Thinking about Valentine's Day and spring. Also taking some wonderful time off for Christmas vacation from school to just relax, and get caught up on so many things that have fallen to the sideboards of life. This week I have to start thinking about lesson plans for my firsties again,... Continue reading

I am no where near a bee keeper, and truth be known, I am completely terrified of bees, wasps, hornets, all of those flying scary insects. My husband always tells me to don't worry they will not hurt you if you stay still and stop flaying your arms around like... Continue reading

Oh my word; these little gems honestly melt in your mouth, and you cannot eat just one. Sinfully delicious, delicate, and tiny enough to make you not feel too guilty if you eat three maybe four! The recipe was found at Farm to Table Feast blog. I have became really... Continue reading

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Today I spent this blistering hot afternoon of 100+ degrees baking cookies, because why not heat the house up! Thank my Lord above for a house with central air. Otherwise baking and laundry would be a no go today. Growing up we never ever had an air conditioner so these... Continue reading

Many times I pop onto blogs or Instagrams or twitters where people are reading books of self help awareness type issues. It is interesting to me how they turn to other authors who write these books about finding solutions through your inner peace or whatever the mojo words might be.... Continue reading

I should have never made these. Women who are going through menopause should stay far away from sugar cookies, but I have no stinking willpower!! I crave sugar, like ridiculously a lot, and cannot seem to shake the habit. I'm like this stupid crack addict who has to have a... Continue reading

For some time now I have wanted to share the full spectrum of my daughter's art. She has committed herself completely to a full-time artist job, and I have to say that I am absolutely in love with so many of her pieces. My walls at home are filled with... Continue reading

Yesterday was Dave's birthday and instead of wanting a cake he chose an apple pie {his absolute favorite}. I was pretty excited because I just read the latest issue of Where Women Cook, and inside there was an article about Tara Royer Steele, who is considered the "Pie Queen" in... Continue reading

When you accomplish certain things in your life it is an immediate feeling of wonderful. When you accomplish those things and then there is rest...that is when joy happens. I have never been one really to conform to rules, regular habits of the average working kind, or being obligated to... Continue reading

Painting a little bit of this and that lately. Nothing cohesive that goes together, but are needed for future projects, hopefully. I've been feeling a bit beat up, tired, attacked mentally and physically lately. I keep plunging forward, feeling like I am on a treadmill that doesn't stop and I... Continue reading

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For awhile now I have been doing graphics for people. Custom logos and graphic work for various projects. If you are interested in custom artwork for your business just send me an email. :) tsheeley@gmail.com Here are a few samples. Continue reading

Anthropologie had a little chalkboard piece with Joy to the World on their Instagram. **que spark** I can do this! I found a vintage frame that was laying around empty and grabbed a 8 x 10 canvas that I got at Walmart {a pack of 5} for a great price!!... Continue reading

On Thanksgiving day Kayla photographed all of us for family pictures that we haven't really taken since the kids were little; at least photos when we are a bit fluffed up. I love my little family; someday hopefully we can have all of us. Dave's three {John, Lisa & Lori},... Continue reading

I am thrilled to have been asked to be a part of this new e-course. Jeanne Oliver has been dreaming of this type of setting for quite some time and has pulled together 9 artist who will teach the skills and techniques of different masters. Master artists are most often... Continue reading