ohh my oh my, what excitement for me!! we are starting the kitchen project! Which we think will actually be the first of a few projects around the house. Just to get this place exactly how we want it. I think we have been putting this off for a while b/c we just figured we wouldn't be in this house very long, but the longer we are here, the more we are wanting to enjoy every inch of this place as much as we do our newly renovated backyard.
the kitchen project... Its not that our kitchen is totally offensive or anything, in fact, i really like our cupboards, but we need a new floor, and I have hated the backslash and counter tops since we bought the place. So yesterday on mothers day after receiving some gorgeous flowers, handmade cards from my little guy (those are truly the best) amazing waffles, with fruit and yumminess! I received the gift of 'mary' ohhh thank you luke!! for anyone that doesn't understand what this means, it means the gift of an actual lady named mary. She is a cleaning lady that will come to my house and give it a biiig much needed scrub, from top to bottom for spring cleaning!!! ohhhhhh HAAAAALELUIAH!!!! I need the help so much, it was the best gift i could have ever been given. So I am compiling my list of what needs to be done. Mary I can't wait for you to come...
Anyway back to my kitchen! after all of this wonderfulness, we decided that home depot would be a great place to go just b/c we love home depot, and lowes and rona and great building and decorating projects and the ideas have been flowing for a while... We are going to do a bit of an overhaul. Not crazy like blowing 30,000$ but just changing, tweaking, and alot of DIY!! Writing this I think I will document it, how fun is that! First we found our floors, easy to install and were on sale! so we bought them. Also after ogling over many backsplashes. we just decided to spoil ourselves and we went for it. ohh the glass mosaic blended with slate, we just love it and decided it was worth the cost for our own wow factor to fall inlove with suuuch a gorgeous kitchen over and over and over again. So we bought a few square feet to look at them in the space and of we LOVE IT!! we are going back today to buy the rest. I cannot wait to tear out the existing backsplash that I LOATHE!!! this horrible pink ceramic tile with baskets of fruit Carved into every few. BARF.
Next we priced out a new counter, the existing counter is kinda a weird grey, light purple and pink mix, which matches the amazing tile work! (oh joy!) which is almost neutral from a distance.. but why anyone would choose this colour is beyond me, but it's there. it in perfect condition, and Its not terrible unless you look at it and realize what it actually is and I hate it... so we went to go look at new ones.. but YIKES! I had no idea it would be so costly to replace your counter, we are looking at alternative options perhaps more cost effective but not quite sure what yet.
Lastly the cupboards. Though I do love my cheery bright kitchen with pale pine cupboards, there is something soo classy and grown up about expresso cupboards, rich but warm colour palate. We have been appreciating this kind of kitchen for years, and though we have been just satisfied with having a kitchen that doesn't look like it's from 1970, we are ready for a change. we are wanting to perk these cupboards up! They are looking a bit worn and need a reviving anyway!!
This whole project was inspired by Luke's Aunt, who took a nice' house and made it STUNNING just by refinishing all of the wood in her new house. She bought this product by 'sue kay' makes a type of Gel stain that is the easiest thing I have ever seen and looks amazing!
So here we start our new little project... I needed a project to take my mind of art, not that I am not loving it i just need a bit of a break. Its a new season. I feel like for the past bit we have been in the winter, in hibernation. Yesterday when I was in the garden I found 27 new lily of the valley spikes, breaking through the ground. The way Lily of the valley grows is you can plant a few pips' (or even one) in the ground and over the winter, it's roots run wild under the ground, and then in the spring start to spring up all over the place, they multiply like crazy!! . Surprising you, breaking through the earth. Their flowers, though tiny, spread at an alarming rate and have the sweetest most incredible and strong fragrance. A few weeks ago I got a picture for a friend of the roots running, moving so quickly through this dry earth, they were growing so fast and large that they were breaking through the dry ground b/c of the speed at which they traveled. Yesterday when looking in my garden, seeing all my little sproutlings, I felt this was for me too but God spoke to me differently about it. it's been a season of hibernating, and through the winter my roots have been rapidly increasing, growing, running wild under the earth, they are starting to sprout up, breaking ground and will grow and blossom in multitudes popping up when i least expected. And though they may be small they are the most beautiful fragrant flowers their fragrance will blow in the wind and you can smell it from far away. That they will continue to multiply and bless more and more people. Of all of this, I don't know where my new kitchen comes in or the house update but maybe it's just a new start, freshness and place to enjoy, a new season. I cannot wait to get going on it!!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
World Aids Day
Buy art and donate to an excellent cause! 2 of my pieces will be up for auction, check it out!
The University of Western is having a World Aids Day Benefit Concert and Silent Auction on May 4 & 5, 2011 at the Metropolitan United Church, London ON Proceeds to be split between The Escolinha 17 de Setembro, a preschool for AIDS Orphans in Mozambique and University Lab School at the University of Western Ontario. Call 519-661-3699 for ticket information. 2 works will be there available for bidding!
Come support a great cause!
The University of Western is having a World Aids Day Benefit Concert and Silent Auction on May 4 & 5, 2011 at the Metropolitan United Church, London ON Proceeds to be split between The Escolinha 17 de Setembro, a preschool for AIDS Orphans in Mozambique and University Lab School at the University of Western Ontario. Call 519-661-3699 for ticket information. 2 works will be there available for bidding!
Come support a great cause!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Post Nurtured Baby Show!!
Well the show was good, I was pleasantly surprised that by the end of the afternoon I was approached by a store, telling me they were very interested in my work, loving it and asking me to supply kids art for their Shop! I am really excited to sell my little illustrations there! this will be great! So if you are ever in Orangeville, check out 'Wee needs' and 'Nurtured' to find my work!Prints and originals available.
Also I just loved connecting with people, and a great new opportunity and was invited to teach classes at a new arts center opening up there in September, details to be released soon!
Yaaah what a great day!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Nurtured Baby Expo!
Nurtured Baby Expo TOMORROW!!
Saturday, April 16 · 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monora Park Pavilion
633220 Hwy 10
Orangeville ON
The first annual show spectacular for expectant and new parents!
Local vendors, products and services geared towards expanding families!!
Local vendors, products and services geared towards expanding families!!
I will be there! Check it out!
~Small entry fee of $2 per adult, half of which will go to charity!
...~ Fashion Show~
~ Demos and workshops!!
~ Fabulous Swag Bags for the first 100 people!!
~Small entry fee of $2 per adult, half of which will go to charity!
...~ Fashion Show~
~ Demos and workshops!!
~ Fabulous Swag Bags for the first 100 people!!
UPDATES!!
I have been a busy bee.
check what's new!
1. PROJECTS IN PROCESS
The Hope Project: The Hope Project is something that has been stirring in my heart for about 1.5 years now. As it develops I just get more excited. I hope for it to become a yearly or biyearly event. The Hope Project is a big art show for all artists to donate 1-3 pieces to sell and to raise money for different charities.
Love for Japan: Is another project that is in my heart, raising money for the recent tragedies in Japan. Works of art will be sold with 1/2 of the proceeds to be donated to Japan.
The Book Project: This project is out of personal interest. I am currently working on illustrating a series of Baby/Toddler Books, will include, counting, ABC, Nursery Rhymes and more as ideas develop. I will be blogging about its progress so follow along!
The Mural Project: This project is still in the works but I am hoping the details will be worked out soon. Along with photographer and artist Trayc Dudgeon we will be redesigning and painting the mural the Playroom for Sick Kids Hospitals’ Ronald McDonald House. I am really excited about it and can’t wait to get to work!
2. UPCOMING SHOWS
Fundraiser/Auction for World Aids Orphans Day, May 7th, 2011 at University of Wester Ontario. 2 pieces showing and up for auctioned.
Artist of the month: Credit Valley Hospital
Maternity/Obstetrics Wing, July 1-31, 2011
Brampton Arts Festival: Artist Vendor, original sales, minis, prints and cards to be sold, live painting in Booth in Downtown Brampton. Come Check it out! July 16th, 2011
Junction Arts Festival: September 2011 More
information to come
Live Painting at Catch the Fire in Toronto, various event and dates.
Love for Japan: Is another project that is in my heart, raising money for the recent tragedies in Japan. Works of art will be sold with 1/2 of the proceeds to be donated to Japan.
The Book Project: This project is out of personal interest. I am currently working on illustrating a series of Baby/Toddler Books, will include, counting, ABC, Nursery Rhymes and more as ideas develop. I will be blogging about its progress so follow along!
The Mural Project: This project is still in the works but I am hoping the details will be worked out soon. Along with photographer and artist Trayc Dudgeon we will be redesigning and painting the mural the Playroom for Sick Kids Hospitals’ Ronald McDonald House. I am really excited about it and can’t wait to get to work!
2. UPCOMING SHOWS
Fundraiser/Auction for World Aids Orphans Day, May 7th, 2011 at University of Wester Ontario. 2 pieces showing and up for auctioned.
Artist of the month: Credit Valley Hospital
Maternity/Obstetrics Wing, July 1-31, 2011
Brampton Arts Festival: Artist Vendor, original sales, minis, prints and cards to be sold, live painting in Booth in Downtown Brampton. Come Check it out! July 16th, 2011
Junction Arts Festival: September 2011 More
information to come
Live Painting at Catch the Fire in Toronto, various event and dates.
3. RELEASING NEW NURSERY COLLECTION! to be on the website soon!
4. RELEASING NEW CARDS AND PRINTS FROM ALL COLLECTIONS
5. FINE ART SERVICES AVAILABLE:
• Fine art original sales (available in different styles from Representational to abstract please see my website for examples www.heathersinnott.com)
• Commissions: looking for something specific?
Or see something you love, but it is already sold or not in the colour you want? I will paint for you a customized piece to suit your wants and needs.
• Expressively Yours: Personalized original art works: send me a photo you love and I will create an original, unique expressive painting of your little one! Different sizes available.
• Letters to little ones: write a letter to your little one, I will create an original piece with your little one’s name and written letter to them, incorporating the words you have written. An incredible cherished gift to them for years to come.
• Art Prints: in a variety of different sizes
• Art Greeting Cards: art cards from original pieces blank inside, glossy finish, can be customized for you!
• Personalized Baby name plates (cost per letter)
Individual 5 x 7 letters, designed to your colours and style, tied with satin ribbon for hanging
• Murals: nurseries, kids rooms, playrooms, adult Living spaces.
• Design Services: Birth Announcements, thank you cards, birthday & shower invitations. (Professional services available such as poster design, ads, logo design, portfolio design, brochures etc.)
• Birthday Parties: arts and crafts with your kids!
• Kids - Adult Art Workshops
• Fine art original sales (available in different styles from Representational to abstract please see my website for examples www.heathersinnott.com)
• Commissions: looking for something specific?
Or see something you love, but it is already sold or not in the colour you want? I will paint for you a customized piece to suit your wants and needs.
• Expressively Yours: Personalized original art works: send me a photo you love and I will create an original, unique expressive painting of your little one! Different sizes available.
• Letters to little ones: write a letter to your little one, I will create an original piece with your little one’s name and written letter to them, incorporating the words you have written. An incredible cherished gift to them for years to come.
• Art Prints: in a variety of different sizes
• Art Greeting Cards: art cards from original pieces blank inside, glossy finish, can be customized for you!
• Personalized Baby name plates (cost per letter)
Individual 5 x 7 letters, designed to your colours and style, tied with satin ribbon for hanging
• Murals: nurseries, kids rooms, playrooms, adult Living spaces.
• Design Services: Birth Announcements, thank you cards, birthday & shower invitations. (Professional services available such as poster design, ads, logo design, portfolio design, brochures etc.)
• Birthday Parties: arts and crafts with your kids!
• Kids - Adult Art Workshops
Sunday, April 10, 2011
BLOGGIN ON PAUSE
just WAAAY to busy right now, seems that life has picked up with many awesome art oppertunities, every minute is utilized with painting, designing, planning projects. It is craziness and i AM LOVING IT!!! except that I have been missing a skype friend I talk to often and blogging which are 2 of my favourie things to do.
i think to blog but i don't have a ton to say b/c i have no time to think let alone write!
but I did get to sit down and get to relax in my amazing backyard yesterday with my honey and enjoy the warmth of the sun.. Decked out just premiered this past Thursday and is a Hit! Advertising everywhere!!! Great Reviews and looks like people are really happy with it. which i am really happy about, not only excited about our episode, but more importantly, God just blessing the socks off friends of ours! I mean, this kinda thing is just so rare. not only such awesome talent but God is just doing so much on each job site. I think those decks just carry His awesome presence and these amazing spaces they build are full of His awesomeness and Grace. Lives WILL BE transformed. Tune in on Thursdays 10 - 11pm Eastern Time on HGTV. or check out them out here.
i have been attending Hot Yoga classes, they blow my mind and body. I have gone down 2 pant sizes. it is rediculous. the best workout ever. and it is peaceful. i think it has been keepingme more balanced, b/c it is time for me to clear my mind and just be alone.
Yesterday I had a documentary style photo shoot with an art publication in Toronto, The Image Interview. It was this photographers personal project, his baby.. to see into the life and beauty of hard working artists, with great character and promote them, what they do and celebrate and appreciate who they are and what they do. It was fun, i love his style, so I can't wait to see the final product. And of course I will post when its up :)
I am still working on finishing up a few commissions, the Hope project, and have a few others under way. Orphans with Aids in Africa (fundraiser and auction in may 4th & 5th at University of Western) and Love for Japan, the mural project (excited about this!!! for sick kids hospital) and the book project (personal project.. we'll see where it goes..). About a month ago and man prayed for me at church, he simply said, "more dreams, more revelations" since then, it has been exploding. I love it, my mind if overflowing with ideas, and things I can do for others.. pictures, paintings, my brain, my heart is in overdrive and it is flowing and flowing. i am excited to create.
also Nutured Baby show is next weekend in Orangeville. I will have a booth there, check it out if you can, it should be great :) i have been busy designing promos and give aways, painting, printing, stuffing artists packages, i am a busy girl.
anyway that is the update on me.
BYE!
i think to blog but i don't have a ton to say b/c i have no time to think let alone write!
but I did get to sit down and get to relax in my amazing backyard yesterday with my honey and enjoy the warmth of the sun.. Decked out just premiered this past Thursday and is a Hit! Advertising everywhere!!! Great Reviews and looks like people are really happy with it. which i am really happy about, not only excited about our episode, but more importantly, God just blessing the socks off friends of ours! I mean, this kinda thing is just so rare. not only such awesome talent but God is just doing so much on each job site. I think those decks just carry His awesome presence and these amazing spaces they build are full of His awesomeness and Grace. Lives WILL BE transformed. Tune in on Thursdays 10 - 11pm Eastern Time on HGTV. or check out them out here.
i have been attending Hot Yoga classes, they blow my mind and body. I have gone down 2 pant sizes. it is rediculous. the best workout ever. and it is peaceful. i think it has been keepingme more balanced, b/c it is time for me to clear my mind and just be alone.
Yesterday I had a documentary style photo shoot with an art publication in Toronto, The Image Interview. It was this photographers personal project, his baby.. to see into the life and beauty of hard working artists, with great character and promote them, what they do and celebrate and appreciate who they are and what they do. It was fun, i love his style, so I can't wait to see the final product. And of course I will post when its up :)
I am still working on finishing up a few commissions, the Hope project, and have a few others under way. Orphans with Aids in Africa (fundraiser and auction in may 4th & 5th at University of Western) and Love for Japan, the mural project (excited about this!!! for sick kids hospital) and the book project (personal project.. we'll see where it goes..). About a month ago and man prayed for me at church, he simply said, "more dreams, more revelations" since then, it has been exploding. I love it, my mind if overflowing with ideas, and things I can do for others.. pictures, paintings, my brain, my heart is in overdrive and it is flowing and flowing. i am excited to create.
also Nutured Baby show is next weekend in Orangeville. I will have a booth there, check it out if you can, it should be great :) i have been busy designing promos and give aways, painting, printing, stuffing artists packages, i am a busy girl.
anyway that is the update on me.
BYE!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
my space
I don't think i have EVER seen it this clean. kind a nice organized chaos.
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