TOP 5 REASONS WHY COOKIE CUTTER DESIGNS ARE BAD

It may seem like a great idea to buy a design that you can immediately download.  It's cheap and easy.  You don't have to go through the process of working with a designer.  But those designs are not tailored to your needs and your house.  Also why would you want a design that everyone can have as oppose to a design that is custom to your lifestyle. 

DIY MID CENTURY MODERN PLANTER

This video showed up in my YouTube suggested feed and I was intrigued.  I watched and realized that I had to share with you.  This video walks you through the steps of making a mid century inspired plant stand.  I love this because it is not that hard to make and cheaper to do then buying one. 

I would also like to point out that the Sorry Girls aka makers of this video have lots of fun DIY content that is easy to replicate. 

THE PANTHER THAT WASN'T

Last week I drew a panther and loved it.  This week I tried to do a closeup and it did not turn out so well.  But that's OK, because this watercolor much like life is about experimentation and going outside ones comport zone.  Its about taking a risk and seeing what happens.  Not really worrying about the outcome, but rather enjoying the journey.