“BUT I DON’T WANT THAT.” Let’s back up. 7 year old Courtney loved Barbies, American Girl dolls, board games, card games (not Old Maid — a story for another time), Disney princesses and reading. 7 year old Courtney did NOT like the idea of getting a CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT instead of a TOY. (Seriously, Mom?) We […]

“Everything was so special and I could see how much care had been taken. It was just wonderful to open up the envelope and find some beautiful special memories committed to paper and so stunningly interpreted. We really feel like you captured the feeling of the day, the tones and the dreamy quality. We adore […]

This post may contain affiliate links, but I only share what I 100% love and use myself. While I don’t think we *need* another Taylor Swift mention this week… I’m going to do it anyway. T. Swift announced “Midnights” drops Oct. 21.  Also can I pretty please have whatever coffee she’s drinking bc it’s her […]

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE WHY LIVE WEDDING PAINTING CHANGES EVERYTHING… FEATURED ON GREEN WEDDING SHOES COUTURE INSPIRED This Ralph Lauren couture-inspired editorial shoot at The Range in Stillwater, Oklahoma is intentional, charming, and fashion-forward, with neutral-hued florals and picturesque bright green pastures in the background. This well-styled editorial is sure to inspire with bespoke details […]

All photography in this post is by Holly Felts Photography YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN THE MOST ICONIC GOWNS I’VE PAINTED… BESPOKE DETAILS This wedding in Tulsa that started at a private residence and culminated with a gorgeous reception at Southern Hills Golf and Country Club is timeless in its charm and elegant with […]

… AND WHY YOU NEED YOUR DESTINATION WEDDING IN ITALY PAINTED LIVE! I’m known for burying the lede, so I want to start with this: if you’re getting married in Italy – you need a live wedding painter. << Tap that link and let’s chat. You know the scene in The Devil Wears Prada where […]

NOTE: This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small kickback when you purchase through my link. HOWEVER I only share what I love and use myself, and my husband and out art supply budget thanks you. There’s something we need to talk about. You know those rare, coveted moments where inspiration strikes […]

An iconic wedding dress designer like Elizabeth James (circa The Parent Trap) *cue that top hat toss during the couture bridal fitting* inspired a young girl I wanted to be a fashion designer – I even taped together a pink and green cap-sleeve polka-dotted midi dress for my second grade teacher because I wasn’t allowed […]

This New Year’s Day winter wedding at The Root Coworking Space in Downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma is lush, magical, and inviting, with a relaxed thoughtful vibe that made all the guests feel instantly warm and welcome on a freezing cold night. As the guests began arriving, snow quietly fell to the ground all around — easily […]

This past week I got to go to Dallas for a few days to paint at The Olana in Texas – which coincidentally is where Raven and Adam from The Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise got married – and it was stunning. More on that in next week’s newsletter edition because our story today doesn’t begin until 10 PM […]