Jenny M's Magical Mystery Tour

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2011-12-01T16:44:00.001-06:00

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Welcome Baby Heidi

2011-10-23T16:43:00.003-05:00

We had a sweet little girl on September 21st! She is an angel! Maybe I will blog more to show her off... Here is to hoping!

Photo Card

2011-10-19T17:23:00.001-05:00

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Proud of East Texas:Jennifer Moreman - KLTV 7 News Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville |

2011-04-04T11:47:00.000-05:00

Proud of East Texas:Jennifer Moreman - KLTV 7 News Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville |

Here is the link to my KLTV story that aired last night!

One day...

2011-03-20T18:18:00.002-05:00

One day, when my life is again my own, I will blog again. Until then, I apologize! You can catch me in an art show in Salado at the Salado Wine Seller until April, at Caffe Tazza here in Tyler on March 24th, and on KLTV's Proud of East Texas segment on Apirl 3rd at 10:00pm! I am also expecting our first child. To say the least, life is a crazy hot mess, and I am loving every moment of it!

Retro Work

2011-01-26T16:07:00.001-06:00

Retro Work by JennyLove82 featuring black tops

An American in Paris Work Outfit

2011-01-26T15:40:00.001-06:00

An American in Paris Work Outfit by JennyLove82 featuring gray tights

J-List: My Christmas List!

2010-11-29T11:17:00.008-06:00

I'm excited to share some of my Christmas wish list with you this year! I hope it inspires you to shop! Ha- just kidding! I gave the new Coach Poppy scent a trial while I was out shopping this weekend. It is great! Light and fresh! It is subtle enough my husband didn't even really notice I had it on. Normally he sneezes and says- wow, what do you have on. I think that is a good sign it is pretty good! I hit up Macy's on Black Friday and purchased a few of these Charter Club Faux Fur throw blankets for family. They feel divine! I happened to purchase myself one in cream too! It looks great on my new green sofa! They are on sale for $29, and I bet you can use a coupon...

If you haven't watched Toy Story 3 yet- you are missing out! This was one of the best movies ever! So sweet and so good!!! It is on my wish list!

Purple Owl PJs from Nick and Nora at Target! I liked a pair of Owl PJs on Oprah's Favorite Things list in her magazine, but they were a fortune. My friend Courtney told me about these. Love them! A steal at $18!

I am a sucker for pretty and pretty tends to sum up Anthropologie! I love these two lampshades! They are perfection!!! Both of them are so whimsical and sweet. I'd be happy with either! They too would look lovely in my home! They are a bit pricey, but I think they are worth it! They are so detailed and colorful!

Whenever I go to the gym I tend to leave my purse at home. I never know what to do with my wallet. I can't leave my license at home, so I end up lugging my wallet with me. This leather wallet key chain from Tiffanys reminds me of my sorority key chain wallet from college, but much nicer! It would be very handy, and of course who doesn't love Tiffanys? Not a great price, but not too, too bad at $95.00.

I saw this little beauty in one of they Macy's Black Friday mail outs. It is a super buy, and a super buy that I fell in love with! I tend to go for antique jewelry, but the color of this stone is absolutely breathtaking. It is a beautiful rare London blue topaz with set in white gold and surrounded in diamonds. I love it! It is somewhat similar to Princess Diana's and now the soon to be Princess Catherine's engagement ring too.I am way too excited for the Royal Wedding, so this will also be a fun reminder of that event. I am excited to hopefully find this under our tree Christmas morning!!! It is on super sale marked down from $1000!

I love Christmas! I know it is not about the gifts, cookies, trees or anything but the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, but I can't help get excited about the whole lot of it!

Merry Christmas and HAPPY SHOPPING!

It's Beginning to Look a lot like CHRISTMAS!

2010-11-29T10:27:00.006-06:00

What a wonderful Thanksgiving break! It was fantastic! I got so much done! I had the girls spend a few days with us before Thanksgiving, and we had a blast! We saw Tangled, and we all loved it! Fantastic! It might be my new favorite! A must buy, and maybe see again! Mandy Moore was the voice of Rapunzel. She was fantastic! I've always like Mandy Moore :) We had a fun time goofing around... Fine Dining at Newks, which is the girls new favorite place to eat in Tyler. They loved the Soup!

We decorated the Christmas tree, and had pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving breakfast! After the girls went home and we had Thanksgiving at my parent's house. I attempted my first ever 4:45am Black Friday. I LOVED it! I happend to wake up at 4:30am, and decided it was God telling me to GO! I went to Gap, Bath and Body Works and Macys. I found some great deals! Then I came home and had a little elf help me wrap presents! Greg did a GREAT job on the lights, and says there might even be more! I think it looks like a gingerbread house, and I am thankful he didn't fall off the roof! Bring on Christmas, I am good to go~!

P.S. I did the above painting as well this past week. It is for sale here...

Halloween!

2010-11-11T10:33:00.003-06:00

Just a little late posting this... I've always LOVED Halloween! I like to dress up. I can't resist. My Halloween weekend started at work! My boss and I dressed up and surprised teachers with grant checks. So much fun!!

I then had to go visit my Nana in the hosptial as Minnie Mouse. I got some funny looks, but she loved it! Love my Nana! I made chocolate mustaches. She enjoyed that too!

I had a big Halloween party this year! I wanted to celebrate our 5 year anniversary, and enjoy the fun holiday with friends!

My sweet friend Tracy won best dressed female! Yay Tracy!

Lots of yummy food! A good party must! Sad I didn't take more pictures. I would have included my crock pot trio! Tortilla Soup, Meatballs and fancy Sausage Queso!

Spooky blood candles, that almost ruined my table! Glad I had 3 layers of fabric!

Awesome Snookie and Gaga!

Little Red and her Wolf!

I wish I took more pictures. I guess that is a sign of a really good party! We had some overnight guests, and some left after 2:00am! Good night!

I fell in Love this Week- Twice.

2010-11-11T09:45:00.003-06:00

My first love of the week, besides my husband of course... I picked up this sweet little guy in the ghetto on my way into work near downtown Tyler. He was all by his lonesome, and I scooped him up and took him home. I love him, but I love them all and Greg said I needed to find him a new home. I pick up dogs a lot, so I am used to this, but I still fall in love with each of them. Good news is that I think I found him a home. I am taking him to meet his new owners in Canton on Friday. I hope it works out! He is the sweetest and most cuddly little guy ever!

My second love of the week,

I saw this online on Monday via Facebook for the Consignment Warehouse in Tyler, and I didn't stop thinking about it. I had to have it. I emailed it to my husband, and he actually liked it too! I love him for this- he gets my funky style. He showed it to a friend in his office, and it turns out it was his grandparents!!! They took it to the consignment shop this past weekend! Too funny. They purchased it in the 1960's in Chicago for $3600! I am so excited to be it's new owners, and I think our friend's family is excited I love it so much too!

I got it home, and I love it!

It is a little snug, but I plan to move the china cabinet a bit and pull the sofa away from the piano a bit more. We were just beat last night from moving everything. My favorite new spot is by the piano curled up on the loveseat section of the sofa. I think it is so fun that the couch, loveseat and chair are all stuck together! Heaven on lime green velvet!

Veteren's Day 2010

2010-11-11T09:42:00.001-06:00

Veteren's Day 2010 by JennyLove82 featuring coach shoes

Whirl of a Weekend: Art Trade

2010-10-18T09:59:00.005-05:00

This past weekend was fantastic, crazy, but fantastic!

It started off with a low key Friday. I went to visit my Nana in the hospital. While I was away, my adorable, sweet and amazing husband cleaned my entire studio and closet! It was a horrendous mess, and I was overwhelmed! My dad is coming to build out my closet soon, and I was in disarray trying to get it cleaned out and cleaned up. Organization is not my forte, but my husband is AMAZING and handled it all! It was such a sweet surprise when I got home. I had a very hard week, and he was so thoughtful and kind. It reminded me why I married him 5 years ago this month! (the 29th) I'll post pictures of it when my dad builds out my closet. I can't wait!

On Saturday I woke up and went to the gym to meet my trainer. Saturday 8am training sessions are rough. Then I headed to Big D for a haircut, and met me sweet friend Courtney and her little girl Callie for some shopping. I scored this fun sequin pencil skirt from Jcrew and a cute navy top that I couldn't find a pic of...I also got this shirt from the Gap. I love a tux shirt... I can't help it! I also got some really soft black lounge pants. I've lost a little weight lately, and even my pajama/lounge pants are too big! Good feeling!!

After some great shopping and girl time, I headed to the RISING Gallery for their PINK2010 show! I had had a solo show earlier this year at Rising, and had a great time at their Pink event last year. This year I donated Olivia the Owl to the show, which was a charity event benefiting breast cancer. Olivia sold to a sweet woman who was going to give her to a breast cancer survivor living in Kansas. I love this show! The Wetz brothers do a fabulous job honoring their mother who passed away from breast cancer. Great show!

While I was there I made my first artist trade with the beautiful and talented Gina Marie Dunn! I feel in love with her Gladiolas, and she was interested in a longhorn painting for her UT obsessed husband, so we worked a trade deal! I am in LOVE with my gladiolas painting called "The Gift," and her husband was so excited about his longhorn!It was such a neat experience! I hope to trade again one day! I was equally excited to actually meet Gina and her husband at the show. Such a sweet couple, and she is so talented!!!

Sunday was supposed to be a low key day, so I thought! Greg and I slept in because I was beat from my late night Dallas adventure, and then we decided it would be a good idea to take 3 of our 4 dogs on a walking excursion to the nearby UT Tyler campus... well the campus was a little ways further away than we thought! Our 3 little dogs, especially the chihuahua Holly were exhausted! We had to take several water breaks, and Greg ended up having to go get the car to pick me, Holly and Oscar up. They were spent! Walking for 2 hours with 3 small dogs- not a good idea! They sure slept well though!

It was a great weekend, and I can't wait until NEXT weekend! We have some fun things planned!!!

Rosie Work Outfit

2010-10-13T09:31:00.001-05:00

Rosie Work Outfit by JennyLove82 featuring coach shoulder bags

I'm Planning a HALLOWEEN PARTY!

2010-10-07T15:06:00.004-05:00

So this year I decided I am going to have a HUGE Halloween party! Greg and I are celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary on Oct. 29th, and I've been dying to have a crazy fun Halloween party ever since!

My theme is the Haunted Moreman Manor! I am basically going to turn my house into the Munster's house from TV! I couldn't be more excited! Throwing parties is a passion of mine. I always think that it is the little details that really make a party great! I hope my husband still loves me after this party. I might be going a little bit overboard, but oh my goodness it is going to be an event!

I'll post updates on the planning as they come, but a couple of weeks ago my sweet friend Jessica Grammon helped me decorate my mantle. The glass hurricains will be filled with food colored water and dry ice to create a smokey effect, and I will add lots of spiderwebs and spiders.

I am so excited!!! I need to get my butt in gear so I make sure I get it all done!

Cranberry Work Outfit

2010-10-07T14:55:00.001-05:00

Cranberry Work Outfit by JennyLove82 featuring a green necklace

J- List: I'm BACK!

2010-10-06T10:00:00.009-05:00

And I am BACK! Sorry I have been such a blog slacker. Hopefully I can be more regular! I hope this makes up for it!!!

As a reminder, these are a few of my favorite things!!!

White Rabbit Tea Party Print by LaFrench Circus on ETSY

I am in love. I have always loved Alice in Wonderland's White Rabbit ever since I played the White Rabbit in an ice skating routine when I was 6. Love him, and I purchased this very print for my new office! A steal at $16!

Ladies in Waiting Dinner Plates at Anthropologie

A bit on the pricey side, but so much fun! $24 a piece, very fun and tres chic!

Pier 1 Blue Floral Appliqued Throw

I might have to go get this today! It is on sale for $59.00. I think it is a must have for my living room and the upcoming chilly nights!

Love Graphic V-neck Sweater from the Gap

I LOVE the love sweater! I love the word love, especially on a navy sweater! It looks cozy and perfect for fall!

Tiffany Silver Bow Earrings

I got these in my stocking last Christmas, and after finding one of my diamond earring on the shower floor, I have been sporting them almost every day! I get so many compliments, and they are very sweet.

29 by Adena Halpern

My lovely friend Alli recommended this book to me. I have just started it, but it is too funny! I recommend! It is about an old woman who wants to relive her 29th year- so good and an easy read!

I also recommend the NOOK BOOK!

I'll admit, I was not so sure I'd like a paperless book, but my sweet husband surprised me with one before a recent vacation to San Francisco. I love it! It makes reading in bed so much easier! I also love how easy the nook is on my eyes, and the shop and download instantly with the wi-fi! I love it!

CANDY CORN!

The best thing about October, besides my anniversary, has to be that you can eat CANDY CORN! Most delicious candy ever, well maybe tied with Reese's Buttercups...

I hope you have a LOVELY day! It's good to be back!

Art SHOW!

2010-03-10T01:08:00.003-06:00

I'm having a huge solo art show in Dallas that opens March 19th at the Rising Gallery at Knox and Henderson. I've been really busy, so I am sorry I have not been a very good blogger. I hope to get better after the show! Here is some info on the show!http://risinggallery.blogspot.com/2010/03/free-ramge.html

Doggies in the Snow

2010-02-24T23:56:00.003-06:00

My sweet puppies playing in the snow in our back yard. I love it!

Tracy's Baby Shower and Kitchen Remodel!

2010-01-27T16:20:00.004-06:00

This past weekend I hosted a baby shower for my sweet friend Tracy!

She is having a little girl named Whitney Elizabeth, but they will call her Libby.

This is a little painting I did for Libby's nursery. Not the best picture ever taken, but you get the idea!

Our colors were Tiffany blue and pearl.

The girls, me (awful pic!), host#2, Tish, Mom to be Tracy holding her niece Zoey, and host #3 Aleigha, sister in law

For some reason, I decided to redo my kitchen the week before the shower. I am nuts. This is the before...
And after!

My dad did the plumbing and bead board back splash. Thanks dad!
I also repainted my bathroom and formal living room with the help from my mom. I'll post those soon!

Clean House and New Colors!

2010-01-04T22:03:00.005-06:00

Welcome to our home! I spent the last two weeks cleaning it and organizing our house to perfection! We are refinancing and had an appraisal. The appraisal went better than expected, so all of the hard work paid off!

Formal living and dining

Family room- aka Greg's TV room

Kitchen... since the appraisal went so well I am getting granite counter tops next week!

My bathroom- soon to be painted a light tiffany blue

Greg's office/guest room. The dog made us get rid of the headboard and bed rails- she has 2 blown ACLs and couldn't get on it unless it was on the floor. The price we pay for our sweet pets! Love them.
My crazy studio. Cleanest it has been since I first cleared it all out!

Our relaxing bedroom
It's really not THIS blue- flash does crazy things!

The formal living and dining will be painted an ice blue this weekend!

Finally the CHRISTMAS Post!

2010-01-04T21:22:00.007-06:00

Finally- I can write about Christmas! I have had a looming deadline over my head, but now it has passed! I'm tired though, so this will be a shorty text wise!

Our tree! Love our tree. Makes me so happy.

Snow on Christmas Eve in our back yard!

Holly Golightly watching the show in her chair

My Greg decided to grow a beard. I kind of like it. Scruffy!

I got the hook up from G.
G didn't do so bad himself! A mini helmet with Mack Brown, Colt McCoy and Jordan Shipley's autographs!
I got a beautiful new Coach bag, some precious bow Tiffany earrings, a fabulous silver scarf and a sweet ring. Greg is the best gift buyer ever!

I got Greg some swanky binoculars for some hummingbird, squirrel watching and moon/star gazing.

After we opened gifts at our house Christmas morning, we headed to the chaos of my parent's house who have 3 granddaughters. Katie, 9, Sarah 3 and Alison 9 months.
Could their faces be any better?!?

What Katie is so excited about- a bookshelf my awesome dad made. Even has shelves for 2 American Girl dolls on the ends! Complete with lights for reading and spot lights on the dolls! My dad rocks. It now happily hangs above her bed!

Sarah got a new red kitchen! She loves to cook like mom. She is so sweet!

My parents said that we should all go easy on gifts this year- puleese.

My mom's gift- Murray the Christmas Moose!

On Saturday we drove out to Arlington to have lunch with Greg's parents. We always have to bring a dog! Oscar was the lucky boy this year!

My two boys and me! Loved Christmas 2009!!!

Home, Studio and Balance

2009-12-29T13:51:00.005-06:00

Ugh. My studio is a disaster. I have to walk around on my tip toes so I don't step on open paint tubes or glass Christmas ornaments. I would post a before picture, but I think I might embarrass myself beyond repair. I will post a finished photo later this week though!

We are getting our house re-financed- HOORAY- and the appraisal guy is coming January 4th. This means that I will be cleaning our house from top to bottom until he comes. It kind of feels good to get the house cleaned up anyways. We have almost lived here for 5 years, so it is time for a revamp! Which means, I getting ready to repaint- or have someone repaint- our formal living and dining room and my bathroom. I am thinking of a really pale blue color similar to the photo below for the formal room. What do you think?

My bathroom will be a light Tiffany blue to go with my Tiffany blue antique depression glass collection.

One of these days I also hope to do a Christmas recap! Santa Greg was amazing to me as usual. I am a lucky girl!

My November-December was such a busy painting time for me. I seriously painted and sold over 30 paintings and a bazillion hand painted ornaments. I have been so blessed, but I am so excited for January. I need to slow down and add a much needed balance to my life. Take a little time to take care of my little family and myself.

Whirl of a Weekend and Being a Full Timer

2009-12-15T22:53:00.009-06:00

On Thursday I headed to Dallas to do a lot of different things!~

Well, let me back up. I went to bed on Thursday morning around 3:30am. I went to bed so late because I was finishing these two guys...

Marty the Moose, 36"x48"

Big Boy Hoots, 30x40"

I was finishing them to take to my Dallas Art Patron, who bought the 7 paintings from me. Well after my trip to Dallas he now has 11! Bananas. This is his entry way now after we hung my work. His home is still under remodel, but it is GORGEOUS! I am blessed to have my work hanging next to Picassos, Chagalls and Whisters now!

Here is Trigger in his kitchen...

Big Boy Hoots and the Goldfish are in the office, and I didn't get a picture of McCoy the Longhorn on the stairs, but he looks great there!

After my happy art fest, I went to Opus in Addison and got a hair cut!
I also got more PINK! I love having pink hair. I think life is too short not to have pink hair, and it is like people give you a free pass to be weird when you are an artist. I'll take that free pass thank you very much! :) My husband likes it too, so I think it is a win, win!

After my pink makeover, I headed to my high school art teacher's art show in Carrollton. Neat stuff, and I am SO mad I didn't take any pictures!!! Here is his website.

Then I headed over to the Rising Gallery for their artist Christmas party! I am showing at the Rising Gallery in April 2010. It is in the Knox and Henderson area. Save the date! Dear friends Alli and Courtney met me there! So sweet of them to be my dates!

I was planning to head back to Tyler after the Rising Gallery event, but being up until 3:30am the night before put a damper on my plans... well, not really! I ended up staying with the awesome Dr. Heidi Edmondson! As a thank you I brought her bare little tree some ornaments. I love Heidi :) She is the BEST!After spending some time celebrating my 11 painting sale by doing a little damage at Anthropologie in HP village the next morning and visiting with my dear friend Jaran at her casa, I finally headed back home to Tyler. I love spending time with friends and shopping in Dallas, but Tyler is my home now. I love Tyler more and more each day! Such a lovely place to live!

Later Friday night I had Greg's law firm Christmas party. What a fun time! I about hurt myself on some little peanut butter moose chocolate cups! Heaven. I have photos of Greg singing Poncho and Lefty kareoke with his buddy Robert, but he would KILL me if I posted them. I'm still laughing. Maybe one day I'll post...

I am booked solid with commissions until Christmas eve. I am so blessed seeing there is a recession going on and all! Business has been AMAZING, but my goodness I am taking a week off after Christmas to do very little. My Snuggie, warm puppies and stack of books by my bed are calling me name! Bring on the 26th!

My Girls

2009-12-08T08:07:00.003-06:00

Could they get any cute? I think not! My nieces, Alison is 9 months, Katie is 9 and little Sarah is 3

My New Best Friend

2009-12-08T07:52:00.002-06:00

I am kind of in shock. A very nice art collector man in Dallas has decided he likes me and purchased 7 of my paintings. BANANAS. I am so excited! This is what he bought :)

Meet Rudy Rudolf the Snow Mobile

2009-11-29T11:07:00.003-06:00

Greg made my car festive! Love him and my new fancy auto!

Happy Thanksgiving and GO LONGHORNS!

2009-11-26T01:59:00.003-06:00

I like painting longhorns and the TEXAS Longhorns. I just finished Mac. He is named after Mac Brown. I think he has pizazz.

He is for sale here at a special Thankful Thanksgiving price! YAY!

Charged...

2009-11-17T00:41:00.003-06:00

I've been charged with the task of making the new artsy banners to hang in downtown Tyler to promote the new art developments downtown. This is my first go at it... what do you think?

Christmas Fun!

2009-11-11T15:33:00.002-06:00

Click on them to take you to my etsy site. I love Christmas!

Fancy French Ladies

2009-11-11T12:48:00.004-06:00

So, this past week I had a commission of a French lady for the Dallas design group I freelance for, and this inspired a second French lady. She is for sale on Etsy. I love my job!

Dear Gap...

2009-11-09T22:42:00.003-06:00

Please stop making this crap. No one wants ruffles on their butt, especially me. Leave the ruffles alone!

J-List: Christmas Wishes and Candy Cane Dreams

2009-11-08T22:30:00.022-06:00

I haven't done a J-List in a VERY LONG TIME! Sorry guys! Greg has already started the "what do you want for Christmas" chant! I love that he is always so on top of things and excited about gift giving to Jenny. I figured it would be a perfect time to put up my Christmas Wish List 2009! Of course I don't need anything for Christmas besides the love of my family and friends, but since he asked very nicely! :)

Let's Get Digital...

Barnes and Nobles new Nook ebook Amazon's Kindle

I can't decide which one I like. I like the look (and name!) of the Nook book, but I have a feeling since it is new it will have issues. I love paper books- the smell, the touch, the flipping of pages, but I also love to read at night in bed, and Greg hates my night lights. This might solve our problems!

J'adore Tiffanys!
Tiffany's silver bow earrings... so precious! I have been looking for a pair of cute bow earrings for awhile... these are perfect.

Sequin Flats! Oh my goodness these are great! I'd feel just like Dorothy! I am SO excited sequins are in at the moment!! Size 9 if you please! :)
Kate Spade Harper Sequin Flat Guess Eisner at Zappos.com

Snuggle Up!

Oh yes, a Snuggie is at the top of my list this year! I've already informed Greg this one is a must!

A little Coach... naw really!?
Garnet Textured Metallic Clutch

Amanda Leopard Sequin Clutch
Amanda Metallic Evening Wallet

A Coach Evening Clutch/Wristlet... I love these three!

A little neck shimmer!

Ooak- Something Old Something New necklace by Chrystalyn on ETSY. Chrystal is a good friend of my sisters from childhood, and she now makes AWESOME jewelry! I find something I love about every other day! This one is my current love!

Besides wanting EVERYTHING in the home section of Anthropologie, I also like these two things!

Freshly Fallen Coat by Anthropologie Love the cream roses and ribbons! A little pricey, might not be a MUST HAVE, but worth a mention!

Silver Plated Scarf also by Anthropologie I would shimmer like a rock star! Again a little pricey, but SO NEAT!

An Apple a Day...

Handmade Apple Mug by Studio Elan on ETSY. I have a thing for apples. Apples were the theme of my fall wedding. I love them! I would really enjoy my coffee our of this little friendly apple every morning!

I'm sure there will be more, but this is a good start right!!!

Day 4: I'm the greatest star... I am by far... but no one knows it

2009-11-08T22:02:00.010-06:00

Ok, name that song... anyone? I bet Tracy and my mom know!

Day 4 was spent at NASCAR, Hollywood Studios and Downtown Disney!

I got Greg the Richard Petty NASCAR experience for his anniversary gift! He LOVED it! Such a stud!
Then after a fun morning we headed to Hollywood Studios! Formerly known as MGM... We usually don't dig this place as much as some of the other parks, but oh my gosh we had fun! We were even picked to be Captain Jenny and Swabby Greg in the Backdraft tour demo of Pearl Harbor! Greg was quite the comedian! His job was to scream like a girl and panic... I couldn't function b/c I was laughing so hard at him! Greg rode Tower of Terror several times while I shopped too! I did the Tower once last time we visited, never again!

We got to see the new American Idol show where contestants actually try out for a real try out spot at American Idol and the audience gets to vote. It was neat!
We met a few friends,
and even met Doug from UP! SQUIRREL!

I always like going to the animation studios. Maybe one day I'll get to be an imagineer Disney artist!

After a nap and a shower, we headed to dinner, where I got to draw on the table, and then to Downtown Disney to hang out on the patio at House of Blues. We just got settled in for a long night of live music when the House of Blues owner asked us if we wanted to free tickets to the Cirque du Soleil! Of course we said yes, and headed off to the show.

We were just about late, and so we hurried in and I gave my tickets to the nice clown who I thought was going to help us find our seats. Um, wrong. Apparently the clown was waiting on 2 idiots to give them their tickets and be part of the show! He lead us all over the auditorium with a giant spot light on us and eventually blopped out two tickets on center stage! I was wearing a dress that was not bend over and pick the tickets off the stage friendly, so I made Greg go get them. As soon as he got on the stage 5 other clowns came out! It was just a joke to make him think they were starting the show, but it was funny! He was funny and ran off the stage.

Then we found our seats, which were awesome! 5th row and FREE! It was an amazing show! So glad we got to go!

Day 4 was awesome! We were a part of 2 shows! Crazy how things happen!

Find of the Day!

2009-11-07T19:43:00.008-06:00

I picked this little beauty up while I was doing some thrift shopping today! I love to seek out vintage Christmas ornaments, and came across this awesome vintage sequin trophy jacket! I am thinking of selling it on ebay!

I styled it...

Vintage Sequin Jacket by JennyLove82 featuring Yves Saint Laurent shoes

Day 3: Animals and Anniversary Celebration!

2009-11-06T23:25:00.007-06:00

Day 3 was the big 4 year anniversary day! HOORAY! We started it off with a trip to Animal Kingdom!
We love the safari. I have a billion pics of animals, but I always love the hippos!

I also met two new friends at the Birds of Flight show. We love this show. I am a pretty big owl fan! I find them fascinating!

After a few hours with the animals, we headed back to our hotel for a nap! Then Greg took me to Coach for a little anniversary shopping! This is what he/we picked out! I love it!!! Yellow if my favorite color, and I will forever call it my Minnie Mouse purse!

After a rest, we headed back to Epcot! We had dinner reservations at the San Angel Inn in Mexico. It is the most romantic in my opinion!I had a spicy jalapeno margarita!

Inside the San Angel Inn they have a boat ride, which Greg always arranges to be a private boat ride for us! So romantic :)
After dinner we headed from a stroll around the countries. We hit up China first...

Then Germany... Greg found a beer hat!

Then France. Oui!

It was a WONDERFUL anniversary! I hope for 100+ more!

Day Two is a Hotty

2009-11-05T16:26:00.005-06:00

Okay, so after our late night out at Mickey's Halloween Party, we slept in on day 2. Bad idea. We got to Epcot around 12:00pm. It was SO freaking hot! Like miserable humid hot.

It was the Food and Wine Festival. We love the Food and Wine Festival!
Here is Greg all nice and hot with a cold beer.

I got a little goofie in the heat!

We did happen across my next car though! I love the new Cadillac crossover. I miss Greg's CTS, so here is hoping this is what I get next!

We didn't last very long, and I think Greg got a little sick from the heat mixed with beer. We had an early night and picked up pizza. It was fun none the less! Don't feel too bad for us though, we went back to Epcot 3 more times, and the weather was much nicer!

Home Again, Home Again- Jiggity Jig

2009-11-04T10:14:00.006-06:00

And we are BACK! We didn't want to come back, but there really is no place like home. We missed our 4 dogs a lot! We always have the most relaxing and enjoyable vacation at Disney World. It is just a fun place where it doesn't matter if we do everything or anything because we have already seen it all!

This trip was our honeymoon revisited! We flew out on Tuesday, dropped off our luggage at the hotel and went to Mickey's No So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom.

Cinderella's Castle gets spookified!

I can't tell you how cute all of the kids are dressed up in their costumes! My favorite costumes were 5 kids dressed as dalmations and the mom was Cruella de Vil, and a dad as Mario from Nintendo, mom was the Princess and the little boy was the toad villian- excellent costumes!

They give out candy all over the place, and wow it is fun to ride the Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion ride on a spooky Halloween night! My favortie ride is still It's a Small World. Love it. I recommend Halloween at Disney!

Um, these chocolate covered Mickey ice cream bars are my favorite things ever. I'm a cat eating a mouse :) You can't see the castle, but it was behind us... I promise!

They have a fun parade full of Disney characters in their Halloween costumes. This is when we normally hit the rides because there is zero wait, but they do the parade twice- so we caught it on the 2nd go around. I'm not a big parade person, but the part we saw was cute! P.S. I'll try to blog about a day each day... we shall see how I do! I have a crazy week!

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-31T00:39:00.000-05:00

Today Greg is going to enjoy his anniversary gift from me! I got him the NASCAR experience! Vroom Vroom!

Later tonight we have reservations at Le Cellier Steakhouse at Epcot. We have heard some WONDERFUL things about it!

Oh yes, I will be dressed up as a cat all day to celebrate Halloween! Meow! :)

Here is our little girl Holly in her costume. Pretty little princess!

Happy 4th Anniversary Gregory!

2009-10-29T00:35:00.000-05:00

If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.- Winnie the Pooh

And We are OFF!

2009-10-27T09:37:00.000-05:00

We are headed to Orlando for the week to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary!
I am so excited! A full week of Greg and Jenny time! WOO HOO!

Happy Birthday Baby Mama Bryson!

2009-10-26T21:43:00.004-05:00

On Sunday I drove into Dallas to deliver "Judge the Longhorn" to the Sparks, and have a wonderful little birthday lunch to celebrate "Mama to Be" Courtney's birthday with my friend Jaran! We met at Luna de Noche at Northpark. Jaran brought some AWESOME cupcakes from Central Market, and we shopped afterward. Such a treat to see two of my favorite girls!Jaran and Courtney
Me and Courtney... and baby Bryson who is due in March!

I'm so sad I didn't take a picture of the cupcakes! We had 6 different flavors! Coconut, Red Velvet, Nutella, Vanilla Waffer, Peanut Butter and Peppermint! We tried most of them!!

3 Girls in a Rose Garden with Horses and Pink Hair!

2009-10-24T22:22:00.008-05:00

My sweet little niece Alison! We had an impromptu photo shoot at the Rose Garden today!

Sweetest 3 little girls on earth! Katie, 9, Sarah, 3, and Alison, 7 months!
My sister Julie and Alison!
She loved the grass
Hellro!
I love this pictureMe and my new haircut :)
This is Judge the Longhorn. Justin and Elizabeth Sparks wanted a longhorn for Justin's Fort Worth law office. They loved the NYLO cow and wondered if I could duplicate it- I was surprised by how close I got! Glad to know I can make more :)
Me and my hotty hubby at the Main Street Gallery art show this Saturday. My horses made the show! YAY!
I finally got a little bit of pink hair! It's on my shoulder like a butterfly :) I might want more next time! I think I got it because I could. I have no one to tell me I can't have pink hair anymore! I'm an artist- it is kind of expected right!?

An Update!

2009-10-22T00:43:00.004-05:00

Greg and I are headed to Orlando next week for a much needed vacation! We will be celebrating 4 years of wedded bliss! I am so happy to be married to such a wonderful man. I am a lucky girl!
Sorry I have been a bad blogger. I have been busy painting! I guess that is a good thing right!?! Bruno the Longhorn was sold last week to a stranger in New York City. I feel like I've "made it" now that I have one of my cows hanging around in the big city!

I also posted some special priced owl paintings on etsy to celebrate Halloween and my anniversary! Enjoy Mr. Hoots and Mrs. Hoots!

I hope everyone is having a GREAT week!

I have scheduled some blogs to post while we are away on our trip, so be sure to check it out!

Look What I Did Last Night!

2009-10-13T01:49:00.001-05:00

I re-did my ETSY page. It now sells my original work. Please share with your friends! I will add more every week!

Super FUN Whirl of a Weekend

2009-10-12T11:41:00.002-05:00

What a fun weekend! A rainy weekend, but a fun one! It started off with me watching the Texas Rose Parade on TV and then meeting the Jones crew at Chick Fil A. They were brave and went to the parade. I am a lazy bum who watched it on TV in bed with her hot coffee. After lunch I headed to the Bell Family Farm Pumpkin Patch! I used to work with Jim Bell. They have quite a set up, and it is all free! I bought 2 pumpkins, which I turned into owls (see post below!) The pumpkin patch is located right behind Villa Montez. It is open every Friday and Saturday in October. Good times, I hope to go back with my nieces soon!

After my pumpkin trip I decided to work in the yard. I got this flower bed done. I started another, but got cold and gave up. I will tackle it more this week!

I was able to finish up the front porch on Sunday. I got rid of some dead junk and planted my pansies. I love fall!

On Sunday night I had the girls over for Chicken Tortilla Soup and Whoonu! So much fun! On the soup, I swapped out the oregano for cumin, used all chicken broth instead of water and added a can of enchilada sauce. It was PERFECT for a cold and rainy Sunday night! I also made the always popular Neiman Marcus chocolate chip cookies for dessert. YUM.
Whoonu is so much fun. I highly recommend! I learned a lot about my friends! Tracy loves fried chicken and Tish likes t-shirts more than bicycles! I also learned that Christie is not a huge fan of red and Jessica HATES speedboats! Good times :)

Such a fun weekend. I hope this week is half as good!

Happy Owl-O-Ween & Brando

2009-10-10T21:54:00.003-05:00

I decided to paint my pumpkins this year. I have a thing for owls! Especially ones that are blue, red, purple and pink. Whooooooooooo hoooooooooooo!

Meet Brando! He is my newest longhorn painting. He is 36x48". Yee Haw.

Falling in Love with Fall

2009-10-10T00:59:00.003-05:00

I love fall. It makes me so happy. I started putting out my fall decor about a month ago in anticipation, but finally posted a couple of things!

My kitchen... Yes, you do spy a pumpkin full of candy corn. Don't tell my trainer.

The Texas football helmet stays up most of the year. I try to move it, but it always come back. I figure it fits with the fall mantle. Greg also loves his custom bobble head, that stays too. The little silver ghost and candy corn garland are new! I also framed a cute picture of our dog Oscar in his Halloween costume, along with a picture of our wedding invite and rings since October 29th will be our 4th anniversary.

I also need to get our yard ready for fall! My friend Tracy, who is having a GIRL in Feb, and I went to Hughes plant farm in Tyler. BEST deals on earth for plants. I had fun! Tomorrow, when I plant it all might not be AS fun.
These reminded me and Tracy of Alice and Wonderland. I love when the flowers start to sing to Alice...
Such happy pansy faces!
Ornamental cabbage is a must :)
Me and Tracy
Tracy went for the beautiful yellow!

I have an Itch

2009-10-08T20:35:00.004-05:00

To redecorate my house! We have had our house for 4+ years, and I thought I was just about happy with everything... and now I've decided I am ready for a change!

My living room is too blue. I always thought it was too blue, but now I finally want to change it. I think I want to try teal. The room is big, so I want to do a darker color to make it more cozy. I have a lot of oak in the room, so I think the teal and oak would go well together. Greg has also been promising me crown molding. I can't wait!

Current
Goal

I also want to change my guest bath. My sweet Coco lived in the bathroom at nights because she had some issues and would bang on our bedroom door all night if we didn't put her in there. She could come have slept in the bedroom, but then the 3 little dogs wouldn't sleep all night because they were so enamored with the kitty.

Anyways... when we moved in I took down 3 sheets of tacky wall paper, and then decided to texture the walls on my own. I think I got in too much of a hurry near the end and it looks a little rough. I am thinking I might sand it down a bit and repaint it in a light turquoise. I just want to freshin' up the place after having the cat in there so long.Current
Goal

Here goes nothin!

Goodbye My Sweet Coco Kitty

2009-10-08T00:58:00.005-05:00

My sweet kitty Cossette "Coco" went on to the Rainbow Bridge tonight. I knew her days were ending soon, but I was shocked that they ended this evening. I flew to San Diego to get Coco and her cousin Angel when I was a junior in high school. They were actually supposed to be my mom and sister's pets, but I was the one who flew to pick them up., and Coco has been living with me for the last 4 years. She was a Ragdoll cat known for their sweet temperament. Coco was the best painting buddy, she knew how to fetch, she loved the puppies and was a wonderful and beautiful cat. I will forever miss her and love her.

She was so beautiful.

Here with her cousin Angel, who is also waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. She was probably about a year here? Maybe?

She loved to play outside, but it was a very special occasion when we let her!

Our family misses her already! The dogs adored her!

Rainbow Bridge Poem: this has helped me get through a loss of a pet for as long as I can remember. I have quite a few beloved friends waiting for me there!

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

A Day with Katie Rose and More Art

2009-10-06T22:29:00.006-05:00

On Sunday, I headed BACK to the Dallas area for yet another art show. I got juried into the Irving Art Association's Wildlife Show. I decided that my sweet 9 year old niece Katie Rose needed to go with me! She is an animal lover like me. She was also really sad she couldn't go with her mom to the Pink event the night before!

First we headed to lunch at La Madeline. It is a favorite of mine, and now is a favorite of Katie's! She still likes the Tarzan Caffe (Caffe Tazza) better though! She got just about everything on the menu, and we had a GREAT time!

Then we headed to the show. I was honestly surprised I got in. It was a very tight and realistic show. My work is much more modern. It is a very respected show, so I was thrilled to have made the cut! Only 70 out of 200+ made it in the show. I just had this little feeling that mine was not like the others, oh well. I guess someone liked it!Me and Katie with my Wild Buffalo

Katie with a neat moth photograph

This piece won best of show- it was bananas and in colored pencil!

This artist won the painting division and is from California!This painting won the President's award.A watercolor...

More of the show...

After the show we stopped and did a little shopping. Katie is such a nut! Love her to pieces!

Think PINK!

2009-10-06T22:13:00.004-05:00

This past Saturday I headed to Dallas (Knox Henderson) for the Rising Gallery's PINK art event. I donated my Cow Love painting to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Breast Cancer is near and dear because my sweet Memaw beat it twice. My sister Julie, bestie Heidi and our friend Summer all came with me. We had a LOT of fun!

Me and Dr. Heidi with Cow Love... Cow Love brought in some serious dough! I couldn't have been happier!

Julie and Summer with Cow Love

They had boob cupcakes- TOO FUNNY.

Heidi loves the boob cupcakes... I think she had a few!

Me and sister in front of the bulls eyes

Gallery owners and brothers, Bryan and Taber Wetz, wore pink converse to honor their mother who died 10 years ago after her battle with breast cancer. She would be so proud of them!

P.S. I am showing my work at this gallery in April. I am SO EXCITED.

Don't Be Tardy for the Party- ohhhhhh oh oh ooooh

2009-09-29T13:55:00.005-05:00

Last night Greg's firm had a big party to celebrate the groups success on a huge project they just finished up. They had all of the lawyers, their spouses and the rest of the staff out for dinner at Villa Montez. The weather was AMAZING and they set up tables for us outside. It was so much fun! The food was wonderful, the company was a LOT of fun and the pineapple mojitos (and tequila shots) were flowing. I did not partake in the shots- just FYI- but it was funny to see who did! I sure hope this group has a Christmas party- we had a GOOD time!
Here is a fun but blurry pic one of the girls took last night. This is one of the firm's head, Brian Craft with me and Greg. I swear I only had 2.5 mojitos! There are a LOT of classes there, but not all mine :)

TCA’s 40th Art Alumni Exhibition

2009-09-23T22:43:00.001-05:00

This is the work I donated for TCA’s 40th Art Alumni Exhibition benefiting the Springs of Hope Orphanage in Kenya, Africa. The show is September 24th from 5:30pm-9:00pm at TCA in Addison, TX. I am excited to see everyone!

Yee Haw: 12x12
Forever Inspired by Mr. Chu (My middle school and high school art teacher) 12x12
Forever Inspired by Mr. Millet (Also my middle and high school art teacher) 12x12

What to Wear...

2009-09-16T12:46:00.005-05:00

Update:
Would this work, or is it to casual? I just got it in the mail today. I love it regardless!

Greg and I have a wedding to go to next Saturday. I am having the HARDEST time coming up with what to wear. Most of my good wedding outfits are perfect for the spring and summer. It is BARELY fall, still hot and Greg, of course, has no idea how formal or informal the event will be... I never saw the invite. He says it is just an ordinary wedding. It is at night though...

Anyone have any suggestions for me? Keep in mind- I am not a strapless girl.

Chicken Tortilla Soup and Neiman Marcus Cookies

2009-09-13T19:26:00.005-05:00

I had a chef Jenny weekend! I always start to cook more in the fall. I get inspired!

I often make Greg's hard working office treats. On Saturday night around 11pm I got motivated to bake! These cookies are a favorite. They are the Neiman Marcus cookies! SO GOOD! I think the lawyers like them because they have coffee in them! I always send them to work in Greg's UT platter of course :)

This soup was seriously tasty on a rainy football Sunday! I got the recipe from the AWESOME October Food Network Magazine... the soup is on the cover. It's called spicy tortilla #11.

I added a can of crushed tomatoes b/c it seemed too onion-y, roasted red peppers and extra spicy seasonings. I topped it with sour cream, blue corn chips, cilantro, a little cheese and avocado. I baked the chicken in the oven. It was good and if you don't over do the cheese and sour cream it is VERY healthy!

Mad Props and a Dash of Glam

2009-09-13T00:10:00.004-05:00

To my friend Tish for putting me in her article! Check it out!

Also, working on some stuff to land a fun job at Artifex. Here is a quick sketch I did for the designers. Glam! I love painting fancy women. I mean seriously? How fun! I get to paint on lipstick, blush and eyeshadow... oh my! I hope I get the job so I can do more!

Old School Pics

2009-09-08T22:27:00.002-05:00

I took a trip down memory lane! I'm so glad I still keep in touch with most of these girls! Great times!

Senior Trip

Junior Prom- Easter Egg year...

Graduation Day with Court!

Senior Prom 2000!

Finally

2009-09-08T22:08:00.002-05:00

After searching high and low- I found our new sofa! Now I just have to pick a color. Hopefully it won't be as hard! Then I have to start my search for the perfect chair to compliment the sofa... this furniture thing is tough.

Lola

2009-09-04T22:09:00.002-05:00

This is my new favorite scent. I LOVE it! Good job Marc Jacobs!

J-List: Falling in Love with the New Fall Clothes!

2009-09-01T20:52:00.009-05:00

Just a few items on my fall wish list. I love all of the detail and girliness this season!

Tahari Ruffle Trench
Gap Purple Cord skirt

Nordstom's BCBG Split Neck Dress... comes in black, teal and brown!
Anthro's Rain Pools Cardigan
Anthro's Prairie Rose Cardigan

New Abstracts and Caffe Tazza Art Show Photos!

2009-08-30T21:03:00.007-05:00

The owner of Caffe Tazza, Jane Keller, told me she was looking for a couple of matching gold and white paintings for her home. At the show Thursday, she had on the most gorgeous color gold top and mixed with all sorts of gold crystal and beaded necklaces. She totally inspired me to paint these two abstracts. They are hers if she wants them, otherwise they are $400 each if anyone is interested. They are both 30"x40", and if no one buys them I might have to redo my living room! Sorry about the poor photos, I will take better ones outside tomorrow. They are still damp.

Golden #1
Golden #2

I had an AMAZING turnout at my show on Thursday! I love seeing everyone!! My family always comes and my sweet friends always come support me. Caffe Tazza also makes the BEST latte I've ever had, an oh so tasty cheese plate and the most AMAZING carrot cake ever! Greg and I even went back this morning. It is our favorite place to go!

YUM! The ceramic hand-painted Italian coffee cups add so much luxury to their tasty lattes!

Me and my greatest supporter- my hubby!

Me and Tish! Love her hair and that she walks around with library books! :)

Me and my pretty sister

The two bald eagles
Sarah and the horses

Me and my work
Katie being Katie
Julie, Katie and Sarah!

beautiful sister with the newest peacock and buffalo

Sarah and a Gerber in her pony tail

She is adorable!

Thank you all for coming to my show!!

All Done!

2009-08-28T14:49:00.002-05:00

I finished the Valentino purse and took it to the Women's Fund event committee meeting yesterday. They loved it! I am so excited to help! It will go on their save the dates, invites, program and then auctioned off at the actual event. The Women's Fund is kind of like Junior League, but no volunteering and more money donation. They do great things for our community!

I'll do my art show post tomorrow! It went GREAT!

Busy Girl

2009-08-26T17:07:00.004-05:00

I have an art show tomorrow, always a busy time. Somehow I agreed to also do a painting for the Women's Fund in Tyler. It is going to be their invite to their luncheon, and then the painting will be auctioned off at the event. It is due tomorrow- show day! So fun... I am enjoying painting it though! Here is a preview!

Yes, it is the Valentino purse I have been in love with for awhile. I figured it has roses all over it, so it was very Tyler-ish!

Now I just need to finish it and figure out the background color. Then I need to paint for my show!

Busy Jenny.

New Wild Buffalo and NYLO Hotel Las Colinas'Grand Opening!

2009-08-23T18:45:00.006-05:00

This is my new Wild Buffalo Painting. He likes that I made him wild.

On Thursday, my mom and I headed out to Las Colinas for the NYLO Hotel's big opening. Such fun!

Here is my winning Longhorn happily hanging in their bar/lobby entrance.

I figured I would match my painting...

If you notice the white table with the girl in the middle- it was like the table was her skirt. Crazy.

I loved the pool :)
and these red lights!

This is Nicole Marrow's work. She also runs the Rising Gallery where I will be showing in Dallas next year.

Ice NYLO
I want this chair...

Mom wants one too!

Coolest computer desk EVER!

NYLO was awesome. It is the neatest hotel ever! So modern and eclectic!

Whirl of a Weekend and an Update!

2009-08-17T21:35:00.007-05:00

Well, I still stink as a blogger! I traveled a lot last week. I have been a very busy girl! On Monday I went on the world's fastest trip to Houston to pick up my artwork from the show. Sorry to those in Houston I didn't get to visit with. :( I had to get back for a meeting in Tyler that night. 10 hours in the car is super BLAH, but I did listen to the awesome book The Secret Life of Bees. I loved it!

I worked during the week on art stuff, and then Friday I headed to Salado, TX for an art show that I got juried into. I love Salado, wish I could have shopped!This was the other longhorn in the show- super cool!

I think I landed a solo show there, so maybe I will get to visit again! After the show I spent the night with the Dr. Steven and Tamber Jones family in Waco. Steven is Baylor's newest and coolest Latin prof. The entire Jones family was there- good times! I am sad I didn't get to stay longer in Waco too. I did visit the art department. Lots of memories there! Some good, some ehh, but so glad to visit!
After my short visit to central Texas I headed to Canton for my awesome dad's 59th birthday! Happy Birthday Dad!! We had a great time! He is into working out, so Greg and I got him a little blue ipod shuffle for the gym. I think he liked getting a toy and not all clothing! He is little Alison's favorite person besides her mama. Dad is the baby girl whisperer! He even fed her her very first ice cream! So sweet! Happy birthday dad!

Somewhere in there I painted Crazy Owl for the NYLO Hotel in Las Colinas grand opening art auction benefiting Make A Wish Foundation. I am headed out there on Thursday night if anyone wants to join! Just email me!

My new Audrey Hepburn coffee mug gets me through my day. So does my totally awesome and supportive husband who puts in countless extra hours in the office so I can live my dream. He is amazing, and I wish everyone had someone who believed in them like I do. I am blessed with his love!

Oh My Heavens...

2009-08-10T23:40:00.004-05:00

This is going on my life wish list... it is what every Tyler, the Rose Capital of the World, Girl needs!
Buisson Rose Tote by Valentino in Red Satin... oh my heavens...

Whirl of a Whirl

2009-08-09T22:14:00.006-05:00

Last Tuesday I headed to Dallas for a hair cut and dinner with some old friends. On my way home, I picked up my 2 sweet girls, Sarah 3 and Katie 9, for a couple of days with Aunt Jenny and Uncle Greg! We did A LOT!

Aunt Jenny taught Piano Lessons...

We had pancakes for breakfast...

Chocolate chip pancakes with powdered sugar and syrup- of course...

We made cookies for Greg's law firm...

Yum-yum
They turned out GREAT!

We went school clothes shopping...

and went a little crazy with gymnastics gear- they both take gymnastics...

Aunt Jenny painted toes...

with fancy crystal flowers of course...

We went to the pool with the Jones'

and had some seriously tasty snow cones...

We slumber partied for 2 nights. I wore them out, and vice versa!

LOVE MY GIRLS!

Mad Men Yourself...

2009-08-07T15:28:00.001-05:00

Good times...

Become a FAN!

2009-07-29T20:29:00.000-05:00

Jennifer Moreman's Art on Facebook

Bluebird Princess Birthday!!!

2009-07-27T19:55:00.007-05:00

On Sunday my sweet little niece Sarah turned 3!!! We had a Bluebird Princess Party! You know, Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty all hung out with bluebirds! So, we were the birds, and Sarah was the princess! It was so much fun!!!Isn't she a beautiful little girl! I love her so much!

Silly Princess Sarah!

Her bird friend Madison!
Bluebird Aunt Jenny

Bird Mommy Julie and Sister Alison... bird hat didn't stay on long with her!

Grammy Bird!
Nana Bird!

Bluebird cupcakes in a rice crispy nest!

Tasty Tweet
Princess blowing out 3 candles!

I love the foot sneaking up on the table

Birds were everywhere!

The cards are always the best!

Opening the giant box of dress up clothes from Uncle Greg and Aunt Jenny!

Pa Bird, above made this below...
A dollhouse bookshelf! He made it, mom painted it and I put on the S!

It was a hit!
Lots of fun to come!
I love my girls!
Bird Sister Katie says it was awesome!

Yummy

2009-07-24T18:44:00.002-05:00

So last night for book club I made an ice cream peanut butter pie with an Oreo cookie crust. It was DELISH and oh so easy! It will be my desert go to for awhile!

Here is the recipe...

The Crust:

Step 1: Ingredients for Oreo Cookie Crust

1-1/2 cups finely crushed Oreo cookie crumbs (approximately 20-22 Oreos)
3 tablespoons melted butter

Step 2: How to Make an Oreo Cookie Crust

Mix crumbs and butter in a bowl
Use your fingers to press the crust into into a pie plate or springform pan.
If you're baking the filling in the crust, there's no need to bake the crust first. If you're filling it with a cream filling that's just being chilled, you'll want to bake the crust for 10-15 minutes at 350 F before filling.

The Filling:

INGREDIENTS

1 quart chocolate ice cream, softened
1/2 (16 ounce) jar crunchy peanut butter
1 (9 inch) prepared COOLED cookie crust

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, mix ice cream and peanut butter together. Pour into pie crust and freeze until ice cream is firm. Serve and enjoy!

YUM.

Book club was awesome too! We all recommend The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society! One of the best endings I've read in a LONG time!

Okay... Whirl of a Catch-Up!

2009-07-22T16:23:00.004-05:00

So I have kind of become one of those crappy bloggers that never posts... I will try to do better! I promise! What's been going on you ask... lots I guess! This week I have been having days when I am super motivated, and then the next day the couch calls my name and I am exhausted. I think it has to do with me and Greg having totally opposite schedules. It is messing both of us up. He gets up WAY early- like 3!- for work and goes to bed around 8:00pm. I don't normally go to bed until like 1:00am and sleep until 8:00am. I just work better at night. Anyways, we are going to work on it. We have to!

My art lessons are going great! I have had lots on people who are interested, and I had a group of 4 on Tuesday! So much fun! Little Sydney painted this from my centerpiece... I love it!

I've been working on getting a gallery listing together, and also getting some dates for juried shows. I also just entered this guy in a show for Saledo. I am hoping I get in! I'd like to break into that market. I am finishing up a couple of pet portraits tonight, and then I got a commission to do 3 paintings for the new law office Greg works for. I am pretty excited about that!Tomorrow night I have my Paper[back] Dolls book club meeting at my house! I picked The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Socity, which I also need to finish tonight. I have been a reading slacker. It's pretty bad when it is YOUR book club book selection! Oh well, I'll finish it up- I really like it!
This weekend I am throwing a Bluebird Birthday for my sweet neice Sarah who is turning 3. It is going to be ADORABLE. I'll be sure to post pictures! I am so excited! I love party planning- one of my favorite things on earth!

Okay, I must get back to work. I promise I will do better about blogging!!!

What I am Wearing...

2009-07-21T09:16:00.000-05:00

Work Outfit by JennyLove82 featuring Nike

Life is good!

Paging Dr. Edmondson

2009-07-15T22:06:00.003-05:00

Yesterday, I took a super quick trip to Dallas to visit with the nice people at the Rising Gallery about my artwork. While I was in town, I went to visit my sweet friend and AXO big sis Dr. Heidi Edmondson at her "office," Children's Medical Center in Dallas. I can not express to you how very proud I am of Heidi. She has worked her tail off, and she is so very smart and not to mention sweet as can be!

Dr. Edmondson and the GIANT Cowboy's helmet

With the doc in front of the trains- super neat!The Trains
Me and Heidi in front of the butterflies
Such an amazing place!

More Houston and Da BEACH

2009-07-14T23:04:00.006-05:00

Here are some more pictures from my recent trip to Houston. We went to the Houston Science Museum and the Galveston after my art show. Super fun! I am still tired from it though!

We went to the Terra Cotta Warriors exhibit on my birthday :)

This guy FREAKED out poor Christie! I thought he was neat :)

We went to see the butterfly exhibit too!

Mural on the beach in Galveston... looks pretty good after Ike!

Little beach birds
Beachy people

Summer beach goers
Pretty umbrellas

Hot summer beach

The view from our condo

Waves!

Sunset at dinner on the water

Art Show!

2009-07-13T10:39:00.008-05:00

I had a wonderful time in Houston for my art show at Galleria Lazzara! The opening was July 9th- my birthday! YAY! It went so well! Here are some pictures!

My area... most of my stuff was in this section of the gallery, but some was sprinkled through out

See! I do know a few people in Houston! Thanks Christina, Jerry and friends!! The Albus duo came too! Sad I didn't think to get a photo with them!

Stellar Jellyfish and Cow Love wall

My hummer and fishy made the entrance!

We with my work.
To the best girl on earth! Thanks for coming with me Christie!!!

Reclining Bovine, Bald is Beautiful and Ghost Riders in the Sky

Ghost Riders in the Sky: 48"x72"

Bald is Beautiful: 18x24

Night Owl: 16x20"
Reclining Bovine: 36x48"

Cow Love: 30x40"

Show Off: 30x40"
Something's Fishy: 16x20"
Stellar Jellyfish: 36x48"

The Original Hummer: 14x14

Tough Guy: 16x20"

Lone Coyote: 18x24"

Whooo Are You Looking At?: 24x30"

Birthday!

2009-07-07T19:55:00.004-05:00

I tend to extend my birthday for the entire month of July! It is wonderful and great fun! I started celebrating awhile ago when Greg surprised me with the cute cupcake necklace, and then it just kept on going!

Greg and I decided to celebrate my birthday last Friday because he has to work and is not coming with me to Houston. My dear friend Christie is, so all is good! He is sending me to the beach after the show to make it up to me too!

I got in from Houston Friday night, and he had a precious cake waiting for me! Note the paintbrush made out of marzipan- too cute! I was also able to finally open the gifts waiting for me on the fire place. He likes to torture me! They have been waiting there for over a month! My favorites were the Marc Jacobs Mousey Shoes I have been craving for months and a sweet Bose mp3 player for my studio. He really is the most thoughtful man on earth! He also got me an antique wooden travel art case and an antique cross stitched rose apron to wear while I paint. I am kind of worried I will ruin it though!A sparkly ruby red iPhone cover topped it off. He rocks!

I was too tired to go to dinner that night, so we went last night. We went to Villa Montez- they have the BEST cucumber mojitos! YUMMY!

He has made my birthday very special like he always does! He is a wonderful husband!

This Week

2009-07-06T13:47:00.002-05:00

I turn...
27 feels kind of old to me. It is way too close to 30. , but somehow I think I will be more okay with 30 than 27. Why- no idea.

Anyways, #27 is 3.5 days away. EEK!

I had a great 4th of July as always! My mom's birthday is the 4th, and so we celebrate both of our birthdays. Good times!

I have the blahhhs today. Must go get rid of them!

J'adore!

2009-07-01T17:06:00.001-05:00

New Art

2009-06-30T15:39:00.001-05:00

Oh yeah... I posted more of my new work for the Houston show at http://jennifermoreman.com Check it out!

Another Good Day!

2009-06-30T15:27:00.003-05:00

This morning started with another walk with Christie and Nathan. It is one sure way to get me out of bed early! I hope we can keep it up! Isn't Nathan cute? Oscar and Nathan are two sweet blond boys... well, one is a puppy, but that is just a minor detail :)

Nathan running around in my front yard... I love his little onsie and flip flops!
After our walk I got inspired to make a quiche! I had a great one at Caffe Tazza on Saturday, and felt like being a suzi homemaker and baking before noon! It turned out yummy! Christie and Nathan came back over to try it with me. They liked it! I put lots of spinach, artichoke, shallots, garlic, cheese, eggs, milk and fresh basil and italian oregano from my garden. I also garnished it with my home grown tomaotes. I was excited to have everything I needed in my pantry. I am giving Martha Stewart a run for her money today! Ha j/k.

I am enjoying spending more time with our puppies. They are so sweet. Notice how Holly is sleeping on TOP of Woody! Typical Holly. Well, kind of sweet... this is how sweet they are before Woody, the black one, knocked over a giant glass of iced tea on the sofa. Nice!

Okay, I am off to finish up a giant buck deer and listen to MJ. Good afternoon planned!

My First Day

2009-06-29T16:08:00.005-05:00

Today is my first real day as a full time artist. So far so good! I woke up rather early and met Christie and Nathan for a good long walk with my sweet Oscar. He was SO excited to go on a walk! It was hot, but not unbearable hot like it would be if we had gone later in the day. We have a date to go tomorrow too! YAY!

After my walk I took a nice long shower and made some breakfast. Then I sat down on the couch with breakfast and did a little gallery research. I ended up emailing 4 today. Hopefully they will respond and all want me! (Here is to hoping right!?)

After a little laundry, garden clean up and a little lunch, we got a huge storm. I sat and watched the rain on the porch for a bit with a glass of coconut iced tea and a fresh East Texas peach. It was so nice!

Then I got back to the art stuff and finished up a coyote. I am now about to start a giant deer painting.

Life is good. I am blessed and so thankful for a sweet husband who is letting me live out my dreams. Thank you Gregory!

Did I mention that I have been in my PJs all day? Well, not for the walk, but soon after! YAY!

Oh yeah... my whirl of the weekend was not much of a whirl. I did a lot of painting and went to the farmer's market Saturday morning. Then Sunday consisted of more painting and Christie and Nathan coming over to make peach cobbler. DELISH!

This is me at 4:00pm today!

2009-06-26T10:54:00.001-05:00

FREE!

Houston Art Show Teaser

2009-06-24T14:44:00.001-05:00

Ghost Riders in the Sky: 3, 24"x48" acrylic on canvas panels (48"x72" total)

Reclining Bovine: 36"x48" acrylic on canvas

The show opens on July 9th (my birthday!) I'd love to see you there! Click here for location information and more details: http://www.gallerialazzara.com/

Until I am Free...

2009-06-23T11:13:00.000-05:00

Time until Friday, June 26, 2009 at 4:00:00 PM (Tyler time)

3		days
76		hours
4606		minutes
276386		seconds

It's Official

2009-06-22T14:00:00.005-05:00

I have the world's BEST husband! He got me the adorable pink cupcake necklace from Tiffany's for an early birthday/happy last week of a desk job gift. Not only does he fully support my career change, he showers me with silver and pink Tiffany cupcakes to celebrate! LOVE HIM! Thank you sweet Greg! You are the greatest husband ever!

P.S. Did I mention it is my last week at work!? HOLLA!

Sweet T

2009-06-18T21:04:00.002-05:00

My awesome friend Tracy wrote a super sweet blog about our first art lesson togethe r. I love how she actually remembered what I said! Made me feel like a real, live art teacher! Love you Tracy P!

J-List: Budget Friendly Summer

2009-06-18T08:32:00.008-05:00

Having recently quit my job to pursue a new career as a professional artist, I have been trying to cut back on spending. Now that summer is full on, I thought I would share a few of my tips and goals on how I can save a bit of mullah over the summer. My last day at the desk job is June 26th- HOLLA!

Sweet, Sweet Sonic:
My treat used to be Starbucks, but now I have switched to the ever popular Sonic Happy Hour. For under a dollar you can get a large fancy flavored beverage from 2-4. I have also been recently informed that large drinks are a whopping .99 cents before 11:00am too! Perfect and refreshing for an already super hot summer!

Heavenly Hotels:I am a HUGE fan of the discount travel websites! Esp. after just booking our same honeymoon hotel in Orlando for $68 this October!!! They often have discounts plus an extra 40% off specials these days because so few people are actually traveling. There is NO reason to pay more than $150.00 for a 4 star hotel! It is great! I am also a fan of hotels.com b/c they are a Dallas based company. Get away cheaply this summer!

BBQ Party!:
Have a BYOB or BYOM party! We used to do this in high school, and I thought it was always a ton of fun! The BYOM- which is what we did in hs- is where everyone brings their own meats for the grill. Not a huge deal if you are making burgers and hot dogs for everyone, but buying nice steaks for everyone can get pricey! You would then provide everything else, nice side dishes and beverages. You could also do the BYOB- Bring your own beverages, and then provide the rest. I don't think people mind this for Summer BBQs. They get that the economy is tough, and having people over is way cheaper then all going out! I wouldn't do a BYOB and BYOM though- that is just getting cheap!

Music to My Ears:
Outdoor summer concerts! These are always fun! Tyler has a big patriotic concert coming up on July 3rd with the Symphony. Most locations have one if not several summer concerts or theater performances each year that are 100% free! So much fun to pack a picinic, the dogs, a quilt and enjoy!

Calling all Bookworms!:
The public library. This is one I need to work on. I am such a sucker for Barnes and Nobles, but the library has the same books for FREE! I must, must, must start going to the library. I am a book nut and go through way too many to not take advantage of this gem! You can also have a book swap party where everyone brings in their old books and you borrow/trade for ones you have yet to read. I am thinking of doing this at my next book club meeting.

Get Rid of the Stupid Mannequin Commercials Please!:
Old Navy is the place to go for a cute summer sun dress that won't break the bank! Lots of color and cotton, which is great for keeping cool! They have so many cute styles! Yay Old Navy!
Those are a few of my tips. Not mind blowing, but every little bit helps right!? What are your summer budget tips? I'd love to add more to mine!!!

First Art Lesson: Success!

2009-06-17T09:24:00.003-05:00

Last night my friend Tracy came over for a little art lesson. It was her first time to paint, and my first lesson! She decided to paint her sweet dog Darcy. I think it came out rather fantastic! Hooray Tracy!

Good Book!

2009-06-16T09:53:00.002-05:00

Christie picked this book for our current Paper[back] Doll's book club read. I love it! I highly recommend! Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallas

Whirl of a Weekend: Art, Friends and the Museum

2009-06-15T09:30:00.004-05:00

This weekend was a goodie! My parents gave me a super fancy Dell computer for an early birthday present, and it came on Saturday! My sweet husband set it up for me, and I am also fully equipped with Adobe Creative Suite now- woo hoo! Thank you parents! I love you! They are in Virginia this week with my niece Katie. Going to the beach, the mountains and Williamsburg. I am jealous, but so glad they are having a great time!

I spent the majority of my weekend painting in my studio. It was lovely! I started and finished the cow... needs a name- any ideas?
Then last night started a giant horse trio painting. I'm not very far, but the hardest part in my opinion in laying it all out. That is done, and the under painting is done- so now I get to do the fun part! I love bringing it to life! I'll post another picture when I am done.

I can't decide if it is better so share my new artwork as I complete it, or until my next show opening. I feel like I loose a little of the suspense, but I really appreciate the feedback- good and bad! I think I will show it as I feel like it here, and then post it on my art website for the show. Who knows!

On Saturday night I met Christie and Nathan and 2 of Christie's friends at my favorite Don Juan's. I could so eat there every day of the week! YUM.

On Sunday Greg had to work, and I started to freak out a bit about my show, so we both got up really early to get crackin'! Sad we didn't got to church, but hopefully next week we will make it! By 11 we needed a break, and Greg suprised me with a trip to the movies to see Night at the Museum 2! It was a cute movie. I love Amy Adams as Amelia Earhart, and I loved how the art work comes to life. The plot was a little lacking, but the special effects were fantastic! After the movie I took Greg to his favorite -Buffalo Wild Wings, where I ate way too much and had a REALLY good pomegranate margarita! YUM!

Back to painting for the rest of the day while my hubs watched UT baseball. They are in the world series and won their first game last night- hooray for my husband being happy!

Today is my last Monday in the office! Next Monday I have jury duty so I am not counting it- Hip Hip Hooray!

That is all- it was a really good weekend!

Cow in Process

2009-06-13T21:08:00.001-05:00

This is what I am currently working on. I love painting cows. They are such beautiful animals!

-- Post From

La Happy Jenny List

2009-06-12T14:25:00.007-05:00

Here is a list of things that I am looking forward to doing once I am done with my job at the Foundation... 10 more working days (14 days including weekends) until I am a full time artist!
1. Wearing yoga pants, a tank top and a fun vintage apron to work everyday.

new work outfit by JennyLove82 featuring Nike

2. Working from my new home studio, which is about 3 feet from my bedroom!

3. Jamming out to my ipod as loud as I want while I sing along, which is frowned upon at my current desk job.
4. Going on a walk every morning around 9:00am with Oscar and taking pictures of stuff to paint- and getting to call it RESEARCH!
5. Having the freedom to go to the Rose Garden or park to paint during the week!

6. Becoming a better wife by actually cleaning the house on a regular basis and letting Greg rest when he comes home from work.
7. Not having any more excuses and actually have time to write and illustrate my own children's book.
8. Teaching my new art students!

9. The extra time I will have a nights with my husband. I won't have to spend all of my evenings in the studio!
10. Finally becoming the person that I was always meant to be, and loving my job!

One Down...

2009-06-11T09:20:00.003-05:00

14 to Go....Not sure if I am done with my Crazy Owl in the hole, but it is a start!

Stu-Stu-Studio!

2009-06-10T09:33:00.000-05:00

After several weeks of daudling, and then a few days of SERIOUSLY hard work- I finished my art studio makeover! I had been painting in a small section of my guest bedroom. It was way too cozy, and I called it the hole. It worked for awhile, but now that I am going to be a full time artist, I needed some breathing room! We moved the bed to Greg's office, and did some serious rearranging and carpet paint proofing. I am good to go! SO excited to try it out tonight!

Here is my hole before:

Here is my beautiful, yet still cozy, new studio!

Note to self... work on straitening the pictures on the wall tonight!

Greg is not a fan of my leopard chair. It has been in my office- but is the PERFECT height for my mini easel.

Gotta love the natural light and all that floor space to move around!

I'm so excited to have my yellow sofa back in my life! It had been in Greg's office with a brown slipcover. I have missed it so!

I still might move a few things around, but it is workable for now! I am so excited! An entire room JUST for me to paint in! I see myself sprawled out on the red rug debating a painting in the near future!

Now what to paint first? Hummm....

I've Been Tagged: Jenny-ology

2009-06-09T12:31:00.002-05:00

Rules: Copy and paste this into your blog, replace my name with yours and my answers with yours!

********** FOODOLOGY ***************

What do you like to put on your toast?

peanut butter and cinnamon

What is your salad dressing of choice?

Ranch, Honey Mustard or a yummy vinagerette

What is your favorite sit-down restaurant?

I really like Cheesecake Factory, but in Tyler I would have to say Currents

What food could you eat for 2 weeks straight and not get sick of it?

Chickfila or Pizza

What are your pizza toppings of choice?

Turkey-roni, Olives and Jalopenos

***********TECHNOLOGY***************

What color cell phone do you have?

iPhone with a hot pink cover

***************BIOLOGY******************

Are you right-handed or left-handed?

Right

Have you ever had anything removed from your body?

Humm no...

What is the last heavy item you lifted?

Last night I moved my lingerie chest to the other side of the room- I felt strong

********BULLCRAPOLOGY**************

If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to

die?

No thank you

If you could change your name, what would you change it to?

I have changed my name for the last time! I am a Moreman forever!

Would you drink a whole bottle of Hot sauce for $1000.00?

With out a doubt I would!

How many pairs of flip flops do you own?

Maybe 8ish? I tend to toss them after each summer.

*************FAVORITOLOGY****************

Last person you hugged?

My Greg

Favorite Holiday :

Valentine's DAY!

Day of the week?

Saturday

*********CURRENTOLOGY*****************

Birth month…….

July

Missing someone?

Always

Mood?

Sleepy, but excited

What are you listening to?

nothing- computer humms

Worrying about?

The thought of making up my current salary with just art money

***************RANDOMOLOGY*****************

First place you went this morning?

Work

Last movie you saw?

UP!

Do you smile often?

Most of the time these days!

************** QUESTIONS**************

1) Do you always answer your phone?

Most of the time

2) It’s five in the morning and you get a text message, who is it?

Christie

3) If you could change your eye color what would it be?

I'm keeping my browns

4) Do you own a digital camera?

It rarely leaves my side

5) Have you ever had a pet FISH?

Several. I am somehow REALLY good at keeping them alive for years and years.

6) Favorite Christmas song?

Joy to the World

7 ) Can you do push ups?

Ehh- not good ones.

8) Can you do a chin up?

No, sadly. I need to work on my upper body strength!

9)Does the future make you more nervous?

A bit- but I am so excited about it!

10)Do you have any saved texts?

yes, but no reason really- just lazy

11)Ever been in a car wreck?

nothing more than a fender bender

12) Do you have an accent?

Yes, and it is getting stronger the longer I live in East Texas

13) What is the last song to make you cry?

My dad's choir solo made me tear up a bit

14) Plans tonight?

Working a bit more on my studio redo

15)Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom?

No, I have had a pretty good life

16) Name 3 things you bought yesterday.

Art supplies at Hobby Lobby, an easel at Goodwill and a ledger book at Office Depot

17)Have you ever been given roses?

several times. I like all but red ones.

18) Current hate right now?

The fact that I can't live on 6 hours of sleep anymore

19) Met someone who changed your life?

Several people!

20) How did you bring in the New Year?

Eek- I don't remember. I think I was home with Greg?

21) What song represents you?

Blessed by Brett Dennen

I welcome the sun,

the clouds and rain,

the wind that sweeps the sky clean

and lets the sun shine again.

this is the most magnificent life has ever been.

here is heaven and earth

and the brilliant sky in between.

blessed is this life

and I'm gonna celebrate being alive.

blessed is this life

and I'm gonna celebrate being alive

I dwell in the darkness

I let in the light

I sleep in the afternoon

and become the noise in the night

I trespass in temptation

suffered in sacrifice

but I awake each day with a new sunrise

blessed is this life, oh

and I'm gonna celebrate being alive

blessed is this life, oh

and I'm gonna celebrate being alive

22) What were you doing at midnight last night?

Cleaning and studio making!

24) What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?

Oh man I am tired!

I Tag: Christina, Becca, Garza and my mamasita!

Zack is BACK!

2009-06-09T09:03:00.002-05:00

Oh my gosh this made me smile!

P.S. Holy Moly Zack Morris was my 400th post!