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
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
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
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
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 ]