Happy Memorial Day

Have a great holiday weekend!  Summer is officially here-Yay!  We're relaxing in Arizona with family.  Follow me and Tilly girl on Instagram to see what we are doing!

Stella and Dot for summer!

If you have never seen Stella and Dot jewlery, let me tell you it's fantastic!  My neighbor, Jessica, is a Stella and Dot stylist and recently had her launch party.  I loaded up on my favorites for summer and let me tell you I'm obsessed with everything!  You can only buy Stella and Dot through a stylist, but I was so excited when she told me I could host an online TRUNK SHOW!  Using the link below, place your order and then before you know it you'll have your adorably packaged, high quality, but not too expensive Stella and Dot at your door!  Oh, and they have more than jewelry...bags, accessories...and more!

Check out what they have online and let me know what's your favorite!  I love the Kimberly necklace, the renegade bracelet and the Getaway bag!

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To Oklahoma City

Yesterday was a very scary evening for me.  My husband and I live about 3 hours NE of Oklahoma city in AR.  We moved here last summer from Chicago for my husband's work.  I have never experienced the intensity and seriousness of a tornado.  I grew up in Florida where occasionally a hurricane came through, but it was just days of rain.  The tail end of the F5 that hit OK city came right in our direction.  We had to get in the closet under our stairs because the sirens were going off.  I knew we would be ok, but you worry about windows blowing out.

I am so sadden for Oklahoma City and all that they have lost.  Thinking and praying for everyone that lost a loved one and for the children of Plaza Towers Elementary and Briarwood Elementary. 

Art in your home

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Hi there!

So here is my attempt to do a fun little vignette for you with one of my new paintings.  What do you think?  I love mixing modern pieces with traditional ones.  This is kinda the vibe of my house now, which I am so close to photographing and sharing.  But, most importantly, I am super excited to slowly start showing you my new artwork!  I have spent months honing in on what I want to go forward with.  I am trying to evoke a breezy, fresh style that feels eclectic and dreamy in all my prints, patterns and paintings.  I give most of my sneak peaks on Instagram, so follow me there to see more of my new artwork!

These pieces and many, many more will be available for purchase soon, but check back often because I will be doing special offers to first come!

Great Friday Quote...you must read it!

Font design by Swiss Miss.  Quote by the amazingly, talented and missed Steve Jobs.

New patterns, some thoughts & lots of photos

Hi there!

I wanted to share a few things I've been working on!  Some of these are from my sketchbook or patterns from Illustrator and Photoshop.  I've been getting into more a hand-drawn style by using watercolors and then manipulating them in Photoshop.  I have to say, I love the outcome.  I'm not sure what I'll be doing with the bike or parrots yet, but something will pop into my head.

 

Also, wanted to share some thoughts about what to do next.  I am not attending Surtex this year and kinda sad about it.  But, I have so much on my plate and I really want to concentrate on the clients I have and honing in on my artwork.  With that said, I have been painting, drawing and creating like a mad woman up in my studio for the past few months.  And after, oh 3 years of just making whatever...I finally have a consistent look and feel that I can't wait to share with you.  I've been giving sneak peaks (mostly on Instagram) and I'm toying with the idea of creating a little one-stop shop of artwork online.  I have such a variety of stuff, from illustrations for the nursery to original abstract paintings, to bright watercolors, framed patterns, abstract prints....can you believe I have more!  I need to do something with them!  Etsy is a great starting point, but people still don't buy from there that often.  I also need your help finding home, gift, and boutique stores both online and local to you that I can contact.  Leave a comment with your favorite store or send me an email here-laura@lauradrodesigns.com  

I will keep you updated on what I plan to do...decisions decisions!  

Fun Friday Quote

This just always makes me laugh! I need to find more quotes from Miss Piggy, she really knows her stuff.  I'm sure she has a lot to say about her man.  I'm remembering this today because tomorrow I have a 5K run...no big deal, I know...except it's at 6:45 in the morning.  I'm not at my peak athletically at that time...luckily I am on the "Cheer team" and not the competitive one!  Wish me luck!  Happy Friday!

What are some quotes  that make you laugh???  I see the same ones online and would love to know more unique ones!!!  Leave them in the comment section.

Hattan Home - My favorite things!

I had an amazing weekend surprise!  I met this lovely lady, Lindsay, of Hattan Home.  We exchanged a few emails and before I knew it, my artwork was in her shop.  Yes, all these adorable things can be found at Hattan Home.  I know, I know, what to get?  Among all these lovely necessities are Rifle products, Kate Spade Book, adorable Poufs, and now my prints!  It makes me giddy to see my work alongside my favorite products.  She's doing a sale for Mothers day so go get Mom something cute!  Lindsay was so easy to chat with and I felt like I knew her after one email-love when that happens.  If you want to know where the newest, cutest store online is go here...and check out my artwork as well!  Leave a comment about what you think!
 

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Tumblr Inspirations

I've been in such a beachy, sunny vibe these days with all my artwork.  Not only is spring finally here and it's finally shorts weather, I can't seem to resist all these perfectly captured moments on Tumblr.  The quote at the end just makes perfect sense and pairs well with one of my watercolor sketches.  See more bright photos and what else I'm inspired by on my Tumblr blog perfectly named THE BRIGHTER SIDE.

*sorry I don't have original links for these pics, if you know where they are from let me know!

Spring Sale!! 20% off all prints!

 

I'm doing a SPRING SALE on all prints in my ETSY shop...click here!  This includes ANY size print on paper or canvas!!!  It's for a limited time, so go snatch one up!!!  If you don't see a size in a particular print message, email, or leave me a comment and I'll post one for you.  Use the code SPRING2013 when you check out.  This does not apply to any original paintings-sorry charlie.