oh hello, love! welcome to sjm!
Thanks so much for visiting the SJM site from Insta! Here, you'll find everything you need, from that most recent blog post I mentioned, to the new shop product I'm debuting, to information about my custom design process and services, to details about my SJM Workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions. Use the top navigation to explore even more details!
THE SJM BLOG
Grab a cup of your fav coffee (or a chai tea latte, like me) and take a look around the blog! My blog is a place for me to showcase recent custom designs and shop products, share tips and tricks on art and wedding planning, and recap lovely workshops and styled shoots!
While December holds holiday celebrations, I always love January because the celebrations this month feel more intimate. A low key double date with friends from your neighborhood, a book club party with new friends who will hold you accountable to reading one good book each month, or even a simple night in that you want to make a little fancy to toast to the first weekend of the new year…
It’s officially Halloween week! And while October is coming to an end, there is still a full month left to enjoy all things pumpkin. Boy do I have the perfect fall brunch cocktail for you today!…
It's time to pop the bubbly y'all, my new brand and website are live! I wish I could be having a fun cocktail party in person with you, but know that I'm toasting from my little home studio in Dallas - welcome, friend!…
Hey friends! I've gotten a lot of questions lately about how I manage my custom clients, so I wanted to share an incredible tool with y'all: HoneyBook.
HoneyBook is the client management system I use to easily send invoices, contracts, timelines, and questionnaires - and it also has an amazing messaging center where I can chat with my clients (keeping our inboxes free!) and send design proofs…
Earlier this month, I decided to make the switch to a simpler, healthier lifestyle by joining Young Living, a company that is committed to providing pure, powerful products for every family and lifestyle, all infused with the life-changing benefits of essential oils…
Hey friends, I’m so excited to officially introduce The Simply Lifestyle to y’all! If you're new around here, I’m Jessica, and I’m a multipassionate artist, wife, friend, dog mama, and barre enthusiast. While you may follow along with my business account (@simplyjessicamarie), I wanted to start The Simply Lifestyle Instagram account (@thesimplylifestyle) as a way to further connect with y’all on a personal level…
While yesterday was the Fourth of July, there are still plenty of reasons to celebrate even though the holiday is over. Most importantly: it's summertime, and summer weekends call for pool parties and long brunches! If you're planning a brunch or party this weekend, consider this Pamplemousse Frosé your go-to festive drink…
Mimosa bars are some of my absolute favorite ways to create an inviting brunch or party! I had one at my bridal shower (but swapped champagne for prosecco!), and it was such a hit! The best part about mimosa bars? They are so easy to put together. Just lay out a few ingredients, and let your guests do the mixing…
One of the biggest questions I get about the Digitizing Watercolors course is if it also covers vectorizing, which it does not. Why doesn't it? Because I truthfully do not vectorize my watercolors: it isn't necessary! Through the methods I teach you in the Digitizing Watercolors course, you will end up with design files that are high resolution and ready to print on a large scale without losing the quality - no vectorizing needed…
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! With all of the incredible sales happening this weekend, it can be hard to sift through all of the tempting J.Crew ads to find sales that will really help your business grow. So, I thought it would be fun to put together a roundup post of all the best Memorial Day Weekend sales for artists and entrepreneurs! Here are the sales I'll personally be shopping…
the sjm shop
The SJM Shop features a variety of products for weddings, as well as lifestyle products to celebrate a life in love. All products feature my watercolor designs or my feminine brush calligraphy. Some of my fav products are featured below, and you can access the full SJM Wedding Shop here and the full SJM Lifestyle Shop here!
sjm art school - coming soon!
The SJM Art School is for the creative who is tired of piecing together tutorials from Youtube, Pinterest and Google to learn the art forms she knows she can master if only she had a safe, all-encompassing place to learn. It is for the girl who always jokes and says "I'm not creative, you're going to laugh at my painting skills!" but deep down craves relaxing Sunday paint sessions over chai lattes (or wine!) with a Gilmore Girls marathon on in the background. For the girl who is feeling uninspired and just wants direction in her signature style, in feeling confident in herself as an artist.
The SJM Art School is lifetime access to a self-study, go-at-your-own-pace course with an online community and step-by-step PDF worksheets and homework to help guide you through your artistic journey. We'll cover topics ranging from intro to watercolor, brush calligraphy, watercolor florals, and digitizing watercolor. Does it sound like the perfect fit for you, my sweet budding artist friend? If so, read more via the link below!
sjm loves
I adore collaborating with other designers and makers! Below are a few of my favorite phone cases with Casetify, as well as where to shop them.
SJM PHONE CASES
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SJM SERVICES
If you've been following me for a while, you know I have a huge heart for two things: custom artwork and helping other artists and girl bosses grow. Below are some of my absolute favorite services I offer! Click on each image to learn more about the service offerings, and as always, feel free to contact me with any questions!
If you’re looking for the perfect easy cocktail recipe for Valentine’s Day or a Galentine’s Day party - look no further!! This Rosé Spritzer cocktail from the 2019 Cocktail Calendar will be the perfect feminine concoction for your romantic date night or festive girl’s night in!…