I Got Swept Away On An African Safari…

I got swept away on an African Safari that I recently returned home from.  It was the most amazing experience that I will remember forever.  I not only got to see an assortment of exotic animals, but I learned so much about each and every one.  We traveled all the way from the United StatesContinue reading “I Got Swept Away On An African Safari…”

Roar Said The Lion

Hey animal lovers over here!  I recently traveled to South Carolina for the Myrtle Beach Safari that I heard so much about.  I can actually say I held a baby tiger, lion and monkey.  Not many people can say that.  It was like no other experience where you actually interacted with these exotic animals.  ThereContinue reading “Roar Said The Lion”

Butterfly Exhibit

“The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough”- Rabindranath Tagore So many butterflies!  This past weekend I was able to finally check out the butterfly exhibit at the Botanical Gardens in Fort Wayne, in which I do every year.  I truly love butterflies so when the exhibit comes to town I tryContinue reading “Butterfly Exhibit”

Floral Impression

In honor of Spring and the weather finally getting warmer, I have designed a pattern called Floral Impression using Adobe Illustrator.  This pattern has a fun vibrant feel expressed with an impressionist look.  The texture and artsy strokes remind me of how I love to paint with a brush and canvas, only this time IContinue reading “Floral Impression”

Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale 2018!

Purses! Handbags! Luggage! Wallets galore! The 2018 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale was a success yet again.  This year was just as crazy and exciting as the last.  Thousands of Vera fans from all over the country came together this past week to shop, shop, shop!  If you weren’t buying gifts for others you wereContinue reading “Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale 2018!”

Oh Georgia! Oh Georgia!

Taking a trip to Georgia was a great idea and a last minute getaway for the weekend.  After a long car ride sitting in holiday and spring break traffic we got out of the car and stretched our legs.  Dalton, Georgia, our first stop was a quaint town with friendly people.  We explored a littleContinue reading “Oh Georgia! Oh Georgia!”

Sweetness on a Sunday

Recently I made a visit to Cake Bake Shop in Indianapolis Indiana for the first time and it was a dream.  With no exaggeration, the light colors and cute decor really made this place sparkle from top to bottom.  I honestly felt like I was having tea time in wonderland, it was perfect.  From gooeyContinue reading “Sweetness on a Sunday”

The Buzz with these Bees

” When the flower blossoms, the bee will come.” -Srikumar Rao In light of the days lasting longer and the warmer weather slowly approaching, this post is about the bees.  Normally when you think of honey bees the first thing you think of is honey and how delicious it is.  Honey is typically used asContinue reading “The Buzz with these Bees”

The Shape of Water

Went to the movies last night and saw The Shape of Water, and let me tell you it was worth it.  This isn’t a formal review or anything just my take on the film that my friend and I decided to go see.  We’ve been wanting to see this movie from sometime now and finallyContinue reading “The Shape of Water”

Hang out at Disney World

It may be Super Bowl Sunday but I’ve decided to reminisce about my Disney trip this past November.  Not only is Disney World the most magical place on earth, its one of my favorite places to visit. I’ve been there a few times before but every time is always so different. Magic Kingdom, Epcot, HollywoodContinue reading “Hang out at Disney World”