"Make it Matter" this year & QuaintShoppe news

My oh my how fast a year goes by! So much has occurred yes I always tend to feel not nearly was accomplished, but I can probably guess that's the way of most of us. Although I didn't get to run a half marathon ooor visit Paris, I did however become a first time Auntie and even got to do a bit of traveling. Infact a big highlight of the year included road-tripping to one of my favorite cities, Austin, TX where QuaintShoppe got to debut/participate at Renegade Craft Fair. I can sincerely say it was a great experience and it makes me even more excited about what's ahead in 2015.

I see it as a year of big goals and I'd say even more unknowns but that's ok. Although I have some specific goals in mind, this year really is filled with a lot of welcomed uncertainty. I think one of the biggest changes I've been able to accomplish in 2014 - is being ok with change. 

Uncertainty shouldn't fuel fear as it should excitement and faith - to know to keep on going/working/fishing/etc and you'll get to where you want to be. These are certainly exciting times and days in many of our lives and so I want to remember to take it day by day and with a determined yet trusting mindset.

So now on to the the first "big" Quaint news of the year. There has been lots of planning & preparation during these past few months and the online shoppe continues to evolve and be updated with new collections -  with that being said QuaintShoppe has a brand new storefront. And has been freshly stocked with lots of new shoppe items - many of which made their premiere at Renegade. 

QuaintShoppe is still an online shoppe that is an extension of the QuaintInc design studio and the blog and is focused on providing decorative art prints and other goods that reflect the same unique quaint style. 

The shoppe is now currently selling illustrative art prints and now jewelry including necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets and occasional unique vintage items.

Feel free to browse the new store and don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter to stay tuned about new shop items and special promotions or follow facebook / twitter / instagram.

Family Portrait

Thought I'd share a new custom "family portrait" illustration I recently worked on for a christmas gift for my older brother, sister in law and their new baby Elle.

Winter Wallpaper Freebie!

For this month's freebie, I designed a winter "Let it Snow" wallpaper for desktop and/or mobile devices :)

Happy Holidays!

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Setting up Shoppe & Renegade Recap

I have to say with this being my first time attending/selling at the Renegade Craft Show it was quite the experience. I have been following the Renegade shows for a few years now and always had wished I could attend (sadly they don't have one in Florida) so needless to say I was super ecstatic going to the Austin show this year. It really was an amazing not-your-average craft show from the lovely ambiance to the long list of sellers and their beautiful work.

It took a lot of planning and work bringing the QuaintShoppe to life but it was definitely worth it. I got to meet so many wonderful people and vendors and also want to give a huge thanks to all the Quaint folk who stopped by and supported the shoppe :)

There were lots of new quaint goods that were sold at the show and are not currently in the online shoppe -  however I will be updating the shoppe with many of the new items in the coming week.

Renegade Craft fair - in Austin!

I can't believe it's almost here...I'm super excited to be selling at The Renegade Craft Fair this year for the Holiday Show in Austin! There will be lots of new shoppe items including new art prints, jewelry & other quaint goods. If you're able to make the show stop by and say hi - and if not I will be updating the shoppe with the new items shortly after the show.

Fall Freebie!

A recent painting/illustration I did and decided to turn it into a free fall wallpapers to help spruce up and add some festive decor for your desktop (or phone interface).

Enjoy!

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My favorite time of the year..

I'm so excited that the fall season is finally here (yes we have a fall season here in FL) and it's officially time to bust out the boots, indulge in pumpkin spice lattes or my personal fav - pumpkin chic chip cookies.

I don't know why but something about this time of year I find myself most inspired and reenergized. Maybe it's because it also happens to my birthday month so it's a start to my own new year or maybe it's that the summer heat is subsiding, which in FL it can be pretty energy draining. Either way so far it's off to a good start and there is some exciting Quaint news coming up which is going to make for an even more enjoyable fall/winter season but until then - Happy Fall!

Summer Days

This summer has definitely been flying by! In the spirit of these super sunny (although sometimes super stormy) Florida days - I worked on a new illustration that shows my idea of beach essentials. See it - along with other snippets of illustrations in the works - at my Dribbble

lil' boot series

I have shoe fetish - or to elaborate an illustration shoe fetish.

I'm extremely fond of tiny/small/lil' illustrated footwear (as with animal feet - but more on that later). It was particularly brought to light after a few fellow designer friends of mine noticed how I seemed to find much enjoyment everytime I saw an illustration of a tiny boot or shoe including one of their own illustrations of a violinist sporting some pretty snazzy shoes - and more recently on a project where I got to illustrate a distinguished taco wearing some distinguished boots.

That being said, I decided to start a small (no pun intended) project I call the "Lil' Boots Series"where I share a small boot or two once a week if not on the blog then on my dribbble.

Also note, I am accepting boot inquiries :)

A piece of work: Children's Circus Pattern

I got inspired to do a children’s circus pattern print. Although I normally do not endorse/agree with the circus, I still love the idea of the happy – no animal cruelty involved – storybook version of one :)