I have found a new favorite thing… dip pens. Yes, they are completely impractical by modern standards and you have to get used to the rhythm of stopping to dip your pen every couple of lines, but there is something about the scratching sound on the paper and the grace of the delicate nibs that captivate me. I recently bought … Read More
“better to create crap than to not create at all”
For a long time, I’ve had a hang-up with sketchbooks, notebooks & journals. Don’t misunderstand me. I love them. I walk through the notebook/journal section almost every time I’m at a store that carries them. I look for ones with beautiful bindings, filled with inviting papers. And I’ve certainly bought enough of them. But, what I’ve accumulated is a collection … Read More
new paintings for sale & quiet in a busy season
I usually don’t post on the weekends, but I wanted to pop in to let you know I’ve listed my latest round of paintings for sale. These are the ones that are up for auction in this group… You can check them out HERE. With the nicer weather, a push to complete projects, and all of the activities that come … Read More
the stool covers are back
Remember these cuties? They were ticking stool covers made as reproductions of one I made out of antique ticking for an industrial stool and sold by Decor Steals a couple of years ago… Those simple ticking stool covers were a big deal for me, because it was the first product I designed that was reproduced. Well, they’re ba-ack! We changed … Read More
rugs & quilts & other things dreams are made of
As my business has grown and hit milestones over the years, I’ve learned that things seem to come in waves. There will be a lull just before another swell. Right now is a swell. My first fabric line officially launched just a few weeks ago and in April we launched a new MMS Milk Paint color and I just got … Read More
finding the perfect paint for art journaling
As I shared a few weeks ago, I have a fun trip coming up this fall! I’m going to France and Italy with my mom for a part person, part business trip. I am so excited about just being there and taking in all of the beauty. I am also looking forward to painting and sketching in parts of the … Read More
no-sew custom dinner napkins & fabric launch
After years of design work, coordinating, learning, waiting, and creating, my fabric line is finally going to be available for sale (find a store HERE), so this week kicks off the official launch of Bunnies, Birds & Blooms by Free Spirit Fabrics. I have partnered with some talented creators and Instagrammers to show off the fabrics. They are amazing quilters. … Read More
Tuscany, Paris, & Junk Bonanza
I have a couple of very exciting trips and events coming up this year that I wanted to share, in case you’re able to join me. The first one is a biggie. A few months ago, I received an e-mail from one of my MMS Milk Paint retailers, Dana, of Le Beau Chateau. She is a seasoned world traveler and … Read More
