The Perfect Chai Latte Recipe

Hi, Creative Friends-

Autumn is almost in full swing. Pumpkins are appearing in the local markets, the scent of cinnamon spice is lingering in the air, and we can feel a shift from warm summer nights to cool crisp mornings. Which makes it a good time to start to celebrate the season that brings us so much creative inspiration.

This week, here are 3 creative ideas to celebrate and say hello to fall…

1. Cheers To Fall: Delicious, cozy fall beverages are falling into coffee shop menus everywhere. Is there a better way to mark Autumn’s splendor than sipping a warm and creamy fall treat? Here is a secret recipe for The Perfect Chai Latte that can be made right in a home kitchen. This drink is a little bit spicy, a tiny bit sweet, and a whole big cup of delicious. It is a perfect way to kick off the season of snuggles and sweaters.

2. Decorate & Celebrate: Adding a splash of fall decor to a table, mantel, or front door can get the creative juices going and help toast and greet the autumnal shift. The fabulous interior decorator Emily Henderson gives us simple fall decorating ideas in this post “1 Mantel 3 Ways” to effortlessly greet our home to fall. Decorate simply by adding a few mini gourds and an autumn-themed art print like this “Happy Fall Y’all” and let the happy autumn celebrations begin.

3. Leaf Looking Art: When stepping outside this autumn, observe the color and shape of the fall leaves. Whether a leaf is a scarlet-hued Maple, rust-stained Oak, or mustard-colored Ginko, each can be deeply inspiring! Pick a few lovely leaves to bring them home. Then try leaf rubbing with Sakura Cray-Pas, paper, and watercolors. Find the wonderful tutorial here on “Leaf Rubbings” from Art Bar and if you want more wonderful ideas on how to make art for kids of all ages try the book “Art Workshop For Children” by Barbara Rucci.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you will do to say hello to fall.

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

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Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Fall Art Prints For Purchase At Society 6

Hi, Creative Friends-

Autumn is just around the corner. Did you know if you catch a falling leaf it’s good luck? It can be hard to find time to wait patiently for luck to fall into our lives and for joy to follow so…

This week, here are 3 creative ideas on how to joyfully catch an Autumn leaf and watch luck follow…

1. Get The Gold: Andrew Goldsworthy is a British-born artist who uses nature to sculpt works of art, including beautiful displays of perfectly arranged fall leaves. His work and story can be found in “Living Your Wild Creativity”, a short documentary on Youtube. It’s hard not to feel joyful when we take in his natural creations are try building something similar using the nature around us.

2. A Falling DIY: Finding Autumn’s joy was never more beautiful or easy with this DIY Falling Leaf Garland. Go out into nature, find a lovely tree branch, print the FREE Leaf Printable, and gather a few other supplies. This DIY easily comes together to bring joyful inspiration wherever it is displayed this Autumn.

3. Bathe Outside: A great way to create mental luck and joy is to get out and walk in nature. The term for just taking in the forest, through our senses, is called “Forest Bathing.” In Japan, it’s called shinrin-yoku or and it’s simply about being in and soaking up nature. Read more in this article from Time “The Benefits of ‘Forest Bathing’ How To Do It and It’s Great For Your Health.”

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or how you will catch some luck this fall.

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

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Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Hi, Creative Friends-

It’s September! It isn’t officially autumn but it IS time to get ready for days brimming with warm greetings, baking with dashes of cardamon, and curling up in a warm sweater to do something creative. That’s why…

This week, here are 3 creative ideas to celebrate September 1st…

1. Greetings For Fall Y’all: Greeting a new season in a new way, whether it’s mentally taking a moment to celebrate the switch from one season to the next or purchasing something beautiful to celebrate a new beginning can inspire happiness! Try framing and placing this “Happy Fall Y’all” art print on a mantel or display it on a door. A simple act can spread and help celebrate the autumn shift in such a big way!

2. Delicious To The Core: Last year, I shared a secret recipe: The Ultimate Apple Pie Milkshake which uses autumn’s crazy delicious and perfect apple, the Honeycrisp, to make the most divinely, decadent milkshake. You can find the recipe here.

3. Arrange The Moment: Take a slow walk in the woods and gather what’s there to create a lovely fall arrangement. Add a few grocery store flowers and watch a quiet space in your home usher in autumn. For inspiration check out Fall Arrangments That Make A Statement from Martha Stewart Living. It’s amazing how a thoughtful and leisure stroll can help us celebrate the shift in seasons!

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or how you will celebrate September 1st.

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Fall Art Prints For Purchase At Society 6

Hi, Creative Friends-

Did you know if you catch a falling leaf it’s good luck? It can be hard to find time to wait patiently for luck to fall into our lives and for joy to follow so…

This week, here are 3 creative ideas on how to joyfully catch an Autumn leaf…

1. Get The Gold: Andrew Goldsworthy is a British-born artist who uses nature to sculpt works of art, including beautiful displays of perfectly arranged Autumn leaves. His work and story can be found at “Living Your Wild Creativity”, a short documentary on Youtube, or one of his books like “Andy Goldsworthy: Projects.” It’s hard not to feel the joy and luck when we realize his natural creations are purely temporary.

2. A Falling DIY: Finding Autumn’s joy was never more beautiful or easy with this DIY Falling Leaf Garland. Go out into nature, find a lovely tree branch, print the FREE Leaf Printable, and gather a few other supplies. This DIY easily comes together to bring joyful inspiration wherever it is displayed this Autumn.

3. Bathe Outside: A great way to create mental luck and joy is to get out and walk in nature. The term for just taking in the forest, through our senses, is called “Forest Bathing.” In Japan, it’s called shinrin-yoku or and it’s simply about being in and soaking up nature. Read more in this article from Time “The Benefits of ‘Forest Bathing’ How To Do It and It’s Great For Your Health.” Or pick up this book “Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Happiness” by Dr. Qing Li. Then go hug a tree, look for a falling leaf as joy and luck fall into your life.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you are doing to celebrate Autumn.

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

The Perfect Chai Latte Recipe

Hi, Creative Friends-

Autumn is almost in full swing. Pumpkins are popping up in the local markets, the scent of cinnamon spice is lingering in the air, and a shift from warm summer nights to cool crisp mornings is here. Which makes it a good time to start to celebrate the season that brings us so much creative inspiration.

This week, here are 3 creative ideas to celebrate and make Autumn happy…

1. Cheers To Fall: Delicious, cozy fall beverages are falling into coffee shop menus everywhere. Is there a better way to mark Autumn’s season’s splendor than a secret recipe for a creamy fall beverage? Here is a secret recipe for The Perfect Chai Latte that can be made right in a home kitchen. This drink is a little bit spicy, a tiny bit sweet, and a whole big cup of delicious. It is a perfect way to kick off the season of snuggles and sweaters. However, if temperatures are still riding high, try creating the best milkshake of the season: The Ultimate Apple Pie Milkshake which celebrates autumn’s most delicious and perfect apple, the Honeycrisp, to make one decadent milkshake.

2. Decorate & Celebrate: Adding a splash of fall decor to a table, mantel, or front door can get the creative juices going and help toast and greet the autumnal shift. The fabulous interior decorator Emily Henderson gives us simple fall decorating ideas in this post “1 Mantel 3 Ways” to effortlessly greet our home to fall. Decorate simply by adding a few mini gourds and an autumn-themed art print like this “Happy Fall Y’all” and let the happy autumn celebrations begin.

3. Leaf Looking Art: When stepping outside this autumn, observe the color and shape of the fall leaves. Whether a leaf is a scarlet-hued Maple, rust-stained Oak, or a mustard-colored Ginko, each can be deeply inspiring! Pick a few lovely leaves to bring them home. Then try leaf rubbing with Sakura Cray-Pas, paper, and watercolors. Find the wonderful tutorial here on “Leaf Rubbings” from Art Bar and if you want more wonderful ideas on how to make art for kids of all ages try the book “Art Workshop For Children” by Barbara Rucci.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you will do to celebrate and create a happy autumn.

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra