when i discovered joojoo’s art blog (via august empress) i instantly fell in love. inspiration boards, watercolor paintings and possibly the most beautiful sketchbooks i’ve ever seen!

you can click on the photos to read the stories behind each of these sketchbook entries, don’t they make you want to start keeping one?

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when gabrielle rose’s pen and watercolor meet paper, magic is created. a fairy tale land where dresses come alive and secret gardens thrive. i think you’ll enjoy browsing her shop, draw gabby draw, and let your imagination fly.

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today, i am so excited to write a sponsor welcome for katie daisy! an amazing artist and dear friend of mine, she is just as lovely, genuine and beautiful as her work is. just visiting her shop will brighten your day and inspire you to slow down, be kind to others and live life in the sunshine. doesn’t her work just help fill you with joy? make sure to visit her blog and website for a little added inspiration!

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{in the flowers}

{elephant dreams}

{swedish horses}

picking flowers in a field. taking a nap upon an elephant. keeping a miniature elephant to cuddle with. today i’m dreaming that any one of these {im}possibilities might come true.

yelena bryksenkova: {shop}{blog}{site}

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happy friday, lovelies! even though i’ve been back since monday, i still feel like i’m trying to get back in the groove of things from our break. do you? or, is it just me? i still have a few bags to unpack and things to do around the house, of which i plan to get to this weekend, but in addition to that, i hope to get a little creative.

photo by heather hackett.

i found this easy recipe for making your own watercolors over on heather hackett’s blog, lilac silhouette. made with ingredients that you most likely already have in your pantry, this recipe goes together quickly and will have you painting in no time. you can head on over to lilac silhouette for the full how-to and recipe.

what do you plan to do this weekend? i’m hoping to paint a little. :)

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gotta love this gal that lives just up the road from me in boulder, colorado! sarah rose storm of taken by storm captures the beauty in this area brilliantly, and helps to make the long and dark winter come alive.  as a newbie to etsy, her work is a must-browse, full of vibrant colors and captivating shots. visit her second shop, created by storm, to see her nature inspired original watercolor paintings.

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this year, we had a very crafty christmas (my favorite kind). we gave and received lots of art inspired gifts, and here are a few that i thought might interest you. i’ve had so much fun browsing these books and can’t wait to get started painting a bit more with my new art supplies (thanks, mom!).

1: dr. ph. martin’s radiant concentrated watercolor sets

2: martin universal design mijello glass palette

3: tabletop artist by urban outfitters

4: print and pattern by bowie style

5: the little book of letterpress by charlotte rivers

6: crafting a meaningful home by meg mateo ilasco

7: digital textile design by melanie bowles

did you  have a crafty christmas? what is your favorite artsy-inspired gift?

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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?

katie daisy :: {etsy} {website} {flickr}

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