I Heart Stickers

Many of you know that I dabble in other areas of creativity.  Somehow I just can't seem to put all of my eggs into one basket, and I guess that is a good thing.  More people can take advantage of my artistic opportunities.  The latest one...my new Etsy story for Reeniebeans!

This shop dives into my childhood and the days spent collecting and trading stickers with friends.  Would you believe I still have my old sticker collection?!  We're talking vintage stickers now!  I've decided to put these gems to good use and make personalized gifts with them.  These are perfect for a baby or child's room or even to add a special touch to a teacher's classroom.  Check out a few samples:

So cute, right?!  Obviously I have letters, numbers and names featured but there are always other options too.  I was thinking about making a large heart in a 11 x 14 inch frame.  What do you think of this idea?  

If you'd like some more info on having your own sticker creation made, please contact me at Loreen@Reeniebeans.com and I'd be happy to start sifting through my collection to come up with the perfect images for you.  

I heart stickers!!!

I Dabble in Other Things

A week ago today I was putting the final touches on the timeline for Kristen and Dave's wedding as their day of coordinator for their Sweetest Day wedding last weekend.  Mind you, day of coordination is something I tend to do as an assistant to the other fabulous planners in my wedding circle...not very often am I going solo for the day.  I've worked quite a few weddings with a couple of ladies this season and so admire the women I have had the honor of assisting.  After this past weekend though, I have a new found appreciation for everything they do.  For Kristen and Dave's wedding, I was only involved in the process for about 3 weeks in which everything was already planned out, and I just swooped in to coordinate the day and vendors for a smooth flowing event (according to my timeline).  For the months and years that planners spend putting every last detail together flawlessly, and thinking on their toes for everyone that special day (including myself...I just come in and do what I'm told), I commend you.  I ran around calmly all last Saturday while having a mini tornado in my head of thoughts and problem solving and a constant check list.
Bravo ladies, you are to be admired and commended for all that you take on during the course of planning.

Now for what I took on....

Getting the bride down the aisle

Florals by Michelle's Petal Designs

Cake by Bittersweet

The fabulous candy bar I put together at Pazzo's.

The day went off without a hitch and Kristen and Dave couldn't be happier.  I on the other hand, have invested in some new "day of" shoes for the next long wedding day.  My feet couldn't be happier.

Snap Shots

Yesterday was an amazing day of progress toward my new website.  I had a photo shoot at my home/studio with the ever amazing Jenn Gaudreau of Jennifer Kathryn Photography.  Though I can't show you any of the photos from the shoot just yet, I do want to share a couple of images of the "village members" that are helping to raise this website child of mine.

Of course, for starters there is Jennifer Kathryn Photography.  There is another post to come with an interview and some images of the shoot from Jenn, but for now, you just need to know her.  She is the sweetest person to spend 5 hours of your day with.  Note that we did a lot of chit chatting and giggling throughout this shoot that may have added to our time, but neither of us seemed to really mind!

Bella assisted on the shoot

You've heard me swoon over Megan Musschoot at Pistil and Vine before....well, I'm doing it again.  Just look at this beautiful arrangement she provided for my kitchen counter to add some color to my images.  Oh, just something she whipped up for me on the spot.  I wish I could bottle her talent up and channel it to my toes...then I'd be painting and floral arranging at the same time.

Finally, with the weather cooling down, and my window boxes looking less than savory, Viviana Grasso of Petal Play Design (aka my partner in crime for next year's Indie Wed) provided some lush greens to improve the view from my windows.

It didn't hurt that she threw in these sunflowers to brighten my day too.

How lucky am I to work with such lovely and talented ladies!?  All I can say is that I'm always so grateful for these opportunities to collaborate.  It makes painting a Reenie Rose so much more than a "simple" painting.  Lots of tlc going into every painting and every part of the business.  Can't wait to show you more!

Thanks ladies!!!!  xoxo

Dualing Paintings

Happy Monday everyone!  I hope the blast of fall air has given you a fresh start to the work week.  I'm feeling pretty motivated and keeping busy.  As a wise woman I know once said, "People are their least productive when they're 'busy', meaning they have a lot going on but not much is happening."  Well Ms. Anne marie, I can safely say that things are "happening".  In fact, two things are happening....I'm dual painting.  
I've been asked before if I ever paint multiple pieces at one time, and the answer is typically "no".  Currently I have taken on this mystery of multi-tasking in order to have a couple of visual options for my upcoming photo shoot with the lovely Jennifer Kathryn Photography.


Here is an update on Argentina and Jesse's ivory bouquet:

I put the brakes on this piece in order to start another with a little more color variation for my website photos.  I introduce to you the composition for Anna and Jason's painting:

Not only is this painting full of spring colors, but it is a doosy of a composition (who volunteered this image?).  This piece reminds me a lot of Rachel and Brian's painting...remember that one?:

I think it's the sunlight, color palette and those coveted peonies that make these compositions look like cousins of each other.  What do you think?

Back to the painting...
So, I've sketched in Anna and Jason's, resulting in a very advanced, oversized looking coloring book:

Lil bit crazy looking if you ask me.  Ah, but there's no time to think about that.  Next week is the photo shoot and I need to have half of this painting finished with maybe a little more on Argentina and Jesse's.  Back and forth I'll go with a few updates here and there for you.

For more extensive coverage on my progress, follow me on Instagram.  Yes, I have added another social media platform to my arsenal of getting the Reenie Rose word out to one and all.  You can find me under the username "Loreen_Rose".  Do you believe "ReenieRose" was already taken?  Who is this impostor and how do they paint?!

Not this crazy way I bet.

This is for ya'll

This week has flown by, and per my usual self, I do not feel caught up.  You just have to keep plowing through though, right?  I mean, for heavens sakes, I was in Nashville a week ago for a wedding.  Ah, and a beautiful wedding it was.  Just look at this bride!

How about the venue...

Both the ceremony and reception were held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in the center of downtown Nashville.  It was by far one of the most beautiful venues I've been to in awhile.

I had never visited Nashville before and was completely charmed by it during my stay.  The food, the music and the active downtown had me smitten at "ya'll".

Yup, that's the bride and groom up on the stage at a bar after the reception.  Live music was everywhere!

This is a lot of fried and a lot of yum yum.

If you look closely, you'll notice the BBQ Pitmasters bus.  They were filming an episode across from our hotel at the Hot Wings Festival.  Yes, I did indulge in some wings.

The Grand Ole Opry Hotel.  I felt like I was in Disney World.

Super nice weekend that I am happy to reminisce about as we head into the weekend.  Of course, there is painting to report.  Oh the painting.  Saving that for the next post, so be sure to report back, and have a lovely weekend in the meantime!