Ballet Class

Wednesday, September 19, 2012
These sweet ballerinas are new to my etsy shop.

La Ballerina Sisters, 16x20 READY TO SHIP

Perfect for sisters!

La Ballerina Sisters, 16x20 READY TO SHIP

Details:
16x20
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
Adorable tulle tutus


Find them in my Etsy Shop HERE!!!

With whimsy~




dream, love, giggle

Thursday, September 6, 2012
New to the Etsy Shop!!!
dream, love, giggle 11x14(set of 3) READY TO SHIP
11x14 (set of 3)
acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas


Love this set but need it with  a different color palette ,size, or words?
All Elizabeth Lauren artwork can be customized to fit your unique space.


Contact me here to get started on your custom order or find this set READY TO SHIP in my etsy shop HERE.


dream, love, giggle 11x14(set of 3) READY TO SHIP

With whimsy~


How does your garden GROW

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
New to my Etsy Shop!!!

How does your garden grow, 16x20 READY TO SHIP
16x20
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

How does your garden grow, 16x20 READY TO SHIP


How does your garden grow, 16x20 READY TO SHIP

How does your garden grow, 16x20 READY TO SHIP

Find this painting in my Esy Shop HERE

With whimsy~



M's 1st day in PreK!

Friday, August 31, 2012
We have had a big week in our house!  C started 1st grade and M had his very first day of school EVER. 
He started PreK yesterday and LOVED every minute of it.  I knew he would, he has always been so envious of his big sister's adventures in the classroom.  He woke up this morning disappointed and upset to find out that he only gets to go to school 2 days a week.  :)

When I picked him up yesterday afternoon his two teacher's were giggling so hard when they were telling me what Mr. Mischievous had been up to.  Apparently, they found him with a stash of 7 play cell phones and 30 large googly eyes in his nap mat under his body.    (His nap mat is located near the craft baskets and imagination station).  When I picked him up to give him a hug googly eyes were falling out of his clothes.  It was hilarious.... and typical.  ha!
His nap mat is being moved next week.

I know he will have a GREAT year.  He is such a funny, loving, sneaky, and sweet little guy. I love him so.  Bless his sweet teachers.  

With whimsy~



C is a 1st Grader!!!

Monday, August 27, 2012
Each year I am amazed at how fast the time goes by.  How could the Cutie Patootie be in 1st grade already!?  She had an awesome (and early) morning.  


I am so excited for what this year will hold for her.  C's teacher is amazing... We met her a few nights ago and to ease her students' 1st day jitters she gave them each a tiny bag filled with "magic" confetti to sprinkle under their pillows the night before the first day of school. Attached to the bag was this adorable poem:

The night before school is exciting and fun.
There are always so many things to be done.
Your clothes are ready, your backpack is too.
Your classroom is full of fun things you can do.
Lots of questions go through your mind,
All types of thoughts of every kind.
But sometimes we all get the jitters down deep
And that makes it hard to fall fast asleep.
So I've made this magic confetti for you,
Full of promises for the whole year through.
On Sunday night when you lay down your head,
Just sprinkle some under your pillow in bed.
The confetti will help you sleep through the night,
And wake up in the morning fresh and bright.
I'll sprinkle the confetti under my pillow too
Because I am so super excited to see you!
Sweet Dreams First Grader!


This MADE Caroline's 1st day of school eve.  Her eyes twinkled as I read it to her and she slept like a baby.




As some of you may already know, we are complete Gymboree nuts in our home. 
C's back to school outfit was, of course, from there.
However, I did find her amazing cherry hair bow on Etsy from a fabulous shop
The owner Kathy is wonderful.
If you love Gymboree like we do check out her shop !!!
 She specializes in hair bows that coordinate with almost every Gymboree line that is out there.  Shipping is super fast and her prices are great.

I can't wait to hear how the Cutie Patootie's day went!

With whimsy~



Pretty Flowers

Thursday, August 23, 2012
New to the Etsy shop!
Pretty Flowers, 12x12(set of 2), READY TO SHIP
Details:
12x12 (set of 2)
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
Sealed with a clear matte varnish

Pretty Flowers, 12x12(set of 2), READY TO SHIP

Pretty Flowers, 12x12(set of 2), READY TO SHIP

Pretty Flowers, 12x12(set of 2), READY TO SHIP

Love these but need them in a different color palette and/or size?

All Elizabeth Lauren artwork can be customized to fit your unique space.
Contact me HERE to get started on your custom order.


With whimsy~


Princess Paintings

Wednesday, August 22, 2012
These Princesses were recently created as a custom order to coordinate with Pottery Barn Kids' Katie Patchwork bedding.  They were inspired by my original La Ballerina paintings and are now available in my Etsy Shop!


Princesses, 11x14(set of 3) MADE TO ORDER
Details:
11x14 (set of 3)
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
Tulle skirts 

Katie Patchwork Quilted Bedding

Princesses, 11x14(set of 3) MADE TO ORDER

Love these Princesses but need them in a different color pallet or size?

All of my artwork can be customized to fit your unique space!  Contact me HERE to get started on your custom princess canvases.



Princesses, 11x14(set of 3) MADE TO ORDER

Princesses, 11x14(set of 3) MADE TO ORDER


Princesses, 11x14(set of 3) MADE TO ORDER

Find this set in my Etsy Shop HERE!!!

With whimsy~



Peter Rabbit

Tuesday, August 21, 2012
This set was recently created as a custom order to coordinate with Pottery Barn Kids' Peter Rabbit bedding set. Peter Rabbit is one of my all time favorites.  Growing up, my favorite stuffed animal was a Cottontail bunny (red cape and all).  So, I was very excited to make these sweet paintings.  On a random side note... did you know that Peter Rabbit will be 110 this year?!  

Peter Rabbit, 8x10 (set of 3), MADE TO ORDER


Peter Rabbit, 8x10 (set of 3), MADE TO ORDER

Peter Rabbit, 8x10 (set of 3), MADE TO ORDER

Peter Rabbit, 8x10 (set of 3), MADE TO ORDER


Peter Rabbit, 8x10 (set of 3), MADE TO ORDER


With whimsy~


S'mores Pudding Parfait

Friday, August 10, 2012
The kids LOVE to help in the kitchen.  
When I stumbled upon Food Network's Sandra Lee's S'mores Pudding Parfait I knew it would be a huge hit with my kids.  (Not to mention easy!)
C and M loved  mixing the instant pudding, crushing the graham crackers and assembling their parfaits.  The only real help they needed from me was toasting the tops of the marshmallows.

Picture of S'mores Pudding Parfait Recipe
image from here

No big surprise here...Chocolate Pudding, graham crackers, and mini marshmallows are all you need.

Layer them all, toast the top, and dig in. 

find the recipe HERE.

YUM!

with whimsy~




Stegosaurus

Friday, July 27, 2012
What little boy doesn't love dinos?  I know my 3 year old cannot get enough of them!
This little guy is the newest to the Elizabeth Lauren collection.  I have been wanting to create a series of different dinosaurs.  This Stegosaurus is the first of the collection. (more coming soon!)
Stegosaurus, 16x20, READY YO SHIP
Details:
16x20 
acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
sealed with a clear matte varnish
all four sides of canvas are decoratively finished, No framing necessary.

Stegosaurus, 16x20, READY YO SHIP
Colors:
Background:  Lightly textured light blue
Dinosaur:  Soft apple green , bayberry green, hauser medium green

Stegosaurus, 16x20, READY YO SHIP

Find this painting in my Etsy Shop HERE!!!


With whimsy~


Circus Buddies

Thursday, July 26, 2012
I am loving all of the new bedding selections form PBK.
This set was inspired by Pottery Barn Kids' Circus Friends Bedding collection and is now available  in 


Circus Friends Nursery Bedding
image from here
Circus Friends, 11x14(set of 3), READY TO SHIP


Circus Friends, 11x14(set of 3), READY TO SHIP

Circus Friends Nursery Bedding
image from here

Find this set in my Etsy Shop HERE!!!



With whimsy~


Boho Blooms

Wednesday, July 25, 2012
This bold, whimsical, and Boho chic floral painting is new to my Etsy Shop!!!
16x20
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
Sealed with a clear matte varnish

All fours sides of canvas are decoratively finish with white polka dots, No framing necessary.

Piper Nursery Bedding Set
image from here


Piper Nursery Bedding Set
image from here


Find this painting in my Etsy Shop HERE!!!


With whimsy~



Why do birds suddenly appear?

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
This custom order was inspired by my original 'sunshine chevron' canvas as well as the colors in the jungle themed nursery bedding seen below. 

Details:
12x12 Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
Sealed with a clear matte varnish


Love it?
Find it in my Etsy shop HERE!!!

With whimsy~



Real Room: Catherine and Row Your Boat

Sunday, July 15, 2012
These nursery photos were sent to me from a recent customer. 
She recently had twins and wanted their Pottery Barn Bedding to have 3 coordinating canvases above each crib to give the nursery a happy flow. 

Coordinating artwork can be ordered through my Etsy shop HERE.

Coordinating artwork can be ordered through my Etsy shop HERE.


Thank you for the wonderful photos, D!!!
And a HUGE congratulations on the arrival of your little ones!

With whimsy~