Hello out there!  Here's a little bit about life right now:

This is me right now:

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The freckles on my nose get stronger every summer.  All the time spent in the sun in Spain is showing in those freckles!

My current art obsession is: Machine Embroidery.  

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As you know from yesterday's post, I got a new fancy machine and I'm having a lot of fun!

My current life obsession is: Trader Joe's Savory Thin Rice Crackers

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Super tasty!  And if you're a Weight Watcher, they're only 3 Points for 1 oz (which is a lot of crackers).

I'm loving: giving myself permission to *be* myself, even if that means jumping up and down on the bed: 

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The older I get, the more I realize that every day I spend trying to be someone else is a waste. 

I'm hating: Traveling so much.  I feel like I haven't really made a painty mess in my studio in a really long time.  I miss it. On the plus side, I've seen a lot of spectacular sunrises at the airport!

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My home is: Filled with objects I love.

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My life is: Happy.  Magical.  Lucky.  

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My favorite art project I made this month but haven't shown on the blog yet: This thrift store parasol I painted.  It's coming to the blog soon!

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Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. If you'd like to see more behind-the-scenes life stuff, check out my vlog – I post a new art and life filled vlog to YouTube every single Wednesday:

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

36 thoughts on “Around Here: August 2017

  • So happy for you. Joy is such a beautiful thing!

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  • So happy for you. Joy is such a beautiful thing!

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  • So happy for you. Joy is such a beautiful thing!

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  • So happy for you. Joy is such a beautiful thing!

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  • So happy for you. Joy is such a beautiful thing!

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  • So happy for you. Joy is such a beautiful thing!

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  • Oh, Julie my hubby just brought me home Two parasols,(from the thrift store) and said ” I thought you would like to paint these”

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  • Oh, Julie my hubby just brought me home Two parasols,(from the thrift store) and said ” I thought you would like to paint these”

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  • Oh, Julie my hubby just brought me home Two parasols,(from the thrift store) and said ” I thought you would like to paint these”

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  • Oh, Julie my hubby just brought me home Two parasols,(from the thrift store) and said ” I thought you would like to paint these”

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  • Oh, Julie my hubby just brought me home Two parasols,(from the thrift store) and said ” I thought you would like to paint these”

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  • Oh, Julie my hubby just brought me home Two parasols,(from the thrift store) and said ” I thought you would like to paint these”

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  • Loved your mom – and your comment about chopping the chives! You guys are so cute together! The parasol looks wonderful!

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  • Loved your mom – and your comment about chopping the chives! You guys are so cute together! The parasol looks wonderful!

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  • Loved your mom – and your comment about chopping the chives! You guys are so cute together! The parasol looks wonderful!

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  • Loved your mom – and your comment about chopping the chives! You guys are so cute together! The parasol looks wonderful!

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  • Loved your mom – and your comment about chopping the chives! You guys are so cute together! The parasol looks wonderful!

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  • Loved your mom – and your comment about chopping the chives! You guys are so cute together! The parasol looks wonderful!

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  • OMG… you are gorgeous!!! Your hair is amazing… BUT… the JOY on your face is priceless!!! You’re radiating a passion for life.

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  • OMG… you are gorgeous!!! Your hair is amazing… BUT… the JOY on your face is priceless!!! You’re radiating a passion for life.

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  • OMG… you are gorgeous!!! Your hair is amazing… BUT… the JOY on your face is priceless!!! You’re radiating a passion for life.

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  • OMG… you are gorgeous!!! Your hair is amazing… BUT… the JOY on your face is priceless!!! You’re radiating a passion for life.

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  • OMG… you are gorgeous!!! Your hair is amazing… BUT… the JOY on your face is priceless!!! You’re radiating a passion for life.

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  • OMG… you are gorgeous!!! Your hair is amazing… BUT… the JOY on your face is priceless!!! You’re radiating a passion for life.

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  • You are cool. Love the posts.

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  • You are cool. Love the posts.

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  • You are cool. Love the posts.

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  • You are cool. Love the posts.

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  • You are cool. Love the posts.

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  • You are cool. Love the posts.

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