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 be gentle and patient with myself even though I’m eager to get back to work.   I’m also thankful that I love my work and miss it when I’m sick!  Anyway, as you can imagine, I’ve been watching a lot of TV as I’ve been under the weather for most of February and that got me thinking about past posts I’ve written sharing some of my favorite period drama series and shows.  I feel like they can’t make period drama series fast enough for me to consume them!  I just love that genre (the costumes, the scenery, the houses, the props) and I enjoy series specifically so a

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 wildly creative and make amazing works of art out of paper, paint, clay, metal, and more.  It’s inspiring to see their work, how they conduct their business, and how they continue to produce while nurturing their artistic voice.  One of the artists I tripped over on Instagram is the ceramicist and surface artist Maryfrances Carter. (All of the photos in this post are used courtesy of Maryfrances Carter.) When you see her work, you’ll understand why I was drawn to it.  Her predominately blue and white color palette attracted my eye right away along with her designs that feel both traditional and fresh.  Her flagship product is coffee mugs that are offered individually