I know i haven't posted in a while.
Life has been drowning me for a while.
I have been sick.
Physically and Emotionally.
Life is about ebb and flow.
And i am trying to sail between the two of those.
While still having faith it will. get. better. soon.

I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
It may even have a cupcake at the end of it.
I have faith and hope, and trust that I will feel better soon.
Everyday helps.
Even when it doesn't.

I hope you are all well.
Are having a lovely holiday season.
Stay healthy!
Stay optimistic!
And be patient.
Life is unfolding as we speak.

It is and will be glorious!

Glorious Atomic Bazaar! Glorious weekend!

I had an art show in Sarasota this weekend called Atomic Bazaar. I got the privilege to stay with my friend Chip and bring my friend Lindsey to help me. I express HOW imperative it was to have a weekend away from Orlando. It was good for my soul, my heart, and my business.

I have the best friends ever. I really really appreciate the two of you so much. I appreciate all the amazing people i met at the show. [[I'll post another post about all of them!!]]

Let's just say i was really blessed. I had amazing encouragement, more sales then i realized, and lots of love from friends and strangers. I hope you all get the chance MANY MANY TIMES to feel the love i have felt. I really do.

Blessings to all of you.
Jenipher

The day someone asked if i was pregnant...

Shrimp quesadilla for breakfast!

Going for a walk.

This beautiful weather.

Talking to my mom for a while.

Pizza and Community at z88.3 fm.

Being efficient tonight.

Short work day.

DAY OFF TOMORROW!!

The thought of going to the museum instead of work.

Doing things i fear.

Being confident in myself today. [someone asked if i was pregnant! and i didn't cry!]

Going to a new community group tomorrow night. EEK!

What are YOU thankful for friends?

Have a glorious day!

Jenipher

life lessons for today.

These are mine.
What are yours?

much love,
Jenipher

My being.

Every being of my body wants to be okay.
To be healthy.
But knows i'm not.

Every being of my soul wants to body and mind to know it's okay.
It's okay i don't have it figured out.
It's okay that it's taking longer then expected.
Longer then expected to heal.
To be healthy.

Every being of my mind wishes it could just concentrate.
Keep on trucking.
Be motivated 'like before.'

But every being of my heart knows that i have to give it time.
Need to let my body heal inside out.
That i am very blessed to have friends, support, and doctors to help me.

The confidence will come as the healing continues.
The healing will continue as i give myself time.
Time to breathe.
Time to grow.
Time to turn into the person I'm supposed to be.

The person i've wanted to be all along.

AMEN!! [[brave girls club]]

The Creative Empire

I recently joined the brand-spankn' new community, the creative empire. It is AMAZING! I was lucky enough to join this community while they were still in their testing/trial phase. From the get-go this community has been informative, supportive, friendly...every thing small business owners like us need from an online community! The official launch of the creative empire is TOMORROW...I can only imagine how much more exciting and amazing this community will be as it grows.

If you are a small business owner trying to 'do it all', this community is for you! Help, advice, support, all from people who have been and are currently in the same boat as you.

Go, go! Check it out HERE!

Letting Go.

Hello friends!

Long time no visit...

I've been taking time to grow, create, heal, and in doing that [in real life] i have been taking a blog-cation.

It's been amazing, and reviving. I've reconnected with people. I've tried new foods. I've...slept. I promise to start posting again soon.

I hope you are living a glorious life!
Smiles to you!!

Jenipher

I'm a thankful girl. :)

9/8/10

Rachel helping me with my grant

My beautiful pottery Rachel helped me make!

Fish tacos

Reconciliation with special people from my past

Quick work day

My nutritionist

Today’s a new day.

Grace.

Things said in love.

Helping hands.

Writing e-mails at work.

9/9/10

Cranberry juice

Zucchini bread

Friends

Being on time for work even after running around

My car and air conditioning

b.r.e.a.t.h.i.n.g.

getting more sales! Yay!

Allowing myself time to draw.

I stayed in bed till 8:30am

My house

Trying to let go.

What are YOU thankful for friends?

with love,

Jenipher

Looksey Wednesday! - Michele Maule

My internet friend Michele Maule draws SUCH beautiful prints. These are a few of her new ones. I think she's uber talented!!

Ohh this one ^^ is so pretty! I've never seen it before. Make sure you head over to her Etsy or blog and see her lovely work. And take a looksie at her cute pup Chloe. :D

Have an inspired day!
Jenipher

They Draw, and Cook. :D

I submitted my first "recipe" to "They Draw and Cook". I'm so excited and nervous! I hope they like it! It's a really stellar website i encourage you to check out if your a foodie of any kind.
[or love illustration!]

What creative endeavors are you up to today?

Peace, Love and PBJ,
Jenipher

Gazing Under Stars + My First IF!!

Illustration Friday [IF] is a weekly illustration challenge. A topic is posted every Friday and then participants have all week to come up with their own interpretation.

This weeks topic is "Gazing Under Stars".
So i submitted this lovely doodle. :)

Huzzah!!

Have a creative day!
Jenipher

What a neat seat!

So yesterday i posted my "Looksey Wednesday" post...thinking it was Wednesday. Ha. Hello REAL Wednesday! Although, I'm glad i DID post yesterday! I hope you all checked out Jessica Swifts work!

Since today is REALLY wednesday though...i present you with these stellar chairs! How funky are they?!

See more of them, and their sources here!

Which one of YOUR favorite?
Jenipher

Looksy Wednesday - Jessica Swift

I found out today is Jessica Swifts birthday!! Jessica paints beautiful paintings, fun, and brightly colored! She's having a special sale at her Etsy shop.

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!!

The only problem...is that i want more then two!!! Head over to her page and wish her a happy birthday, or buy a really beautiful print!!

Happy day to you!
Jenipher

Colorful thanks this week. :)

8/8/10

1. Seeing Lindsey
2. Easy drive back to Orlando.
3. @whatsyourstatus service/music
4. Knowing people at Status! Finally!
5. Our family breakfast this morning. – went REALLY well!
6. the BEST grilled cheese @Lucillesdiner
7. Cinnimon strusel muffins. Mmmm…
8. my room mates
9. HUGS.
10. SO MUCH FOOD from my trip! [[fed me all week!!]]

8, 9, 10 :)

1. Email responses
2. LOVE
3. 49’er pancakes
4. Amazing leftovers! – YUM!
5. Mid-night creating.
6. Harry Potter books! – I heart Ron Weasley
7. Baby, my kitty.
8. Journaling at work.
9. Friendship
10. texts/e-mails at work
11. nice customers!

8/10/10

1. My counselor got engaged!!
2. I’m in a REALLY REALLY great place right now!!
3. Crafts with Kristin and Jessica tonight!
4. I felt creative last night. :D
5. Luna Bar. Mmm…mint chocolate protein!
6. FREEDOM.
7. Friendship
8. “Thank You” – I <3>
9. God’s consistent love.
10. No headaches today!!
11. Easy jobs.

12. My Treadmill. – BEST birthday present.

Foodie Friday: Foodle Doodles

I love drawing food!!

I love that i am able to create something [one thing i love] and draw food of all things! [another thing i LOVE]

What is YOUR favorite thing to draw? [doodle?]

Have a creative day friends!
love, Jenipher

I am thankful on Wednesday.

1. Short work day!

2. Made new jeweleries for a gallery my jewels are in!

3. Ate three delicious meals.

4. Woke up stressed, figured it out, ended happy.

5. NICE customers.

6. Bosses who are nice, and accommodating.

7. Co-workers who make you happy, laugh, and smile.

8. Kitties who curl on you and purrr.

9. My room mate, and his ridiculous-ness.

10. Friends who surprise you with happy affirmations.

What are YOU thankful for??

Smiles and Love,

Jenipher

Looksy Wednesday - Prettiest House I've Ever Seen!

My friend Carissa posted about Jane's BEAUTIFUL home a couple days ago.

I finally had the chance to check out her images and blog today and BOY am i glad i did!!

Her home, is GORGEOUS-ly creative, inspiring, and relaxing. It's lovely!

Her blog is wonderful as well. It's clean lines, and pretty images are very inspirational. Go check it out!

Peace, Love and PBJ,
Jenipher

Foodie Friday: Operation: Waffles

My friend Courtney and I were in the mood the mood to make waffles from scratch. We used pancake batter and spread it inside the waffle maker.

Which...apparently there are some "special tricks" since our batter didn't seem to want to be INSIDE the waffle maker.

Eventually we did make some pretty "perfect" waffles.

Although...the 1st [broken] one, browned even more and had more waffle attributes we like, we still enjoyed our almost perfect whole waffles. :D

What fun cooking adventures have YOU gone on?

Anything come out FAB? Any flubs?

I'd LOVE to hear about it!

Have a creative, delicious day!
Jenipher

New CR goodies!

Knit-Bot "Nightly Doodle"

Vintage Love Letter

Long Hearted Zebra


I've just spent part of my morning adding new/renewing items on Etsy and my website!
Huzzah for progress! :)

Have a lovely Saturday!
Jenipher

Forget Friday Thanks.

1. Allowing myself to cry at work.

2. My car. Thank God, it’s a blessing. [and where i went to cry lol]

3. My amazing co-workers.

4. Encouragement.

5. “500 days of summer”.

6. Spider Solitaire.

7. My swell room mate.

8. Conversation.

9. Hope.

10. Writing e-mails at work.

What are YOU thankful for?

Have a great day!

Jenipher

New "Nightly Doodle" print! :D

"Balloon Boy" is a splendid salute to life! :D

- Lovely. Simple. Happy. :)
- this is an approx 4x5 Color mini print. White rim around.
- wrapped in protective paper and shipped in a backed envelope
- shipped via USPS First Class Mail
- signed on back by artist, unless otherwise specified

This print is available in other sizes. Please contact me if you would like this print in a different size.


Have a happy day!
Jenipher

Looksy Wednesday - Laure Designs

it was purely by accident i came across Laure Designs' shop today...

well maybe not COMPLETE accident. I typed in snail, and while she does have snails in her shop, i was captivated by this light bright print. How STELLAR is this!!

I love how all of her cards have a slight retro feel to them, and how simply lovely they are!!

This one made me giggle. :D I hope you enjoy her work as much as i do. She has loads more in her Etsy shop!

Have a creative day!
Jenipher

One Year Ago today...

was a really complicated day actually....

i'm very thankful that hearts have the ability to heal...
....and even sprout over time.
that we, as humans, are able to forgive; ourselves and others.
that things WILL get better.
that each time something unexpected happens...
that we DO heal.
that other things BLOOM.

Until all of those things happen though...
thank goodness for THIS math problem!

Thank you to ALLLLLL of those who have helped me heal, and loved me; even on my worst hour. It's been a roller coaster of a year and i'm so incredible blessed to have the support system i've had over the last 365 days. [and still do!]

I'm always incredibly amazed that people really love me. [even when i forget they do]. God is good, and keeps reminding me!! [over...and over....]

I am loved.
and SO. ARE. YOU!

Have a lovely Sunday,
Jenipher

Faithful Future-doodle

This is my [forever] mantra. Life is an exciting, scary, exhilarating place, and i am trying to learn to embrace the unknown more often then i have in the past. It's quite difficult, but I'm doing the best i can!

[which is the important part] :p

Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
smiles,
Jenipher

Foodie Friday - Home Made Brusetta

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My friends came over on Tuesday night for craft/cooking night. We made fresh brusettta. Twas delicious!

Ingredients:

French Bread
Cherry Tomatoes
Mozzarella cheese
Oil and Vinegar

We got our produce and cheese from Whole foods and our bread from Publix.

First cut thick slices of fresh french bread.
Dice the Mozzarella and cut the cherry tomatoes in two.
Fill the bottom of a bowl with vinegar.
Add cheese and tomatoes to the bowl of vinegar.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Spread bread slices on a cookie sheet.
Add a decent amount of the cheese/tomatoes to each slice of bread
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is crunchy and cheese is brown'd.

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And ta-da! Deeelicious!
As you can see, WE really liked it! :p

What fun things have you cooked this week?

Food and Love to you dear friends!
Jenipher