The new Living Lavishly magazine is here! I’m so impressed with how this magazine has grown over the past couple of years. I still remember the conversation over coffee with the publisher on how our town was in need of a fun shelter magazine. The next thing I knew Living Lavishly was born. It’s been a pleasure to write and illustrate for the magazine on what I love, DESIGN! Pick one up today or read it on-line here!
Introducing The Princess!
The Princess
The Princess
The New Year has kicked off rather slowly for me, absolutely not the usual, but my family and I had some challenges to go through with the loss of someone very special in our lives. When I would normally be multitasking on several projects I felt I needed time to go within a bit and re-evaluate everything in my life. So I gave myself some Time...which was really hard because I'm always going a million miles a minute. Then recently the California storms hit and our power went out for five days. Now I had no choice but to unplug and live "off the grid". As challenging as it was to not have power and internet and TV for five days, I actually secretly enjoyed having an excuse to do what I needed to do; be still and in the moment. I had great conversations with my daughters and my husband, read a terrific book, and painted. It allowed me the time to finish this painting; The Princess. The Lioness represents quiet strength. She is majestic and magical. She is also a fierce protector of her family. I think a lot of us women love so deeply that we would do anything for our families and this painting represents that strength.
The power is back on and the sun is shining once again. I feel like I had a good nights sleep and I'm ready to get back to work but in a much more mindful way. I have some exciting ventures on the horizon which I will be looking forward to sharing with all of you but until then, I wish you quiet strength, grace, and beauty in all that you do...like The Princess. May you live a life that is Majestic & Magical & Full of Color!
xoxo Mari
I Spy...
Love, Love, Love Instagram and all the fabulously talented people I've met there and Jessica from The Overdressed Voguette is no exception! I'm in love with this gorgeous photograph by her! She styled my Chanel Tray Print so, so, so pretty! Check out her feed and her blog for some serious fashion inspiration!
Photo Credit The Overdressed Voguette
Get The Look From Studio Ten 25!
I just had to repost this Gorgeous Mood Board that the incredibly talented Abbe Fenimore (OMG! Watch the video!) put together on her blog today. The colors are so fresh and inviting, I seriously want to "Get The Look" for my own home and I was even more thrilled to see our Ballet TuTu Art Print included! 
Make sure you take a minute and pop over to her shop because she has added new categories and beautiful new products! Seriously one of the best places to shop on the web for gorgeous Home Decor! StudioTen25.com
Happy Friday!
It was a little foggy and cold this morning when I snapped this pic. A peek at a little corner in the studio and my obsession with tassels. ha ha Wishing you all a very Happy Friday & Weekend! xo
Decor Amour For The Pink Pagoda!
I feel so blessed. Really...
I adore the wonderful people I have met here on the www! Jennifer from The Pink Pagoda is incredibly talented and truly a wonderful human being. I love collaborating with her and our creative brain storming together! It's really wonderful when people can connect on a creative level and working with her has been exceptional. I was just thrilled when I saw this Mood Board she created with "Beatrice" the Zebra. It is so colorful and whimsical! If this is for a little girl then I want to be 10 again! :-) You can get all the details on her blog.
A Petite "Beatrice"!
Yesterday I was picking up prints of "Beatrice" to ship out & my wonderfully talented printer included this small 6" x 8" proof! It was such a lovely surprise! Thank you Les at Palette Arts! You are the B-E-S-T! Beatrice is exclusively available at The Pink Pagoda! Happy Hump Day y'all!
Let's Work Together!
My word for 2014 is "Collaboration" and this year I have worked with so many wonderful shops, designers & bloggers. I love it and realized this is something I would most certainly like to continue to do. My latest project is with the lovely Jennifer, from The Pink Pagoda. Here's a sneak peek of my new watercolors that will be available exclusively on her site! More details to come soon!
If you're interested in having your own exclusive art created for your shopping site or clients, shoot me an email!!
Decor <3 Amour - Desk Accessories I Love! Week 5 of the One Room Challenge
Week 5 of The One Room Challenge involved painting my Heart Of Gold for my gallery wall, sourcing a rug (that's a funny story - I'll share tomorrow!) and shopping for desk accessories. I realized when shopping that I was, just a tad, over my budget but just LOVED these items I found. This is my Decor <3 Amour; Desk Accessories I Love & am kind of obsessed with!!!
Some things that are a must for me on my desk are Always fresh flowers, good lighting (I'm obsessed with this lamp!!!!), & a pretty note pad to jot down thoughts on a whim. I keep seeing this Day Designer organizer by Whiney English. Does anyone have it? Would you recommend? It's just lovely to look at so I can only imagine it must be wonderful inside too!
I'm also just in LOVE with everything from Times Two Design & this acrylic business card holder is no exception, it's even PINK People!!! Love, Love, Love! Having that on my desk would make me happy everyday! Of course having a donut on my desk would make me happy too but that wouldn't be very healthy. I do however, Love my coffee! Roar!
And who says function can't be pretty too? A-Dorable Bow paperclips, erasers & clock are all from Kate Spade, who else?
That's pretty much my list of items I would Amour to have on my desk!
Huge celebration dinner party tonight for my Daughter's Team winning State Cup...of course it's at my house! I may be a little late but I will post my One Room Challenges for Week 5 tomorrow!
1 Jana Brass Adjustable Table Lamp from ShopTen25.com 2 Times Two Design Acrylic Card Holder from ShopTen25.com 3 Acrylic Stapler from DesignDarling.com