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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  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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this cloth tape I’m using to package prints

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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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Loving this print by William Powhida over at 20×200.

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

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I have had many requests recently to do portraits similar to the pieces in my etsy shop.  So I decided to do just that!  If you’re interested, go take a peek at my website for more ordering info.  Each painting is based on a submitted photo, is done in acrylic on canvas and mounted to [...]

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: everything at emmerson made is so simple and beautiful.  (also i want to live at the house where all her products shots were taken, and i’ll take the duck, thank you.)

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I have a very sick kid at home (day 4 with super high temp=no fun, poor kid).  So while we watch every Harry Potter movie (again, again and again) I have been sitting here finding all sorts of stuff I now want.   The list includes: adorable dress via lamixx (i will be wearing this a [...]

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