four things | eighteen
I feel like I haven’t had a normal week since the Christmas break! There always seemed to be a snow day, a two-hour delay, appointments smack in the middle of the day, sickness, and just a lot of life stuff that was disruptive to routine. And, as much as I love winter and even cheer […]
small business spotlight | my white porch shoppe
One of the things I enjoy about the online community is getting to know other creative entrepreneurs and business owners. There was a time when starting a business meant one needed a physical place to sell from and a place to hang a shingle. There was a time when one had to physically visit those […]
getting past the gatekeepers
When I first started oil painting in late 2017, I really didn’t have any plans for it. For a long time, I had envisioned myself painting at an easel, holding a palette, working in oils, and producing paintings I might want to hang on my walls. I didn’t even know if I would like it […]
art studio tour
I finally did it! I filmed a detailed tour of my studio, taking a deep dive into all of the drawers to show you how things are currently organized. I use the word organized a bit loosely since the drawers are a bit of a mess at the moment. I use the word currently because […]
four things | seventeen
We had an ice storm last night and into the morning, so Calvin had an “ice day” off school. The roads were just wet this morning, so Jeff still went into work and Marshall went to his college class. It made for a slow morning, though, and a day that felt like it should be […]
the ongoing battle in my studio
I love my studio. It’s a little creative sanctuary for me. But, in this sanctuary, there is an ongoing battle that followed me from my last studio. It’s the push and pull between wanting a tantalizing buffet of books and art supplies in view and wanting room to work and white space to foster new […]
kitchen backsplash update
Since our kitchen renovation almost two years ago, the question I often receive is about our backsplash. Or lack of a backsplash to be more specific. If you followed along during the kitchen renovation, you know I was taking my time with each decision. (You can read more about that HERE.) I only made a […]
the antique swedish herbarium
As I shared this summer, I decided to start pressing flowers, herbs, leaves, and other interesting bits from my garden. (You can read about that HERE.) I thought it would be an artsy way to record what I’m planting and how things grow. I also thought pressed plants might be a good jumping-off point for […]