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 […]
The Journal
2025 Books
This year, I’ve set an ambitious goal of reading 55 books! To stay motivated and make the journey more enjoyable, I’ll be sharing my favorite quotes from each book here on this page as I work my way through my to-be-read pile. If any of these books catch your eye, I’ve included links so you […]
Gift Wrapping This Holiday Season
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 […]
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 […]
Painting and Designing and Taxes and Flowers
Snow is blowing and sputtering about frantically today. I’m content in the studio. This season has a lot of things up in the air over here. One of the things going on, as you’ve noticed I’m spending more time and taking an hour or two a day to be creative. To paint or to draw… […]