No Creative Mojo? Shake it up.

No Creative Mojo? Shake it up.

Creating when you don’t feel creative There are times when creative inspiration comes easily and motivates you to start and keep going.  But other days it takes a bit of a kickstart to get moving.  Usually, I can find that kickstart in my inspiration file or my...
25 Inspiring Quotes on Simplicity

25 Inspiring Quotes on Simplicity

Keeping it simple I am on an ongoing quest to simplify my life.   That means being intentional about what I add and eliminate. Some of the changes I have made (and am still making): Set priorities about what is most important to me and make the decision to let other...
Just Natural Beauty

Just Natural Beauty

Worth 1000 words Some days, I don’t have any inspiration to write.  The words don’t come. Fortunately, there are some things that don’t need words. So, for today, some silent natural beauty.  I hope it will calm and inspire. Pictures were taken by me...
Lessons from the Garden

Lessons from the Garden

 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...
Textile stories

Textile stories

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...
Stories of Love on Valentine’s Day

Stories of Love on Valentine’s Day

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...