Today is my 9th wedding anniversary. I think this is the first time in a few years that we actually remembered! It is such an after thought at the end of the day or even the day after since having all these kids. I don’t know how you guys do it but here, we don’t really do gifts. If there is something I want, I usually go out and get it. And he does the same. So, we don’t usually make any kind of deal {big or little} out of it. I think we might next year since it is the big 10 year. We’ll see.
Who is ready for Thanksgiving tomorrow?? I’m cooking again this year. We expect a “few” people. This year, we are doing it at supper time instead of dinner{lunch} time. Which gives me all day to prepare. I basically got all the sweets taken care of today and all the prep work done. My kids have cooperated and been so good – I probably just jinxed it. If the stars stay aligned, I will be able to feed them supper, bathe them and then put those jokers in the bed. They will fall asleep immediately and I can go straight into painting. I should also be able to lose 8 pounds, my skin go to flawless as my dark eye circles disappear by the morning. I’m feeling hopeful.
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And for those wondering, my house is still somewhat clean. But I said somewhat – so somewhere in between losing 8 pounds and my flawless skin, I have to pick up around here as well as sweep, mop and dust.
I have a few pictures of the next canvas for your viewing pleasure. The first picture was taken before the outer border was even stated. But it looked so cool with the sun shining. This was on of those times I actually painted this from the center out. Literally finished each layer before going to the next. I don’t always do that. Actually, I rarely do that. But this was a time that it just worked out that way.
The base of this painting is the original “Stella” painting. It is funny how this paintings has changed over time. Yet, the “Stella” is still one of my favorite paintings to date.
This bedding came from Pottery Barn Kids. The intent was to paint just flowers and not to match the bedding. And I couldn’t be more pleased with the way it all turned out! Of course, I only painted the painting. This client did a fantastic job putting it all together!
I know I have told you guys before how much I love seeing photos of the paintings in their “place” or even with the child/baby in the picture! And I’m sure after seeing pictures like this, you have to understand why. I actually lifted these off her blog! Just proof that I will stalk you until I get a glimpse!
Guys, have a very merry Thanksgiving. I hope to post again tomorrow {I have been on a small roll.} But just in case I don’t have the time, I want you to know how much you all mean to me. There would be no “small words” if it wasn’t for you all. Thank you.
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Kim – that painting looks So good!! Michael and I usually dont do anything big either for anniversarys – our 10 year is coming up in January – its just such an odd time bc you cant really go anywhere bc its cold everywhere. We MAY do a European vacation next summer, but when we want/need something we just do it/get it if we are able, so its hard to “tag” something as a present.
Anywho, have a very blessed Thanksgiving!
I love this with the bedding and the wall color! Great job Kim!!! Totally cut the blue.
Hope everything is ok with you and yours, have missed reading your funny posts. Happy New Year! Really admire your work. beth
Thank you for checking in! I blogged!!! Amazing, I know! I will be better at blogging – the last few months have been a little chaotic. But I think most has smoothed out!