Lately

© Leigh Viner 2013

A few from the sketchbook, the lamb inspired by Agnona's ad because I couldn't resist and my love for sketching urban spaces and places, this one in Brugge Belgium via.

Right now I am putting the final touches around my home for Thanksgiving, which last minute consists of reupholstering the cushions on my dining room chairs, seriously in my mind it seemed much easier then it is turning out to be. It will also be the first year in a few that I will be cooking the big meal, but thankfully it will be split up with others on my block, we are doing a 3 home gathering which is easing my mind making the Thanksgiving meal less stressful.

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!! I am truly thankful for each and everyone of you.

xo

Render Simple

Dress- H&M, Booties and Sunglasses - Elizabeth and James, Tights- Banana Republic, Necklace and Bunny Ears unknown.

Lace bunny ears and a spider necklace worn after trying on a few looks that next years Halloween will have my attention and effort. The focus was more on getting the house and the kids, well and Jim ready (he always beats me on costume attention and effort), which I actually enjoy. Also somehow we have become the "house" all of the kids want to visit. Jim has set it up so well that a few kids came with shaking voices while asking for candy and a few others telling us that our house was the house they couldn't wait to visit, best compliment ever!

All and all, this year was a bit emotional for me as I am watching my daughter grow so fast and with her finishing up her last year of elementary to enter middle school marks the end of school Halloween class parties and all of those details of being my sweet little baby girl to now growing into her own independent self more and more each day. Not to mention the second she turned 10 this year, I went from being a really cool Mom to, "Mom your such a dork" Mom, fabulous! That must mean I am really cool, right?

Hope your all having a wonderful weekend xo

Halloween 2013

Just one of the many mini pumpkins popping up around my home to celebrate Halloween. I am in love with this holiday, but this year I have waited until the very last minute to prepare everything! Hopefully I will pull it off and have the costume that will magically come together by tomorrow night.

Have a wonderful Halloween everyone! xo

Holiday Prep

© Leigh Viner 2012

Behind the scenes getting my shop(s) ready for the upcoming holiday rush and Black Friday of course.. Is it really here already? The best part I am pulling out a few Originals from my archive and making them available for you this Holiday season. Many more will be added this week and they will have their own home here at leighviner.bigcartel.com. Also some new photos and illustrations will be popping up in my Etsy shop as well.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! xo

Merry Christmas

Via Suziebeezie

Happy Holidays everyone. I hope you are all enjoying your day with loved ones xo

Keeping it Simple

I think I found exactly what I want to be this year and inspired by Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock of Vena Cava's sketch of a simple sexy ghost that I found here.

Might change my mind, but so far it feels right and maybe I will top it off with my lace bunny ears. ??

Happy Halloween xo

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Halloween at Home

Martha Stewart Bat Mobile, directions here







Last but not least, these were so fun to make, Graveyard Ghosts from Martha Stewart found here

I have been going crazy this year with the decor for Halloween. I usually put up a candle and a few pumpkins, but with my daughter turning 8 this year I have decided to go a little bit further. I have to thank Martha Stewart for the inspiration and going for more DIY ideas then spending money. I could share more but I think you get the idea. Now a last minute costume idea?? Still have no clue what to wear/be. But I will share next week as well of course.

Have a wonderful safe Halloween everyone xo

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Happy Independence

Oracle Fox

Balmain Style

Gucci via Happytoast

Recipe Call me Cupcake

Chic Muse

Painting my nails blue for the holiday


A little red, white and blue,stars and stripes for the 4th of July weekend here in the states.
Have a safe holiday! xo

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Happy New Year !!!

My wonderful readers, I am sitting here on the first day of the year reflecting on how grateful and humbled I am for all of the support you have given with your sweet comments and posts about my art over the past few years. I could not do what I love everyday without you, so thank you! xo

I have also been wanting to revamp my blog a bit, new year, new beginnings brings the need for change. So bare with me as I play around with the design a bit this next month.

I hope you all had a fantastic time ringing in the new year last night, I stayed in enjoying the festivities with my close friends keeping warm from the bitter cold that was outside. I cannot wait to see what the year brings and I wish you all love and happiness in 2011...

Photo via Freshnet


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Happy Holidays my sweets...

I wasn't kidding when I said it was going to be a busy month. (a surprise even to me ) I am definitely posting less then I usually do with all that is going on, but I promise to post more regular posts as soon as things settle a bit more afer the holidays.. Adore each and everyone of you and may you all enjoy the time with your loved ones.

Happy Holidays xo

*Will be back for sure for Music Monday :)

Photo via Bijou and Boheme

Paris in the Snow

Oh how I adore the little french smoking snowman lol..

These are all so beautiful and how I wish I could spend a little Holiday magic overseas, but in the meantime I want to wish you all a wonderful Holiday season and sweet surprises this Christmas with your loved ones. :)

Joyeux Noël ! xoxoxo

Photos via ~ The Cherry Blossom Girl