Wine Ice Cream
I enjoy an occasional glass of wine. My favorite being a glass of Pinot Grigio along with smoked gouda cheese. Recently on my annul trip to the Minnesota State Fair a few weeks ago, I came across...
View ArticleLovely Autumn....
Fall is hands down my favorite time of year. There is so much about fall that stimulates the senses. Between the nice cool crisp weather, the sound of stepping on dry leaves, the smell of a...
View ArticleI REALLY love you
I really enjoy it when people who have bought my prints send me photos of how they are using my art prints. I was really excited when I was recently sent this image from Kimberly, who did an amazing...
View ArticleMore Fall stuff ....
Ahh.....fall. My favorite time of year. I have been busy creating lots of fun fall stuff for my shop. I am almost done with a line of houndstooth fall note cards. Coming soon. Enjoy the goods....UUPP...
View ArticleFall Giveaway ! (Winner Announced)
UPDATE: Thanks everyone for entering. Congrats to the winner of the giveaway, for post #47, chosen with Random Picker. There is still a coupon code good for 15% off your purchase through November...
View ArticlePumpkin Love
Yes...here is yet another obsession of mine....all things PUMPKIN. Any recipe with pumpkin in it, make me happy. Pumpkin bars, cookies, muffins, pancakes, waffles and of course the ultimate, pumpkin...
View ArticleDear Blog
Dear Blog,I am so sorry I have neglected you. I haven't meant to be away for so long. I really do still care about you. :) Carrie
View ArticleChristmas Time Is Here
Yay! It's the Christmas season. Enjoy today, 25% off everything in my shop, including custom orders.No codes are needed.I designed and illustrated this print a few weeks ago. It is the song at the...
View ArticleIn This House
I fell in love with this quote: In This House....we do real. So true for all families. This print is now available in my shop in three sizes, 8x10, 11x14 and 12x18. I have the 12x18 version hanging...
View ArticleJulia Child fans unite!
As many of you know, Julia Child is my fav! I am a foodie and I admit it. I remember as a little girl watching her show and wanting to be just like Julia. I still catch her show when I can. Love it....
View ArticleTo a Peaceful Prosperous New Year
I love the idea of New Year's resolutions. In fact, I am one of those people that gets super excited about it, really pumped up about doing something new or doing something better. Even if one 'falls...
View ArticleLove Is In The Air .... ( Free Card Alert )
I have been a busy bee creating lots of new cards for one of my favorite holidays, Valentine's Day. For years, I have made my own cards for special occasions, personalizing them and making them just...
View ArticleHere is to 15....
This week I celebrate a very special occasion.....15 years ago two young kids in college met. She was 20, he was 19. They worked alongside each other at a part time job for a few years while they were...
View ArticleFree Printable Valentines Day cards .....
Enjoy these 'oh so sweet' Valentine's Day printable cards I designed just for you.....Just click on the image to go to the link where you can download the high resolution file to print.
View ArticleBring on the Smores....
I absolutely love to bake. Trying new recipes is ultra exciting for me. I decided to try Smores cookies. They look incredible and...yes, they also taste incredible. I whipped these up last week with...
View ArticleFly Away ......
Spring is almost here and I am truly excited when I start hearing the birds again. Hearing them yesterday, inspired a new print I designed....UUPP
View ArticleWith Enough Coffee .....
I thought of this saying last week and it made me laugh at the thought of it. What a perfect saying for a new design, available in 3 colors, green, yellow and orange.I am currently illustrating a...
View ArticleHappy Spring Sale!!
Head over to my shop for a super fabulous spring sale!Buy any 2 prints (any size!) and get the 3rd free.(Love this time of year!)UUPP SALE
View ArticleBaby Love
Many of my friends have recently had babies, so I have been making new prints as gifts. I am releasing some of the designs in my shop. This quote, being one of my favorites, so beautiful.I feel...
View ArticleThe Children's Book Excuse
So I must explain....I haven't posted for 2 months. On occasion you will find, I do sort of seem to drop off the planet. I illustrate children's books in addition to managing UUPP, and you will...
View ArticleDon't Give Up (ever)
I feel like I rely on this new quote that is now in my shop. It is so much easier to give in and throw your hands up when things are really challenging. I have this sitting by my desk (and elliptical...
View ArticleDownton Abbey !
Lady Mary and Cousin Matthew....Being a freelance illustrator/designer means you work typically by yourself in a studio all day. Most of my other studio artist friends are the same, in that we feel we...
View ArticleNew Year's Resolution
I love the turn of the new year. It gives me an energy to get new things accomplished. I am also doing a massive overhaul of my house and getting rid of things I really don't need. It feels grand,...
View Article$100 Gift Card Giveaway (yay!)
Head over to the TomKat studio blog for a chance to win a $100 credit to my shop!Kim Stoegbauer, the owner/designer at the TomKat studio is hosting the giveaway.TomKat StudioYou'll love her blog and...
View ArticleDownton Abbey greeting card feature
Country Living Magazine featureIt is always lovely when a magazine contacts you to feature one of your items. :) My Downton Abbey card was asked to be featured in Country Living Magazine.Get your...
View Article