she let out an audible gasp

ideas to make this season special—plus a gift for you

a gathering of sorts and a request

a lifelong love of capturing art

our drive up to the sky—almost—on Trail Ridge Road

paying attention…

Late-summer beauty

the flavor of late summer

When is the last time you went to an art gallery or museum? You don’t have to an art critic or scholar to enjoy visiting one…

“August is like the Sunday of summer.”

it’s not too late!

When is the last time you really laughed?

recent reader photos of summer beauty—and a surprise

Have you ever gotten lost in beauty? I have.

what I learned about this unexpected beauty

A fun surprise

Beauty that helped launch something new…

I’m taking a break this week but thought I'd leave you with some inspiring quotes about the beauty and joy of summer...

the quintessential summer essential

Listen…

I learned that patterns are important in sewing—and in life...

It was a memory-making kind of day but not necessarily good ones…

It was a hard week. You know what I mean…

She stood next to me, wearing white leather shoes smaller than my hand. "Here," she said...

Lots of fun ideas for your spring season!

She came seeking the guest of honor…

I almost always find beauty when I walk. In fact, I’m looking for it...

Transitions. They are a natural part of life. One recent period of transition of mine resulted in…

Do you have a favorite piece of art that has a story behind it? 

Here’s one of mine…

the hidden beauty and goodness