Noticing the Inconspicuous

Noticing the Inconspicuous

It’s a New Year, and with it I am still grappling with another version of the virus which puts me in a state of slowing down and being contemplative both spiritually and creatively. It is also winter, and in the Midwest that mean that nature has gone into a deep...
Graceful Beauty

Graceful Beauty

Fall came slowly this year, and I was happy with the warm weather that lingered through most of October.  I knew change was coming, but was glad to see some flowers still blooming, as I enjoyed an excursion one early October day, to a community garden not too far from...
Childlike Imagination

Childlike Imagination

“Chasing Butterflies” There are times in life that make me feel like a small child free and unencumbered by life’s chaos and responsibilities. This feeling comes when I am walking in the midst of nature, or lazily sitting on my porch on a warm sunny...
Wildly Diverse has been given an Honarable Metion

Wildly Diverse has been given an Honarable Metion

All Thing Wild II  Exhibition at Framations Gallery in St Charles Mo Exhibit runs from July 16 – Sept 7 An all media exhibit of work focusing on the animal kingdom from the teeny tiny to the great and mighty. I am excited to receive an Honorable Mention for...
Tips on Decorating with Embroidery

Tips on Decorating with Embroidery

Check out the recent Redfin article my tip was featured in: Showcase Embroidery in Your Home: 23 Unique Embroidery Ideas to Elevate Your Space The appearance of needlework in home décor is a definite sign that embroidery is making a comeback. While it’s often thought...
Traveled Paths

Traveled Paths

“A Path of Beauty” Paths can be found in our homes, in gardens, and in wooded areas.  They make it easy for us to get around and have access to the beauty that nature offers us on any given day.  A path can show us natures secrets, but only if we take the...