Bari J.
@barijdesigns.bsky.social
Artist, author, fabric designer, decorator and founder of the Bari J. Lifestyle brand. 📍Charlotte, NC by way of AZ - CA - but Chicago girl at heart. I stand for human rights. 💙
This past weekend’s work was finally framing the peony I painted in 2019. Only took six years to do a thing that took four hours or so.
February 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
This past weekend’s work was finally framing the peony I painted in 2019. Only took six years to do a thing that took four hours or so.
I wrote about becoming my authentic self in the wake of my mother’s death. Read it on my blog: barijdesigns.com/blogs/bloomw...
First Born Daughter
Early last month, January 2025, I decided to face a long time fear... drawing and painting faces. I am certain that there's a connection between this decision and my mother's death. As you kno...
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February 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I wrote about becoming my authentic self in the wake of my mother’s death. Read it on my blog: barijdesigns.com/blogs/bloomw...
Custom made to size and hand painted lampshade. Half way round! Such a fun commission.
February 4, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Custom made to size and hand painted lampshade. Half way round! Such a fun commission.
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RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
February 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
This.
We have a critical housing shortage in the U.S. With the California fires and other natural disasters, there will be an enormous demand for lumber. Our biggest source of imported lumber by far is Canada, 2nd is China, 4th is Mexico. So let's impose massive tariffs and make it more expensive!
Right.
Right.
February 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
This.
#dailysketchbookpractice Miss Hedy Lamar ish.
January 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
#dailysketchbookpractice Miss Hedy Lamar ish.
Mood. #dailysketchbookpractice. A quick sketch of #ruthbaderginsburg and her pet Bald Eagle.
January 29, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Mood. #dailysketchbookpractice. A quick sketch of #ruthbaderginsburg and her pet Bald Eagle.
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Time to post this again
January 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Time to post this again
On 11/5/24 at 10:30 pm I knew it was time to leave cable news behind for good. This confirms that once again. Best wishes to a truth teller, Jim Acosta.
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
January 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
On 11/5/24 at 10:30 pm I knew it was time to leave cable news behind for good. This confirms that once again. Best wishes to a truth teller, Jim Acosta.
Saw a painted doorway on Pinterest last night and became obsessed with the idea of Swedish folk art in the primary bedroom. Spent ten hours today painting this doorway. Initial inspiration from Riley Sheeley art. Further inspo: historic design from Swedish artist Carl Larsson. More to come!
January 28, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Saw a painted doorway on Pinterest last night and became obsessed with the idea of Swedish folk art in the primary bedroom. Spent ten hours today painting this doorway. Initial inspiration from Riley Sheeley art. Further inspo: historic design from Swedish artist Carl Larsson. More to come!
Today’s #dailysketchbookpractice Pencil, watercolor and a little pen.
January 25, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Today’s #dailysketchbookpractice Pencil, watercolor and a little pen.
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“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
January 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
Apparently this gal who DMd me about my story post regarding Bishop Budde has trouble with facts like the population of the United States for starters. Not to mention that a third of our country didn’t even vote. Folks are unwell. And… That’s a lot of capital letters.
January 23, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Apparently this gal who DMd me about my story post regarding Bishop Budde has trouble with facts like the population of the United States for starters. Not to mention that a third of our country didn’t even vote. Folks are unwell. And… That’s a lot of capital letters.
Not sure who needs this vital info, but it turns out you can make a small amount of fresh whipped cream in a cup using your frother. You can thank me later.
January 23, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Not sure who needs this vital info, but it turns out you can make a small amount of fresh whipped cream in a cup using your frother. You can thank me later.
Thoughts on adding a blog roll to our blogs like the old days? I think I’m going to.
January 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thoughts on adding a blog roll to our blogs like the old days? I think I’m going to.
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My words of the year is humor. Actually the word for my life going forward is humor. In alignment with that, last night I watched @tompapacomedy.bsky.social on Netflix and couldn’t have been more delighted. Thank you, Tom.
January 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
My words of the year is humor. Actually the word for my life going forward is humor. In alignment with that, last night I watched @tompapacomedy.bsky.social on Netflix and couldn’t have been more delighted. Thank you, Tom.
I’m calling this my ghost ladies with birds series.
January 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I’m calling this my ghost ladies with birds series.
What are we all doing tomorrow? I’ll be taking a peloton ride then going to the studio to paint.
January 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM
What are we all doing tomorrow? I’ll be taking a peloton ride then going to the studio to paint.
I’m down to BlueSky, Pinterest and LinkedIn. I’m going to need some video content here with subtitles for when I wake up at 3am. Also, pet photos and video would be welcome. Here’s Ruth Bader Doodlesburg to get the party started.
January 19, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I’m down to BlueSky, Pinterest and LinkedIn. I’m going to need some video content here with subtitles for when I wake up at 3am. Also, pet photos and video would be welcome. Here’s Ruth Bader Doodlesburg to get the party started.
How old were you in 1980? I was 11. When the preppy handbook came out I did not understand it was satire. To my 11 year old self, it was a genuine style guide. And I only recently realized that was not the intent. Also, I reallllllllyyyy want my Bermuda bag with the wooden handle back. Off to eBay!
January 18, 2025 at 4:39 AM
How old were you in 1980? I was 11. When the preppy handbook came out I did not understand it was satire. To my 11 year old self, it was a genuine style guide. And I only recently realized that was not the intent. Also, I reallllllllyyyy want my Bermuda bag with the wooden handle back. Off to eBay!
Today’s finish. A custom bouquet for a collector.
January 18, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Today’s finish. A custom bouquet for a collector.
My mom would have been 81 years old tomorrow. She passed of Pancreatic Cancer November 20 of last year. Please join me in celebrating her birthday and her life by purchasing a print of her last piece of art painted while she was undergoing chemo. All net proceeds to go to PanCan.
January 18, 2025 at 3:04 AM
My mom would have been 81 years old tomorrow. She passed of Pancreatic Cancer November 20 of last year. Please join me in celebrating her birthday and her life by purchasing a print of her last piece of art painted while she was undergoing chemo. All net proceeds to go to PanCan.