One of the best things about a gift exchange is the White Elephant version. This gift is so awesome because it takes all the pressure off...

This Christmas I’ve been loving greenery. I love imagining freshly fallen snow on evergreen trees. I love how spry green is. I love how...

I’m sure you’re aware of the crazy busy-ness of the holiday season…especially at the post office! I think this year I’ve visited the post...

Ahhhh. Don’t you love it? The cheery holiday songs, crisp air, cold weather, and people hustling about tell me it’s Christmas. This...

My Etsy shop now includes my 2018 calendars! This calendar is perfect for any fashion-savvy lady out there (or anyone, really!). Purchase...

Thank you to all of my readers who visit this tiny space on the internet; I know it wouldn’t be much without you! Wishing you a Merry...

#illustrationavenue #handlettering #typography #blackandwhite #Christmas #truth #glorytothenewbornking

A family with matching pajamas! It looks quite cozy! Pajamas are such a joy to wear, especially if they are decent looking and not old...

Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in...

A trio of ballerinas! Inspired by the Nutcracker. #illustrationavenue #art #ballerinas #ballet #pencil #illustration #blackandwhite...

I love all of the fancy holiday outfits that arise this time of year! I often think of how impractical some fashion styles are, like...

Cookies are in abundance at this time of year. There are so many recipes I want to try but I seem to never get around to it. Last year, I...

Here is a cottage all decked out for the season! One week till Christmas 🙂 #illustrationavenue #art #design #style #cottage #gouache...

Here is greeting card no. 10! I’m hoping for a white Christmas, but we’ll see what happens! #snow #illustrationavenue #art #design...

As you well know, Pinterest is a great way to look for ideas of any kind. This morning, while looking for ideas, I saw a recipe for...

Look at this deer couple! Christmas greeting card no. 8 #illustrationavenue #art #animals #illustration #life #Christmas #Watercolor

Hello there! Since so many of us seem to be gearing up to go to Christmas parties and other fancy events, I thought it would be...

Christmas greeting card no. 6! #snow #illustrationavenue #art #design #winter #illustration #Christmas #Watercolor

Here is the Christmas greeting card no. 5! And with a ballerina, no less! One of the many things I love about Christmas is the...

Although the seemingly delightful act of skating has eluded me, I still think it looks so graceful! I am so jealous of those people who...