Big News!

**Hi All! Just wanted to share with you all my current plan to re-brand my online shop - with the name of this blog! Stay tuned for the new website coming soon**

Dear Loyal Baby Lucas Followers, I have a big announcement to share with you! I've decided, after much thought and soul searching, that going forward the name of my online shop and kids art brand will (soon be!) Linzer Lane. I began Baby Lucas a little over a year ago, while pregnant with our son Leon. The goal was twofold - to offer adorable baby gifts and artwork to families, while working at home so I could care for our new little one full time. This past year I have used every single nap and hour of spare time to create, print, ship and market Baby Lucas. It has been a wonderful experience that has allowed me to continue my career as an artist, all while being assisted daily by my mini co-worker. My initial vision for Baby Lucas was to offer a wide array of gifts for baby (clothing, plush toys, books), but slowly I started in realize that you were mostly looking for something quite simple - darling art prints for your child's space. Not only that, but out of all the many things I was creating, you were most taken with the world of my of my Linzer Lane animal characters. 

*About Linzer Lane* In 2014 I moved abroad for two years with my husband to Salzburg, Austria. During that time I was enchanted with the lovely way of life there. The beautiful storefronts, immaculate cafes, alpine animals, and ornate holiday rituals. We lived on a street called 'die Linzergasse' - and I started to create characters that lived in an imaginary world inspired by our neighborhood. Ever since we moved back to the US in 2016, I have held and nurtured that experience within my artwork. I have grown to really love this little cast of animals, each with their own unique personality and story, and I hope their adventures will entertain and delight you throughout the year.

Can't wait for this new chapter to begin, and to continue offering you adorable artwork for little ones!

Much Much Love, Ashley (aka Lady Lucas ) & Leon (aka Moose)

The apple of my eye - 'Moose'

Dollhouse Reno - Part 2

Thanks to feedback online, this process is now called 'Dollhouse Demo" in addition to "Dollhouse Reno" ;) Just wanted to update you on my progress this week:

Since moving into our new apartment a few weeks ago, I need to be working on this project like I need a hole in the head - basically this is the last thing I should be doing - yet I start each morning by working on this house and listening to the news.

Here's a recap of what I did this week:

- Dusted & cleaned the exterior

- Removed the window shutters for painting

- Removed most of the wallpaper from all eight rooms

-Discovered that the interior is painted white, which will make my life much easier!

My mom sent me this picture this week - I was SO excited when I got this dollhouse on Christmas morning! Here you can see how it looked over 25 years ago!

What do you think? Anyone else out there have an old dollhouse they would love to redo? 

Don't forget to say hi below... comments are always appreciated!

xo

Lady Lucas 

Day 8: Kawaii Desserts ABC Art Print Giveaway

Today's Prize

One Digital Copy of the Kawaii Desserts ABC Art Pint

Designed by Lady Lucas, this wall art print features 26 whimsical cupcakes, ice cream, candies and pretty much anything sweet and sugary you can think of!

How to Enter

1) Leave a comment below sharing with us your favorite dessert.

2) Become a follower of Lady Lucas Art on Instagram

**OPEN TO US & INTERNATIONAL READERS - ALL YOU NEED IS AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO ENTER!!**

Winners Will Be Announced December 14th.

xo
Lady Lucas

My New Passion: Romantic Scandinavian Design

Moss and an artificial snow drop bulb from Depot. Adorable sheep from Astrein Flower Shop.

Ever since decorating a room for my art school/art studio I've been slowly becoming more and more obsessed with Scandinavian design. It is everywhere here in Salzburg, from the showrooms at IKEA, to the traditional eateries that offer pine tables, white walls and skinny fabric hearts hanging from the windows. I would define it as simple and sleek, but sometimes it's missing a little something. That's where the idea of 'romantic' comes in.

I added my own mushroom spin on this pre-made wood vinyl tree from Depot.

'Romantic' to me - means adding a touch of pink, red or neon, and a little something cute or whimsical. 

My work area featuring postcards & art from my mom, dad, niece and hubby.

I've been slightly obsessed with everything pastel and gold lately, and am cheating on my favorite color red, with my childhood favorite magenta. (My mom always tells me the story of how I listed that as my favorite color as a little girl, and the teacher was surprised by such an exotic answer.)

Lady Lucas Pastel Wall Art Prints for Kids Rooms

Here's just a little list of things that inspire me with my 'Romantic Scandi' home style lately:

snowdrops, candles, hearts, anything rose colored, birds, teacups and paper doilies

Lady Lucas Make Time for Tea Art Print

What style makes you swoon? Have any favorite blogs or resources? I'd love to know!

xo Lady Lucas