A bit of typography

An ode to this wonderful historic community called Sleepy Hollow. 

And it's a wrap...

Sleepy Hollow, Chino Hills, CA

Painting Progress

Not the best photo, but this is my progress after the weekend.
I would say I'm about 1/2 way there...

Ornaments

I can't believe it is that time of year already....
I have been working on samples for a local holiday boutique I will be participating in.
Starting with some handmade ornaments. 

Good morning

Mornings here in the canyon are beautiful.

"Emergence of Energy" painting progress

Added some "yang" to the "yin" over the weekend.
Basically balancing the feminine energy with some bold graphix.

Almost there. 

"Emergence of Energy" progress

Finding time to paint between work, kids, kids activities, and motherhood has been challenging.
Early mornings on weekends or evenings after homework and dinner has been prepared, is when
I have the time to work on my neighborhood beautification project titled, "Emergence of Energy".
Slowly but surely it is coming along....

Happy Weekend!

It's full blown soccer season around here, and this week was quite hectic with both Jaxon and Maya involved in the sport. Slowly but surely the wall is coming together. I'm looking forward to the weekend so that I can escape for my early morning paint sessions....my moment of zen.

Happy Weekend!    

Emergence of Energy - wall painting

 

 

I started my latest painting project "Emergence of Energy" over the weekend.
A work in progress....

Apartment Therapy's Small Cool Contest

Our home was selected as one of the contestants for Apartment Therapy's Small Cool 2014 Contest!
Please vote for us if you agree that "Lena's Canyon Cabin" is indeed cozy!
Click here to vote!

Living Room

Part of the kitchen

Dining room

Master bedroom

Handmade mini dream catcher

We came home the other day, and were delighted to see this mini dream catcher placed at our entrance gate with a handwritten note. It was a gift from our neighbor Sally, a long time resident of the canyon who lives off the land. This dream catcher is so beautiful in person! She meticulously twisted branches to make the circle and the woven string is a delicate mauve color. The feather on the end sways with the slightest movement of air. There is nothing more I value than a handmade gift. Truly made from the heart. I want so badly to thank her, however, since she lives off the land the trick is to locate her first! I plan to give her a big hug when I see her!
 

A Sleepy Hollow- ween!

We had a fun time trick or treating with all the neighborhood kids and parents last night.
Look at all the cute Halloween decorations! Sleepy Hollow is nestled in the canyons with steep and hilly roads. We all carried flashlights and walked up and down the street collecting candy.
I got my work-out!