My mom and I started talking about the IOP shell collection contest of 2022 before we even found our first shell this year. Once the competition was mentioned, though, my mom became unreasonably...
wabi-sabi shells
We've been spending Spring Break at Isle of Palms, a beach in South Carolina we've visited with extended family a few times over the past four years. The thing my mom and I most love about this...
My favorite period drama series & shows | part 3
Well, I am still spending most of my time in bed and all of my time in jammies with the flu. I've felt lousy, but I'm so thankful it hasn't been as intense as I know it can be. I'm just trying to...
artist spotlight – Maryfrances Carter
One of the things I love most about the online world is learning about artists and creative business owners with whom I might never cross paths. I have gotten to admire the work of people who are...
front porch confessions
On Instagram over the weekend, I shared a confession. I posted, "I don't know who needs to hear this, but I still have pumpkins on my porch." Of course, I meant it to be a bit of self-deprecating...
better & done
What started as "feeling under the weather" and having a bit of a sore throat early last week turned into being flat-out sick mid-week. So instead of photographing things I've worked on, painting...
art books | new releases in 2024
Well, now that I have more shelf space in the studio, I can buy more books! I say that partially in jest, but my book-loving mind does think that way to an extent. There is a practical, organized...
What I did & learned over my break…
I'm ba-ack! The funny thing is that the boys had a snow day today, so everyone is home when I'm trying to buckle down and get back to work! While I'm enjoying the snow, it's hard not to get pulled...
Christmas break & January stay-treat
While I love the decorating, crafting, shopping for presents, the build-up of anticipation, Christmas music, and the yummy foods, I think what I look forward to most about Christmas is the downtime...
the race vs. the pace of Christmas
I have loved Christmas for as long as I remember. I have been blessed to have happy memories of Christmas with my family and it's always been my favorite time of the year. I love the food, the...