I feel like I’m always saying this but, it has been way too long since my last post.  I also apologize for the random content below {basically focusing on whats been going on lately, a few new paintings, and a nomination! } While my weeks have been busy, this weekend was uncharacteristically relaxing — I rearranged my apartment a little bit, re-potted my basil, enjoyed the amazing fall weather, and had as many pumpkin spice latte’s as I could afford. Oh and I met Nicholas Sparks – *happy dance* – I went to his book signing and it was great, I read everything he writes and I can’t wait to read his new book.

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I’ve also begun a new series of watercolor paintings.  I’ve always been inspired by the many shapes and colors of chairs and I love interior spaces, so I decided to take this passion and turn it into some fun, colorful paintings.

The idea for these came to me because I’ve been updating my apartment — trying to think of bright color combinations and what furniture would look best in my space. These paintings were a fun way to explore how everything could come together.  I haven’t used watercolors in years so I’m really excited to be getting back into them.  These are a few of the paintings I’ve done so far.

In other news I want to thank C.C. from Sweet 16’s Country Kitchen for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger Award.  This is such a sweet nomination from a really cool blog, so I am very thankful that they thought of me – you should all go check out some of the awesome recipes over there. :)

The Rules for this award are —- 01. Thank the blogger who gave the award/link to their blog.  02.  Share 7 things about yourself.  03.  Give the award to as many as 15 people.  04.  Comment and tell them of the nomination.

Here it Goes:

1. I love running – it’s addicting
2. Whenever I get stressed out I shop and eat chocolate
3. I love hand writing different fonts
4. I send letters in the mail, I wish more people did
5. I wish I lived when there were only film cameras/when architectural shoots were only done with 4×5 cameras
6. My mind was blown when I heard about Ol’ faithful at Yellowstone, I think it’s the coolest thing.
7. My dream is to do a photo shoot for southern living.

and the Nominee’s are:  {check em out, fo real }

1.  JustInLoveWithBerni   2.  Inky & Bright    3.   Irenekly   4.   retrolillies

Thank you all for stopping by,