beautiful tools | copper watering can & mister
As I have shared many times over the years, I believe in having the tools you use every day be beautiful from dish brushes and bars of soap to brooms and scissors to pencils and grocery bags. Functional items can, in most cases, also be lovely, aesthetically pleasing, and a delight to use. They don’t […]
a million chances | encouragement
We have six large maples that are half a century old framing our house. I love the dappled light they make on the house in the morning and evening and the shade they provide in the summer. They put on quite a show in the fall as well. There are a few downsides to having […]
my gardening notebook
A couple of weeks ago, I stopped by a local nursery/garden center that is just a stone’s throw from my house. I’ve driven by it often and wanted to stop in, but I knew I wasn’t ready for planting until after the roof was replaced and the exterior painting was done. We finished priming and […]
what’s in my gardening books stack
I’m a book-stacker. When I am interesting in a subject, I’ll pull books on that topic and make a stack on my studio counter. If I feel like there are holes in my collection or some tempting new books are available, I’ll buy a few more to add to the stack. I’ll then grab books […]
1970 bathroom refresh with Society6
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Society6. I have worked with them as an artist and customer for years, so it’s a pleasure to partner with them for this post. If you’ve read my blog for a while you have probably heard about Society6. I have been selling my artwork and photography there for almost […]
progress on the garage-side garden
Last year, I focused most of my gardening on the backyard, specifically the area surrounding the pool. We were in the process of having the pool restored and I wanted the area to feel tidy at the very least. I didn’t want to be floating in our pool, trying to soak up the slower summer […]
back to IOP for a creative retreat
The last time I met up with Shaunna for a creative retreat was in February 2020. We met up in Panama City Beach, Florida to spend a few days at her parent’s amazing condo that overlooked the ocean. We ate charcuterie boards and ordered DoorDash. We painted, played, talked, took notes, dreamed, asked questions, listened […]
an ode to linen & Brooklinen’s 10th anniversary sale
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Brooklinen. As always, all words and opinions shared are honest and my own. Brooklinen is currently having its 10th-anniversary sale, so check out the bottom of the post for more details. An Ode to Linen by Marian Parsons *Ahem* Oh, linen, how I love thee. Let me count the […]