King of Christmas Royal Fir Holiday Collection Review

King of Christmas Royal Fir Holiday Collection Review I know...it's the middle of summer. But if you've ever fallen in love with a gorgeous Christmas collection only to discover it's sold out by November, you know exactly why I'm already thinking about the holiday season--and King of Christmas! This year I was gifted the Royal Fir Collection 4-Piece Set from King of Christmas , and after setting everything up, I completely understand why it's become such a customer favorite.  The collection has that timeless look that never goes out of style, and one feature in particular completely won me over—the battery-operated lighting system with built-in timers. No extension cords stretched across the room. No rearranging furniture to reach an outlet. Just beautiful holiday decorating exactly where I want it. A Collection That Looks Like It Was Designed Together One of my favorite things about this set is how coordinated everything feels. Instead of purchasing greenery one pi...

How to Make Ceramic Palettes for Watercolor Paint

How to Make Ceramic Palettes for Watercolor Paint! There’s something special about creating artwork with tools that are just as beautiful as the paintings themselves. While I have plenty of plastic palettes tucked away in my studio, I wanted something that felt more inspiring to reach for each time I sat down to paint.  These handmade ceramic watercolor palettes are exactly that—a collection of functional art pieces that make every painting session feel a little more creative. Each palette was handcrafted from earthenware clay using slab-building techniques before being professionally fired at my local recreation center.  After the first firing, I returned to glaze each piece with bright tropical colors and glossy finishes before they received their final kiln firing. To finish them off, I added a thin adhesive cork backing to protect tables and work surfaces from scratches. The result is a collection of whimsical palettes that are practical enough for everyday painting whi...