Happy New Year!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

I'm looking forward to 2009.

Keep checking back for updates. I have alot of pics to post and will get them up asap!

Christmas

I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas...

I pray that God blesses you this Christmas.

Also, thanks to everyone who bought ornaments!!

The Latest Creations...

Here are my latest creations...

The first two pics are of an ornament a friend asked me to personalize for another friend's wedding. Since the wedding is at Christmas time, everyone was asked to bring an ornament for the newlyweds' tree. I thought this was a really neat idea and think it turned out beautifully!

The pic below is of some ornaments a local hair salon owner asked me to do for her employees as Christmas presents. I had alot of fun making these - the 3 hair stylists each got their favorite color comb (hot pink, neon green, purple) and the nail tech got her favorite color nail polish (blue). Aren't they just adorable?? 

It's not too late to order your personalized ornaments for Christmas. Just drop me an email (inspiringeffects@gmail.com) and I'll get back in touch with you!

A special thanks goes out to Leah, Christie, and all the girls at Colour Rage. 

Also, Jonathan and Elissa - I wish you two the best!!

Winter Wonderland

Those who know me know that I love snow! I was so happy that we got more than just a "dusting" this past weekend. I couldn't pass the opportunity to go out and take some pictures. Below is just a small sample...

To see all the pics I took - visit my myspace: http://www.myspace.com/inspiringeffects

More of the Smokies...

Here are some more pictures taken at the cabin.

This first one is one of my favorites. It was taken at 6:15 in the morning. I can't even begin to describe the sunrise I was able to see. It was absolutely one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. The second pic is of the cabin I stayed in. The 3rd and 4th pics are of views of the deck and from the deck. All I can say is AMAZING!!

I wish the view from my deck was this nice!

ORNAMENTS STILL AVAILABLE!

I still have several hand-painted ornaments for sale - $7.00 each. These make wonderful gifts for the "hard to buy for" person. They are available in silver, blue, and white...

I have had several requests for personalized ornaments as well. I can personalize one of mine for any special occasion or can design one specifically for you. For example, I have done personalizations for wedding gifts as well as co-worker stocking stuffers.

Questions?? Email me - inspiringeffects@gmail.com

NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR PERSONALIZATION!! (Limited Time Only!)

The beautiful Smoky Mountains

So this past weekend I got a chance to stay in a beautiful cabin in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. As you can imagine, I took alot of pictures. Here are two of my favorites. As I get time I will post more. Enjoy!

Hand-painted Ornaments Are Here!!

Need a wonderful Christmas present for someone?? I have the perfect gift - hand-painted Christmas ornaments! Each one is unique. They are beautiful glass balls I hand-painted with oil paint. Color choices are blue, white, and silver...

I'm only charging $7.00 per ornament. 

Interested?? Just email me: inspiringeffects@gmail.com

I think they are beautiful! Take a look for yourself -

 

Here and There...

This is a picture of the famous Bristol TN/VA sign (from the backside). If you have no clue what I am talking about - the street underneath this sign is on the TN/VA state line and the sign shows you which state you are in. It's a bit of a landmark to us "Bristolians". I saw this beautiful sunset and could not help but stop and take a picture.

This was taken along the Creeper. I just loved the simplicity of this barn and fence.

This is a friendly horse we came across on the trail. He definitely wasn't camera shy!

More Beautiful Colors

Here are some more pictures from the Creeper Trail. I am completely amazed by the beauty of Fall - it is as if God uses a paintbrush to paint beauty into such a broken world...

First blog...

So for my first blog, I'm posting a picture that I absolutely love. It was taken a couple weeks ago on the Creeper Trail in VA and the fall colors are absolutely amazing!! The first picture is the original one - edited just a bit. I had a little fun with the second one and decided to bring out those beautiful fall colors!