“I love your art work…it is truly an expression of your soul at this time.” My friend Donna’s words expressed one of the many reasons why I create art.
When the soul rumbles so deeply inside that I can’t express feelings with mere words, I disappear into my art room and make something. Sometimes I have [...]
Rose Parade, New Year’s Resolution, 2013 here I go!
I love this time of year! The hustle and bustle of Christmas has passed and a fresh start stretches out before me. I sit cuddled up on the coach watching the Rose Parade and thinking about my New Year’s Resolutions.
This year my list is sliced into only [...]
The magic of Christmas is in the air, crisp pitter patter across crunchy snow captured in tiny white lights, sparkling messengers of hope peeking out of garlands and over tree branches.
I sit and sigh, knowing, once again, why I adore this holiday so. Mysteriously, Christmas stirs the part of my soul that always stays young, [...]
Yesterday, I pulled a portable table into the middle of the living room so my daughter and I could create crafted Christmas gifts while Mom sewed curtains for my bedroom. The magical atmosphere encased us as we chatted away about creating wreaths and ornaments.
There’s something special about gathering creative eclectics in my family together for [...]
Today I’m going to finish the last minute touches around our home because we are hosting our family’s Thanksgiving celebration. My children will be here soon and my heart sings with gratitude for all the blessings the good Lord has bestowed upon my husband and I. Salt dough sculpturing turns my heart towards home because [...]
This is the first actual free day of my two-week holiday break, and I’m luxuriating in my jammies all wrapped up in a cozy blanket. From this spot on the living room couch, I can see nearly all of the Christmas decorations and lights in my home.
While sipping on a warm cup of joe, I’m [...]
