Roots North & South

A Gypsy's Journal

Subscribe

  • Home
  • About Roots North & South
  • Home Tour
  • Garden Tour
  • New House Plans
  • Contact
  • Historic Home Holiday Tour
  • Advertise
  • We’ve Been Featured!
  • Around The House
  • Artist Excursions
  • Fun Projects
  • Garden Delights
  • General
  • New Path

Quick Projects to Do When Matter is Beating the Mind

March 18, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Quick Projects to Do When Matter is Beating the Mind

I gotta admit it...the last 6 days have just been damned annoying. I'm having a flare up with my health again and no matter how much I swim, paint, read or rest, mind over matter ain't cutting it. I think trying to re-direct your mind when you are in pain must be what its like to ... [ Read More ]

Spring Centerpiece Inspiration

March 8, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Spring Centerpiece Inspiration

    Today was supposed to be sunny and 40 degrees! Instead...again with the snow! In my fabulous little historic town we usually average about 30" of snow each winter. This year we are closing in on 90!! #OverWinter #JustUgh So I thought I would try to sled my ... [ Read More ]

Watercolor Journaling

March 4, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Watercolor Journaling

Last Summer I was lucky enough to take a Catherine Carey watercolor journal workshop for a week while we were in Petoskey/Bay View Michigan. If you don't know about her, you need to check her out. No way not to love this stuff! If you aren't fortunate enough to spend part of your ... [ Read More ]

Creativity: Wild Mind & Disciplined Eye

February 28, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Creativity: Wild Mind & Disciplined Eye

My house is full of little splatches of paint and paint chips right now. So this quote from the illustrious Dorothy Parker seemed appropriate. It does take creativity and courage not to be afraid to unleash a colorful makeover and a disciplined eye to do it in a way that doesn't ... [ Read More ]

My New Pottery Fish Teapot, Collagen and Hyperthyroidism

February 5, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

My New Pottery Fish Teapot, Collagen and Hyperthyroidism

So here she is! In all of her gold crown glory... I'm calling her "Hollywood" since it is clear from her appearance that she has been hitting the collagen a little too hard. Her eyes are freaking me out a bit. I think she also has a case of Hyperthyroidism. But I love her and ... [ Read More ]

« Previous Page
Next Page »
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Hi there, I’m Shelley!

The Meaning Behind Roots North and South This blog reflects my love of the "North" and all things "Great Lakes" that comes from my dear little Mother's side of the family. It also pays tribute to all ... [ Read More ]

Archives

Historic Home Holiday Tour

Holiday Tour of a Historic Home

Tags

$100 Room Challenge A Gypsy's Journal artist excursion art journal art therapy Blessings building a new house Christmas Christmas tree chronic illness container gardens coping with illness creativity Decorating the Christmas Tree fall home decorating fall window boxes Friday Funny garden tour garden tours Historic home at Christmas historic home tour illness July 4th Kentucky Derby lifestyle blogger new year Northern Michigan paint Pansies pottery pottery class pottery pumpkins potting room pumpkins spirit spring spring bulbs spring centerpiece staging a house to sell sunflowers Thanksgiving Valentine's Day watercolor watercolor journal window boxes

Looking for something?

Categories

Copyright © 2025 Roots North & South