Free Cards Friday ~ Meaningful Gifts for Father's Day ~ Fatherhood Prints & Paintings

The other day I received an email reminder from a company who creates cute little photo books ~ they reminded me about Father's day (which is June 19) ~ so I jumped on the ball and created a little book for my hubby ~ of our trip to Maui (shhhh, don't tell him) :)

Well, the point is, the reminder was wonderful, and now I am completely sitting pretty knowing that I have a gift for Father's Day all finished. No more last minute head-scratching for me.

My husband and I both prefer "experiences" over gifts ~ but this one, I know, he will cherish.

This got me thinking, that I need to remind my community about Father's Day, and about the many, many fathers who have chosen KmBerggren paintings and prints over the years.

It is a nice feeling to have a meaningful gift all ready for the special day. Could you capture a special moment for him through an Archival frameable Print or a Ready-To-Hang Painting?

I have a special section of my shop devoted to Fatherhood.

Family is an ORIGINAL 8x10 Painting for $120
(a varnished deep canvas with painted edges and Ready To Hang!)


I went back to the book company and ordered 25 little books of KmBerggren paintings,
so I will have some of those to share in the near future. I can't wait to see them.

Morning (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Beautiful Love (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Love Flows Outward (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Gift Of Love (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Realize (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!



Don't forget the many paintings on the new website that you can choose to have a print created from. With over 350 paintings, my mind would boggle if I had them all listed as prints in the Online shop.

The Sleepers (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Like Minded (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!



Spoons (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!




Tuck (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Close Knit (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Three, Sleeping (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Tenderness (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Found (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Wanderlust (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Creation (above)
can be purchased as an Archival 13x19 Print,
an Archival 12x12 Print
or an Archival 8x10 Print!

Let me know if you have any questions! GOOD FOR YOU, for thinking ahead :)

It's Free Cards Friday ~ Add your note or insight to this blog post (here at the blog or on the Facebook page) throughout the weekend and be in the running to win some cards ~ I'll choose the winner on Monday.

Have a great day,
Love & Sincerely, Katie

Free Cards Friday ~ Mother's Day Gift Packs ~ Available Now

The Mother's Day Gift Packs are here, with 2 options this year!

Mother’s Day Gift Pack ~ 12x12 (shown above)
• (2) 12x12 prints of your choice
• (2) 5x7 art cards (I’ll select, unless you would like to choose from the below link)
Value: $64.50
Mother’s Day Gift Pack Special: $48 (you save $16.50)

Find the 12x12 Gift Pack in the Online Shop

Mother’s Day Gift Pack ~ 8x10 (shown above)
• (2) 8x10 prints of your choice
• (2) 5x7 art cards (I’ll select, unless you would like to choose from the below link)
Value: $40.50
Mother’s Day Gift Pack Special: $28 (you save $12.50)

Find the 8x10 Gift Pack in the Online Shop

The blog post where you can see the available 5x7 art card selections.

It's Free Cards Friday ~ Add your note or insight to this blog post (here at the blog or on the Facebook page) throughout the weekend and be in the running to win some cards ~ I'll choose the winner on Monday.


Have a lovely weekend, Sincerely, Katie

Free Cards Friday ~ A Word With You Press feature ~ Upcoming Intro Sale for 13x19 Prints

I am proud to announce a lovely feature on A Word With You Press, check it out!

Also, I don't usually do sales, but I had fun with the intro sale for the 12x12 Prints so be ready! The Archival 13x19 Prints will have a one-day Introductory Sale: $48 each for just one day (regularly $54).

The sale will take place only in the Online Etsy Shop.

You can choose your painting - the date is to be announced. Stay tuned...


Join the email list to be sure and get your notification of the sale!

It's Free Cards Friday! Comment on THIS blog post (here at the blog or on the Facebook page) throughout the weekend and be in the running to win some cards ~ I'll choose the winner on Monday.

Have a great Friday,

Love & Sincerely ~ Katie

Bella & Boo - eco-friendly. fair trade. organic.

Did you know? Off-the-rack baby clothing, toys and blankets can contain dyes and other chemicals that can irritate baby’s delicate skin?

I'd like to introduce you to Bella & Boo ~ a natural and organic shop providing hand selected, safe and pure products for babies & kids.

From organic cotton clothing, wooden toys and snuggly organic baby blankets to eco-friendly baby shoes, reusable shopping bags & healthy stainless steel water bottles, every one of their products is carefully chosen so that they may offer your family the safest, purest products.

The beautiful Bella & Boo now also offers Katie m. Berggren prints as well! You may view the whole "For Mom" section here.

Bella & Boo was founded by Kate Agarwal, and here is Kate's story:


Hello! My name is Kate Agarwal and I am the founder and owner of Bella & Boo. My family and I live in the lovely Village of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, just 10 miles north of Milwaukee.

My youngest daughter, Ella, was the inspiration behind Bella & Boo. I am happy to share with you my story and tell you how one inspired dream came to fruition.

Soon after Ella was born, I noticed that she would break out in rashes after wearing certain pieces of clothing.

We wondered if it might be a food allergy or some other type of allergy. As regular practice, our family took care to use eco-friendly & natural laundry detergents & soaps, so we knew that those products could not be to blame.

My husband and I were very concerned and began searching for the reason behind our daughter’s terrible skin reactions... enjoy the rest of Kate's story here


I am proud to be partnering with Kate and Bella & Boo ~ and I sincerely invite you to view Bella & Boo's mission and products here.


Have a great day! Love & Sincerely ~ Katie

Free Cards Friday, Harry Potter ~ shared things, Valentine's Day

Good Afternoon!

It's Free Cards Friday! Comment on this post (here at the blog or on my Facebook page) and be in the running to win some cards ~ I'll choose the winner on Monday.




We just got back from the Portland Children's Museum, then playing outside with kites and friends, it was very fun. It occurs to me that it is 2:30pm and the house is still clean from last night's after bedtime blast! Wow - it pays to get out and get active vs staying at home and tearing the place apart :)





We have been reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I'm reading it to my boys and we are all having so much fun. Spending hours at a time cuddled together on the bed, the beanbag or couch, reading and experiencing it together.

I find myself getting into the voices and characters, and have to slow down to make sure that they understand ~ which they seem to ~ and if I stop to say "how are you doing?" or "are you following me okay?" my 4 year old bangs on the book and raises his eyebrows saying "go on, go on!!"

Today, my 5 year old has been saying Leviosa! testing out his Wizard powers! He made the garage door raise, so I was impressed :)


Having something we can all three share has been very special (thank you to my friend for loaning us the book). And knowing there are many books and many pages ahead in the series makes me feel happy.


I recently read somewhere: If your child has a thing for video games (enter your child's interest here) and you do not have an interest in video games (same interest), you have just missed an opportunity to have a shared thing.

I like that.


I hope you have a wonderful weekend, just hanging out and enjoying your moments. I am packing paintings in my studio, preparing for some shipments and in general getting things cleaned up.


This weekend brings Valentine's Day and despite the fact that I am a woman, (I'm talking to you: every jewelry, flower and candy store) not all of us want candy, roses or some bling ~ what I desire is comfortable times, a good meal together and time to relax :)


Happy Valentine's Day to you!

Love & Sincerely ~ Katie



Images: Several of the 10x10 paintings from The Forty Minis Collection are available as 8x10 prints now (since the originals have sold). I have pictures the available ones here, find them in the Online Etsy Shop.