Good Start to My Morning

C makes our cereal using this recipe. It is so good. I add a banana and it is perfection. This new Orla Kiely bowl from Target is square with rounded corners that make drinking the milk so easy. I took it in to work just for my morning cereal. My previous bowl had a lip on the edge that made drinking from it so messy. And drinking the last bit of milk is simply part of the meal. Is it obvious I love cereal? :)

Regarding the picture, I've been working on becoming more comfortable using the manual settings on my camera. I'm a bit slow, but think it is worth it. Tweet Follow @kellymedina

Illustration Friday - Celebrate

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Oh, Orla!

As many of you know Target has a new line by Orla Kiely in their stores this month. I have been excited to see all these great products on the shelves. I went on Friday and found quite a bit, though the stock had definitely been picked over a bit, I still had quite a few things I quickly put in my cart.

Her designs are outstanding. I love her color choices and graphic style. Perfect! Tweet Follow @kellymedina

Enjoy the Day!

Today doesn't have to be about spending money on gifts, dining out, and candy. It's a day to feel love and share your love for your friends, family, and furry companions. Be it without a special someone or by yourself, you should embrace the day because love is a powerful emotion and we all deserve to bask in it.

Have a sweet and loving day :)

(I've been drawing these birds everywhere lately. It felt great to bring them to life digitally.) Tweet Follow @kellymedina

A Brief Interuption In Our Regular Scheduled Programming...

Do you have one of these? I do. It is no fun. If you don't, please take a moment and relish in your luck. I wouldn't wish a neighbor like the above illustration on anyone. Well, I take that back, I MIGHT wish it on this neighbor - but ssshhh I didn't say that. I can only hope that Lady Karma will take care of this for me.

Now, if you DO have a neighbor like this, doesn't it just suck?! What doesn't kill ya only makes you stronger, right? Hang in there – I know I am – it has to get better.

Now, I know I normally post happy, sweet illustrations and I really do try my best to keep my chin up. But some days it can be hard. Some days I just need to vent. Today is a "some day". This has been therapeutic to let it out. Don't worry, I will be back to my shiny, happy self lickety split like. After all, it is the weekend and a sweet one at that.

Aaaaahhhh.... :) Tweet Follow @kellymedina

Whole Grain Cinnamon Buns

I posted a new cinnamon bun recipe on my food blog, Tasteswell. They take a bit of rising and patience but they are so yum that it is worth it. I wish I had a better rising method for yeast recipes but it got there eventually. Tweet Follow @kellymedina

Little Friend

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Primrose

A co-worker gave me this sweet yellow primrose as a thank you for making another rice therapy bag for her. She accidentally spilled coffee on the first and it ruined the rice, luckily the cover was easy to clean. She has been using it a lot and asked if I could make another. She surprised me by giving me this and it sure has brightened my mood while I try to be patient for spring to come. I've had great feedback about those bags from everyone that received one for the holidays.

This is the post about the Rice Therapy bags. She got the pear one - it is my favorite.

The primrose inspired this cute little icon.

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Illustration Friday - Time

Time flies when you are having fun with your best friend.

It's been a while since I have participated in Illustration Friday... it is about time I did!

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From Coupon to Birthday

This is an illustration I created at work yesterday for a full color coupon job. I removed the original coupon text and thought it made a great birthday card.

It makes me so happy! Tweet Follow @kellymedina