The morning started like most of mine do — with the best of intentions and a few creative detours. I had just washed a Halloween glass when I noticed the last of the garden tomatoes calling out to be roasted. Out came the baking sheet… which, of course, needed a good scrub first. Ten minutes […]
Painted Entryway Cabinet
A cluttered entryway becomes a hand-painted folk art moment as a simple shoe cabinet is transformed with color, memory, and purpose. Clutter reigns supreme, and lately I’ve been trying—earnestly—to harness the chaos. Our entryway (also known as the den of chaos) has been undergoing a slow, thoughtful renovation. As the seasons shift, this space becomes […]
The Stillness of August
In Wesleyville, the river curved gently around the bend, its quiet surface reflecting the soft light of an August evening. Though summer lingered, the sun was already setting earlier, hinting at the coming shift of seasons. The trees stood at the height of their green, soon to surrender to autumn’s touch. As the stillness of night […]
Bringing the Garden to Your Doorstep
I’ve gone and done a little something new—my flowers can now find their way to you through DoorDash! While I only have a few bouquets ready today, they’re fresh from the garden, gathered with care as I continue tinkering away on my new website. This year has been a tricky one for growing—too wet and […]
Painting Snow Mountain
I recently took a painting class with John McDonald—not because I needed the practice, but because sometimes, when inspiration feels quiet, a class is the nudge I need to keep painting. This one, in particular, caught my attention because the subject looked so much like the view from my front windows. Locals here call the […]