Seeking a close encounter
I am so lucky to be able to make my living doing work that really ticks so many of my boxes, like being creative and productive—it is super satisfying! My struggle is being able to allow myself to pull myself away to play. I fantasize about pulling out juicy paints,...
Comfort in the chaos
I am a purger, there—I said it. I love going through my house and finding drawers, cabinets, shelves, anything that needs to be organized. And when I can get my husband to join me, it is seriously like foreplay! I've seen this pattern since childhood, I focus on an...
Off to a great start
Our world has been turned upside down since the pandemic, and even though I'm usually a glass have filled kinda gal, I have been struggling. I'm staring at the big 60 in August, so I feel it is time to readjust and acknowledge bits of joy in each and every day. This...
Surrounded by love
I was really fired up for the new year, and then suddenly, it seemed like life came to a standstill. I felt frozen, unsure of myself, and couldn't figure out where I belonged. Whether it was the blood moon or what, who's to say, I just know I couldn't pinpoint...
Fired up and I want s’more!
I just got back from the Boston area where I was able to attend a workshop to learn more about one of my favorite products, Constant Contact (CC). When I had my retail business a few years ago, the product features in CC not only kept me top of mind with my customers,...
Rolling in the deep
Today was a much anticipated mini-retreat with a friend to get away and take some precious time to focus on what we want to create for our businesses in 2018. I can't remember the last time I felt prepared and excited in what lies ahead. The past several weeks I've...
Making the season bright
I feel blessed to work with businesses to help them shine, but when I get to work with local talent like I did this week, my heart sings! Lillian (11), Emma (9), and Eisley (5) are the creative and tech-savvy off-spring of Photographer and Graphic Artist, Daniella...
Back to the drawing board
In this new chapter in my life, I am focusing on the ever escaping notion of balance. The last five years had me entrenched with expression and art. Making time to create and play has certainly been a priority. My bestie Sacha had taken an art class a few years ago...