by Mary Elizabeth | Aug 9, 2021 | Inspiration
In the spring, at the end of the day you should smell like dirt. Margaret Atwood I have tasted victory – and it was delicious! Today, I am celebrating! It is a small but sweet victory. I harvested my first broccoli this morning and it was perfect. I should...
by Mary Elizabeth | Mar 25, 2021 | Inspiration
As a textile artist who is always exploring new techniques and materials, I have become increasingly interest in stories of the history of textile and its components. Perhaps it is because of that growing interest that recently two articles on fabric restoration and...
by Mary Elizabeth | Feb 14, 2021 | Inspiration
Happy Valentine’s Day! A day devoted to love and letting people know that you care. Where do you stand on the day of hearts and flowers? Do you get giddy over the romance in the air, the sound of all those cheesy love songs and the chance for a special night on...
by Mary Elizabeth | Dec 9, 2020 | Inspiration
Make a Fresh Start Every day offers a fresh start, a new beginning, a clean slate. It is a welcoming thought especially is when today is not going too well. Sometimes on a difficult day, the temptation is to think “Tomorrow is a new day. I just have to get...
by Mary Elizabeth | Oct 22, 2020 | Inspiration
Minimize – Prioritize – Focus – Let Go Some time ago, I resolved to make a more focused effort to reduce the amount of stuff that I have accumulated. One of the main reasons that I started this blog was to track progress, create...
by Mary Elizabeth | Jun 14, 2020 | Inspiration
During COVID-19 physical isolation, many people are feeling pressure to organize, learn, create- generally be more productive. The reality is that many of us find ourselves with more time on our hands while others are doing much more and facing more time pressures....
