Wrapping gifts is more than just a tradition—it’s an art that adds an extra layer of joy to the giving experience. This year, I’ve designed an elegant gift-wrapping option for my Etsy shop. Each gift is carefully packaged in a black gift box or wrapped in classic black paper, complemented by a velvet bluish-green ribbon […]
Happy Thanksgiving
Gratidtude&Abundance-text by egleason3 Gratitude & Abundance Apple of harvest, ripe and sweet,Give thanks for abundance at your feet. Acrons of oak, strong and wise,bring roots of strength as days grow nigh. Turkey of gratitude, humble and true,let hearts gather in love renewal. Thanksgiving blessing, here you sow,may joy and peace around you grow.
Remembering Nutmeg: Our Ray of Sunshine
Today would have been our sweet Nutmeg’s 10th birthday, and as I sit down to write this, I can’t help but get teary-eyed thinking about the pure joy she brought to our lives. Nutmeg wasn’t just a dog—she was the heart and soul of our home, and her absence leaves a void that’s impossible to […]
Folly Beach SC Postcard Color Study
This year, I haven’t had much opportunity to create postcards or paintings. An injury to my back has made it difficult to sit for extended periods or focus on creative tasks. I’m just getting back into the swing of things. My cousin Kerry captured some snapshots of Folly Beach, SC, which inspired me to spend […]
Bluebird’s Haven
Last year in our raised garden, we grew bottleneck gourds for the first time. By the season’s end, we harvested about a dozen of these unique gourds and allowed them to dry over the winter. With spring’s arrival, it was time to put these dried gourds to good use, transforming them into birdhouses. My goal […]