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I asked my grandson if he’d like me to paint a Christmas Countdown Calendar like the one I painted him for Halloween. Yes! Do you want Santa? Yes! Or a snowman? Yes! Or maybe a reindeer? RUDOLPH! Gramma, he has to be Rudolph! Well, alrighty then. ...

Dear Diary: Papa has been at work all weekend. The kids and I have done every activity I can think of and I'm nearing my wits' end. One more game of "Operation" and I'll give myself a lobotomy!  I need something cool and fun to do that doesn't in...

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MBA has challenged 100’s of businesses to transform their store-fronts into the most impressive winter wonderland that their elves can engineer. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 businesses, with the top Midtown business receiving a $1,000 advertis...

SAT & SUN December 8-9, 11am-5pmCome join Spanglish Art for a festive time celebrating and supporting LOCAL ARTISTS! They will have music, delicious pozole, and yummy hot chocolate! Featuring John Huerta, PXC Designs, Rudy Cueller, Rachel Knipping, Epi...

I don't know where you plan on doing YOUR holiday shopping this year, but as for me, I'll be doing it all at GOOD this weekend.Join GOOD December 1st & 2nd to celebrate Northern California's most dynamic gathering of innovative and artisan food and des...

I painted this Snowman Tealight Shade a couple weeks ago for my friend Beckie. What a treat to guest post on Infarrantly Creative! Beckie was my first bloggy friend and has been incredibly supportive and encouraging over the years. I’m thrilled to se...

The State Indian Museum's final event for Native American Heritage Month is the annual Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair.Visitors will have the opportunity to meet native artisans from all over California and to purchase their traditional creations, including jewelry, basketry,...

Hi! Thanks for hanging out with me tonight! I’m going to share a fun and easy way to use fabric markers to create a watercolor effect on a tee shirt! Colleenabout Colleen

I live in a little town called Placerville in Northern California, halfway between Lake Tahoe & Sacramento. The reason I bring it up is because we’ve had snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains recently. I feel like I have the best of both worlds �...