Remember these adorable plates that were sold at Anthropologie a while back? I loved them instantly and bought several.

I have long been a lover of insects and botanical artwork. I loved this collection of folk art bugs I used in a clients vacation home.   

I have a collection of small framed bugs myself. 

So when I was flipping through the newest issue of Heart Home Magazine, I was excited to see the title of this story:  

As I was looking at the beautiful pictures of the home of this 'bug lover', I spotted a familiar plate on the wall of Lou Rota's kitchen.

I immediately made the connection..this was the Anthro plate artist's home!! I LOVE seeing the homes of artists, especially artists whose work I am so fond of.  And this house does not disappoint.

 I can't tell you how much I love this hand-me-down sofa that she recovered in 6+ different fabrics. It's so 'granny chic'!! It is so perfect in this house.

To see more of Lou's home and to see her process of recycling vintage dishes with her artwork, visit Home Heart Magazine here.

This month at JC Penny's, ya'll !!

 Celebrated every year on March 8th, beginning in 1911, International Womens Day is a day to celebrate the economic, political, and social achievements of women past and present. It differs from country to country, but the bottom line -- there are a million reasons to honor women. I certainly have been blessed with an incredibly strong, smart and determined mom who has always been my biggest cheerleader. And my daughter, Maris, continues to amaze me with her self-confidence and her complete ease and total freedom of being 'in her own skin'-- as a teenager {!?!}. I am so blessed with the ladies in my life!

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Rock on all you strong women and enjoy your day!!

I am back in town after a quick trip to Greensboro. Our high school basketball team made it to the playoffs and we packed up our fans and headed east to support our boys. It didn't end up in our favor, but we are all so proud of the team and their amazing season. I got to stay the night with my mom before heading back to our snowy mountains late yesterday. 

I am playing catch-up today while enduring one of my ever increasing migraines. Ugh. So, I will just give you some eye candy today -- some new works from one of my favorites, Amy Rice.     

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