01Jun
Hello Summer! Who is ready for lazy days and sunshine? Summer has started for us and we are already experimenting with homemade ice-pop recipes.
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31May
We are big fans of podcasts around here. Whether you are in need of laughs, inspiration, business ideas, wisdom, or just some good parenting advice, there are amazing podcasts out there to meet those needs.
We are sharing a few of our favorite podcasts with you today.
24May
The word "party" doesn't exactly make me feel like sitting down and writing out lists and plans—I just want to get to the part where we have fun. Ha. But even the smallest parties require at least some sort of planning for basics like inviting people, drinks, and napkins.
17May
Laura Ingalls Wilder said it best -- Home is the nicest word there is.
Over the past few years I have totally become a homebody. I look forward to the weekends where we can work on the garden, cook good meals, and just be together. I feel joy in making our house a home.
10May
One question that people often ask is how do you stay creative all time? Most people probably assume artists, designers, and makers never have a problem with creativity. This is so not the case. I often struggle with creativity and not just in my work but in daily life.
03May
Hello May! For us April showers certainly brought May flowers. I wanted to make something bright and feminine for this month's wallpaper and background and these pretty peonies seemed perfect.
01May
It seems like it was back-to-school time not very long ago, and here we are already talking summer and graduations, etc.!
02Apr
Spring has sprung! Add some bright flowers to your phone lock-screen and desktop background with this month's Pen & Paint free download.
02Mar
I have been drawing and painting flowers all day, every day for the past few weeks. Now that Spring is in sight there is no lack of inspiration, especially if you follow beautiful flower farms like 3 Porch Farm.
02Feb
Hello February! A new month means a new lock screen & desktop background for you to enjoy. I used a similar quote for last year's February download, but I like it so much that I had to do it again.
23Jan
Before Leslie Knope even gave us the idea of Galentine's Day I loved the idea of doing something with my girlfriends for Valentine's Day. One year we booked a private room at a fun restaurant and everyone received flowers and dessert.
03Jan
Hello 2018! It's been a while since I've done a monthly lock-screen & desktop. The holiday season hit and we were busy, busy, busy in the Pen & Paint studio.