Teeny Weeny Art Studios

Lost dear friend and companion

Starting this week with a ton of catching up to do as last week we lost a dear friend, our little dog Nikki (in the foreground in the picture above). If you follow me, you probably know she was with me for 17 wonderful years, but unfortunately the time had come to say goodbye. I am reminded that Father Time is undefeated and in this case it is surely true. She was my walking partner and sweet companion for all those years and we all will miss her a lot!

I had to take a few days off to regroup. Though I must admit, staying distracted and busy helps me to somehow begin to get past our loss, otherwise I would be overwhelmed thinking about how sad it really is to lose her. The grieving process is difficult but necessary, otherwise it has a way of forcing its way out on its own.

I will be back shortly with more lovely news and updates! Happy weekend ahead my friends! xx, Lana

Happy December!

Hello Lovelies!

I hope you had a blessed week and nice family celebration during this Thanksgiving week (at least for those of you in the US). Now it's time to start preparing for a lovely holiday season and getting ready for more joyful times with family and friends!

As for me I'm going to be short and sweet this week, because I'm swamped with custom orders, sales, packing and last minute freelance work. Also, I'm really excited about my recent collaboration with large retailer .... I cannot wait to reveal! This is will be a lovely surprise just before the New Year!

my commission for a lovely client packed and ready to be shipped

Getting away this holiday season? Next year I would like to return to Paris and spend a week in Provence ( but I will have to wait till June so see the beautiful lavender season :) so in the mean time...

Paris in bloom from my trip this year

- little sparkles from Tiffany's for Christmas ... in my "Santa's list".... a girl can dream - N'est-ce pas?

New Tiffany's store in Manhattan

- it never hurts to dream about a far away destination or shopping on 5th Avenue in NYC

New Custom Illustration for client I completed last week

.... What is your dream destination? Share with me.... and for now my favorite quote:

" Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks" - Plutarch.

I hope you can see my story from my paintings... my dreams, and my inspiration... so go ahead dream up your next vacation, and make it happen! - xx, Lana

This Week's Quote - Give Thanks!

Via

Hello my dear Friends! I'm on a short blog break this week as you all probably will be spending more time with a family and friends during the holiday season. My deepest gratitude for all my dear friends and followers, collectors and online etsy shoppers. I enjoyed spending time with you all this year, blogging about art and travel and whatever else was on our minds at the moment ....... you make me feel like we are like one big family. I count all my blessings this year and trust that you will have time to reflect on your many blessings as well, and also to create many great memories for the future! I hope to blog again soon to close out a wonderful 2014!

with love,

Lana