Custom Made Canvas

Distance Canvas

More and more orders keep coming and I couldn't be more excited! Here's a peak at one of my custom orders I just finished. He was originally planning on a quote canvas but I talked him into letting me have a little artistic freedom to make this piece. I'm taking it to him today so here's hoping he loves it as much as I do! 

Most of us are all leaving for school soon and what better way to decorate your room than with a custom canvas?! AND you don't have to settle for the designs you see on the blog. Throw some ideas at me and we can put your custom canvas together! 

PRICES:

(prices may vary by difficulty)

                                                                                   12x16: $25

                                                                                   11x14: $20

                                                                                     8x10: $15

Canvas

Done Well

I was SO excited to show y'all my new canvas, I photographed it while it was still drying! This is one of my favorite quotes surrounded with some of my favorite colors. I can't wait to put this up in my room when I move into my apartment in just a few short weeks (I feel old). I would love to make one of these for you (your colors, your quote), so you can put it in your own room or apartment. Look for my contact information under the CONTACT tab, I'd love to hear from you! 

P.S. I do personalized canvas as well, if you have an idea other than this just let me know and we can work something out

Sunday Brunch

Every Sunday after church my grandma and I sit down for a nice brunch. She usually makes a tasty salad and we sit and talk about what ever is on our hearts that day, how we felt about the sermon at church, what is going on in our lives, or what is to come. These brunch's give me a chance to spend time with someone I love so very much and reflect on the joys and blessings of each week. Blessings I would like to share with you! I hope these sunday devotionals make you think more about your own week and reflect and be thankful for even the littlest of things that make you oh so happy. 

Spending time with Lauren: To start off my week I spent time with one of my very best friends, Lauren. We had a girls weekend filled with movies, good food, and shopping. What could be better than that? Lauren and I don't get to spend much time together but when we do we always seem to pick up right where we left off. I appreciate her love, company, and friendship so much and wouldn't trade it for the world. 

Personal Shopper: As many of you know I am a thrift store JUNKIE, so when I tell you that I go into Plato's closet and Goodwill at least once a week I mean it. This past week a family friend asked me to take her and her daughter into Plato's to do some back to school shopping for them. After about an hour of picking out and trying on clothes Megan (the daughter) left with a few bags of clothes and accessories, and everyone thinking I was her own personal shopper. A few days later I came in looking for a dress for myself with Megan by my side. As I was at the register paying for my dress the cashier asked me, "this might be a weird question, but are you a personal shopper?" I couldn't tell you the excitement and giddiness that filled me. I went back to the car and Megan was laughing at me because I was so excited that someone actually thought I was a personal shopper! Needless to say that girl made my day. 

Happy Birthday: Last but not least, as many of you know this week came with a very special day, my birthday! I woke up to my parents screaming "Happy Birthday!" raiding my room giving hugs and kisses. After, my father and I headed out to IHop for our father daughter breakfast date where we laugh, talk business, and just enjoy each others time. Next, I sat down to get my feet rubbed and toenails painted with one of my best friends, Katy, sitting right beside me, laughing at me for being so ticklish. I spent the rest of the day relaxing and getting ready for the Sheryl Crow concert, and oh how fun that was! With my grandma and mom right beside me, we danced the night away. I ended the night with some of my closest friends, playing games and reading through tinder pickup lines. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday, thank you to everyone who made it special!! I can't thank you enough. 

Soon to come

This week has been a beautiful mess filled with work, time with friends, and me just being plain lazy and not posting on the blog (and that is the mess I'm talking about). However, during that time I have come up with tons of ideas for new features, posts, and crafts to put up on the blog. I hope you're ready! 

Here's a run down of what you'll be seeing here soon:

Sunday Brunch: Sundays are a time to reflect and be thankful, each Sunday I hope to share with you a little of what is going on in my life and share some of my blessings of each week. 

Feature Fridays: Each friday I hope to spotlight one person/ business/ product, what ever it may be, and feature it on the blog, maybe it could be you! (Still trying to think of a cute name for this one, let me know if you have any ideas)

Throughout each week I hope to throw in some crafts I am working on and whatever else may be weighing on my heart that day. And maybe an occasional giveaway?! 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram so you know when new projects, posts, and giveaways are happening! @picking_peonies

xoxo

Picking Peonies is on Instagram

Guess who's on Instagram? That's right, picking peonies! Follow me at picking_peonies and get the latest on what I'm crafting, quotes that are inspiring me at the moment, and things that make my heart smile throughout the day. *Pssst* Be on the look out for contests in the near future too!

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Are you up for the challenge?

Dear sweet friends, 

I have a challenge for you, are you up for it? 

I challenge you to pick your most favorite Pinterest DIY projects and send them in to me. I'll pick my 3 favorite DIY pins and turn them in to reality! Post the link along with your name in the comment box bellow or send it in to me at pickingpeonies@aol.com. The deadline to send ideas/ projects in will be next Saturday, August 2nd at 5pm. Can't wait to hear from you! 

xoxo 
Kristen 

Welcome to my new blog, I'm SO excited to have you! 

Through this blog I hope to share with you all the things that make my heart happy. A few of those things; my family and friends, crafting/ designing, inspiring quotes, and thrifting. However, that last one is more like an obsession. 

A little about me (besides what already makes my heart happy): 
If you didn't already know my name is Kristen. I have two homes, one here in Roanoke, Virginia and the other in good ole Farmville, Virginia (Yes, it is a place not just a game on Facebook) where I go to school. I work part-time for Roanoke Fire-EMS as the assistant to the PIO (Public Informations Officer) and Graphic designer for the department. I bet you didn't know there was another side to the fire department than just being a firefighter, did ya?  And did I mention that it's the best job ever? 

Besides going to school and working, in my spare time I like to enjoy my time with friends and family. What better way is there? They make me who I am, and I couldn't live without them, nor would I want too! As many adventures have come and gone many are still left to explore, and I will be sharing them right here. The good and the ugly, all of it! 

That being said I hope you enjoy this beautiful mess I have of a life. Browse around and make yourself at home. Leave a comment or a message, I hope to hear from you soon!