​Okay, I know I promised Halloween art. But this IS candy, and candy is Halloween, right?  I've had this idea sitting on the table for awhile (and even used it as inspiration for one of my party cups). Last night I decided to bite the gumball and get it done. 

I've loved gumball machines since I was a teeny tot. (Although I really preferred the ones with rubber balls or other cool junk.) A classic bubblegum machine is artistic, and classic. A perfect balance between fun and nostalgia without being melancholy.

Since bubblegum machines are still around, they can remind us of our childhood in a happy way. 

And who doesn't love happy?

Gumballs can also be motivational. Or at least the story behind gum is. The history of gum is rich with entrepreneurship, creativity and marketing. 

Here are some fun facts about gum, gumballs, and our beloved gumball machines, and a free printable for you: 

Are you counting down to Halloween? There is simply no way to describe in one post just how much my family loves Halloween. 

No room is safe from Halloween decor. 

Although we won't being going overboard with decorations this year, (because I have two very curious, touchy-feely toddlers), I'm excited that my girls are big enough to make a few Halloween crafts with me. 

Plus, I will probably be whipping up some spooky, holiday inspired artwork myself. 

Oh wait. I already did! 

Here's my newest creation. It's better than a Halloween decoration. Its Halloween inspired  wall art that can hang up all year!

It was cool enough today (finally) to turn of the A/C and open the windows. There's no doubt that fall is in the air. Although it makes me sad to know I will soon be freezing to death every minute of the day...fall is my most creative time of the year. 

Its also one of the busiest (and if you've read this blog, you know I'm not really a fan of "busy"), what with school, Halloween, fall cleaning, preparing for the winter holidays, yard clean-up, winterizing the house, etc. 

Still, I'm determined to create as much as possible while the mood is right. I've had to put art on the back burner for so long that I'm practically spewing ideas. (gross, huh?) 

Here is a check-in of some of my latest pieces. 

​Happy Tuesday!

You absolutely need a fried egg today. 

Great news! You can grab this one for free. And it has no cholesterol. 

If the words sound familiar, then you've probably heard this song sometime in your life...

Yesterday was one of "those days". You know Murphy's Law? Well, Murphy should have his own day of the week. And yesterday was definitely Murphysday. 

Sorry to say there is probably no value in this post. Maybe a laugh. Its just a peek at how crazy life can get sometimes, and how it can affect your work from home plans:  
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And here we have the beeeautiful month of September entering the room, already wearing some gorgeous fall colored accessories.

​The brutal daytime heat and some surprise cool snaps at night have caused speckles of gold and brown to appear among the (somewhat crispy) greenery in our back yard. 

Most of that gorgeous fall color can be found in our garden, sadly. 

Another thing that is sad? My Instagram account. ​