ART: Ombre Hearts Available!!

Time is so precious these days. If I stay still I feel like I am either going to fall ASLEEP or die of boredom! So, I keep moving. Ever feel like that?

Anyway, with some time on my hands, I managed to paint (2) more pieces yesterday! 

The Ombre' Hearts original paintings have now been added to my online gallery! We no longer have a timer, so you can buy at your own convenience as well as choose the frame style you like, directly off the site. These watercolor+acrylic pieces are 30"x37" and are so much PRETTIER in person, I guarantee you!  

I think they would look FAB in a home office, or in a nursery. The Ombre Hearts painting represents many things, but it is mostly a happy painting - that reminds me that we do NOT have to be PERFECT......hence the imperfect details on the hearts. Hope you like them! 

You can see them both here.

If you are looking to commission a painting, please contact Jen with more details. Include measurements, colors & style you would like.

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On Valentine's Day...

Valentine's Day should be everyday if you're in a relationship. 

My husband & I are firm believers in keeping L-O-V-E alive by nurturing it daily. We strive hard to place God at the center of our marriage, and even though some days it's not easy, the most important thing is we 'both' keep trying.

This week, my husband & I were practicing making desserts for Valentine's day.  He loves cooking, while I'm more the creative type who likes to decorate them .... we work well together!  Below are the sweets we made, which we'll also be making on V-day!  Hope we can inspire you to show someone...that you LOVE them....whether you have a husband, wife, bf or gf...or you're single.

Remember....love comes in many forms.  Have a Happy Valentine's Day.

Above: a bouquet of flowers I brought home - couldn't resist!

Below: The newest Love print in Blush pink+gold - gorgeous! Available in my Made By Girl shop.

Below: Chocolate cupcake with butter cream frosting & a side of pink cotton candy, don't forget the conversation hearts!

Enjoy a good LOVE LETTER? I do! In fact, my husband STILL leaves notes & LOVE letters for me even after many years together.  Paying attention to the small meaningful things is key.  

In 2013 I created an online magazine devoted to Love Letters, where several blogger shared their favorites. I shared one my husband wrote me, you can see a peek below. See the entire letter & more in the online magazine here. 

I'm sure you'll LOVE it!

Below: chocolate cupcakes with butter cream frosting & conversation hearts - yum!

below: Chocolate heart ice-cream sandwich? Sure, why not?

Below: one of the many Pink Ombre original paintings I painted for clients - great reminder to LOVE.

-all images by jen ramos

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FASHION: Hearts

Hi everyone! Adri here of Adri's World. It's February and that means it's the month of LOVE!

I love hearts and that wrap dress is just the perfect pattern. Not too red, not too flashy. Wear it with some delicate gold heart earrings and a simple long heart necklace. Love!
 

Those black pumps with gold hearts are the cutest, I think they would look great with that cream shirt with black hearts and your favorite black skirt. Perfect for a night out! If you want to add a bit of hearts in a fashionable way, what better way with a black and white clutch? That clutch is definitely on my list of wants!

And of course no outfit is complete without the perfect lipstick and an amazing scent! Do you like hearts?

[1.ariel gordon earrings, 2.vivienne westwood for melissa pumps 3.jennifer zeuner necklace, 4.lancome lipstick, 5.a wear dress, 6.ariella collection ring, 7.dolce & gabbana fragrance, 8.topshop shirt, 9.stella mccartney clutch]

- post by Adri Reynoso

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BKR Water Bottles

BKR Bottles are the new "it" water bottles.  How great would these be as a gift to your best friend? Love that each color has a different colored heart.  So simple & effective.  We've all heard about how plastic bottles leaching harmful toxins into the water you drink, but with BKR you drink through a glass bottle.  It makes for a safer, cleaner drinking experience, but also looks great!   These are perfect for taking out on a run, to the beach, or to the gym.  You can buy yours here.    

Which is your fave?

-images via myBKR

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Valentine's Day Treat Ideas

Happy Monday!! Hope everyone is enjoying the start of the new year! As every year, we get to start it with love as we celebrate Valentine's Day! Yup... it's right around the corner!! Love is in the air and inspiring some delicious treats for the special day. I've been checking out Pinterest lately to feed that inspiration (pun intended!) and I wanted to share a few treats that caught my eye!!

Are you planning any special sweets and treats for the holiday?? Let me know, and enjoy!!

           Ombre Cake via Favorite Food Recipes

"I Heart Cookies"- Forgiving Martha

Heart Shaped S'mores - Pinterest

White Chocolate Heart Cups with Strawberry Ice Cream via Go Make Me

Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes - SkinnyTaste.com

Cookies with Rose Water - Pinterest

- post by jen ramos

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Free LOVE by MadeByGirl

Lets not forget my designer coffee tables from my website. This one is called 'FREE LOVE'. The beautiful red heart is made of suede pigskin surrounded by tiny faceted tacks. The wings are zebra print hide where you can actually feel the hairs. Of course, my tables are more like pieces of art, so they are for people that like unique furniture and conversation pieces. I do custom work so please email me if interested. Off to L.A. tomorrow morning, will be back Thursday with more.

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