Magical Trees

The trees are still pretty beautiful in our neighborhood and yesterday was unusually warm and sunny so Jude, my mom, and I headed out to explore.

 We found a giant climbing tree not far from our house, not sure how we've never noticed it before.

But it's got wide, low branches perfect for climbing and lots of leaves for shade.

 It's pretty magical.

 We came home with an arm full of treasures we had collected along the way.

And I put together this little fall centerpiece for our table (yay! #6!)

Hope you're enjoying the season wherever you are! I'll pick a random winner of the Joy! print tomorrow so make sure you go here to leave a comment if you're interested!

Arian : )

Joy! print

A new print is available in the shop! This illustration was commissioned for a beautiful baby girl. She has already brought so much joy to many despite some pretty scary times her family has had over the past year. It's a beautiful story and I'm happy they invited me to illustrate it! And I'm happy I get to share the print with you guys too!

I'll be giving one of these prints away later this week. So leave a comment here and let me know about someone in YOUR life that's brought a lot of joy.

Hope your week is off to a good start! I finally got a sweet, vintage table to replace the less-than-attractive drafting table I've been using as a desk. It was a birthday present from my mom and sister that we found at the antique mall yesterday. Really streeeeetching out my October 10th birthday celebrating ; )  Now I feel like our bedroom/my office is just a few finishing touches short of complete! I'll show you pictures soon!

Arian : )

A Little Inspiration

Just a few things to make your day a little prettier...

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I want this. : )  Cozy and vintage and green....three of my favorite things combined!

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Dreamy makeshift bed tents. Reminds me of all those "Where the Wild Things Are" forts from awhile back

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Boots + frilly dresses.

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Vintage game boards as wall decor. Genius.

This pretty, illustrated tea set from Studio Violet. I'd love to illustrate a set like that!!

Color coordinated dishes from Rachel Denbow.

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Beautiful colors.

This display at the Ohio Valley Antique Mall. I'm going there with my mom and sister tomorrow---can't wait!!

I hope you're having a cozy weekend! Jude sure is! He slept well past 10 this morning in the movie-watching couch nest we cuddled in last night. We watched "Hook"--such a fun movie : )

Arian : )

Video Sneak Peek

Here's a little sneak peek at my desktop right now. We're hard at work on our next music video. This one's for the kiddies! I'll be sure to show you when it's done!

When Daniel and I both have to work late, we like to keep our video chat windows open so that, even though he's working in the living room and I'm working in bedroom, we can still feel like we're working together : )

I've also got a new print to show you and, as usual, I'll be giving away a free one. So stop back soon!

Arian : )

The Girl Has Style.

My son, Hudson, got to be in a music video today! And my sister, Andrea, was the style genius behind the video shoot's wardrobe.

(above 2 pics by Andrew Peters)

The kids looked amazing and I can't wait for the video to come out. Hopefully I can show you!

The day was a fun venture into the movie-making business. It's not quite as glamorous as one would think---lots of standing around in the cold and waiting. It makes you realize how amazingly talented movie-makers are to be able to take all those bits and pieces of footage and weave them into a beautiful film.

(Hudson and one of his little co-stars, Avery).

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And Andrea, being the rockstar that she is, went and got herself a rock star mohawk this week. The girl has guts AND style.

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She inspires me to be a bit more adventurous in my style. I'm feelin the need for a little style re-mix of my own : )

Arian

Print Giveaway!!

The lovely, talented, inspiring Miss Rachel of Smile and Wave is giving away three of my prints (of your choice). So hop on over and leave a comment today!

T'was a Happy Halloween

 The cutest Batman and Darth Vader ever!

Hope you had a great weekend and your week is off to a good start!