“I’m constantly exploring in my art – not afraid to try new things – not afraid to fail. Really, what’s the worst that can happen? I’ve wasted a little paint. I just paint over it and the underlying ‘failed experiment’ just adds to the richness of the new image.” ~Tim Nyberg Hello friends! We’re featuring…
“Every ancient tradition holds that from this still core of the self, this infinitely fertile emptiness, springs all that is authentic about you: your identity, your ability to recognize truth, the real operating instructions for your life.” ~Martha Beck The Joy Diet One of my favorite writers on the subjects of life, getting what you…
~Seeing~ The brilliant colors of gourds and mini pumpkins, and candlelight in this centerpiece I put together today. To make your own: pile mini pumpkins and gourds in a large, clear hurricane lantern. In the winter I use vintage glass Christmas tree bulbs, in the summer I use lemons, and in the spring watercolored Easter…
“Methinks it is a token of healthy and gentle characteristics, when women of high thoughts and accomplishments love to sew; especially as they are never more at home with their own hearts than while so occupied”. ~Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Marble Faun, 1859 This is a quilt I made for my daughter Grace using vintage reproduction…
” ‘You played this game with your parents?’ he asked skeptically. ‘Yep. And Mom always won, the dirty bitch. I guess being older she’d been around more than me and Carrie,’ Sophie said, extracting replacement tiles from the box. ‘Although I don’t know what Dad’s excuse was. Lack of imagination, I guess. Your turn.’ ”…
“What is elegance? Soap and water!” ~Cecil Beaton When it comes to relaxing rituals, there are few that I enjoy more than the simple pleasure of using a bar of handmade soap while taking a long, luxurious soak in my clawfoot tub. I like the earthy scents: patchouli, lavender, tea tree, orange-clove, fig, and oatmeal-almond…
“The whole thrill of junking is that you just know the next table will have what you’ve been looking for your entire life.” ~Mary Randolph Carter A few of you have written, asking me to share pictures of my vintage and antique store loot. I went to lunch and did a little treasure hunting with…
This is a cool picture that husband took of our street through a crystal teardrop votive holder on our outdoor chandelier. I love it so much that I had to share it with you. I’ve been getting very inspired by photography lately as I have been experimenting with my camera and getting little lessons from…
“Care for the Earth as you care for yourself: our blend is 100% certified organic, and its soothing herbal infusion-naturally sweet, with licorice root and peppermint-steeps you in calm.” ~From the Aveda website One of my favorite teas to enjoy in the evenings while sitting in front of the fireplace with a good book or…
~Seeing~ This new FABULOUS book I’m reading… ~Smelling~ Oscar de la Renta perfume ~Tasting~ Mrs. Kelly’s Ginger Peach Ceylon ~Hearing~ Mumford & Sons ~Touching~ yarn as I crochet a blanket for my dad’s Christmas gift ~Knowing~ I am blessed. How are you spending this beautiful day? ~Melissa