It's the first Sunday of 2011. Let's make it a good one! Yippee for a new year, a fresh start....a new beginning. Happy Sketching!
Grab a pencil, some paper, your creativity and start drawing.... Then, head on over to Sunday Sketches, at The Blue Chair Diary, hosted by Sophia, and get ready for some new friends that love to sketch too! It's a fun blog, you should come visit!
See you there.