Thank you to Susan G. Komen for kindly sponsoring this post. We all know someone who has been affected by breast cancer. Did you know that breast cancer is not just one disease but is rather a family of about 15 different diseases? I had no idea! It’s mind boggling! It doesn’t take much thought …
Ancient Southwest Sandstone Ribbons- Painting Number Ten (The Prototype)
October flew by in a flash and here I sit at my laptop trying to come up with a story to accompany my painting for October. I set out to paint one painting a month for 2019 and to write a story regarding the inspiration behind it. The only thing is I didn’t complete a …
Covered Perfectly Fall Collection Photo Shoot
I had the privilege of joining a group of empowering midlife women for a photo shoot for the launch of Covered Perfectly’s Fall Collection. The shoot was so much fun, new connections were made, the time flew by, and best of all was the opportunity to model each of the new fall arrivals!! The Knotted …
California Central Coast Wine Country – Painting Number 9
A warm cheerful sun ushered in the day and California’s Central Coast wine country beckoned! Rolling hills, tumbled like waves, softly and casually, nestled in among barren mountains softened by millions of years of wind and water erosion. Rows upon rows of vineyards formed faint parallel lines along the sunny valleys molding to the canvas, …
Desert Sunset Kodachrome – Painting Number 8
After a long work week, it is finally Friday and Big Rich is eager to hit the road and get out of the Los Angeles rat race. Regardless of the traffic beast that is our nemesis, getting out of the sea of humanity and into the respite of the desert is a priority. Once we …
Chico’s Mix and Match Makes Summer Traveling a Breeze!
This post is sponsored by Chico’s. I was paid for this post and received the clothes as compensation. All opinions are mine. I am notorious for over-packing for vacations! Next weekend, Big Rich and I are heading out on an extended weekend road trip up the central coast of California to the quaint little town …
Flower Power- Painting Number 7
Who isn’t captivated by the magnificent beauty of flowers? I am always mesmerized by the population of blossoms occurring at different latitudes and longitudes. Why do they flourish in certain places, yet struggle and perish when moved out of their environments? Along with their beauty, flowers often bring significant symbolic meaning to cultural folklore. When …
Painting Number Six- A Bit of Whimsy
We are already passed the half way mark of the calendar year and what is most exciting to me is I am at the halfway point in my quest to paint one painting a month. This is June’s creation, painting Number Six!! I am a little late in posting due to work commitments, a foot …
MBK Review- Eye Rejuvenator and Microdermabrasion Skin Exfoliating Devices
Thirty years ago, German biologist and skin care specialist, Ms. Brigitte Kettner, made it her mission to address every skincare problem personally, individually and effectively, by developing her own skincare line, Methode Brigitte Kettner (MBK). Three decades later, Methode Brigitte Kettner is admired by beauty experts and skin specialists worldwide. Methode Brigitte Kettner offers a full …
Summer Fashion With National and Linda Purl
When the stars connect in a way we wouldn’t have otherwise expected, great things happen! One such occasion revealed itself with the opportunity to collaborate with National , a family and female owned company based in Lexington, North Carolina, with a legacy of 65 years in the catalog business. Oh, my lucky stars!! When opportunity …