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In today’s world of instant gratification and one-click purchases, handmade gifts stand out like a cozy candlelit room on a snowy evening. They’re warm, intentional, and deeply personal. As someone who spends countless hours crafting hand-painted ornaments, I’ve witnessed firsthand how these pieces can transform from simple objects into cherished memories. This season, I want […]

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Home Decor

The Timeless Charm of Handmade Gifts: Why They Matter More Than Ever

In today’s world of instant gratification and one-click purchases, handmade gifts stand out like a cozy candlelit room on a snowy evening. They’re warm, intentional, and deeply personal. As someone who spends countless hours crafting hand-painted ornaments, I’ve witnessed firsthand how these pieces can transform from simple objects into cherished memories. This season, I want […]

Business

10 Questions to Ask Before Shopping Small: A Guide to Meaningful Giving

The holiday season is the perfect time to embrace the charm and authenticity of shopping small. When you choose to support small businesses, you’re investing in more than just products—you’re supporting dreams, craftsmanship, and creativity. Whether you’re looking for live wedding paintings, hand-painted ornaments, or one-of-a-kind gifts, thoughtful shopping makes all the difference. Here are […]

Wedding

Unforgettable Wedding Favors

Easy Ways to Make Your Wedding Favors Unforgettable When it comes to wedding favors, we’ve all seen the same things on repeat: mini candles, customized drink coasters, maybe a cute little succulent. While these are all lovely touches, I believe that your wedding day can go beyond the typical when it comes to keepsakes for […]

Wedding

HOW I WOULD PAINT OLIVIA CULPO + CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY’S NEW ENGLAND WEDDING

JAW ON THE FLOOR. For all the internet scribble scrabble abut a gorgeous custom Dolce and Gabbana dress (I mean, I totallly would’ve picked a dress like that if it hadn’t been 20948304928 degrees in Oklahoma mid-summer), I could not get over the beautiful dress, the magical Nancy-Myers-esque hydrangeas and classic timeless vibe of Olivia […]

Art

Misconceptions about Watercolor Art

I saw this post on threads: and it got me thinking: There is SoOOOOoooOoOooOOoooOo much people don’t know about watercolor. AND while there are a LOT of reasons watercolor is my favorite paint medium — it’s color and appealing whimsy the way the water moves the color the fickle and unpredictable nature of ir … […]

Guests enjoy the destination wedding at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego, California

Wedding

7 Ways to Make Your Destination Wedding Unforgettable

Are you dreaming of saying “I do” with the ocean breeze in your hair, the sun setting behind you, and your closest friends and family gathered in an exotic locale? Destination weddings are the epitome of romance and adventure, offering a unique blend of intimacy and excitement that makes your big day truly special. But […]

Wedding

10 Personalized Live Wedding Entertainment Ideas for an Immersive Experience

LIVE WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT “IT LOOKS LIKE REAL ART THAT I GOT TO SEE PAINTED!” (Ashlynn) “Literally all my guests are obsessed!” (Olivia) “The guests were FLOORED!” (Molly) ^^actual comments from literally every bride I have worked with. Creating an unforgettable wedding experience for YOU AND YOUR GUESTS is about so much more than just *the […]

Hand Painted Champagne bottles for guests at destination wedding

Wedding

A Live Painter’s Dream Wedding Registry

MY DREAM WEDDING REGISTRY *Aww, how cute!* I think to myself as I see this (clearly engaged) couple registering for things at Williams Sonoma. As I watch them, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia. Their eyes light up at the sight of a new blender, that blue and white set of fine […]

Wedding

A Day in the Life of a Live Wedding Painter

A Day in My Life as a Live Wedding Painter “GIVE ME A STORY *IDEA*” I typed into ChatGPT. I’m mortified I did it, I know, but I just couldn’t BEAR starting this blogpost with something other than a story. I mean, is that even a Courtney Kibby blog without a STORY?! Nope, it’s not. […]

Wedding

How to Add Unique Wedding Ideas and Artistic Elements to Your Wedding Day

File this one under UNIQUE WEDDING IDEAS. “UM NO.” ^^An exact quote from my daughter as I tried to show her some ideas I had for her updated big girl room. To be fair, she’s sharing with her sister, but it’s still going to be a *GIRL* room, and my ideas? She was not here […]

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YOUR WEDDING DESERVES TO BE REMEMBERED.

With a slightly abstract Impressionist live painting experience that captures the love and joy of your story, shows off the beauty of your wedding day, and helps everyone who enters your future home to feel your wedding day, you’ll finally have THE THING that makes your wedding day unforgettable.

And your guests? They'll talk about your wedding forever because of the experience you gave them.

PAINT MY WEDDING

This is way more than just a wedding painting.