Lately

Hello all my blog friends! It has been WAY too long since my last post so I thought I would give you my excuses an update as to what has been going on lately. Let's see...

...My bestie got married!

 ...And my husband became Dr.Wright!

...And we are moving into a new house on Lake Eufaula, AL in 2 WEEKS!

And trying to keep it together in the process :)

I'm really hoping things will settle down soon, for my sanity's sake. I can't wait to get into the new house and show you all! It's going to be the start of an awesome adventure and I'm excited for the next stage!

P.S. This post was for you Amy ;)

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day to my best friend of so many years!

I just started on a new commissioned painting that I want to share...pics to come! It will be for a Chicago library. I tried to get good photos last night but my camera was having issues!

I hope you all have a great day and remember that even if you aren't dating someone that there are still plenty of people around you who need some love!

Update! Update!

So I had every intention to post over the holidays but time just got away from me. We have been bizzzy to say the least!

How was your holiday? Did Santa bring you everything you ever wanted? One of my most favorite gifts was from my future brother-in-law, this beautiful clutch from k.slademade!

Can I just say thank Gawd it's a new year? 2011 was pretty good but I'm glad to see it go. We have so much fun changes coming in the new year like buying our first home and Josh finally becoming a working Pharmacist! 

Huge Holiday Painting Sale going on NOW!

Original "Barcelona" Painting (8 x10) now only $65! Click HERE

Original "Lagoon" Painting (11x14)  now $99!  Click HERE

Original 'Crush' painting (8 x10) now only $65! Click HERE

Now thru January 1st I am having a MASSIVE holiday sale on ALL ORIGINAL paintings. All are pre-mounted and ready for hanging in your home. Grab them now before they're gone for good. These original paintings are original and no two are alike. They make excellent Christmas gifts! I have all new paintings coming the new year..I can't wait for you to see the new ones I've been working on!

>>Go to The Inspired House holiday painting sale by clicking HERE

I'm not a good farmer.

A few months ago I decided I was going to be a serious farmer. I gathered my veggies and tended to my lil crops day in and day out. Then summer hit. And I sort of let my farmer skills fall by the waist side. I did however, manage to somehow bonsai my tomato plant, so I feel like I DID in fact, accomplish something.

P.S. The tomatoes pictured above all came from the same plant. Over time they just kept shrinking! Oops. 

Well this isn't good.

The red dot is my brother and sis-in-law's house. Darn it. For anyone about to encounter Irene please be safe and smart and GET OUT of her way!

Thank you for all the support!

Creating "Lagoon"

I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for such amazing support as we have begun our adventure of rolling out our online shop. I've been SO extremely busy on new paintings and commissioned works (not complaining of course!) and appreciate the love more than you will ever know.  We had to skip the market last weekend for Josh's wares because he had simply sold out. Thank you, thank you, thank you again for supporting our small business and allowing us to do what we love to do..create.

One more teaser {why not, right?}

I know you're supposed to wait until everything is ready to start sharing, but I've never been one for patience. I'm just so exicited I want to scream it to the world!

So for today's post I just I thought I'd share another newly photographed painting. Okay, now MUST stop or you're not going to be surprised anymore :)

New painting {a teaser!}

I'm thisclose to having my new website done and can't WAIT to show it off! Just wanted to give you a little teaser of one of my newest paintings titled Veracruz.

Happy Tuesday everyone!

I'm Back! {And I missed you!}

My dear friends! Oh, how I've missed you! I never knew how much blogging meant to me until I took this little two week break. With that being said, I wanted to kick off my first post filling you in with what I've been doing...

This weekend we went to our house on Lake Martin for some serious R&R. I managed to dig down to my deep southern roots and pretty much drank cold ones on the river banks all day (how classy do I look by the way?).

Josh, on the other hand, managed to conquer every cliff on the river.

And the pups? Well, they just oversaw the entire operation :)

Besides our river time we've been going to downtown Columbus, Georgia's Saturday market to sell Josh's wares. A sweet lady who owns a gallery in midtown Columbus asked if he'd be interested in having a few of his creations in her shop. So now we can say that he's officially in a gallery!

All in all, this break was very much needed. Sometimes I like to think I'm Superwoman and end up spreading myself too thin. I've really enjoyed this time working hard on our new website ( I can't WAIT for you to see it!) and should have it ready to reveal in the next two weeks.

What have you been doing since I've been away? I wanna know!

Happy Fasha's Day!

Do you remember how Goldmember would refer to Austin's father as Fasha in Austin Powers in Goldmember? Well ever since that movie (NINE years ago!), that's what I've called my dad. I'm sure he loves it. Here's to you my fasha...I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

Two of these things don't belong...

Let me just preface this by saying: I forgot my brain at home today.

It was pouring rain when I stopped by my parent's house to pay them a visit during my lunch break today. Because I didn't want to get my awesome new leather BCBG heels soaked, I took them off and dashed tippy-toed down their driveway to the front door ( we ladies do crazy things for our shoes, right?). I thought I had left the heels in my car but had actually run in the house with them tucked in my arms. And this was finally realized when I got back to work with NO shoes.

So for the rest of the day I humbly walked around the office with muddy New Balance sneakers that had been left in my trunk from God only knows when. This girl = pure business woman special.

P.S. This is hell my lovely office where I live 40+ hours each week. Now you see why I started my fun lil blog? :)

P.S.S. This barely beats the time I wore two different shoes to the office. Barely.

NEW! My Hand Drawn Summer Prints {Now Available}

Via My Etsy Shop

New summer prints now available in my Etsy shop (Click on titles to see illustrations up close). From my sketch pad to your home, A Whale of a Difference and Beach are both only $25. 11 x 14 recycled paper print comes hand-signed, rolled and ready to be put in your favorite frame. Perfect for your beach house, living room or nursery!

P.S. Can you tell that the beach has been inspiring me lately? :)

One Year Ago Today...

Happy 1 year of marriage/8 years together to the most amazing man I've ever met. You're my best friend and life is so much better with you by my side.

I want to grow old with you and then die at the EXACT same time just like Noah and Allie from The Notebook so that we never have to spend one minute apart ;)

Love,
Rachel

Our one year anni trip {Hello from the road!}

I am oh-so excited for this day! We're currently en route to Savannah for our one year wedding anniversary trip (WHERE has this year gone?!). Tonight and tomorrow we're staying in the Historic District and then heading over to Hilton Head Island for the remainder of our trip. I'll be sure to take a ton of pics to share/make you super duper jealous ;)

How are you celebrating my anniversary Memorial Day?

Pieces of my wedding

Sunday is officially our one year anniversary..whoop-whoop! 

Read about my mom's vintage wedding veil that I used for the big day here.

Read my bro-in-law's take on our wedding here.

My bro started a blog {go follow him!}

My brother-in-law Bo just started a blog. Thanks to Josh's genius and my annoyance his name, Bo Milk, was born (read about it here). Now go follow him and make him famous!

A BIG P.S. Please excuse the sideways video where I'm humping the dog. Apparently I had too much to drink :/

Her Royal Highness

Who: Mom
Where: Westminster Abbey  Bed
Time: 3:42 AM EST

This morning I was awakened by this pic on my phone. COMPLETELY made my day. At 4 AM, I don't think there's any better way to watch the royal wedding than with English Tea and a little bit of England-inspired attire.

Happy Royal Wedding day everyone! Yay for Princess Kate!

Karma

While waiting to pay in the Subway sandwich line yesterday, the lady in front of me handed the cashier a $100 bill, to which the cashier informed her that they don't accept large bills. She tells them that she does not have her credit card on her and couldn't pay for her lunch (and then kindly proceeds to apologize to them for having to make the sandwich which I thought was SO sweet).

I felt so bad for her and didn't want to see her leave without her lunch so I quickly jumped in and told her that I would pay for it. We've all been in this situation before, right? She thanked me over and over again and offered to send me money, which I turned down. I didn't think any further (other than feeling good about helping someone out) and went on my merry way. A few short hours later I get the email below with this gift certificate from Lux Day Spa.


Hi Rachel,

Thank you so very much for what you did today at Subway.   I really appreciate it.  You are so generous and kind. Please accept this Spa Gift Certificate for your random act of kindness and my appreciation.
 
-Emily Bush


What random act of kindness have you done lately?

P.S. If you live in my area go to Lux Day Spa, it's run by amazingly kind individuals!

Callaway Gardens for Easter

Yesterday, we continued the Wright's family tradition of going to Callaway Garden's Easter sunrise service and then spending the entire day riding bikes and playing around the beautiful 14,000 acre preserve (This is also where our engagement photos were taken).

My favorite exhibit to visit is the Sibley Horticulture Center, a garden/greenhouse that encompasses five acres of native and exotic plants– it even has a 22 ft. waterfall! Hubs and I just love walking around it and get inspiration for our own little garden...

Do you celebrate Easter? What is your family tradition if so?