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Creating an Artist Excursions Board

June 30, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Creating an Artist Excursions Board

I mentioned back in April that I had signed up for an online Watercolor Lettering class. After my last relapse, I'm way behind in the class! My concentration hasn't been great even though I'm starting to feel better. (Fortunately, the instructor is kind enough to extend the ... [ Read More ]

Meditation Stones & Northern Michigan

June 25, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Meditation Stones & Northern Michigan

I found this photo floating around Pinterest last night. I read and am re-reading Dan Harris's book. It makes so much more sense than I ever thought it would! I think for us creative types, its hard to slow the mind right? His sense of humor makes me think that we may actually be ... [ Read More ]

Gardens for the Artist’s Spirit

June 24, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Gardens for the Artist’s Spirit

Every summer the Friends of the Toledo Day Nursery sponsor, "In Another Garden." Its a tour of some of the most beautiful gardens in northwest Ohio. This year it was in old Maumee just across the river from the historic little town I live in (Perrysburg). It was a perfect 80 ... [ Read More ]

The Pale Pink Ghost Chairs are In!

June 19, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

The Pale Pink Ghost Chairs are In!

As a present to me for enduring another few months of pain and torture at the hands of my doctors, I splurged on the table I have been wanting for my home office forever! I've always loved the Saarinen table but not the price. Yikes! Its a beauty but I have other ways to spend my ... [ Read More ]

Out of the Rabbit Hole: Art Therapy & Illness

June 18, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Out of the Rabbit Hole: Art Therapy & Illness

Flowers from Mom. Fading now but I'm not yet ready to part with them. I looked at the date of my last post... Its been over two months! I'm back in the land of the living one more time. It was one tough "needles and knives" month again followed by a month of recovery and catch ... [ Read More ]

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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 ]

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