When was the last time you did something just for the pure joy it? As you may know I am a big fan of creating time for joy. Painting does this for me, but sometimes I need to totally clear my mind and like doing something crafty for my home, just for the fun of… Read More
This painting holds a lot of meaning for me. I started it before I moved into my new studio over a year and a half ago and only recently finished it. After my move I wasn’t in the same head space to return to it so it sat in my studio, waiting for that beautiful… Read More
A few years back my husband and I took a wine pairing class which we loved. It was SO fun! I mean who doesn’t love a class where you get to meet new friends, eat, drink and learn something new. Up until then I wasn’t too fussy about my wine. I pretty much bought red… Read More
Yay, it’s Jazzy June! Time to flip the calendar for SUMMER and get ready for the beach 🙂 I would love to take you on a little virtual “walk” and share one of my favorite places, Bluff Point Beach with you. It’s the place that inspired this month’s painting and is where I feel most at home (besides… Read More
This little tin can was a great find. I love how it complements my little apple painting. YAY for today! I think I am still on a high from my road trip to the Brimfield Antique Show last week! I go every year in May & in September with my friend Sue. We are giddy from the… Read More
Yay, it’s marvelous, magical May! May brings so much goodness! First there’s Cinco de Mayo, (like I need an excuse for a little Jimmy Buffett music and a margarita, right?), then the Brimfield Antique Show, something I look forward to every year, and finally Memorial Day weekend, officially marking the kickoff to SUMMER (at least… Read More
Just thinking about escaping to somewhere warm in the middle of a New England winter lights me up and makes me SMILE SO BIG! The week before last, when the snow was falling, and the frigid winds were blowing here in Connecticut, Brett and I welcomed the sultry trade winds on the Happy Island of Aruba. We… Read More
“While still in the cage of your being behold the spirit bird before it flies away.” ~Rumi I have fallen in love with many trees in my life but the one that holds the biggest place in my heart was at my grammy & Djat’s house (Djat is what we called my grandfather). Visiting them felt like… Read More
“Over the Dunes”, mixed media 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ A glorious hello to you! What have you noticed today that made you smile? Today I am appreciating my new studio!!! As I wrote in my last letter I moved studios at the beginning of the year. I am now at……Da Ta Da daaaaaaaa The Velvet Mill South… Read More
Let us light each other up and be open with the beautiful gifts we have been given. A jazzy hello to you and welcome to my brand new blog! I am delighted you are here! This is a place where I will post images of my work and share things that inspire me when I feel I… Read More
