is there room for you?
“One tree is like another tree, but not too much. One tulip is like the next, but not altogether. More or less like people – a general outline, then stunning individual strokes…” – Mary Oliver I read this in a book of essays by Mary Oliver last evening and immediately had to put the book […]
gardening around the electrical box
Last year, on the wave of getting the front garden done, I got a bee in my bonnet and decided to start working on the section of garden around the electrical boxes. This is how far I got… My grit and determination stopped at digging out a few monster perennials and hauling three wheelbarrow-loads full […]
ecridor retro fountain pen
I used to spend my birthday money on clothes. It just seemed like the thing to do. Go out, do a little shopping, buy a few new things. But, a few years ago, I realized that those clothes just got lost in the rotation of articles pulled from my closet when I needed something to […]
summer project list
Before I hop into today’s post, I wanted to let you know that it’s the last day to join Mustard Seed Mentoring. So, if you’ve been pondering it, now is the day to decide! I can tell you that, so far, we have an amazing group of creative entrepreneurs already signed up. There are members […]
spring garden update 2019
Now that the kids are on summer vacation, spring is in full swing here in MN! Seriously, that’s how long it takes!! The garden is finally more than just a few sprouts. It still has a ways to go, but I thought I would share how it’s coming along. The house finches vacated their nest […]
sewing room fabrics
Before we dive into the fabrics for the guest room, thank you so much for all of your encouraging words about Mustard Seed Mentoring yesterday! I am looking forward to working with those who signed up so far! If you’re still thinking about it, I will be on Instagram Live and Facebook Live over the […]
join me on my next step of faith
I know I’ve been cryptic about “things I’m working on” and “new projects” for the past few months. Those vague phrases are actually referring to several irons in the fire. You know about some them like the fabric designs I’m working on for Spoonflower and the oil painting course for beginners, but there are a […]
May 2019 Favorites
May was a good month. That’s a simple, but true way to say it. I’ve loved the cool spring weather in Minnesota. I enjoyed being out on walks in the mornings and sitting on the porch in the evenings. And, while it’s been stressful at times, I have been loving work. I am working on […]