All the gift guides out there got me in the mood to do a few of my own.  These are things that I have come across and loved. FOR HER (aka as things I’d feel lucky to find under the tree;) sconce  / oval cabochon ring  /   earthenwear pitcher  /    brown leather doctor bag [...]

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I have been wanting to offer these for quite some time now and just finally got around to it!  I am now doing little framed portraits, in the same vein as my ‘little paintings.’  The paintings themselves measure 4″x4″ or 3.5″x5″ and come framed in a frame hand painted to complement the piece.  Go here [...]

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I will be here this Saturday, please stop by and say hi!

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  I am thrilled to share that I will be participating in the We heart handmade event this Saturday at West Elm in NW Portland from 1to 6pm (west elm, 1201 NW Couch Street, corner of Couch and 12th Ave).   A pop up event with etsy, there will be food, drinks, music, a photo booth [...]

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I just wanted to share this beautiful shop I just discovered, Elk.  Not only are their things beautiful, but the packaging is lovely.  That always earns huge bonus points, and even though they are in Australia, their shipping is super fast! (thanks Annie for introducing me to this beautiful store!)

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I just added several of my ‘little paintings’ to my etsy shop!

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Here are some of my favorite gifts for kids this year. This year my daughter is squarely in the ‘pre-teen’ category, which at first left me stumped, but since she was never a ‘toy’ kid, I think it has actually gotten easier for me to come up with ideas.  My son is all about making [...]

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I am busy working away getting orders out for Christmas.  If you have already ordered, I will be finishing up and getting your portrait off to you soon!  If you are interested in a portrait, I am no longer taking orders for Christmas, BUT I have gift certificates available!  With each gift certificate I include [...]

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  my new Wood & Faulk bag tasty treats from here these vine lights and the studio of Amber Wallis

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There is a huge giveaway happening over at poppytalk with 14 of the little winter vendors donating their wares (including me).  You really must go check it out!

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I stumbled across the website of artist Jason Polan the other day.  Among his completed pieces available on his website, you can buy an hour of art (or an entire day).  Whatever he makes in that hour is yours.  Sorta fun, no? via (jen bekman projects)

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I will still be accepting orders for sketch portraits until Dec 10th, but because of the time that goes into paintings I can no longer guarantee new orders will be completed by the holidays.  BUT! That doesn’t mean you can’t still give a portrait painting as a gift.  I have lovely little gift certificates now [...]

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So if you are a grandparent to our kids-STOP READING NOW! I am quite proud of myself for actually getting this gift done.  This is the time when I am busy getting portraits completed and off in time for others to give for the holidays, so unless I plan ahead, my own gifts can fall [...]

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I’m really excited to share that I have a print available exclusively over at The Working Proof.  You may remember ‘King of the Mountain’ from earlier posts.  It is now available as a limited edition of 50 prints, 8 1/2″x11″ for $35 here.  Working Proof Gallery, started by the awesome Anna and Sean of Sub [...]

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I am offering a black Friday sale in my etsy shop today!  Buy one 81/2″x11″ print, get one free.  Just purchase the first print and mention ‘Black Friday’ and which print you’d like to receive free in comments to seller.  Also!  I decided to offer my new painterly portraits a bit smaller (a bit more [...]

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I just added several original paintings to my etsy shop and I am running a special!  If you purchase any of the original pieces you will get an 8 1/2″x11″ print free.  Just mention the print you’d like in the comments to seller at checkout.

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Here are my current favorite gift ideas for guys: 1.  the debaser coat at frank james 2. iphone case at byrd and belle   3.  Arbor Fleetwood Limited Longboard Complete Skateboard at daddies board shop

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Just a quick note to let you know there is still time to place a portrait order for holiday gift giving! I have been receiving questions about this and as I realize most of us are just now starting to think about gifts, I allow for a shorter turn a round (ie less sleep:) this [...]

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I am now taking full and complete advantage of this blog by (not so subtly) posting my holiday wish list.  Now, if my wonderful hubby just happens to read this post I have ever so helpfully included links to each one 1. porcelain beaver skull here   2.  porcelain dahlia candle holder here 3.  gathered [...]

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It feels a little early for this (though Target clearly disagrees), but I want this for christmas.

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