out of focus

thursday

how is it even possible? 

i don't mean to go on about time flying...but gosh, does it fly!

i suppose when you do what you love, it's going to zip by...

right?

.....

but, i admit, today i am a little O.O.F. (photography term - short for out of focus)

i need to get my sign painted for a magazine deadline that has come and gone.

this sinus infection has really hit me hard.

and sucked several hours a day out of me.

i feel a little out of focus... a little foggy.

i realize now, that i take my good health for granted.

when you feel terrible, it really

SUCKS.

.....

my youngest son, struggles desperately with an anxiety disorder.

everyday is a fight to get up and out of bed.

he says he doesn't feel human til around 3 in the afternoon.

he tells me that he often wishes he had a physical illness that he would not have to explain.

people are much more understanding when they can see the illness.

this little round of sickness has allowed me to find even more compassion for my son

and for all for those who struggle daily, just wanting to feel 'okay'. 

do you know someone struggling?

or someone who is always late, or behind, or not that reliable...

maybe they have a hidden struggle... 

just a thought....

perhaps you could share a little sunshine with that certain someone that comes to mind.

i know my son, always, always appreciates when someone takes a moment and offers him encouragement.

i suppose we all do...

right.

.... 

i'm off to paint my sign...

and i'm going to share the video with you once i'm done...

wishing you a day filled with light and happy moments....

....

back soon....xxo, kim

16 pattern collection now available

the weekly eDition ePattern club is over.  it was a great success.  thank you to all of you who were a part of it!  i really appreciate your support!  i can't believe how quickly the 16 weeks slipped by!

i grouped the 16 patterns together into a collection and they are now available on my website for $40.00.  this is an $85.00 value.

if you have any questions, please let me know.  thank you so much.

xxo, kim

day 24

good morning. 

oh my goodness…the sun is so bright this morning!  i love it!  woo hoo.  lots to do, and the sun shine definitely inspires me.

here is my day 24 deSign.  i started it awhile back, but just finished it up this morning.

it’s a little wild, and probably not for everyone… but i like it. :)  I started with 1/4” birch and added layers of paint, paper, several mediums, ink and stamps.

have a wonderful, sun shiny day!

see you soon…. xoxo kim

day 20… christmas spirit

 

i started this deSign with a red basecoat and no idea where i was going from there.  but it came together really nicely in the end.  check out the cool rusty stars dotting the “i’s” and the jingle bells in each corner.  it has a vintage feel to it.  this would be fabulous hanging on the door with a big old wreath behind it.

here’s to the spirit of christmas…  until tomorrow….. xoxo kim

day 17 – nothing is impossible…..

happy, happy friday!  i hope you are well.

i wanted to make a companion for the above painting.   but i could not decide on a quote.  yesterday i was sending off an email and took note of my signature quote…. and i was like…WOW….it’s been right there in front of me.  “nothing is impossible with a willing heart.”  ` john heywood

so here you have day 17

 

have a fabulous friday.  see you soon… xoxo kim

day 16

oh dear…where does the time go?  it’s 5:30 already.  i just made a desperate call to the local cafe and ordered pizza.  i didn’t even stop for a moment to think about what i was going to feed these growing boys and girl (brett’s adorable girlfriend is joining us)….. so it’s pizza tonight.  how bout you?  anything inspiring on the menu…you’d like to share?  because, of course, i will need to cook tomorrow.  sigh….

anyhow, my friends… here is day 16

okay i am off….. until next time…xoxo…kim

p.s.  if you love pumpkin bread….check out this yummy recipe on blueprint bliss.  sooo good! i made it last night, and it was a HIT.  we are down to 1/4 of a loaf.  and it makes 2 loaves…  yeesh… haha…  thanks Blueprint Bliss for posting it!

day 12 painting

let the beauty of what you love be what you do ~ Rumi 

hello my friends, i am  just popping in on this most gorgeous afternoon to share my newest creation.

so obviously you know i love this rumi quote.  right?  :)  i just had to paint it one more time with a twist.  this is a large canvas layered with paint, paper, textures and inks.

thanks for looking….  til next time….kim