bookworm: an outfit post

our weather has been, uh, hot. not like march at all. monday evening was the book club meeting, and i knew that by the time i left the restaurant at 9 or later, it would be cool, so i needed long sleeves. unfortunately i had to leave home several hours before i needed to be at the restaurant because i had a few errands to run, and a;; i can say is, i hope i didn't get there smelling like an armpit because i was HOT!

sweater: (hot when it's 80 outside) vintage/thrifted, dress: tj maxx i think, necklace: dinosaur toes, boots: vintage/thrifted

i have to be honest with you, it's so much easier for me to act goofy, cross my eyes, or make weird faces than for me to make normal faces and take these pictures seriously. this was one of those days where i'd rather scrub a toilet than act appropriately, so just don't mind the faces, okay?

so, if you follow me on twitter you might remember that on tuesday night i tweeted about a big project that i'd just finished. it's big in size at 22" x 30", and i can't wait to get this family portrait in a frame and hang it in the dining room! i love painting with watercolors because colors can blend, lines don't have to be straight, and you can just have fun with it! now i want to paint someone else but i'm not sure who!

Posted by danielle and dinosaur toes at 9:45 AM
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23 comments:

  1. AshleeMarch 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    umm...that painting is freaking awesome! you've got skilllzzzz.

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  2. MicaelaMarch 15, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    oh my gosh Danielle!!! your family portrait is AMAZING!!!!! why haven't you made these in an etsy shop?!? i want one!!!!

    ps. your outfits just get cuter and cuter. xoxo

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  3. KylaMarch 15, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    I'm so jealous it's been hot lately! Your outfit is adorable, I'm sorry you were sweating all night ;) And the portrait is amazing! Such a creative idea.

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  4. GALaxyMarch 15, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Holy crap that painting is amazing!! I see another item to add to your shop in the near future!

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  5. UnknownMarch 15, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I really like this outfit! I can imagine that would be hot... you are so good at painting! keep it up!
    http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

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  6. cbMarch 15, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    let me get it out there....aahh danielle the portrait is AMAZING!! you did such a fantastic job! i love it! do you know what kind of frame you want for it? i i just love it, so great!

    so glad the weather has been awesome for you guys! it has been raining which we desperately need so so so much!
    xo,
    cb

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  7. Amber Blue BirdMarch 15, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    my goodness, your painting turned out amazing. I havent tried watercolors before but I love the way this turned out so I may have to give it a try.

    Stop by & enter my Vedette giveaway!

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  8. LoriLynnMarch 15, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    The last two pictures are INCREDIBLE!!!!! I LOVE your family portrait! Xo Lori

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  9. rosie teaMarch 15, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    this is SO nice! Really, really, really, really, REALLY like that portait. Really.

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  10. LaurenMarch 15, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    That painting is amazing!! I cannot paint or draw to save my life!

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  11. CaitlinMarch 15, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    I love that painting! I want one of you and I you heard me wrong!

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  12. Cait EmmaMarch 15, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    1. you knowww i love the pictures with books ha
    2. what a fantastic family portrait! you are so talented! i want to commission you :0)

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  13. AnnieMarch 16, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    That watercolor is amazing Danielle! So awesome. Loving your goofy faces and that cute printed dress :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  14. ElizabethMJaocbMarch 16, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    love the watercolor! it's beautiful. and i swear, i love every outfit. stripes and boots and a cream sweater! now that's my style ;)

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  15. Lost Cabin VintageMarch 18, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    That painting is the shizzzz! I wish I could do one like that for our little crew! And I really hope you didn't smell like armpit coz that is one dank smell! I am absolutely positive you didn't though ;)
    t xo

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  16. AliviaMarch 18, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Absolutely love this outfit! And that painting is so beautiful; I love it.

    New follower :)
    Alivia

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  17. Leah FayeMarch 18, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Spring is always the most confusing time to get dressed! I work at 6:30 in the morning so I have to bundle to get to work and then by the time I get off I sweat all the way home. Its awful.
    Your family portrait is adorable!
    //Leah

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  18. BuenoBuenoMarch 19, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    I LOVE IT The skirt, your masterpiece! EVERYTHING! You can paint girl!!!! mine would look like poop. actual poop i think. xo
    B

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  19. Rae - Say It Aint SoMarch 19, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    holy cow that portrait is so freaking amazing!! the style is just perfect!

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  20. JessicaMarch 20, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    That painting is ridiculously amazing! It looks like you guys, is creatively styled and is gorgeous!!

    Also, silly photos can only ever be a good thing.

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  21. Stina GMarch 22, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Oh my god, that painting is gorgeous! I didn't know you painted.

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  22. Diana April 13, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    super embarrassingly late to my google reader, but omg, this is amazing! the painting is beautiful!!

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  23. Danie at PasadyaApril 26, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Gah, I have that dress! Got it from Ross for a ridiculously awesome price. Beautiful painting. I'm a huge fan of your work!

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