

Update to Weekend Hours / Sketch & Chat for This Weekend (2/21 & 22)
We will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 21st. Saturday, February 22nd, we will be open from 10 AM to 1:30 PM and then close for the...


Sketch & Chat, Weekend Hours & Valentine’s Day Items
Today, Saturday Feb. 8th, I will open up late, around 11:30, and will remain open until 4 as usual. Tomorrow, Sunday: I will probably not...
Tomorrow - Saturday Sketch & Chat at the shop!
Tomorrow (Saturday February 1) : Weekly Sketch & Chat Meetup Every Saturday from 1-3 pm Central time at the Coming Up Violets...


Updates & Changes - Where to Find Us, Shop Updates, and Saturday Sketch & Chat
Hello folks, just wanted to update everyone on some changes that are happening here. Where to Find Us I know this website and blog hasn't...


Strange Trend of Alabama High School Names Being Changed to Teen Slang and Meme References On Google
My son came home from school yesterday swearing up and down the name of his school had been changed to "Fort Payne P. Diddy's Bunker" on...


Ode to My Dad
My dad is a strange, wild dude. He’ll basically do whatever the hell he wants, and then randomly pay you and/or give you things. He’s...


Ahhh, memories…
That time my son and I painted pickets for the rainbow fence in front of the walking track. If you walk the fence there you can spot both...


The Best Crappy Day Ever
I woke up from a night of terrible sleep. I’d tossed and turned half the night. In my tummy there was taking place such a drunken rager...


Grace's Daughter now at Coming Up Violets
Excitement! Grace's Daughter has set up shop here at Coming Up Violets! Just in time for the holidays, Susie brought in many of her...


New Beginnings!
1. What a way to start the school year! With no electricity for the entire day before school starts - that day of last-minute...