a few things that make me smile

Hand-painted birdhouses,

brilliant purples,

so many autumn leaves,

seeds that look to me like my favorite pair of dangle earrings,

and super cute drawings that parents set beside the front door!

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12 Things That Are Inspiring Me

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12 Things That Are Inspiring Me

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” -Audrey Hepburn ………. I love to take photo walks, especially through places I have never been. I’ve gotten in the habit of taking myself on field trips where I get out of the studio and go someplace new and explore. Snapping photos in those places is so inspiring and really keeps me looking and being inspired... Continue reading

13 comments on “a few things that make me smile”

Kristin Dudish

November 11, 2010 - 1:48 pm

Such wonderful things – they made me smile too 🙂

I'm loving your latest paintings. Good Luck with your upcoming show!

xo
Kristin

p.s. I'm looking forward to your Friday post with great anticipation for your latest news 🙂
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Dee

November 11, 2010 - 2:13 pm

I like your…A few things that make me smile…posts that are done with photo's. I may try this on my blog sometime if it is ok with you.I like that you can find a smile in the simple thigs of life. It is a gift. I see where your color inspiration comes from for your paintings. 🙂
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Juliette Crane

November 11, 2010 - 2:23 pm

dee, that would be wonderful if you did something similar to my smile posts on your blog! i've found it to be such a good way to keep me on the look out for anything that really makes me smile inside 🙂

and it does make me think a lot about color and how to help other look at color too!

xoxo, juliette
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Curlie Girlie Art

November 11, 2010 - 2:42 pm

oh my gosh I chuckled out load at the dangle earrings – such a sweet post thank you for sharing!
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Pilgrim of the moon

November 11, 2010 - 2:46 pm

Beautiful pictures !!
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leapandtwirl.com

November 11, 2010 - 2:50 pm

Gorgeous photos and they made me smile too! Thanks for sharing your talent, and your perspective on this world. xo
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Jenny Stevning

November 11, 2010 - 3:50 pm

Yes! All of those things make me smile too!
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Julie

November 11, 2010 - 4:42 pm

Thanks for the smiles!
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ilene @ muchloveilly

November 11, 2010 - 7:43 pm

these made me smile. thanks. 🙂
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Michele Fauss

November 11, 2010 - 11:05 pm

All wonderful things!
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Incipient Wings

November 12, 2010 - 4:38 am

I love the colors on that birdhouse…great post!
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Kerri

November 12, 2010 - 5:13 am

i hope that's your birdhouse! so cute-
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kanija-kanika

November 13, 2010 - 8:28 am

wow! live in a magical place, the birds should be happy with their new home!
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