Bless Your Heart Holiday Giveaway!

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 11, 2018 · 53 Comments 

  In the South, when someone says, “Bless your heart,” it can mean a variety of things… It can be used as a sincere expression of sympathy or genuine concern But it often is used as a substitute for what one’s really thinking… {That dress is so ugly it could turn milk sour} “Bless your … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Coastal Christmas

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 30, 2017 · 41 Comments 

Welcome to day 4 of the Celebrate and Decorate Holiday Home Hop! It brings me great JOY to have you here!     We don’t spend much time at our coastal home during the holidays       But we love to decorate and enjoy the holiday decor over New Year’s and into January   … Continue reading →

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Creations, Spring is Blooming!

Posted by the Painted Apron on March 8, 2017 · 18 Comments 

  Things are “springing” up all over, a constant inspiration to draw and paint blooms and bright fresh things…   Brushes laptop skin   Things will be blooming from April showers   Bloom throw pillow   Gardens will fill with a rainbow of colors and different flowers   Mary’s Bloom rectangular pillow The above “Mary’s … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Society 6

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 6, 2017 · 26 Comments 

I am so excited to share this with you today!!!  This is me being fearless!! I uploaded some artwork to Society 6, AND now it’s for sale! Society 6 is an online shop where you can buy products from artists all over the world Currently I have 32 different designs,  21 different products! Tons of … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Art in Bloom

Posted by the Painted Apron on August 5, 2016 · 13 Comments 

Does art imitate life?   Or does life imitate art?     I don’t have a tutorial for this painting, but I do have a framing idea that might be considered a little fearless     I love to change the scenery on our mantel and often use this large empty frame     This … Continue reading →

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Home Decor, Silverhill Market

Posted by the Painted Apron on May 17, 2015 · 14 Comments 

Today we’re going to do a little shopping! Welcome to Silverhill Market This funky little spot is tucked away in Silverhill Alabama, between Fairhope and Robertsdale, about 45 minutes from the beaches When I pulled up to this polka dot tire rooster, I knew I was going to love this place! The Southern Bloggers Jubilee … Continue reading →

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California Dreamin’, a home tour

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 17, 2013 · 21 Comments 

Last Sunday we were on a plane heading home from spending 4 glorious days in the California sunshine. We went to Palm Desert and stayed with my sister and her hubbie in their fabulous home on the 6th fairway of  PGA West.  I want to share some photos with you and take you on a … Continue reading →

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