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You all know how much I love taking daily photographs, and breathing in the small details of the world around me.....so it should come as no surprise that I am taking this photo a day challenge for 2012! I just found out about it today, so I have some catch up to do! I will do day 1, 2 and 3 today....{shhhh don't tell!} I plan on posting all of my photos on my Knack Facebook page, and would love it if you would join me!
Barb
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Just in case you didn't already know.....I love my studio so much, and do not take it lightly that I have such a beautiful space to create in. I am so thankful for this place, the light, the space, the solitude, and the exciting ventures that take place within these walls.
....and it's a good thing to, because I spend a lot of time here! I may have to bring a sleeping bag down over the next couple of months as I enter the intense "push for the finish line" phase for the book........and you think I'm joking! I most certainly am not.
xo,
Barb
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I painted a quote on my son's wall this past weekend. It's a little bit funky, with a little crazy horizontal stripe pattern going on, but that is to be expected around here, right? You'll need some Knack esme green paint, frog tape, and a level to make sure your "stripes" are straight!
This quote, "lead courageously", comes from a study that my husband and son attend together through our church. I love the meaning behind it, and it is something motivational that we can all look at and be inspired by on a daily basis.
I have to say, I'm pleased as punch with how it all came together.
xo,
Barb
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Just in case Santa Claus reads my blog....I want him to know that it is taking every bit of will power that I have to not purchase this book before Christmas! I am such a fan of miss Sibella Court, and her latest book is a stunner!
xo,
Barb
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Did you all know, that you can turn your Instagram photos into magnets? Woot! I take photos with Instagram almost every day, and I swear this is the best news since......um....?....
Anyway, there is this awesome site called StickyGram that has "got it going on"! In only a few short minutes you can arrange a collection of photos, load them up in your cart, and just like that, your photos are on their way! Costs are very reasonable at 14.99 for a set of 9, shipping is free anywhere in the world, and the site is super user friendly.
These little photo magnet collections would make awesome Christmas gifts! I just ordered my first set to see what I think.....and am totally stoked! Can't wait to get them!
Just thought I would pass this along!
xo,
Barb
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I had a little moment of "not so genius" yesterday when I quickly, and with all the confidence in the world, applied a "clear" poly to a white wallpapered piece. YIKES! Sure wish I had remembered that this particular can was used on a black project last time, and even though I love the shade of gray that came through......not what I was going for with this particular piece.
Fyi, note to self....good to know, and all of that jazz. I will be honest and say that I had to leave the studio for a bit.....since I have already spent many hours on this piece.......but, today I am back at it with fresh eyes, and it's all going to work out just fine.#New plan.
Here's to problem solving, and makin' it work!
xo,
Barb
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| hello, this is my place. |
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| the most beautiful man in the world |
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| new chair. couldn't get enough of the color. |
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| favorite spot. |
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| turquoise bed |
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| my friend morgan found this for me, and delivered. now my dining room wall will say "eat". |
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| my work table |
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| more flower goodness |
...just a few snippets from the open studios weekend that I just had at Knack. It was beautiful outside, colorful and happy inside, and just a really great weekend.
xo,
Barb