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Creative Santa
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With Love, From Santa

December 26, 2017March 16, 2021 Aprille

I consider myself fairly easy to buy for at Christmas (unlike my husband who won't even give me a hint!). I still love my toys as in art supplies, books or quilting supplies which are always at the top of my list.

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Find your joy
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Joy to you and me

December 19, 2017May 6, 2022 Aprille

Joy isn't about being giddy but rather feeling deeply fulfilled by an experience. 

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lighthouse at sunset
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Water: The Magic Element

December 12, 2017March 16, 2021 Aprille

Anytime of the day I can step out my door and the ocean lies just around the corner, always different, always fascinating. Studies show we are hard-wired to react positively to water.

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organizing and sweeping
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Organizing the studio

December 5, 2017March 17, 2021 Aprille

Organizing anything can be a big job but I believe an artist organizing her studio faces a special kind of distraction. I realized this after I took on the job in my own studio and then read Marion Boddy's Monday post on her studio blog. Seems she and I shared a similar journey. She mentioned… Continue reading Organizing the studio

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hooked on sheep
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Style and Fun: Keeping it real

November 27, 2017March 4, 2019 Aprille

A couple of months ago I had an interesting conversation with an artist friend who asked me about my style. I admitted to her I couldn't define my style. Yet. Up to this point I've been learning the mechanics and mastering my craft. However, lately I'm feeling an inner push to go to the next… Continue reading Style and Fun: Keeping it real

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