inspiration monday

when it comes to being at the crawley house.....

i think the service-life downstairs can be just as exciting and inspiring as
the Grantham-life upstairs.....

especially when there's such a sweet anna-and-mr.-bates love story going on!


{this was created in my downton diary using derwent inktense pencils, 
a waterbrush, pitt pens, uniball signo white gel pen, and a 6B pencil}

country roads

here's to a fun weekend filled with rediscovering the joy of the simple things in life!
enjoy!!  xox

inspiration monday

on those days when you feel creative but find yourself a bit in the dark.....

 just put on a happy face.....

and always keep looking towards the sunshine....

 because inspiration will chase those shadows away with a few strokes of your paintbrush and some doodly marks with your favorite pens.....and it's guaranteed to brighten your day!  xox



{this was created in my walls notebook using derwent inktense pencils, waterbrush, 
pan pastel, pitt pens, 8B graphite pencil}

rhodies

the rhododendrons, or "rhodies" as they say, are in full bloom here in the mountains of north carolina.  mother nature has completely outdone herself by giving us delicious pink, purple, and white blossoms.....it's such a blessing to be here to see this!

wishing you a colorful, creative weekend!  xox

inspiration monday

                    it's  downton diary time, and one thing about the Crawley family that always inspires me is the fabulous dialogue,  the "friendly banter".....

and the great advice....

given by none other than the sage of wit-and-wisdom, herself!

there's nothing better than a good dose-of-violet to get your week started right!


{this was created in my downton diary using derwent inktense pencils,
pitt pens, 6B graphite pencil, waterbrush, uniball signo white gel pen}