We celebrate our amazing founding member, Chris @Christine Vabre ! She has the fun Skool community that I love, called #The Watercolor Journey. I'm a member, and I keep surprising myself with what I create under her guidance! Today is National Dictionary Day, and we think that's rather perfect for celebrating our wonderful Chris! Because while the dictionary is full of words to describe the world, Chris teaches us another language entirely... The language of COLOR! 🌈 Through her watercolor painting and teaching, she reminds us that creativity doesn't always follow the rules. Sometimes the colors blend beautifully. Sometimes the paint wanders off in a direction you absolutely did NOT authorize. And sometimes what started out as a lovely little flower suddenly looks suspiciously like a confused cabbage. 😂 But that's part of the magic! Chris helps people discover the joy of creating, experimenting, learning, and letting go of perfection. And what a beautiful gift that is! So in honor of National Dictionary Day, we've decided to add a new entry to the Haven Dictionary: CHRIS (noun) 1. A delightful human who brings color, creativity, and joy into the world. 2. A patient guide who helps others discover their inner artist. 3. A beautiful reminder that sometimes the happiest accidents make the most wonderful masterpieces. 4. Someone who makes our Haven a little brighter simply by being part of it. Synonyms: Creative, inspiring, kind, wonderful, treasured. Example: "The world could use a little more Chris!" 💜 Happy Birthday, Chris! May your next trip around the sun be filled with vibrant colors, beautiful surprises, endless inspiration, and plenty of happy little watercolor accidents. And may your paint always flow beautifully... preferably onto the paper and not your favorite shirt! 😂🎨 We love having you in our Haven family! Happy Birthday to our wonderful watercolor wonder! 🎂💜✨