Bathroom Paint

We've been living in a blah white bedroom and bathroom for almost six years now.  I've finally gotten the motivation to paint them.  They were challenging because the walls (most of them) are bead board so getting paint into all those grooves sucks.  There are some little things to touch up on but for the most part it's done.

March Babies

My first born is officially an adult.  I'm fragile from how fast it goes.  I'm excited for her because I loved this time in my own life.  I can't wait to see what she does next.

I also had a birthday.  Mine is not the milestone that my daughter's is this year but in a way it is for me.  I can't wait to see what I do next.  Change is on the horizon for me, whatever that may be.  I just feel it.  I'm working on a better me.  My birthday wish for my daughter is that she always pays attention to herself, her needs and her feelings as well as those of the ones she loves.  Her self is just as important.  When you love yourself, you can better love others.  And don't wait until you're in your forties to not only know that, but to live it as well.

New Living Room Artwork

So I've been trying to conquer some home improvement projects this winter.  Plus I feel the need to tap into my creative nature.  It makes me happy and relaxed and forces me to be mindful of my own life.  I needed new wall art.  I kept seeing things I liked but couldn't justify the price.  So that's when I went to work on my own art.  Pinterest is marvelous if you need to get inspired.  I saw this pattern and practiced drawing it like a hundred times on paper.  I drew these with chalk first and then went over that with metallic permanent marker.  Any chalk still on the canvas just wipes off.  Then I used craft paint for the inside feather detail.  

Looking at this shot, I realize I want to hang them closer together.  The art I had there before was larger.  Or maybe I need to try my hand at making some wood frames...hmmm.  

Beautiful Icy Place

We really do live in a beautiful place.

Someone else feels the same.  They sanded the beaten icy path down to the beach so everyone can enjoy what I did.