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Working outside vs. Working at home

Working form home can be very isolating. And for those of us in the creative realm, sitting at home with only your computer for company can cripple our creativity. To remedy that situation, I try to work outside the home at least 2 times per week. Last week I set up my office on a bridge overlooking the Loxahatchee river. [caption id="attachment_931" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="The view from my office"][/caption] I was joined by a few out other lovers of the great outdoors.(Note to self. Add paddle board to bucket list) [caption id="attachment_932" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="I need to try this..."][/caption] While...

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My Silk Ribbon Garden

[caption id="attachment_780" align="alignleft" width="277" caption="Just the 2 of us"][/caption] Each mother's day I treat myself to something handmade. This year I decided to treat myself to something I made - you see, I am always creating for others, but never for myself. As I was looking around my house for some kind of inspiration, I came across a project that I did about 10 years ago. It was a Photoshop rendering of myself and my son walking in my back yard. The image was inspired by a poster I saw in a big box store - either Target or Walmart...

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My Deer Pillow Project

I love going to the zoo. It's a constant source of inspiration. This pillow was inspired by one of my many trips - it features a mom and baby deer. Check out the look on the moms face - she seems so proud. It's the same look I get to when I see my son's report card. Here is a a copy of the image before I printed it to the fabric. [caption id="attachment_719" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="The original Image"][/caption] The image was done in Adobe Illustrator. If you are familiar with Illustrator, you may recognise the grass, the flower that...

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Add Color to Your Rental Home - or Any Home

The Reggae Argyle Collection My friend is moving into her new condo the beginning of next month. Like most rental homes, the walls are painted 'rental beige' and the landlord is insisting on keeping the 'neutral' color. Note to landlord - beige is not a color, its a shade - at least in my opinion. She decided that she would inject some color into her rental decor by adding fabric to the walls, adding some colorful throw rugs, put up some window curtains and add some vibrant throw pillows. She asked if I would design some pillows that would (1)...

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Halloween Crafts and Decoration Ideas

Halloween is is fast approaching and I am a little late with my Halloween crafting project. Fortunately, the projects that I will be doing are quick and easy. Most will be completed in under an hour. You will need Software (to design your t-shirt or other iron-on transfer), T-shirt transfer paper, Household Iron, Ink Jet Printer and a T-shirt, a canvas tote bag, or a hand towel - or any other fabric items. Select an image that will scare the bejesus out of your friends and family - (or choose any festive image). You can get plenty of copyright free...

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