Hello, friends!  I suppose everybody's life is a little bit weird at the moment. But, I'll take safe at home over the alternative.  Here's a little bit about life right now:

What are you wearing?

I get dressed in a kind of uniform every single day: sweatpants or leggings, nursing tank, sweatshirt or sweater.  Hair up (the baby is in the hair grabbing phase) and if I'm lucky, my contacts go in.  Final accessory: baby.

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I haven't worn any "real" clothes in ages.  And makeup…ha ha ha.  We are all about the basics around here!

What have you bought?

I bought a new phone case for my phone!  And it arrived in the mail yesterday.  Yay!

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It's from my society6 store.  It was a toss up between the "eye of the tiger" and one based on my tar paper face:

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I think I made the right decision?  Although, does a person ever *need* 2 phone cases…?  😉

What are you reading?

I need happy and silly in my life right now. I'm currently binge-ing on Tessa Dare romance novels.  Just finished reading The Duchess Deal

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It's trashy historical romance at its best — predictable, fun, and a delicious distraction!  And I'm in the midst of reading How the Dukes Stole Christmas — 4 shorter romances by Tessa Dare, Sarah MacLean, Sophie Jordan, and Joanna Shupe.

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I'm reading all of these novels for free, by the way, using my library card to access the ebooks on my phone!

Obligatory photo of a cute baby:

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He is four months old and growing like a weed!

Current art crush?

I started following kasiaavery this month.  Her art journals are lovely, and I really looooove the way she stages her photographs.  Her photographs of her journals give me all the good feels.  I want to be a part of those photos.  I want to live in that world.  It's so beautiful.  Check it out:

I find her photos so beautiful and serene even though her work is full of frenetic energy! 

So, there you have it!  That's the scoop on life around here at the moment.  I hope that you are healthy and happy at home!

Thanks for stopping by!

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.

63 thoughts on “Around Here: March 2020

  • Ohhhh my my first things first……..YOUR baby has the sweetest lil face, thank you, thank you for sharing !! Little baby faces make the world seem RIGHT right now !!!!!!!!!!
    ….and yes, yes, yes I’ve been a huge Kasia Avery (and her hubby) fan for 2+ years now !!! She/they never disappoint with their ideas and delivery !!
    Good to see you too Julie– “Mama-Hood”…. looks good on you !! Treasured days as they grow and grow……xoxo Joan

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  • Ohhhh my my first things first……..YOUR baby has the sweetest lil face, thank you, thank you for sharing !! Little baby faces make the world seem RIGHT right now !!!!!!!!!!
    ….and yes, yes, yes I’ve been a huge Kasia Avery (and her hubby) fan for 2+ years now !!! She/they never disappoint with their ideas and delivery !!
    Good to see you too Julie– “Mama-Hood”…. looks good on you !! Treasured days as they grow and grow……xoxo Joan

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  • Ohhhh my my first things first……..YOUR baby has the sweetest lil face, thank you, thank you for sharing !! Little baby faces make the world seem RIGHT right now !!!!!!!!!!
    ….and yes, yes, yes I’ve been a huge Kasia Avery (and her hubby) fan for 2+ years now !!! She/they never disappoint with their ideas and delivery !!
    Good to see you too Julie– “Mama-Hood”…. looks good on you !! Treasured days as they grow and grow……xoxo Joan

    Reply
  • Ohhhh my my first things first……..YOUR baby has the sweetest lil face, thank you, thank you for sharing !! Little baby faces make the world seem RIGHT right now !!!!!!!!!!
    ….and yes, yes, yes I’ve been a huge Kasia Avery (and her hubby) fan for 2+ years now !!! She/they never disappoint with their ideas and delivery !!
    Good to see you too Julie– “Mama-Hood”…. looks good on you !! Treasured days as they grow and grow……xoxo Joan

    Reply
  • Ohhhh my my first things first……..YOUR baby has the sweetest lil face, thank you, thank you for sharing !! Little baby faces make the world seem RIGHT right now !!!!!!!!!!
    ….and yes, yes, yes I’ve been a huge Kasia Avery (and her hubby) fan for 2+ years now !!! She/they never disappoint with their ideas and delivery !!
    Good to see you too Julie– “Mama-Hood”…. looks good on you !! Treasured days as they grow and grow……xoxo Joan

    Reply
  • Ohhhh my my first things first……..YOUR baby has the sweetest lil face, thank you, thank you for sharing !! Little baby faces make the world seem RIGHT right now !!!!!!!!!!
    ….and yes, yes, yes I’ve been a huge Kasia Avery (and her hubby) fan for 2+ years now !!! She/they never disappoint with their ideas and delivery !!
    Good to see you too Julie– “Mama-Hood”…. looks good on you !! Treasured days as they grow and grow……xoxo Joan

    Reply
  • Ohhhh my my first things first……..YOUR baby has the sweetest lil face, thank you, thank you for sharing !! Little baby faces make the world seem RIGHT right now !!!!!!!!!!
    ….and yes, yes, yes I’ve been a huge Kasia Avery (and her hubby) fan for 2+ years now !!! She/they never disappoint with their ideas and delivery !!
    Good to see you too Julie– “Mama-Hood”…. looks good on you !! Treasured days as they grow and grow……xoxo Joan

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  • Baby is growing an looking good. I hope the first hard days are fading into the background and that you have a good routine right now. Those journals look great. I see she uses soft pastels over and over in the different flat lays. I wonder what she uses if anything as a fixative for them in the journals.

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  • Baby is growing an looking good. I hope the first hard days are fading into the background and that you have a good routine right now. Those journals look great. I see she uses soft pastels over and over in the different flat lays. I wonder what she uses if anything as a fixative for them in the journals.

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  • Baby is growing an looking good. I hope the first hard days are fading into the background and that you have a good routine right now. Those journals look great. I see she uses soft pastels over and over in the different flat lays. I wonder what she uses if anything as a fixative for them in the journals.

    Reply
  • Baby is growing an looking good. I hope the first hard days are fading into the background and that you have a good routine right now. Those journals look great. I see she uses soft pastels over and over in the different flat lays. I wonder what she uses if anything as a fixative for them in the journals.

    Reply
  • Baby is growing an looking good. I hope the first hard days are fading into the background and that you have a good routine right now. Those journals look great. I see she uses soft pastels over and over in the different flat lays. I wonder what she uses if anything as a fixative for them in the journals.

    Reply
  • Baby is growing an looking good. I hope the first hard days are fading into the background and that you have a good routine right now. Those journals look great. I see she uses soft pastels over and over in the different flat lays. I wonder what she uses if anything as a fixative for them in the journals.

    Reply
  • Baby is growing an looking good. I hope the first hard days are fading into the background and that you have a good routine right now. Those journals look great. I see she uses soft pastels over and over in the different flat lays. I wonder what she uses if anything as a fixative for them in the journals.

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  • Thank god for obligatory pictures!
    You are a beautiful mom and his face reflects that!

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  • Thank god for obligatory pictures!
    You are a beautiful mom and his face reflects that!

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  • Thank god for obligatory pictures!
    You are a beautiful mom and his face reflects that!

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  • Thank god for obligatory pictures!
    You are a beautiful mom and his face reflects that!

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  • Thank god for obligatory pictures!
    You are a beautiful mom and his face reflects that!

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  • Thank god for obligatory pictures!
    You are a beautiful mom and his face reflects that!

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  • Thank god for obligatory pictures!
    You are a beautiful mom and his face reflects that!

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  • This is my third year doing Kasia’s online Wanderlust course. Love her, love the course.

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  • This is my third year doing Kasia’s online Wanderlust course. Love her, love the course.

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  • This is my third year doing Kasia’s online Wanderlust course. Love her, love the course.

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  • This is my third year doing Kasia’s online Wanderlust course. Love her, love the course.

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  • This is my third year doing Kasia’s online Wanderlust course. Love her, love the course.

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  • This is my third year doing Kasia’s online Wanderlust course. Love her, love the course.

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  • This is my third year doing Kasia’s online Wanderlust course. Love her, love the course.

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  • Your baby is sooo preciously adorable!! Thank you for posting his picture. Stay blessed, happy, and safe!
    Peace,
    KristyLee

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  • Your baby is sooo preciously adorable!! Thank you for posting his picture. Stay blessed, happy, and safe!
    Peace,
    KristyLee

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  • Your baby is sooo preciously adorable!! Thank you for posting his picture. Stay blessed, happy, and safe!
    Peace,
    KristyLee

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  • Your baby is sooo preciously adorable!! Thank you for posting his picture. Stay blessed, happy, and safe!
    Peace,
    KristyLee

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  • Your baby is sooo preciously adorable!! Thank you for posting his picture. Stay blessed, happy, and safe!
    Peace,
    KristyLee

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  • Your baby is sooo preciously adorable!! Thank you for posting his picture. Stay blessed, happy, and safe!
    Peace,
    KristyLee

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  • Your baby is sooo preciously adorable!! Thank you for posting his picture. Stay blessed, happy, and safe!
    Peace,
    KristyLee

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  • Oh, baby! What a cutie pie!!! and his beautiful mom. Thank you for sharing Henry with us! You and Kasia are my 2 fave artists… you so inspire those of us who grew up thinking we “can’t” draw/paint/make art. Stay well and have fun in every moment.

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  • Oh, baby! What a cutie pie!!! and his beautiful mom. Thank you for sharing Henry with us! You and Kasia are my 2 fave artists… you so inspire those of us who grew up thinking we “can’t” draw/paint/make art. Stay well and have fun in every moment.

    Reply
  • Oh, baby! What a cutie pie!!! and his beautiful mom. Thank you for sharing Henry with us! You and Kasia are my 2 fave artists… you so inspire those of us who grew up thinking we “can’t” draw/paint/make art. Stay well and have fun in every moment.

    Reply
  • Oh, baby! What a cutie pie!!! and his beautiful mom. Thank you for sharing Henry with us! You and Kasia are my 2 fave artists… you so inspire those of us who grew up thinking we “can’t” draw/paint/make art. Stay well and have fun in every moment.

    Reply
  • Oh, baby! What a cutie pie!!! and his beautiful mom. Thank you for sharing Henry with us! You and Kasia are my 2 fave artists… you so inspire those of us who grew up thinking we “can’t” draw/paint/make art. Stay well and have fun in every moment.

    Reply
  • Oh, baby! What a cutie pie!!! and his beautiful mom. Thank you for sharing Henry with us! You and Kasia are my 2 fave artists… you so inspire those of us who grew up thinking we “can’t” draw/paint/make art. Stay well and have fun in every moment.

    Reply
  • Oh, baby! What a cutie pie!!! and his beautiful mom. Thank you for sharing Henry with us! You and Kasia are my 2 fave artists… you so inspire those of us who grew up thinking we “can’t” draw/paint/make art. Stay well and have fun in every moment.

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  • It is so very special to hear from you always but especially now. Your baby is so beautiful!!!! I could look at photos of babies forever!!! I am 76, staying home after spending a week in hospital for a perforated ulcer!!!! SO glad to be home with my little dog room mate!!!! You alll stay well and make art!!!!! LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU FOR ALL YOU DO .

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  • It is so very special to hear from you always but especially now. Your baby is so beautiful!!!! I could look at photos of babies forever!!! I am 76, staying home after spending a week in hospital for a perforated ulcer!!!! SO glad to be home with my little dog room mate!!!! You alll stay well and make art!!!!! LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU FOR ALL YOU DO .

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  • It is so very special to hear from you always but especially now. Your baby is so beautiful!!!! I could look at photos of babies forever!!! I am 76, staying home after spending a week in hospital for a perforated ulcer!!!! SO glad to be home with my little dog room mate!!!! You alll stay well and make art!!!!! LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU FOR ALL YOU DO .

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  • It is so very special to hear from you always but especially now. Your baby is so beautiful!!!! I could look at photos of babies forever!!! I am 76, staying home after spending a week in hospital for a perforated ulcer!!!! SO glad to be home with my little dog room mate!!!! You alll stay well and make art!!!!! LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU FOR ALL YOU DO .

    Reply
  • It is so very special to hear from you always but especially now. Your baby is so beautiful!!!! I could look at photos of babies forever!!! I am 76, staying home after spending a week in hospital for a perforated ulcer!!!! SO glad to be home with my little dog room mate!!!! You alll stay well and make art!!!!! LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU FOR ALL YOU DO .

    Reply
  • It is so very special to hear from you always but especially now. Your baby is so beautiful!!!! I could look at photos of babies forever!!! I am 76, staying home after spending a week in hospital for a perforated ulcer!!!! SO glad to be home with my little dog room mate!!!! You alll stay well and make art!!!!! LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU FOR ALL YOU DO .

    Reply
  • It is so very special to hear from you always but especially now. Your baby is so beautiful!!!! I could look at photos of babies forever!!! I am 76, staying home after spending a week in hospital for a perforated ulcer!!!! SO glad to be home with my little dog room mate!!!! You alll stay well and make art!!!!! LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU FOR ALL YOU DO .

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  • Love the baby pics,he is so special and growing so fast. Love watching you create.

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  • Love the baby pics,he is so special and growing so fast. Love watching you create.

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  • Love the baby pics,he is so special and growing so fast. Love watching you create.

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  • Love the baby pics,he is so special and growing so fast. Love watching you create.

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  • Love the baby pics,he is so special and growing so fast. Love watching you create.

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  • Love the baby pics,he is so special and growing so fast. Love watching you create.

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  • Love the baby pics,he is so special and growing so fast. Love watching you create.

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