Regardless of whether you have a significant other to celebrate Valentine’s Day with, a Galentine’s Party is a sweet way to tell your favorite gal pals how much they mean to you. Get it? GAL-entine’s? (That’s for those of you who thought it was a typo.) Galentine’s was the brainchild of Amy Poehler’s character in the TV show, Parks & Recreation. And thanks to her, I now have the perfect excuse to go over-the-top girly. I’m talking pink napkins rolled up to look like roses, fru-fru desserts, and strawberry mimosas! So file this under the category of “Musings” by Marcy, as I share some photos of my Galentine’s soirée. Hope you’re inspired to get creative and have some alternative Valentine’s Day fun. Continue Reading →
Of all the things I’ve been asked to paint, this “Kitschy Cactus” is, by far, the most unusual…but from it, you can learn How to paint an old concrete statue. My friend has had it for 20 years, though it had been in her family much longer. She inherited it when her great-grandmother passed away at the age of 101! While it has served as a cherished reminder of her loved one, my friend had a new vision for it. So she asked me if I could repaint it and, somehow, incorporate her love for the Arizona Cardinals. Being that I’ve never been asked to paint a cactus before, how could I refuse? The result is a one-of-a-kind, Kitschy Cactus that suits my friend’s quirky personality, while honoring her ancestry. 
Need a quick Christmas Craft to spruce up your kitchen? Try dressing up your cabinets. All you need is some cheerful ribbon, enough small ornaments to adorn each cabinet door, and hot glue. 
