MID-WEEK RAMBLINGS // LATELY IN THE STUDIO

Hello! Just popping in to share a few favorite snaps of some work in progress from this past week.  The above photo seemed to be a hit on instagram. I loved all the nice comments about me switching it up a bit (with my color palette). YES, I will offer this as a print as soon as I have a free moment to clean it up and get a test print made to make sure it looks great before I offer to y'all. I never, ever use orange and yellow. Not because I hate them, I'm just not drawn them I guess. I don't wear these hues much / don't like how they look on me so maybe that's why? Anyways, I am challenging myself to introduce some new color combos into my life (all aspects of it) this year...

 I've also been really into old folk art lately and have been researching various European styles.  I'm not really trying to create an accurate depiction of it, but I like to feel inspired by different types of art and then just make it my own. Hence, the above and below photos. This stool has been around for years and I just randomly did this to it last week, ha.  I'm liking it so much that I am painting part of my spring collection in this style.  I can't wait to share what I'm working as spring and the National Stationery Show get closer! 

A few snippets from my desk and deciding what to turn these guys into...

Finally, my painting area after a long week.  It's not cute but it's necessary to my productivity. I like being able to leave everything out as sometimes I need to go back and forth from here to my computer. Coffee, a million paints, tiny brushes... ya know, all the essentials for surviving around here. haha. 

Hope you all are having a lovely week. It's raining today but Florida is finally experiencing our tiny spurt of winter. Not complaining about putting my favorite sweaters and boots to use that I never get to wear! 

XOXO

HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS

all florals on black available in my shop

Happy Friday! 

We are off to visit my grandparents in South Carolina for a few days.  I am so looking forward to the cold weather and wearing some layers for once!  I recently got a new lap top which makes me feel so much better about being away.  Having a reliable computer so I can still get some work done on trips relieves tons of my stress, especially around this time of year. While I totally enjoy unplugging every once in awhile, I like to stay productive and check in during down time on vacation.  Hope you have a lovely weekend and are getting prepared for Thanksgiving (already!) next week.  

Starting next week through the holidays I am going to be turning these Friday Favorites posts into gift guides.  Stay Tuned! But first... some loves, wants, and needs from this week... 

*Quartz collar necklace

*Lavander, thyme, and white chocolate scones, amazing.

*Brass initial door knockers

*Inspired by the cut and texture of this Valentino dress

*Painted antler ornaments

*Just a really pretty holiday pin

*This Free People tunic 

*Stunning, inspiring photo of Jennifer Lawrence 

*A beautiful wedding color palette 

*This adorable boho cottage is everything 

XOXO

HAPPY HALLOWEEN + SOME LINKS

Halloween weekend is here, yay! 

Do you still dress up? 

It's my favorite. Hunter is always a good sport and will dress up with me, so that makes it more fun! His parents started having an annual party a few years back, so looking forward to that.  It is also the weekend we met four years ago! Man time flies. We will be celebrating at our favorite restaurant tonight. 

Some halloween related favorites from this week: 

*DIY gold leaf pumpkins via Free People 

*Halloween wedding inspiration via Green Wedding Shoes 

*A fall colored bouquet, painting / color inspiration!

*Love these crazy but pretty Halloween makeup ideas

*I think this is my favorite couples costume I've seen on Pinterest

*Beautiful fall decor // fireplace with pumpkins

And a few non-Halloween: 

*Ted Baker floral luggage, come home to me!

*Love the colors and composition of this photo, more painting / palette inspo!

*Gucci S/S '16 is still KILLING me, all those sheer pastels and ruffles

*Can I have this in my backyard please?

*This embroidered dress from Zara, now on my wishlist

AND since this is one of my favorite weekends of the year I decided to offer a special little discount just for the weekend.  Use code 'HAPPY' for 15% off through Sunday.  Shop my prints and stationery right here

Have a spooky weekend kitty cats! 

XO 

HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS

'poppy' print available in my shop

Happy Friday! 

A few favorites as of late... 

*This floral print dress, to die for

*This, because it's awesome

*Beautiful floral inspiration 

*I've been looking for some fire place / mantel inspiration, this one is gorge

*Cutest camera straps 

*Delicious looking eggplant recipe (this whole blog has great stuff, click through the photo to see)

*An inspiring fall color palette 

*Loving bow tie blouses, particularly this one from Nasty Gal 

*Gucci S/S '16... unreal!

XOXO 

HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS

TGIF! We are off to New York today and I couldn't be more excited.  I have a photoshoot there on Sunday and the rest of weekend we plan to visit friends and enjoy some real fall weather! 

I still need to finish packing, but first some favorites from the week: 

*Fantastical Floral Embroidery, just so fun

*This color palette via Valentino Spring 

*More long sleeve floral prints, can't help myself

*Love this pumpkin DIY 

*Emily Soto's photography is so alluring

*This gallery wall is a dream

*Since my bff is having a girl I can't stop hunting for the sweetest dresses, this!

*This scalloped suede skirt, the green is amazing

*The prettiest blush colored felt hat via jcrew

Have a lovely weekend!

XO

HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS

print available here 

Happy Friday & HAPPY OCTOBER! We are now in what is arguably the best month of the year. 

Here are some favorite [fall] finds as of late... 

*The cutest corduroy pinafore dress

*Love this wintery makeup look

*I just ordered these boots and I'm obsessed, I got the whiskey color but the grey is pretty good looking too

*This weekend makeover on Emily Henderson's blog

*How saying no can help your business grow

*The loveliest fall outfit via Gal Meets Glam

*This tunic dress from Topshop Unique is the perfect floral print

*Love the color palette of this dress from Anthropologie (on sale!)

*This thrift store home makeover via Sea of Shoes

Have a wonderful weekend! 

XO

PAINTED: BOLD FLORALS ON BLACK

I have been adding to my collection of big bold flowers on black, these are my favorite to paint! I go in phases of loving greyscale but I'll never be able to resist creating such colorful, bright florals.  I'm so drawn to the way they pop on the black. I have sent these three to the printer and they will be listed in the shop as soon as I receive them (and approve that they are beautiful enough for your walls!) 

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XO

HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS

Happy Friday my friends! 

Hope your short week was great.  It's funny because I definitely enjoyed the extra day off this week but then fitting everything into a four days is just a little too much scrambling! I'm looking forward to a busy weekend ahead.  Most of my weekend will be spent organizing, doing some cleaning out, and getting my shop all restocked and in order for October approaching.  Once October hits theres noooo going back! It always seems like endless excitement, events, and orders as the holidays draw near.  I am so looking forward to this time of year.

As always a few favorites from the week:

*Just loving the colors and textures in this photo

*A beautiful bouquet to serve as painting inspiration!

*An inspiring, artful Wes Anderson inspired wedding

*These fringe boots are ridiculously cute and a good price

*This pleated jumper from UO, I love the look of long sleeves or a turtle neck under a cute dress for fall

*Another colorful, textural, inspiring pin

*The sperry duck boots are so comfortable (they were my life in Iceland) and I'm loving this new color!

*I started a new Vintage board on pinterest for all my random finds

*Society 6 is offering a free shipping promo right now, follow this link to receive the deal

*And in case you missed my post yesterday, I added six new prints to my shop and have some older designs on sale for only $10!

XO

NEW PRINTS IN THE SHOP

I'm so excited to have these new prints ready for the shop! There are six new ones all together and I plan to keep adding more soon (like all the sneak peeks on instagram).  I've been vigorously painting every single day to expand my line, finalize the holiday collection, and just have way more card options that hopefully you guys will love.

Hop on over to see & shop the new prints

XO

STYLED BY : SK PRINTS FIND HOMES

 I adore seeing tags pop up on instagram of people sharing photos of my prints styled in their homes. It's my favorite.   These are a few snaps from friends that I had to share (maybe we're all friends because we love neutrals? ha).  I would love to see more pictures of your vignettes / gallery walls with my prints included.  Please tag so I can share @shannonkirsten !

Photos: @jmgunn / @stef_adams_ / @_sarahtucker

all prints above available in my shop

XO

SUMMER DAYS

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and first official day of summer. It's sort of funny to hear that since it's been hot for months here in Florida. Sad.  My fruity print reminds me of summer days... poolside, lots of melon, bright colors, and fruit cocktails! 

Available in my shop 

XO

CYBER MONDAY SALE!

Happy Cyber Monday! 

I decided to extend my sale with an extra little discount for today only! 

shop now: etsy.com/shop/shannonkirsten

And a few favorites around the web today:

J.Crew : 40% off sale, code: MONDAY

Anthropologie: Free Shipping 

French Connection: 40% off

Forever 21: Free Shipping

West Elm: Up to 25% off, code: SUPERSALE

Asos: 30& off, code: ILOVEMONDAYS

TREAT PRINTS IN THE SHOP!

A little Monday morning pick-me-up!

A few new prints I added to the shop this weekend. They are available in 8" x 10" and 11" x 14".  I picture these in sets hanging in cute kitchens (that's what I'm doing with mine at least!).  And perfectly sweet gifts for the coffee lover or foodie friend.  xx 

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NEW FLORALS

A few new items on my shop this week.  Check them out here 

xox 

LATELY : STUDIO SNAPS // THINGS IN PROGRESS

A few snapshots from around the studio this past week.  Working on several color ways of this floral print for greeting cards! I made a pink one a while back and loved it, it was time to add more.  I also started on some holiday goods that I'm excited to have in my shop soon!  The little fruits will be turned into a print with a vegetable companion to match!  The others are just some preliminary paintings playing around with lots of color (with Twiggy who likes to help me).

xox 

HELLO SEPTEMBER + AUGUST ROUNDUP

I'm a little late on welcoming September this week (with open arms might I add).  I had a great summer that flew by so fast.  I've been so busy working on client and personal projects over the past couple months.  Above are some of my recent favorites!  I have a couple exciting collabs in the works and am working on some products for the holidays!  I know this fall is going to bring great things (and lots of pumpkin spice).  I'm looking forward to cooler temperatures but first taking this month to get organized before the craziness hits.  I always feel like once October comes it just flies by, as there is always so much to do over the holidays.  Trying to make my days last as long as possible and savor each month. I've been a little quite over here lately, but I always post some sneak peeks on Instagram (@shannonkirsten) in case you're interested in keeping up!  

xox

NEW PRINTS IN THE SHOP

Excited to post a few new prints to my shop this week! 

You can find these here along with some other past favorites.  

xox

NEW PRINTS IN THE SHOP!

I'm excited to have received this prints that I have been posting some sneak peeks of on instagram! They are now listed in my shop as 8" x 10" 's.  Hope you will stop by and check them out. 

xox 

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WHIMSICAL PURPLE POPPIES

I've been having a good time experimenting with different types of floral paintings lately.  If you follow on instagram (@shannonkirsten) you've seen several sneak peeks by now.  I am looking forward to turning these into prints (& other products) for the shop.  

{  painted using gouache }

xox

SHOP UPDATES : NEW PRINTS & CUSTOM DESIGNS

I am excited to add a few new prints to the collection (and photographed some older favorites).  There are also some new listings up for save the dates, cards, and new watercolor suites.  The suites can be ordered "as is" or they can also be customized to suite the colors and florals for your wedding.  The new prints are all in stock and ready to ship within a few days of purchase.  For custom invitation orders e-mail me at shannonkcouch@gmail.com.  

I hope you enjoy the new items and can't wait to add even more soon. 

Thanks for your support. xox