i just can’t help but feel better after reading jen renninger’s print series, words to live by. isn’t it wonderful when you find art that uplifts and inspires? today, take some of jen’s advice and have hope, sing outloud, make believe or do something good (or, do all four!).

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i know valentine’s day is over but love is still in the air, right? laura george’s shop is just oozing with love and i can’t get enough of it! with octopuses holding hands, squishy people being cute and beards full of love, it made my morning full of hearts and giggles.

things i’m thankful for

what are you thankful for? i’ll start by telling you what i’m most thankful for in the comments section. see you there!

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having a cyclist as a husband, you can imagine why christopher koelle has always been one of our favorite artists.  originally from chicago, he has a long history of sketching bike art, and even illustrated the popular book, bike snob!  as we have collected a few of his prints, i try to keep up with him and his wife’s work at sweet ride and koelle art.  when i had the honor of meeting him at the indie craft parade, he told me he was working on the illustrations for a new book called the history of redemption.  i’m so excited that it has finally been released, and had to share it with you!

 
the book originated from a sermon that was preached in november of 2007, where scripture from genesis to revelation was memorized and preached as a way of reminding God’s people of the great story of their redemption.

 
the text from that sermon is what makes up the text for the the history of redemption and has now been brought to life through christopher koelle’s vivid artistry.

 

 
the book was designed as a tool for anyone to use in helping them memorize the history of redemption and encouraging them to share it with others.

 

 

 
as the Christmas season is upon us, this book is in perfect timing so that we can remember what the holiday is all about.  whether for a gift to someone else or to yourself, during Christmas or any other time, this is truly a beautiful book.  i think reading it would be a wonderful addition to the tradition of reading the night before christmas each year!

visit the history of redemption to purchase the book, learn more about it or listen to the sermon.

visit the koelle’s blog to learn more about this artistic couple and their projects!

find many of the book’s illustrations available for purchase right here.

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when i found gingiber’s shop, i couldn’t stop thinking about how sweet it was.  the cardinal was the first thing to catch my eye- as it’s my favorite bird! every time i see one i know it’s going to be a special day.  with lots of beautiful christmas inspired prints, gingiber makes for the perfect and affordable gift.  she also illustrates pretty calendars, notebooks and nursery art, so be sure to see more at her shop and blog.

do you have a favorite bird?

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bold and beautiful, yellena’s work has accurately been described as “colorful arrangements of organic shapes and tangled lines (which) are at once floral and alien, organic and sci-fi, crafty and fantastic.”  i love the intricate detail, whimsy nature and satisfying colors that all of yellena’s art exemplifies.  some (especially the last one) remind me of a map, one that i would follow anywhere it led it me.  how would you describe her work?

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happy monday lovelies! i just wanted to say, “hello”- that’s all! did you have a good weekend?  we’ve been out of town for the last few days, so it feels really good to get back home and in my ‘usual’ spot.  this week i have my work cut out for me.  actually, it’s not ‘cut’ out yet (i still have to do that part), but i’m making a bunch (and i mean a bunch) of new aprons in preparation for the indie craft parade in september!  i don’t do many craft shows, so making all this inventory is new to me, but i’m trying to get a head start!

mary kate mcdevitt’s work shows some of the most pretty hand lettering and illustration i’ve come across.  her feel good sayings make her shop a happy place to visit and turns mundane tasks like writing to-do’s and thank you cards into a time to look forward to.  with a wide array of mini goal chalkboards you’ll feel inspired to start checking off tasks in no time!

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today i am so very excited to share with you my all time favorite artist, katie daisy.  did i just say that?  yes. she’s my favorite- ever.  talk about being filled with joy, this watercolor illustration makes me a happier person just by looking at it, doesn’t it you?

with feel good sayings, cheerful colors and meaningful quotes, katie’s work goes straight to the heart.  her obvious inspirations of gardening, taking care of the earth and living a simpler life speak straight to me.  from vegetables to yoga and hiking to stargazing, she has artwork to fit just about each of my passions and i’ve never found an artist whose work has more personal meaning to it than the wheatfield’s.  you can browse more of her illustrations, typography and pattern work on her website, where she’ll inspire you to live each day a little deeper.

i’ve been debating (literally) for months over which piece i want to share in my home.  what are your favorites?

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