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It was a beautiful day here in Portland. We spent our afternoon eating Boke Bowl (delicious), looking for a Volvo, and antiquing at Stars in Sellwood. 

It's Cold Where I Come From

all in all, a great day.

I also listed a couple of new pieces in my Etsy shop! I'm really excited about this. New work is always a very good thing.

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Wishful Thinking

Anemone.
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Today the sun came out for moments at a time.

It started my mind thinking towards Spring. It got me thinking about gardening, green trees, and open windows.

I love when I'm standing in my kitchen, in the summer, prepping dinner and feeling a warm breeze come through the window. Sigh.

I quickly put all of these memories out of my head. Silly me. Spring weather is still months out, let alone Summer days... :)

Until then, I'll enjoy flowers from the store.

One More

another great, solid, day in my studio. I'm finding that getting there early is the best way for me to work. I won't share my progress today. I thought I'd take a breather and share some pictures of my afternoon walk with Chloe.

The sun came out, for the first time in days. I got to wear my new sunglasses! So I snapped some photos of the winter flora.

I love the moss that grows here. It spreads over everything and looks like a soft green blanket...
When I was a little girl, my grandpa had a moss garden, at his cabin in the woods. I thought it was kind of a silly thing then, but I can't wait to have a house of my own with my own moss garden. I think my grandpa would get a kick out it :)

Oh! I also finished a new illustration! It is here!

Blog Makover!!

Whoohoo!!
I made over my blog yesterday! I like it. I've been meaning to do it for years, but never got around to it. Then, I discovered, that Blogger made all these new templates, and layouts.

I geeked out for like an hour and a half before deciding on this one. :D

On another note, it's a beautiful day here in the City of Roses!! I went for a run in the sunshine this morning, and it was just what I needed! It felt so good to have the sun on my face.

I was able to finish these two new illustrations today, as well. I'm really happy with them. They will be up and ready in my Etsy shop very soon.

Well, today is laundry day, one of Chloe's favorite days. Must get back to it! Hope everyone is having a good mid week day.

Succulent

Well, it's another beautiful day in Portland. 60 Degrees and sunny!

So lovely! I just want to drink coffee, draw, ride my bike, and hang out with Chloe all day...

I have tomorrow off, and it's suppose to be another beautiful day, so I think that will be the day I have. I'm really looking forward to it.

I've been a little obsessed with succulents lately. They seem to be taking over my neighborhood. I think I love them.

I also found the sweetest little whitish pink cabbage on my morning walk.

Well, I hope everyone has a great weekend :)

Workity Work Work

It seems like that's all I ever do anymore...

Vacation?
Yes!

When?
I don't know.

I'm tired.
I'm over it.

Yup. Bring me sunshine, beaches, and alcohol. Now.

Chloe agrees.