Tablescapes, Porky Pig!
I know a guy that loves to grill The more grills he has going, the better he feels The weekly favorite is some form of pork Spare ribs, pork butt, bacon, so tender all you need is a fork … Continue reading
Holidays, Father’s Day Tree
Honor Dad this Father’s Day with a tree decorated with his favorite things! This silver pencil tree stays up year round at the beach house, decorated for special holidays, or seasons Before I bring out the flags and fireworks for the 4th of July, I decided to … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Quiet Little Beach Town
Summer weekends on the coast are wild and crazy But Mondays are nice and quiet, and somewhat lazy Things seem to settle down in my little beach town After a house full of guests it’s nice to have no one around … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, “Stand Alone”
Today’s painting was inspired by this single ranunculus bloom that I placed in a juice glass on a side table next to my favorite chair. As I glanced at it often while I was working, I became fascinated by the complexity of the composition of shapes and colors I saw. I snapped a photo … Continue reading
Party Panache, Cactus Cantina
In keeping with my crazy for cactus phase it was great fun to entertain some friends with a casual patio party The patio turned into a Cactus Cantina! It featured a watermelon flowering cactus Cactus tidbit plates were ready for … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Cactus with Mixed Media
A little fun with cactus today, with watercolor brush pens, ink, and colored pencil This was the photo I used as a model Cacti are one of my new passions this Spring, I think they are fascinating and incredibly beautiful I began with a simple line … Continue reading
Tablescapes, So Many Fish in the Sea!
Welcome Summer! It’s time to get out all your summertime things and set a table for all the fun summer can bring! Celebrate & Decorate’s Chloe has gathered some fantastic inspiration for you! Join the fun all week long as we “celebrate & decorate” tables for summer! … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Flowers and Flamingos
Flowers, Flamingoes and a lot of pink things Memories of my Mom this shade of pink brings And what Mom wouldn’t like a trip to the tropics And a pretty place to dine and discuss many topics A teacup … Continue reading
Creations, Chef MacPig
After discovering I have a sudden passion for pigs I started a little collection One pig, a chef, I’ve had for years He has loyally staffed my kitchen and held anything I asked him too I decided he … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Easter Egg Fun!
A little Easter fun today with doodles I first drew some very wonky eggs, added Easter grass and patterns, colored everything and topped it all with a sprinkle of jelly beans Very fun! Next I played with watercolor, making colored washes for eggs … Continue reading
