Interiors of a Storyteller
I feature books I’m reading each week in my Four Things series, but every once in a while, I come across a book that needs its own blog post. Such is the case with Interiors of a Storyteller by Stephanie Sabbe. The official book release is tomorrow, but my friends at Gibbs Smith, who know […]
March 28, 2025 | original art sale preview
My next original art sale is scheduled and happening this Friday, March 28, 2025, at 1:00 pm Eastern. In this original art sale, I have pieces ranging from 5 x 7 ($75) up to 12 x 16 ($500.) Animals, landscapes, seascapes, still life, and a couple of master studies are all included in this collection. […]
four things | tweny-two
I was planning on writing a Four Things post when I was at the beach but then, well, I was at the beach and decided against it! But, I have some good things to share today. Having a short memory in order to do scary things, the best thing on television, the bit of mystery […]
IOP Shell Collection Competition 2025
It started on whim in 2022 when my mom and I noticed the differences in our preference for the type of shells we collect. Most of her shells were dainty, intact, and there was a wider variety of colors represented. My shells tended to be larger, mostly shades of gray, and had more “character.” (Meaning […]
free oil painting paint along | geraniums in terra cotta pot
I filmed this oil painting tutorial over a year ago and, for some reason, never edited it! I think it felt a little overwhelming at the time and abandoning it seemed to be easier than getting it ready to post. I’ve had more requests for painting tutorials and paint-a-long videos, so I decided to finally […]
IOP shelling diaries | part two
Every day, whether the weather is sunny and calm or blustery and gray, my mom and I are heading out to the beach to see what gifts it offers to us. We both love collecting shells, a hobby that started with my Oma (her mom) and we’ve continued. When we cleaned out the attic after […]
IOP shelling diaries 2025 | part one
I started making little notes after each shelling excursion and I decided to turn them into a blog post series, so you could come along with me for the hunt. It’s one of the things I enjoy most about being on the beach. I get to walk while listening to the surf, feeling the sand […]
six-inches to the right
A small decorating saga has been playing out in this living room corner for the past couple of years. If you recall, shortly after we moved into this house, I arranged these plates and antlers on the wall in the style of James Farmer. It’s one of my favorite decorating “moments” in the house. When […]