Give yourself permission to be where you are.. And to still be loved for it..

Happy year of the Earth Dog everyone! Do you still set any resolutions or goals, how do you stick to them? I'm bad at keeping one so instead of finding myself in exactly the same position this time, thinking the same thoughts and feeling the same feelings, I will just let go and start with zero pressure, enjoying life at its simplest form..

Here's to our toddler's 2nd year of painting an ornament for the tree. Merry Christmas to our family and friends!🎄🎄🎄 #LestatJodi

Are we 2018 ready?

Them ranunculus, why you so hard to paint! On another note, I was pleasantly surprised that I only used one brush for this painting, my ever trusty friend, Raphael Kazan Squirrel mop brush. How about you, what's your fave all-around brush?

So I'm making greeting cards for Lestat's teachers and this Schmincke Calligraphy Gouache in red pearl from @artnebulaph is perfect for when you want something shiny this season. Photo didn't do it justice but it's shimmering IRL!

Painted 35 pcs. of these roosters last month for a baptism souvenir. Now I feel like I could paint these birds even with closed eyes. 😁 Special thanks to @theframingstylist for the superb service and quality frames. Also, @labellefete for the trust.😊

Ahhhh! I cannot handle the prettiness of this fabric insert by @cuts.paper.finds. My personal fave would be the front and back pockets. Super genius idea for when you like to keep dainty papers, mementos, and all sorts of cutesy stickers. Get yours at https://cutspaperfinds.com/collections/fabric-insert 😊

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Been having three consecutive sleepless nights because my toddler is having a viral flu, second time this "ber" months but I'm always thankful for having to discover the wonders of quality essentials oils. It's always like we are in a wrestling arena evey time we give him meds but with essential oils, we don't have to go through that kind of stress anymore. Today, his fever is finally breaking..

"The sadness will last forever." - Vincent van Gogh

Joanniecandi X Print & Co: Watercolored Holiday Gift Card with Personalized Name It's the holiday season again, why not pair your gifts with a personalized card? @printandcompany and I thought of giving your cards an extra personal touch with my watercolor art and your choice of custom name in calligraphic type. These personalized gift cards alone could be an awesome custom gift too, don't you think? You may order here > http://bit.ly/joanniecandixprintandco2017🌲

Open yourself to it..

Tried writing in a landscape manner 'coz my Hobonichi's now getting chunky giving me an uneven surface..

Totally smitten by this leather case from @shibuph. It houses my 5 fave essential oil blends so I can bring them anytime anywhere to help us stay sniffle free this cold and flu season.

Joanniecandi X Print & Co: Watercolored Holiday Gift Card with Personalized Name It's the holiday season again, why not pair your gifts with a personalized card? @printandcompany and I thought of giving your cards an extra personal touch with my watercolor art and your choice of custom name in calligraphic type. These personalized gift cards alone could be an awesome custom gift too, don't you think? To order, just click -->http://bit.ly/joanniecandixprintandco2017

I really wish I lived someplace that had Fall..