Classic Amy Joanne….my cottage life

Creating Art, Home, and a Cottage Life

  • Inspired Creative Living ~ August 2022

    Studio Happenings It’s the little things that become the big things…. that make a whole-lotta-difference…..and when it came to painting the worktable in the Studio, my heart was set on ‘Cilantro Green’ from Sherwin Williams~ to compliment all the blue,… Continue reading

    Inspired Creative Living ~ August 2022
  • Produce Prudence

    Creating Characters such as ‘Produce Prudence‘ is like telling a story thru design and paint. Each Character taken from a likeness of family or friends. The whimsy and charm of ‘Produce Prudence‘ come along with each addition to the design… Continue reading

    Produce Prudence
  • Inspired Creative Living ~ July 2022

    Waiting, Happening, Waiting, Happening ~ pretty much sums up July. Still trying to get the ‘pre-Covid’ feeling back into life….anyone else? ~*~ Studio Happenings I could just snuggle into this corner of the Studio….wool socks, lazy sweatshirt and a mug… Continue reading

    Inspired Creative Living ~ July 2022
  • Elbow Macaroni vs Rotini Salad ~ Perfect Picnic Sides

    When it comes to making ‘sides’ for family picnics ~ there is a most requested ‘elbow macaroni salad‘ on my side of the family and Gram’s family favorite ‘rotini salad‘ on my hubby’s side of the family. Each recipe having… Continue reading

    Elbow Macaroni vs Rotini Salad ~ Perfect Picnic Sides
  • Creative Halloween Keepsake Journal

    We’ve been having sooooo much fun creating the ‘Creative Christmas Keepsake Journal‘ ~ so why not create even more fun with a ‘Creative Halloween Keepsake Journal‘ ! So what’s this is all about? ~ Peeks your interest? Click (here) to… Continue reading

    Creative Halloween Keepsake Journal
  • ‘Gimme S’more’ thru Toletown

    Nothing says summertime like a goooooey s’more made around a campfire! It was always a sweet ending to a fun day at the camp grounds ~ to gather with family around the campfire and share ol’ stories told 1000 times… Continue reading

    ‘Gimme S’more’ thru Toletown
  • Cheesecake Anyone? Pixelated Palette Project

    It is always exciting to be asked to be a part of any Publication, whether it be print or an on-line source….and it was no exception when I received an email from ‘The Pixelated Palette’ On-Line Magazine to submit a… Continue reading

    Cheesecake Anyone? Pixelated Palette Project
  • Inspired Creative Living ~ June 2022

    What can I say, Summer is just something to get thru….I’m not a fan. But, thankful everyday that this ‘inside girl‘ has enough projects to entertain herself…..in the comfort of air conditioning. My neighbors even send me off in May… Continue reading

    Inspired Creative Living ~ June 2022
  • Meatball Soup & Peanut Butter Chocolate Parfait

    This Meatball Soup is just a lighter take on traditional spaghetti and makes a good weeknight go-to meal. Adding a side of buttered french bread slices will add some extra goodness. And as with any soup, it always tastes better… Continue reading

    Meatball Soup & Peanut Butter Chocolate Parfait
  • Those Brownies with That Topping

    Have you ever had that one recipe ~ you know the one, the one that your called upon to make for every occasion? ~*~ Continue reading

    Those Brownies with That Topping