So my beloved mac book pro is sick. I had to take it to a mac specialist here in Arkansas. I really hope that they can fix it, because not all of my art and photos are backed up. I am beyond sad……..

I find that without my laptop, I feel even more isolated than usual. I have shared on here about how I really have not found a place where I belong in Arkansas. Furthermore, it has been so long since I have had to try to build new relationships, I do not know where to start. I have contemplated the possibility of making “blogging” friends, but how do I do that without coming across as needy? I read the blogs of many amazing and talented people. How do people distinguish between friendship and, well…. almost being a creepy online stalker? Am I making any sense? Most likely not.

Forgive my ramblings. I finally have access to a computer and am just putting it all out there.

Sometimes, I realize I am so inward. I like to work. I like to draw and keep creating. I feel like if I work at it hard enough, people will like my stuff and buy it. Then I can really call myself an artist. 

But

it is hard to stay motivated.

Then, there is the whole working full time outside of the home while being a mommy and a wife. I do not want to be the person who puts their family on the back burner. I read this article that was mentioned on OhDeedOh recently about blogging mommas called “Honey, Don’t Bother Mommy. I’m Too Busy Building My Brand.”. God help me if I become this person.

Sorry for all of the garble. The last thing my 50 followers want to read about is my silly emotions! (Thats right, I officially have 50 blogger followers).

In summary, I need to:

1. Get a life

2. Make new friends

3. Have my mac book pro returned to me ASAP so that I can get back to business

4. Focus on my family

Thanks for reading. 

Tomorrow will be a much happier post, I guarantee it!

 owl alphabet print (turquoise)

Okay,

I have to admit that I really am in love with this new poster. I know owls are trendy, but nothing makes me smile more than a little owl face. Is it wrong to like your own artwork? Today let’s make an exception…. pretty please? Find it here at my Gingiber Etsy Shop.

This poster is size A3, printed with archival inks on ultra premium presentation matte paper. I am offering 4 different colors. Turquoise, Green, Pink, and Purple. This would be great in both a boy or girl nursery!

Did you know that the Texas state flower is the beautiful bluebonnet? Even more, did you know that it is actually illegal to pick one? Crazy, huh?

I have this amazing memory when I was a little girl living in Dallas, Texas of my mother picking me up from school one spring afternoon. We were driving our usual route on the highway when I saw the most beautiful patch of bluebonnets near an underpass. I started begging for a bluebonnet of my own. My sweet mother promptly pulled to the side of the highway, parked the car, and grabbed one bluebonnet just for me. We were breaking all the rules, and we were loving it.

I never felt more devious. I was a bluebonnet bandit.

This print is a homage to that special memory in my life. I hope you like it just as much as I do!

find it here at my Gingiber Etsy Shop!

-Stacie

 Happy π Day! 

My husband is a mathematician, so every year, March 14th (3.14= π) we try to enjoy a lovely piece of pie! Today we made a yummy Paula Deen Chocolate Chip Pie. It is pretty much a giant chocolate chip cookie with whipped cream. Sooooooooooo good. The recipe can be found here.

Hello!

I wanted to pop in this Saturday to share with you the beautiful illustrations of Matte Stephens. Check out Matte’s etsy shop! It features quirky and amazing limited edition pieces of art. Here are some of my favorites:

 

 

“Lord Admiral Hiratio Byrd following his true dream became a florist after the great war. Limited edition print” 

 

 “The Duke of Ny print”

 

 “bird with bubbles print”

“Large Giant Suburban Bear Monster visits Chicago print” 

I hope that you enjoy this work as much as I do!

Have a great day!

So I did not have time to do a full update, but I was able to list a new poster print this afternoon! Take a look!

 

 Pink Strawberry Cupcake Alphabet

Have a great day!

 So Miss Violet (my sweet baby girl) has to have tubes put into both of her ears today. She has been constantly sick with ear infections since we put her in daycare back in September. I have to be at the doctor’s office at 6:30 AM!

She is still sleeping. I am taking a sick day so that I can take care of her after her surgery. However, I do hope that with this day off I am able to get a few things done (like update my Etsy Shop with 2 new prints and 3 new aprons).

Have any of you ever had tubes in your ears? Your children? What should I expect (I am a bit of a nervous momma today).

Have a lovely rainy day!

Oh my goodness! 

I am having such a lovely week! First I was featured on Etsy’s “The Storque” (see this post) and today I am honored to be one of Decor8’s pick for the weekly feature “Etsy Take 5 Tuesday”! Please bounce over there to take a look!

Thanks for celebrating with me! I am feeling kinda pumped to keep on moving on!

Oh, and I wanted to show you a little plush animal that I made today:

Okay, have a great night, lovies!

 Hello All!

Quick Update!(slightly unorthodox update, because I am at the office… but I am counting this as one of my legal 10 minute breaks). One of my prints “Oh, Deer” is listed on Etsy’s blog “The Storque” under Etsy Find’s: Undiscovered Territory! Check it out here (it is the first on the “related items” list).

 Um, like I am so pumped, it is not even funny.

 That is all for now!