OUR BLOG

Welcome to our blog! Here, we write about our furry & feathery company, ways to decorate your space with our watercolor animal prints, the joy of innocence through children's watercolor decor, ways to style your space, & more.

We hope you see love & light

within every paragraph.

The Hearts Behind the Art: Cady Driver, Gabriela Dachin, & Norma Herring

I hope the stories of these artists inspire you to find creativity & joy in the endeavors you are led to.

The Process of Our First Human Portrait & Pet Portrait Painting

It's exciting to share this finished painting, but let's go back to the beginning...

The Custom Pet Portrait Process: From Picture, to Painting, to Wall Print

Our pet portraits represent both quality & quantity. In this blog post, we showcase the step-by-step process of a picture to print.

A Step By Step Process of a Custom Yorkie Watercolor Pet Portrait

From the ears to the end of the paper, here's an inside look on the step by step process of a Yorkie pet portrait.

Lessons as a Mother/Daughter Duo

After one year of building Mellane & Co., we want to share some of the lessons we have learned as a mother/daughter team.

FAQs - Pet Portrait Edition

We receive plenty of questions about our pet portraits, & we want to answer some of them in this blog post!

3 Ideas for Your Pet's Portrait

To ensure your custom portrait is just what you desire, here are 3 ideas for your pet's portrait.

Why Custom Pet Portrait Cards?

A sweet card from a loved one & our precious pets are treasures in our lives, so we decided to pair them together.

What I Learned Growing Up with Pets

I wouldn’t hold the same adoration for animals if I hadn’t grown up with them. Pets are with us every step of the way.

What I Learned From my Old House

My house has simply seen better days. However, there are several things I have learned from this old house, a house that has grown with me:

3 Reasons Why a Pet Portrait is Special

Our pets (whether they are furry, scaled, or feathery) are our family members, & each of our custom portraits to reflect their personalites.

When a Pet Portrait Present is Perfect

If you're looking for a timeless & heart-warming present, our pet portraits are our most popular keepsakes.

How to Secretly Order a Pet Portrait Present

IIf you want to have a pet painting to be a surprise, here are our tips on how to order a portrait without your future receipient knowing!

3 Things We Wish We Would've Done With Our Pets

Losing our two pets, Max & Misty, was one of the saddest experiences our family has gone through. Looking at their photos still tugs at a...

5 Ways to Heal After Losing a Pet

Even though it was four months ago, my heart still squeezes with sadness when I think of our two furry family members who passed...

The Process of a Pet Portrait

Painting your pet portrait is peaceful & exciting to me. I created this blog post so you could know my thoughts on painting pet...

Finding Timeless Home Decor

Home decor that makes your home feel more like home is essential. It is a great feeling to sit back & feel the joy of a house that...

Finding Timeless Decor for Your Child's Room

Your child's room is special, because it is a personal space just for them. It is a room they will grow up in, a room that will hold many...

Answered Questions Pt. 2

People often wonder what it is like to create and operate an online business with my teenaged daughter.

Answered Questions Pt. 1

I receive many frequently asked questions for this amazing brand I am building alongside my mom, & I am excited to answer them in a blog...