Blog Stalking: The Lauren Elizabeth

This episode of "Blog Stalking" features another fashion blog that I frequent—The Lauren Elizabeth blog.

 

Left: Pencil sketch by Katrina Crouch

Right: Photo from The Lauren Elizabeth blog

 

While her style is not always right in line with my own (I tend to be more girly and classic, while she dives into more trendy styles), her general creativity, interest in interior design and sense of humor keep me coming back for more!

Also, she shops both at high end stores and "normal" stores (target, h&m, ect), making my regular stalking habits more excusable ;)

Interested in getting your own portrait drawn/painted by yours truly?  YOU CAN!  Right here!

    All opinions, along with the sketch, are my own.  The Lauren Elizabeth does not even know that I am doing this!

Insta-Lately (2)

 Beginning to decorate for Valentine's Day! Get your own print here

I was making a hat, but when I put it on to show my husband the progress, he laughed so hard that I have not yet finished it.  What do you think? Leave it as a "pony-hat" or finish the traditional shape?

 New necklace!  Hard not to love the beautiful jade color, though I have not had many opportunities to wear it since I have been sick the past few days

 For a few years I have done little sketches of my "OOTD" (outfit of the day) a couple times a month.  I rarely take these sketches to final pieces, though I do enjoy them.  I think I shall begin posting some of these on instagram since the response of this post was much more than I expected.


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Warming Up the Tail Feathers

This weekend I suffered from a case of the sickies—a small cold, but annoying just the same! 
 It began at work on Thursday and grew worse on Friday, but was TONS better on Saturday!  I really didn't feel sick at all and even managed to run to the store and visit my parents.  Then on Sunday I started to feel fatigued again and the sniffles returned... but I felt good enough to complete a lot o cooking and enjoy my evening.
 

And Monday? Sick.
Again.

 

ugh.

 

But at least from my little perch on the couch, buried under a feather comforter, accompanied by tissue box, warm tea and sketchbook, I had a great view of my favorite animal friends, enjoying the bird feeder.  You can get a print of either of these bundled little sparrows from my etsy shop!

Hoping for a healthier, back to normal, no tissues, lots of chocolate Tuesday!!

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Blog Stalking: The Quiet Place

I have a confession.

(( I spend way too much time reading blogs! ))

Seriously, it can get bad.

But I don't watch TV, or have a lot of free time, so the random moments where I get a chance to skip on over to visit my favorite bloggers is like a mini vacation.  I look forward to these little escapes, so it is no surprise that the bloggers that float in and out of my days appear in my warm-ups, and sometimes even make it to the scanner!  So, here's another one for you:

These are two precious girls blog over at "The Quiet Place Blog", and I have the privilege to call both of them my friends. About a year ago they began writing a blog together to encourage other women—and, let me tell you, they have done a great job!

Other "blog stalking" examples here.
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Sketchbook: Saved For A Rainy Day

I am swimming in a pool of unfinished projects.
Sometimes, these incomplete pieces dishearten me, as I long for a spare moment to dedicate to the canvas (though, I often give the time I can get away with to my husband and family, so I can't really complain!).  On the other hand, I can't help but grow excited as I see the raw ideas still in their most exciting stages—that point where the final product can either be a huge success, or... a flop, haha

Anyway, since I have had an extra busy week, here's one of my unfinished pieces for you to muse over.

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Love Language

There are so many different ways to say "I love you".  Not only lingual, but through an unexpected note, a gift, or just help with the dishes (thanks hubbs!).  So I painted the little signs below to hang around our home (or to give out) as this Hallmark season reminds us to show love to those who don't always get our best, but definitely deserve it.

 

Prints for the French version (Je T'aime) are available on Society6!

 
 
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Insta-Lately: A New Year

We spent a few days snowed in (to celebrate the new year, of course) and work was called off, so we worked from home!  It was so peaceful and productive, working in the warm house, surrounded by a soft blanket.  I can't tell you how comfy it was, and so rejuvenating.

One of the many products of working from home—an extra corner of my canvas bloomed while I put off going outside for yet another day!  

 I finally have the coral statement necklace of my dreams.  I kinda wear this too much—even when I know I won't see anyone, it's on.


Find these and (way) more photos like them on my instagram—follow along to get updates and sneak peaks before the blog ;)

 
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