i want to share my experience of squam. but i honestly don't know where to begin...there is so much swirling in my head and in my heart. i could give you a play-by-play of how i dropped off the kiddos at their grandparents' house and then reveled in an 8 hour car ride all.by.myself with only … Continue reading incredibly full
Category: art
leaping
today i'm sharing an illustration of mine...it's what is in my heart {and journal} right now. i'm not sure i'm this girl...yet. but i feel her spirit. it's calling me. how about you? sending a little love your way, m
lessons in persistence from my eleven year old son
backstory: i decided at the beginning of this year that i would take {at least} one photograph each day and make a short journal entry about that photo. simple in theory. but i've slipped... so the conversation went something like this: me: oh, i am so behind in my photo project! my son: why are … Continue reading lessons in persistence from my eleven year old son
…an interview over at 52 photo projects
recently i was asked if i'd like to share a bit about myself and my photography over at 52 photo projects. well, yes, i'd enjoy that quite a bit... bella writes her own blog, she told stories, where she shares her lovely photos and written reflections. she also runs 52 photo projects which is a … Continue reading …an interview over at 52 photo projects
playing with pencils
i won't muddle this post with too many words. suffice it to say i've been enjoying lovely moments at my desk these past few days...sunshine streaming through my window, a rainbow of pencils at the ready, my notebook of favorite quotes. last month i wrote about a favorite quote of mine written on a little … Continue reading playing with pencils
wanting one too + last call
well, darnit if i don't want one of these for myself! once this gets mailed off to squam, looks like i'll be making another very soon. and look what my little girl did... yes, she did. she made a little love note for squam's banner too. "you're ment [sic] to be here!" ****tomorrow is last … Continue reading wanting one too + last call
spunk
i am wanting to begin this year with spunk and inspiration, love and mindfulness. i'll leave you with this image to make of it what you will. my thoughts will follow in future posts, no doubt. i appreciate all of you who stop by and take moments out of your day to read my words … Continue reading spunk
be. who. you. are
it takes a lot of courage to grow up and be who you really are. - e.e. cummings this quote has always struck me...a simple statement, but a less simple concept. it's challenging to execute. at forty years old, one might think i'm all grown up. perhaps, perhaps not. i'm not sure what lays ahead for me … Continue reading be. who. you. are
a giveaway
before becoming a mama 10ish years ago, i dipped my creative toes into the big, wide world. well, sort of. for a short time, i sold giclee prints of my colored pencil drawings to gift shops and small galleries. then came motherhood and all the wonderfulness that a mama's life entails...and i put my artistic endeavors on hold. … Continue reading a giveaway
this weekend, a giveaway…
i'll be offering a giveaway this weekend...a little piece of me that i'd like to share with one of you. check back here this weekend for details.