Butler’s Pantry Plans
Before I share about the butler’s pantry, I wanted to give everyone a head’s up that my latest round of paintings are for sale and the auctions end today. You can view and bid on the paintings HERE. There is still snow on the ground and it was in the 20’s today, but it still […]
open-handed recklessness & practical plans
My time of retreat felt like flight. Not the kind we’re used to these days when you’re herded like cattle through security and shoved into a seat appropriately sized for a nine-year-old. It was flight that was light and swift, like a blue jay. The wind was in my hair and I glided, soared, and soaked […]
craigslist coffee table & playroom update
There’s some progress we’ve made on our house, but I haven’t shared it, because it’s not done or particularly photo-worthy! I’m really trying to get out of that everything-has-to-be-a-beauty-shot mindset, though. I’m working on it. So, here are some pictures of updates we’ve made to the basement, just to show what’s happening on the home-front. […]
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 finishing up my second collection! Since I’m in the throes of color ways, I thought it would be a […]
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 already made me teary in our camaraderie and others have given me more to ponder as I strive to bring my […]
fear is not the boss
Confession time… The last 2-3 years have been a bit of a struggle for me. Maybe more than a bit, if I’m completely honest. Before you roll your eyes and wonder what on earth I could be struggling with, hear me out. (And stick with me, because there is a happy ending.) The struggle has […]
ushering in spring with faux florals
Oh, girls… I am down in Florida right now having a personal creative retreat and it’s been soooo good. I can’t wait to sort through my pages of notes and share it all (or a lot of it) with you. But for today, I’m featuring one of my fellow creative business owners… I’ve followed Courtney […]
February 2018 Favorites
It’s the beginning of another month and that means it’s time to look back at some of my favorites from the previous month. As I wrote this post, I realized that there is a theme of “spending” spread throughout the highlights. Spending time with friends and family, how and when I spend money, spending energy […]