Newest painting...

Here is a sketch of the painting Im working on now.  Its a drawing I did of a sweet little fairy, made by this very talented artist, Coleen Sohn.  I asked her if I could have permission to paint a series of fairies, based on her wonderful creations. She was so sweet and said yes right away.  I'm so excited!  I'll keep you posted on my progress!

Grieving....

This morning I chatted with a beautiful soul who lost her husband 22 months ago.  She is a widow.  I was telling her how hard these last 6 months have been for me, going through separation and divorce.  She didnt discount my pain, she told me I was grieving, just like she was. She said " divorce is a death of a life you knew and dreamed about..." She is grieving the death of her beloved husband, and I am grieving the loss of all I once knew to be comfort.  It's true that this is a grieving process.  It hurts so deeply and I have shed so many tears, but they don't seem to run out.  I'm tired of crying.  I'm tired of feeling sad inside.  I am going through the motions of moving forward...I am doing things that should be fun and joyful, but still inside there is so much sadness.  I do have faith that happiness will return one day, I just wish that was enough for right now.  Maybe soon the tears will run dry and make room for joy. I hope this day is soon.  I will keep taking steps forward and I will keep holding onto that faith.  I will try to grow and learn and become more and more independent.  I will keep trying to accept that this is a process I must go through and that there is the brightest light at the end of this tunnel.
Thank you Coleen, for your words.  They mean so much to me.

Some more pretty little details...

Life is in the details...here's a few more...

 I love my bed!  I love to sleep! A soft, soft comforter. Roses on pillows and a little sparkle!  Zip is my favorite childhood toy, so of course he gets the best spot in the house.  Above my bed is this little outdoor chandelier.  I decorated it with silk flowers and a little sparkle/wire strand from the craft store.  I found this old, paper mache moon at a antique store and knew he was perfect to hang from my pretty chandelier!

A little white, wicker dresser that I decorated with some of my favorite things...

This is a sweet little outfit my daughter used to wear as a baby.  I loved my years as a young Mother, so seeing these things makes me happy.  I hung a couple of baby ornaments on the hanger, along with a pretty little bag of lavender.

On top of the dresser are things that are precious to me.

I covered this lamp shade with a vintage, sheer, pink baby dress.  On top of that I added some of my Grandmothers jewelry.

favorite photos, art (my original Lisa Kaus), special personal gifts, my Grandmothers jewelry...all these things bring me happiness.

a wall filled with love...

I hang and display my Grandmothers jewelry everywhere.  It's much too pretty to put away in a box.


This is a little vintage tea cup and saucer that I filled with her lovely pieces!

Pretty details are all over the place!

 This darling little fairy makes me happy everytime I see his cute face.  I bought him at a Christmas boutique in Oregon.  He is hand made, with lots of love, by the very talented artist Colleen Sohn.  He is full of detail and I even hung one of my Grandmothers necklaces on him!

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Make your life and your surroundings special to you-you deserve it!  We all do!

Love, Kelly

BOYFRIEND OF THE GODDESS...

BOYFRIEND OF THE GODDESS
9x11
acrylic

GODDESS

GODDESS
9x12 Acrylic
You can tell I'm loving the California sunshine!

Pretty little details....

"I am going to make everything around me beautiful. That will be my life."

Elsie de Wolfe

In accordance to this wonderful quote, I am posting some pictures of the pretty details I love in my life....     I hope you enjoy!

 My bathroom....

 jars of cotton balls and q-tips, decorated with tassles and some of my Grandmothers old jewelry, for a little sparkle...

A little vinette in the corner...

This is an old silver cup I found at the Goodwill, I filled it with moss and stuck my Grandmothers jewelry on it with pins.  I think it is so pretty, and beside it is a small bottle of Chanel No. 5 that used to belong to my Mom.

This is a simple, white, cotten shower curtain that I embellished with cloth and a glue gun.  I am a horrible seamstress, so it's the handy glue gun for me!

And more tassles and Grandma's earrings to add a little bit of pretty!

PINK MAGIC

PINK MAGIC
12x12
acrylic

Still in progress...

Oh how I am loving these Golden Fluid Acrylics!!!!  The colors get soooo rich!

New painting in progress....

Even though I am in the midst of a huge move....I am still finding time to paint-haha  It relaxes me in this stressful time!
Here's the beginnings....

STEALING THE SUN

STEALING THE SUN
12x12
Acrylic, mixed media

Almost finished....

Its coming along and almost finished....

Starting a new painting....

Just started a new painting tonight....I'm going to see if I can even finish this in one sitting....