From my Studio
Hello creative soul!! Welcome to my new weekly newsletter. I hope you are having an amazing creative week!My goal with this newsletter is to share some highlights of my week, any finds I’ve...
View ArticleEvening rituals complete your day
Some time ago I wrote about the power of morning rituals and how they set you up for success. Evening rituals can be just as powerful to end your day. They add a sense of completion, build...
View ArticleFrom My Studio
Welcome to my new weekly newsletter. I hope you are having an amazing creative week!My goal with this newsletter is to share some highlights of my week, any finds I’ve discovered, and random thoughts...
View ArticleAre you caught in the “as soon as” trap?
Do you find yourself saying, I’ll do it as soon as … ? Yes, I’ve been there way too many times. Life is busy and it’s so easy to get stuck in as soon as land. As soon as my day job slows down, I’ll...
View ArticleFrom my studio
Welcome fellow creative! I hope you are having an amazing creative week!My goal with this newsletter is to share some highlights of my week, any finds I’ve discovered, and random thoughts about...
View ArticleFinding Your Social Media Platform
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, TikTok, SnapChat. Do you get the feeling that you need to be everywhere on social media? And then you worry that if you are, you’ll never get anything...
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Hello Creative Soul! It’s fall y’all.I woke up to a chilly 30 degrees. It was the first morning with temperatures this low. I hear we will wake to 20-degree windchills on Monday morning. That means I...
View ArticleIs it time for pruning?
A few years back at our home on the Chesapeake Bay I replaced five KnockOut® rose bushes. For years they had been beautiful bushes, full of continuous color, and tall enough to provide a barrier...
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I’m relishing our return to warm weather After a week of chilly weather, we’ve been enjoying days in the 70s. That would be at least 10 degrees above our normal. It’s made for pleasant afternoon...
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Hard to believe it’s mid-November. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. Are you ready? I’m thinking about how different it will be this year. Just as good; just different. I hope you are...
View ArticleLooking Back and Moving Forward
The end of the year is often filled with planning activities. For many creative people, though, the thought of planning is beyond boring. It can be black and white — after all, it does involve looking...
View ArticleFrom My Studio
Before I knew it, December arrived! I hope you are having an amazing creative week! My goal with this weekly post is to share some highlights of my week, any finds I’ve discovered, and random...
View ArticleSimple Steps to Plan for 2021
Are you someone who takes the time to plan out your year ahead of time? Someone who sets goals and then creates a system to stay on track with them. Studies show that people who write out their goals...
View ArticleMy Word for 2021
Welcome 2021! I’d say Good Riddance to 2020, but not so fast. I don’t know anyone who isn’t glad to see 2020 end. Yet 2020 was filled with lessons for all of us if we stop and think about it. And, it...
View ArticleMy favorite 2020 quilt finish
Like many quilters, I love to make quilts for family members. The latest to receive a quilt is my niece Abby. Abby is my youngest niece and she lives outside Chicago. She is also a college freshman...
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Hello creative soul!! It’s January, and here we are already in the middle of the month. I hope you are having an amazing creative week!I am enjoying the beauty of Maryland’s Eastern Shore this...
View ArticleYesterday was “Quitter’s Day”
It’s only January 20, and it seems like we’ve lived through months already. The Coronavirus, political turmoil, our own personal struggles. About three weeks ago, you committed to goals for the year....
View ArticleGet ready for creative holiday prep!
Are you ready for the holidays? I know it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The best thing to do is preplan and follow through. Don’t wait until the last minute. I know, easier said than done. We’ve got you...
View ArticleMy Favorite Holiday Bread
For many years – at least 30 – I have made a variety of breads to give at the holidays. Cranberry nut bread, pumpkin bread, pumpkin chocolate chip bread, spice bread, lemon bread. Hands down, I think...
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