MY DREAM: As a little girl, I always dreamed of having a playhouse where I could play make believe with my friends. Once my second daughter arrived, I was finally able to convince my husband and bring my childhood playhouse dreams to life! I was SO excited! I envisioned a tiny white picket fence, window flower boxes, and dutch door. The only problem, there was nothing ready-made to purchase that fit my criteria. That's when I knew I had to get creative and put a lot of time, paint, and visits to the local Home Depot to make it the itty bitty playhouse of my dreams.
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I couldn't be happier to have captured the birth of my son. My husband fought me on having a videographer from the moment I brought it up, but I am so happy I overruled him. LOL. To have my final moments of pregnancy, the delivery of my son, and my daughters meet their brother on film is priceless! Now the hubby understands and agrees after seeing the finished product. Momma always knows best, am I right?!?!
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I feel like I have to reintroduce myself since it's been a long time since I've done this, but something came over me and I wanted to start sharing what I've been up to the past year. I've definitely put my watercolor painting on the back burner and have been focusing on my growing family, but I've continued to express my creativity throughout my house and its been super fun!
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I can't even begin to explain my excitement when I was asked to do some custom art for this photo shoot! Not to mention, my Chacha girl got to model! Double eeeek!!!
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Every mom deserves to wear a crown for a day, that's why I created this intimate workshop filled with beautiful blooms.
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Painting summer treats, sipping on pineapple iced tea and catching up with girlfriends... Nothing beats that!
Here's a little recap of my first watercolor workshop with The Bloguettes in their brand new studio.
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It's been a busy past couple of weeks prepping for my upcoming store launch and watercolor workshop.
Getting out of the house has been key in accomplishing my list of to-do's. This past week I came here to The Henry in Phoenix with my good friend and photographer Monica Mae.
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I am so excited to be teaming up with MY FAVORITE teething jewelry company for my GIVEAWAY this month! Mama & Little is a fashionable, silicone teething jewelry line started by Arleene, a super creative and gorgeous mommy.
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Had so much fun today with a little impromptu photo shoot of Chacha and her bestie! The secret to a good photo shoot? Cookies of course!!! We had a blast. Wishing everyone a day filled with lots of cuddles, hugs, and kisses!
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Okay friends! Here's your chance to win a bundle of Modern Moni 'Donut' cards (featured above) and a custom watercolor! I'll be announcing the winner on Valentine's Day, so hurry and put in your entries to win. All you need to do is the following 2 things:
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It feels so good to be back home in Arizona after spending the past week in the Bay Area. It's back to the grind of laundry, errands, music and swim classes with Chacha, but also visiting places that inspire me artistically. With all the painting I've been doing and my website relaunch right around the corner, I've found it super important to surround myself with decor and spaces that get the creative juices flowing.
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I couldn't be more excited to announce that I will be rebranding Modern Moni!
I'll be taking my blog to an entirely new platform over the next month or two, focusing on my artwork and of course keep you up to date on my life as mommy. I'm working with my web designer right now to make my paintings available for you to purchase here on Modern Moni, along with some other fun links that I have in the works. In the meantime, please stick with me! I've been super busy and having a blast taking custom painting orders, and shipping them out to all of you. My favorite is doing portraits of all your little kiddos and pets :)
It may be only January but we're getting very warm weather here in Arizona. It has me dreaming of summer time and cold treats of all different flavors!
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I couldn't be more excited to start 2015 with cold weather and my paint brush and watercolors by my side! If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably seen me working on this four piece set "It's a Jungle Out There." These little animal squares will be on their way to Colorado to help decorate a room for my girlfriend's little boy. Can't wait to see pictures of it!
Charlotte's Garden themed party couldn't have been more perfect. Surrounded by her closest friends from her music and little gym classes, playing with balls, and of course indulging in some chocolate cake!
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The big birthday girl, on her birthday throne! Jeez, how time flies! I feel like it was just yesterday I brought my baby girl home and went through a marathon of sleepless nights.
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It's been a crazy, crafty and honestly messy week prepping for Chacha's 1st Birthday party.
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