Canvas painting

As promised, I am back with my newest canvas painting. The colors look more like in the second picture.

Also, check out the Portfolio. I've updated it with a print for Valentine's Day!

Have a great day :)

Good morning, sunshine!

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Good morning!

Today I woke up later than usual (maybe because those past days I've worked really hard at the computer and this exhausted me).

Just wanted to tell you that today I have big plans. I'll show you pictures these upcoming days. Also, this evening or maybe tomorrow morning I'll show you a picture of my newest canvas (which is finished).

Have a creative day,

Larisa

Blogging thoughts

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Hi, there!

These days I worked like crazy on some projects (a DIY, a new print and, of course, making this blog work). I've recently discovered a great blog, called My girl Thursday, which has a page with blogging advice. I've seen all the videos there and begun thinking. What should I do in order to have a regular audience? I know I AM myself. I really am now, after a period of doubts. I would love to have a pretty, pretty blog, read by pretty, pretty people. Those past days I received some great comments and I am very thankful for that. Do you think this is the way a beginning should be? I would love to know the stories behind your blog! Here are 3 things I learnt since 2009 about blogging:

1. Be yourself. I know this is a very common one, but it is very important. I mean, if you are yourself, then you will stand out in the crowd. I am very emotive person and being myself wasn't that easy in the beginning. Let the people who read your blog know you. You can always write about:

• what you like
• your greatest achievements
• a trip
• anything that it's not too personal and is worth sharing

2. Be constant. Nobody follows a blog which writes posts at months distance. I know this is my case and I am really sorry for that, but now I made it my goal to be constant on this little piece of universe.

3. Be positive. People often read your blog in their coffe break and nobody wants to read your problems. It's okay to post from time to time some posts, if you feel like doing this, but don't make those problems the subject of your blog.

Thank you so much for reading this! If you have any piece of advice, I would be glad to read them :)

Maybe it will snow

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Hello :)

This post was thought to be a letter to the Universe, so that it will know I want snow. Badly.

As last year I hadn't had the chance to enjoy the snow due to some health problems, I would like to see the town covered with a white blanket.

Did you have the chance to enjoy the snow? If you have pictures, I would love to see them!

What I am reading...

Hey, there!

I decided that it was a good idea to post what I read from time to time. I just started "La Père Goriot", written by Honoré de Balzac and I can say that it is a promising book. I was recommended to read this book and I am sure I won't be dissapointed. I will come back with a review after I'll have finished it.

What have you been reading lately?

I am wishing you...

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A new year has just started. We all have goals, dreams and maybe hopes. At least, I do! I've made my goals for 2012 at the end of December 2011 and pinned them to a board in my room. This way, I can read them whenever I feel like doing this!

I think 2012 will be the year of achievements. I think it will be a big year! Really.

One of my goals for 2012 is to blog at least five times a week. I didn't started this goal from the first week of the year, because I had to make some plans. Think about it. Start a notebook full of ideas. In the end, I know it will be worth it!

I am wishing you a great year, full of enthusiasm and joy!

What are your plans for 2012? I would love to read them!

A little update :)

Hello, there!

Yep, I'm still living. And I am good, I could say. I am really busy with school and homework, but I am also dreaming about my handmade world. You read right. Handmade.

I've opened a shop on Breslo.com, a site about handmade. I am very proud to say I had my first order *blush*. Right now, in my cozy home, I am painting a canvas, which is almost finished. I am working on it for more than a year, so, yep, I should be ashamed of myself.

I'll show you an illustration. Hope you'll find it nice :D


P.S. Click here to go to this product in my shop.

See you soon,

Larisa