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Phil, the esteemed weather-predicting groundhog has forecasted six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow this morning at Gobbler’s K**b. Are we even surprised at this point. Lol. Hold on to your hats and coats a bit longer friends!!! Warm sunny days will be here before you know it but I’m going to enjoy a few more weeks of cozy layers and hot drinks and inside hangs.

Happy Friday! I think it will be fun to share some of my recent holiday portraits in the coming days. I hope you enjoy seeing all these sweet fluffy faces. Pet portraits are my bread and butter. I absolutely adore getting the opportunity to learn about and capture the personalities of each of these good boys and girls sent my way. I do occasionally dabble in people portraits and home portraits. If you ever have an inquiry, please don’t be shy. Send me a message and let’s chat.

Featured portraits:
Baxter, Daisy, & Esther 💖💖💖

8x10 digital portraits

Okay….so reviewing my 2025 pieces I discovered that I never shared this portrait from way back in January of ‘24!! Can you even believe it?
Meet Rory! Yes, THAT Rory!!! 😊✨ Her mama assured me she is the very best girl. She absolutely loves a good comfy spot snuggled in with a blanket and pillow. We decided a classic Rory sweater with the Chilton colors headband would be most fitting to her personality.

8x10 digital portrait

Hi friends!!! As we are in the last week before Christmas officially and the holiday panic might be setting in….if you are looking for that last minute gift or stocking stuffer let me suggest a couple stops locally where you can still find these things for $20 or less. I have assorted 5x7 prints and travel ready coloring kits available at and right now!! All prints are buy one get one half off currently so don’t miss this holiday sale!! I also have a small selection of framed original drawings ready for homes. Both locations have a wide selection of other handcrafted goods for you pick from. So fill those stockings with goodies before it’s too late!! Let’s support local this holiday season!!!