I am a firm believer that ideas and inspiration are given to us, are chosen for us, land on us, and are not from our own mind. Elizabeth Gilbert wrote about this in her wonderful book, Big Magic, and it makes so much sense. If an idea lands on you, you must quickly accept it…
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A She-Shed of One’s Own
Every women needs a she-shed. We call mine “the studio.” My word for 2023 is Artist, and my studio helps make that word more attainable. What do you devote yourself to? In the past, I devoted myself to thirteen different jobs and constantly burned out, looked for worth through productivity, and lacked satisfaction. Now, this…
Vision Board Party
My daughter, Shyanne, and I host a Vision Board party every year. This is our sixth year putting on this fun event. We usually do it the first weekend in January, but since Shyanne gave birth to her perfect little son December 30th, we gave her a few weeks to settle in! I made a…
When One Must Create (weaving shawls)
When one has a spirit to create, they are not completely content or joyous unless they are actively creating in their life. This I have learned most keenly. For me, over the last four plus decades, that has been a mixture of poetry, writing, painting, fashion design, choreography, sewing, crafting, and weaving. I adore weaving!…
Morning Pages and Peace of Mind
Each morning before dawn, I put on my cozy robe, pour a cup of hot coffee in one of my favorite mugs, and sit down in the rocking chair. Currently, the rocking chair faces the humble but dazzling Christmas tree and the gentle glow of lights cascades across me as I open my journal. Two…
Paintings and Portraits (Homemade Christmas pt. 3)
Another unique gift that will surely be loved by the recipient is a painting. Think you have no artistic talent? You may surprise yourself! There are a few tips to follow for a great outcome. Painting is therapeutic and a lot of fun. I wanted to paint my friend, Vanessa’s children. Painting a photograph exactly…
View of a Simple Homestead Life
This was the moment that I felt a rush of nostalgia, clarity, and peace come over me. A remembrance of why I fell in love with the homesteading lifestyle in the first place all those years ago. This snippet sums up the sweetness of a simple life. Entering my little art studio, the bluegrass playing…
Holly Hobbie (and the need for more homemakers)
Denise Holly Ulinskas (born 1944) is an artist and writer. One who has captured the hearts of many. She goes by the name of Holly Hobbie. In the 1960’s American Greetings bought her paintings that were based off her own children and the charming life of New England in a previous time. The little girl…
Painting 101 (just for the fun of it)
It doesn’t matter if you think you are a good artist or not. Art is subjective. What might affect my emotions in a painting may not be the same as what style someone else is attracted to. I have stood adoring many a painting in museums and in homes and I am in love with southwest…
Lost Hobbies…what are yours?
What was your hobby when you were a kid? What did you want to be when you grew up? What is something you are really good at? Your lost art? When the kids started being gone more and I had to figure out what to do if I weren’t bossing people around and working, I…
Farmgirl School 