{Weekend Texture} Autumn Burst

And a Texture Making Video
 

Hello Lovelies,

I have a sweet new texture to share today. I call it autumn burst. 
I do believe it has oodles of possiblities....full of layered textured goodness!

I put together a little 3 minute texture making video (a speed painting version), if you'd like to see the process.

And what could be better than a little Andrew Belle sarinade while you watch? 'sigh' 

The song is a little sad.... but Andrew's voice speaks deeply to me!

I don't know if I ever told you this..... Andrew Belle emailed me back personally when I asked if I could use his music in my videos. Isn't that awesome? Thank you Andrew!

If you would like to view the video in couch mode, click HERE.

Texture Lovin' Listers, the download link is coming your way. If you are not on my list, feel free to sign up and get started receiving goodies to your inbox right away.

I also wanted to mention, due to many requests, I am holding the sale price on the Ultimate Bundles I & II until Tuesday evening. It's way too hard for me to say no to people..... So if you thought you missed out....there's still time to grab 'em.

Click HERE to take a peek.  

To my American and Canadian friends.... enjoy the rest of the long weekend!

Special thanks to each of you that left a note on my Friday's post. I love hearing what you all are up to!! I really do!!

Signing off, for now....  

Oh, before I go...

Remember this week's Texture Tuesday challenge.....  Your image must contain one layer of last week's freebie, Cracker Jack!  

xxo,

p.s. Here's a little peek at one corner of my studio. Check out my new chair from ....  guess where?...  
You got it! Winners! Oh how I love Winners!

{Stolen Moments} 'Magic can be found in stolen moments'

Oh my, oh my... It's been a full week. A lot of unexpected circumstance, mixed in with loads of fabulous 'gifts' of goodness.

It seemed to be go, go and go ... some more.  

This weekend is looking pretty much the same! But I promised myself a few stolen moments... to just be and do something for ME.

A little quiet on the front porch.... listening to an audiobook, while I drool over the pages of my new and fav design book, Pale & Interesting! Sounds pretty good, don't you think?

Oh...... the cup ... well, I had to show you all my latest 'score' from Winners!  Isn't it LOVELY? I'm sure 'she' will be making many appearances in future photos.  

'sigh'

How bout, you? Any chance you can steal a few moments of solitude... doing something you love this weekend?

                                                                           — Francesca Lia Block

If you do manage a few moments of solitude.... why not snap a pic and share the link in the comments below? I'd totally love to see!

I'm off.....  but slowly clicking my way thru the pink goodness you all have been sharing!

BRAVO.... truly!

See you on the weekend....for some textured inspiration..... I think you are going to like this week's freebie!

xxo,

p.s.

just a quick story before I go...  

this week I received some of the most lovely emails of encouragement. I love getting your mail! And I'm truly grateful for it. Thank you!

But I did receive one not so nice message.... accusing me of not answering an email. I did in fact answer the email.... she just didn't receive it.  Anyhow, the details aren't important, really.

But, for almost an hour, I stewed over that message....letting it get under my skin! 

And then I 'snapped' out of it! Why would I let someone I don't know get the better of me.... when I had done nothing wrong?

Why is it we are so quick to listen to the negative? 

Funny how that works!

How bout you....  do you ever catch yourself focusing on the one bad thing someone says or does? Forgetting all the fab things you hear each day?  

I'd love to know I'm not alone.... Maybe we can work on it together.....  

p.s.s.

before we assume someone is ignoring our emails, it is possible technology is letting us down... Not every email lands where it's sent.... :) Just saying...