A Year in Review

Phew, we made it through the first week of 2012.
For the past couple of weeks, everyone has been reminiscing about the past year while preparing for the year ahead of us.  I would be lying if I said I wasn't doing the same.  This week has been about analyzing, reviewing and planning for 2012.  The thing is, we can't help but look back on the past in order to plan for our future.  That being said, I am going to do my part and pay gratitude to all that made 2011 possible for Reenie Rose....it only seems right and a form of good karma for 2012.
So, here's a year in review for Reenie Rose:

Kara & Mike

Florist:  Kehoe Designs

Photographer:  Rick Aguilar

 Rachel & Jason

Carrie & Bill

Florist: Event Creative

Photographer:  Studio This Is

Kelly & Andrew

Florist: Grapevine Floral

Photographer: George Street Photo & Video 

Paula Jean & Brian

Florist:  Kehoe Designs

Photographer:   Stuart Rodgers Photography 

Laura & D.R.

Florist:  Elegant Creations

Photographer:   Brad Photographers and Video 

 Maureen & Kevin

Florist: Pistil and Vine

Photographer:  Darcy Demmel Photography

Sarah & Ernest

Florist: Blumen Design

Photographer:  Jaclyn Simpson Photography

 The paintings are lovely, but the vendors I work with are fantastic.  The people I continue to surround myself with are the ones that are helping to build Reenie Rose to it's potential.  

Just think, by the end of this year, I'll have completed a full calendar's worth...and then some.  2013 Reenie Rose calendars....I like that idea.  Is it too early to place orders?

And Spring is Here!

It's official...spring is here.  Though the weather outside is still trying to decide what it wants to do despite the calendar date, I have succumbed to the season and brought it into my home. 
Look at these fabulous blooms!  Nothing screams "SPRING!" like fresh tulips.

Another fabulous bloom.....Kara and Mike's painting is finished!  Kehoe Designs continues to produce a stunning bouquet that replicates perfectly into a painting. 

This is a good start to spring!

Spring is Blooming!

Spring is just around the corner!  Kara and Mike's painting is starting to really bloom....pretty yellows and citrusy greens. Fresh and ready for spring!!!

Lights, Camera, Action!

This week has been a whirlwind of meetings and making great contacts for some fun things to come.  Perhaps the most exciting thing for Reenie Rose to date happened this Monday.  I didn't want to let the cat out of the bag too soon for fear of jinxing the whole gig, but it's official...I am going to be on the tv show 190 North on abc!!!! 
For those of you non-Chicagoans that don't know about about 190 North, it is a local abc news affiliate that focuses on Chicago entertainment, trends, and style.  It's on Sunday nights at 10:35pm, and yours truly will be a part of an episode airing April 10th!

I am so excited (and a little nervous) about my feature on the show.  It was a fabulous experience though being involved in a scheduled tv appearance (not just me being filmed eating a taco for the camera...see about 40 seconds into this segment). 
My segment consists of a special interview with my good friends Natalie and Mike who own a painting from me, as well as some time spent in my studio....being interviewed, painting, looking busy and whatnot.

BIG thanks to Natalie and Mike for taking time out of their day to sing my praises.  I know they'll be a great addition to the segment.  Another BIG thanks to all of my painting owners who were nice enough to let me steal my paintings back for this.  You'll get to see a bunch of my work on this show thanks to all the support.

More BIG thanks to the 190 North crew.  Holly, Eva, Colin and Mike were all so great and easy to work with.  Though we were in the comforts of my own home, I was still a little nervous about the whole thing, but they made it so easy for me.

And, finally, BIG thanks to my mom.  She pulls out a winner yet again by contacting 190 North in the first place.  Thanks Mom.

With all of this going on, I didn't want to forget about Kara and Mike's painting too.  I got a few brushstrokes in during the taping of the show, so you'll get to see the painting in it's early stages.

You know I'll send out another "Tune in to 190 North" announcements when we get closer to the date....so, stay tuned!

Like Crocuses in Snow, A Painting Pops Up

Happy Belated Valentine's Day.....but wait!  I've decided to continue the love into this weekend!  Come out to Magnificent Milestones this Saturday, February 19th from 11am-5pm to receive $100 off your bouquet painting when you sign up that day.  I will also be working on my newest painting on site. 
It turns out that Magnificent Milestones owner, Kara Underwood, not only admires my work, she wants a painting of her own!  Check out her beautiful bouquet below:

This is such a citrusy fresh bouquet to be working on as we anxiously try to sneak up on spring.  It is suppose to be warmer this weekend, so there's no excuse not to stop by and visit me!  Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Painting!

Magnificent Milestones is located at 472 West Erie St. in Chicago.  Please contact the paperie at 312.951.8300 if you have any questions about this event.