About

Hi, I’m Jill. Thanks for stopping by. I’m a Zazzle product designer, watercolorist, interior design enthusiast, gardener, and cook. I’m on a quest to make the world a more colorful place, and I’m documenting my progress on this blog. You’ll find inspiration, home decor ideas, personalized gifts for family and friends, plus plenty of good things to eat! I hope you’ll follow along.

Here are a few snippets about me:

• I’m a professional graphic artist with 20+ years of experience. Over the past several years, I’ve been learning how to paint with watercolors. It’s more challenging than I thought, but it’s fun and relaxing. I hope my posts here will encourage you to give watercolor painting a try.
• I first became interested in art when I was nine years old, when I tried to emulate my father’s art. He used to sit at the kitchen table and draw pictures for me. I’d ask him to draw dogs (my absolute favorite subject). I’d name a breed of dog, and he’d do his best to draw it for me. One evening I asked him to draw a beagle. Instead, he drew a bugle with a beagle’s head coming out of one end of the trumpet and a tail coming out of the other end. I giggled and said, “Dad, I asked you to draw a beagle, NOT a bugle!” He was a dog lover, too. I miss him.
• My sixth grade teacher, thought I had talent so he encouraged me to pursue art as a career. I took his advice and became a graphic artist.
• I’m a huge animal lover. I currently have three dogs, six horses, and a cat. I used to volunteer at a local animal rescue. My three dogs and cat used to be homeless. Now they are loved and cherished beyond measure. You’ll see lots of photos of them throughout this blog. If you’re thinking about adding a pet to your family, I hope you will visit your local shelter or pet rescue first. There are so many homeless animals in need of loving homes.
• I’m one of seven children. I have five brothers and one sister. We are a close-knit group of siblings and we love spending time together. Check out photos of our family paint-a-thons here and here.
• My daughter is my best friend. I’m blessed to have her in my life. I love our evening painting sessions and sharing her work on my blog. Check out her awesome artwork here and here.
• I’m an introvert and a homebody at heart. There’s nothing I like better than creating a beautiful home environment for my family. I’m a seasoned DIYer and enjoy tweaking my indoor and outdoor spaces to reflect my own unique style. Check out my home tour here.

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