It’s always a pleasure to remix older bouquets. I think we’ve had these for close to a month. I just trimmed them and put them in a new container. The garden flowers are coming in but they seem so fragile -cosmos and roses. Or maybe I’m being precious because they are mine in a way these aren’t. I love seeing […]
creative practice / memory / writing
Flinging sentences
This week has been so full already. Managing needs. Expectations. My own. Others. Here we are though. The leaves are starting to return to their true colors. This morning our hair was kissed by a sweet breeze. The sky is falling. Around us. The branches still have us in their house.here we are just waiting on our boat to be […]
art / writing
Mindful
Being mindful in our creative practice, by actively choosing to prioritize the space and time for ourselves, brings attention to our internal core. Focusing on even just one thing makes us slow down a little from the rush of everyday life. Mindful making is about more than simply stitching or knitting something beautiful it is about learning how to bring […]
art / list
A list for today #1
List |Taking deep breathsMy kids. They are nuts but so fun. We are actually having a pretty decent summer and I say this because the past few have been bad bad. Keep us in your prayers.Not trying to solve anyone’s business but my own| minding my businessWaterVitaminsDandy blendOutside and chillLaughingLovingCookingBakingMusic…Tasha’s Cobbs break every chain.Reading. I’m going to try and finish […]
art / writing
thoughts on gathering inspiration and/or supplies with intention
I have taken quite a few Jeanie Oliver classes and in all of them she mentions gathering your inspiration and/or material. it’s always beautiful and interesting to watch but honestly, I never really did it for myself. lately, I have been trying to simplify my process and work with more intention….so I am (finally) giving the whole gathering thing a […]