Author: Julie Holmes

  • But Wait There’s More

    Yes yes you’re right, the TV infomercial with the guy saying, “But Wait There’s More,” is cheesey! So why did I name this week’s painting this? I’ll share that in a minute but first I want to welcome new readers here and share the purpose of this blog and post. So here goes! Small Spaces…

  • Let It Be

    Cue up one of my favorite Beatles’ songs “Let It Be” as you read this post today, gentle reader! And, even though today’s image is a leaf gently floating to the ground, the words “let it be” are totally relevant. Before I share more, I want to welcome you and new readers too first. So…

  • Just Starting

    Fall is just starting here in North Carolina. The gorgeous reds and yellows are finally starting to appear. This is my favorite time of year! And, after our road trip north this fall, I feel so lucky to be able to experience this season twice. But, before I share more, I want to welcome new…

  • Suddenly I See

    You, dear reader, may wonder what “Suddenly I See” has to do with this week’s painting? Or maybe you’re thinking, heck, what a great name for a painting. Why haven’t you chosen that before? Before I elaborate, I want to welcome new readers. And, thank all of you for reading today! Small Spaces Special Places …

  • Change and Wanderlust

    We came to change and wanderlust honestly in our family. How? Welp before I share that I will welcome new readers and describe the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special Places  Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is “Small Spaces Special Places.” Why?…

  • Imaginary Landscape #1

    What does your imaginary landscape look like gentle reader? Before I explain mine, I will welcome new readers and explain the purpose of this blog. Alrighty? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is “Small Spaces Special Places.” Why? I have been surprised,…

  • If Not Then Why

    Why, dear reader, did I name this post “If Not Then Why?” I will share more shortly. But first, let’s welcome new readers here and share the purpose of this post and blog. Okeedokee? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is “Small…

  • We are evolving

    Like it or not, we are evolving gentle reader. Why do I say this? I will share more in a minute. But first, I will welcome new readers and describe the purpose of this blog. Okeedokee? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s…

  • Fledging Time

    Well it’s Fledging Time, gentle reader! Why do I say that? Oh I have sooo many reasons to share with you. But before I do, I want to welcome new readers here. And, I’ll share the purpose and focus of this blog. Ready? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a…

  • You’re My Blue Sky

    One of my favorite songs includes “You’re My Blue Sky” in it! It’s by the Allman Brothers and fits with today’s painting and our front yard activity too. I’ll share more in a sec but first I want to welcome new readers to this blog. And, while I’m at it, I’ll describe the purpose of…