How We Live Creatively
Almost exactly seven years ago, we found ourselves with a toddler, another baby on the way, a newly-purchased fixer upper, and very little income. It was time to get creative. The mounting needs of our house and growing family was a turning point for us. Armed with time and a willingness to learn, we eventually shaped [...]
Bringing the Oustide In
Come out for a tour of the girls’ bedroom, where butterflies alight, and doves fly. A place where roses unfurl no matter the season, daffodils bloom all year, and the sun shines every day. It’s a dreamy place to sleep and play
Paintings From (not so) Long Ago
It’s nice to go back to art I made long ago, when my perspective was so different, yet still much the same. With each piece I revisit, I am transported to that time—where I sat, what I was listening to, how I was feeling, even the weather that day. Such strong associations with each work [...]
Linky Love, the First of 2010
Want to know what has inspired me lately? There are far too many different people, projects, articles, and art to mention, but here’s a (small) sampling of my recent favorites: First, Kate of Marmalade Moon has reviewed books on creativity AND she’s giving away one of my sterling silver bookmarks! Head on over to her [...]
Design in the Drink
This weekend we found design in some unlikely places—our drinks: Just-juiced fruits and veggies merged, then separated into a rainbow of layers. Before it was stirred, the chocolate syrup lay in heavy swirls on the bottom of a glass of milk. Where have you been finding design?
Nature’s Prizes
Nature tables (or nature corners) are places where folks place their collection of treasures found in nature. The objects change with the seasons, naturally, and serve as a connection to the landscape we live within. They can include seasonal crafted items and artwork, as well. We don’t really have one dedicated spot in our home [...]
Good Neighbors
It’s been a while, I know. We are back online, after a complete computer meltdown, all thanks to my sister who loaned us her old CPU. Whew! It’s a crazy feeling, being shut off from the world like that (chuckle chuckle). But I have to give a shout out to my kind neighbors who, as [...]
Surroundings: Part 3
When we moved into our home, the kitchen was a bit out of date. And by out of date, I mean 1940s, complete with a huge contraption that we believe was the first dishwasher ever. Fast forward a few years to the kitchen renovation—a budget remodel, done completely by “A”. The new walls, windows, floors, [...]
Easy On-The-Go Art Kits
I have written before about the quandary of the ever-present kids’ birthday party on our family calendar. With so many gifts to give, I am always looking for ideas for presents that won’t be quickly tossed aside or broken. For a recent double birthday party, these felt pencil (or crayon) rolls, accompanied by a nice [...]
Inspiration Station
It happens to everybody, artists and non-artists alike. A lull when you just can’t seem to find direction — in designs, in daily routines, in what to cook for dinner, and in life itself. Inspiration is the cure-all, but it is inevitably gone when you need it most. But it is there (resist the urge [...]
