Do over #2. (My new Christmas Mantle)

Export to PDF | Export to DOCWhy did I rearrange everything I had just put onto my mantle for Christmas at my shop last week? My desk faces the fireplace, and what I had originally done was just not working for me. I guess that is the artist in me. But so far, this new […]

The most wonderful time of the year (Pansy Season!)

Export to PDF | Export to DOCI love pansies! What I love MOST about pansies, is that they are hearty in Zone 7,  which  — by no small coincidence — is exactly where my yard happens to be located. Yesterday I treated myself to an hour at our local greenhouse. It was worth the rushing […]

A Mirror of Memories

Export to PDF | Export to DOC This “Memory Mirror” was a collaboration between the 25 kids in my son’s class. It’s their contribution to their school silent auction fund-raiser on November 9th. They each brought in some objects that were meaningful to them, and then working as a team, they placed their items on […]

What happens when 18 people pray for 18 days? (highlights from Piccolo Spoleto 2012)

Export to PDF | Export to DOC Does prayer make a difference? It sure did for me. Even as I write this, someone I love is smack dab in the midst of a major life crisis, but I’ve watched in awe over the last month as our powerful God has continued to specifically answer the […]

12 Ways to use your Creativity in 2012

Export to PDF | Export to DOC1.) Make a new wreath for your front door You would not believe how often I hear the phrase “I wish I were an artist.” This always makes me sad, because in my mind, anyone who spends time using their creativity IS an artist. So in the spirit of […]

I take NO credit for this. (Refrigerator art comes a long way)

Export to PDF | Export to DOCI wish I COULD say I had something to do with this. Instead, this beautiful design on my refrigerator is the artistic handiwork of our 8-year-old son. I wish I were the kind of mom that said “Hey… let’s get out those new magnets and make something cool together.” […]

Three different years. Three different colors on my front door.

Export to PDF | Export to DOCHow is it Possible that my front door is on its THIRD COLOR, yet we’ve lived in this house LESS than three years? If I stop and think about it, here are the reasons this IS POSSIBLE: 1.) My husband Tim really loves me. 2.) I am in charge […]

What can a little bird house do to help the homeless?

Export to PDF | Export to DOCQ.) What can a little bird house do to help the homeless? A.) It can raise funds at the Homes of Hope Dinner & Auction on Friday, April 29, 2011! If you want to  attend the dinner and support this worthy organization, just click here for ticket information. I hope to […]

I’m in the Christmas Spirit today. (Welcome Spring ’11!)

Export to PDF | Export to DOCI began this post thinking I would write about the one reason I actually DON’T like Christmas. It’s just too much work! But then when I started looking at all these photos of what’s blooming in my yard…and the WORK it took to have all the flowers blooming this […]

Less is more. Spring Decor.

Export to PDF | Export to DOCLESS is a relative term. So for spring, here’s MY version of LESS.