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,...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
the process of designing textiles
In case you missed the happy news, Free Spirit Fabrics, the maker of my fabric line, was bought out by Jaftex and saved! That means Bunnies, Birds & Blooms will be available for sale and I'm...
words that rocked | podcasts & books for creatives
It's hard to follow-up a heart-on-my-sleeve kind of post like the one I wrote yesterday. I am still reading through the comments, savoring each one like the little gem that it is. Some have...