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In our first ever small business spotlight, I showcase a gluten-free bakery in the Sugar Land area! Thanks to my mother-in-law's gluten allergy, I got to sample her cupcakes. I'm so glad I ran across this fantastic bakery.

I can't help but feel a sense of comradery in knowing that the whole world went through the same overwhelming event together this year. I'm hopeful that 2021 will be better than 2020. Talk about some pretty low stakes! Some of us have experienced incredible hardships this year, and my hats go off to all of you who have persevered. Keep up the good work. Don't give up! To my customers...I am so grateful for your support, and it is my pleasure to serve you in whatever creative way I can. Thanks for sticking with me! I hope you have had the time to reflect, like I have, to set some goals for yourself! What are your goals for 2021?

After a year like this one, I am counting the down the days finishing up this year. I can't wait until 2021! Most years I'm counting down the days until Christmas, but this year is different. Despite all of what 2020 has thrown at us, I am still very grateful and blessed!  I'd like to take the opportunity this Giving Tuesday to give back to my favorite people (that's you!). Anyone who places a $50 order on LindsayAnnArtistry.com will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 gift card for my store!  This offer ends on December 4, 2020 at 11:59 pm CST.   We've curated a few of our favorite items over $50 below. ⬇️ SCROLL DOWN ⬇️

I'm starting off the season with a great sale that you won't want to miss! It's the simplest sale you can imagine. Click to learn more about this fantastic sale.

DIY your nursery with our boho chic nursery inspiration post of the actual nursery of Lindsay Ann's first child!

Click here for a guide to help you stay organized with your wedding stationery.

Calling all party animals to this jungle themed baby shower is coming to the city of Katy, TX! Take a look at this inspiring post for ideas.

Why not choose a flamingo theme for your birthday girl's 1st birthday party? Take a look at our invitations and get inspired with some party ideas! Everyone will flock to the birthday girl at this little girl's first birthday party! This invitation was built for a flamingo and snow cone theme. It seemed a fitting theme for Cora since her favorite stuffed animal is a flamingo.

Coming up with your boy's birthday party theme shouldn't be too difficult if he already loves dinosaurs. Decorating should come easy if he already owns dinosaur action figures. You can utilize his action figures as centerpieces! Read this post for some inspiring photos and great ideas for your toddlers upcoming birthday party.

One of the many things I'm thankful for this year is the fact that my husband and I were able to move into a place of our own. We bought our first home and what a pleasant (and, yes, sometimes stressful) experience it was for us. We went through a lot of transitions this year. I switched day jobs, we built a house, and got a significant amount of debt out from under us (despite the frustrating experience of finding out I was a victim of identity theft). Regardless of these major changes, I'm so proud that we were able to pull it off this year! We went through a tough first 5 years of marriage, and now I feel we're finally getting the hang of it financially. With my current position at work, I'm not sure how much work I'll be able to get prior to the busy season, but I was at least able to pull this minor project off before the holidays. I'm so glad I was able to do it too! I'm so thrilled by the way it turned out. You can have it too if you follow these simple steps. I've included a how-to instructional guide below. DIY Chalkboard Niche Time: 2 hours - painting; allow 3 days to cure before writing/decorating Supplies needed: Sandpaper (I also used a sanding tool...would highly recommend) Rag Water Sanding Mask Painters Tape HEPA Vacuum Cleaner (there's a lot of dust!) Chalkboard Paint Paint Brush Mini Dense Foam Roller Paint Tray Chalk Our Blank Canvas Step One: Clean the Surface Before you begin sanding make sure you start with a clean surface. Wipe down with a damp cloth and allow to dry prior to starting the sanding process Step Two: Sanding the Surface We had textured walls, so we had to sand the plaster off the wall. Once everything was cleaned, make sure you have the proper equipment to start sanding. Since you are sanding paint, ensure you wear the proper safety gear. You'll experience a lot of dust; safety first! I vacuumed every few minutes to minimize dust and give my arms a little break. The edges were the most difficult portion to sand for me. Step Three: Clean the Surface (again!) Once you're finished sanding, you'll want to ensure that the surface is free from debris prior to painting the surface. Take a vacuum to the area again, and grab a rag and some water and wipe down the surface. Step Four: Prepare for Painting Ensure that your chalkboard boundaries are well taped. I thought I would be spray painting the surface when I started taping the walls with newspaper, but the newspaper isn't necessary if you don't want to be that careful.  .  Step Five: Painting the Surface Finally you get to the best part...painting your chalkboard niche! I started from the outside in. I think it worked pretty well with this method. Use a paint brush for the edges; use a dense foam roller for the middle. When there is a solid even coat on the entire surface, let it sit for approximately 30 minutes or until the surface is dry to the touch. Touch up as needed. Wait 3-4 hours before removing the tape/newspaper. Touch up as needed and wait 3 days before moving on to the next step.  .  Step Six: Curing your Chalkboard Niche After you've waited 3 days, the real fun begins! Take a piece of chalk and just go wild! Place light even coat across the entire surface and then erase. Now your chalkboard is ready to be decorated! To prepare for Thanksgiving festivities, I decorated mine with a autumn wreath my mom gave us as a housewarming gift in the center and a nice typography design I found online for inspiration.  .  Wishing you a home filled with laughter, friendship and great food this Thanksgiving!

A new mommy of a little, precious baby girl wanted to welcome her into the world by sending out birth announcements during the Thanksgiving season. We collaborated on this design coupled with a pretty baby pink envelope. The color scheme included a nice light gold accent to give it a little bit of a fall feeling to it. I really wanted to give it a soft, fun vibe. I decided to pull an element from one of my other designs (Bubbly Invitations) to give it that airy flare. It was a nice subtle add to an otherwise simple design.

Tired of serving the same cupcakes, cookies, and pinwheels for your baby showers? Try throwing a fiesta themed baby shower and serve tacos instead! This "Let's Taco 'Bout a Baby" shower is such a festive and fun way to throw a party. Besides, who doesn't love tacos?!