Craft the JOY of October!
It’s been said we don’t really remember the days- it’s the moments that stay in our hearts. For me- October has always been a month of happy moments- and I’ve collected a few here as...
Read MoreIt’s been said we don’t really remember the days- it’s the moments that stay in our hearts. For me- October has always been a month of happy moments- and I’ve collected a few here as...
Read MoreI wanted to share a story with you today in case you needed to hear: there’s sunshine to be made, even in the coldest winter. Winter can be hard. I really do not like the...
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that Christmas is a uniquely magical time- and in my little world, it is without a doubt the gold Winner of the Holidays! But- this year especially- I find myself drawn with...
Read MoreAs I write this, it is September in NYC- and truth be told- though I have baskets of apples on the table, cinnamon scents in the wax warmer and cozy plaid pillows on the couch-...
Read MoreHere’s wishing you all the joy of the new year- the clarity to see it, the strength to create it and the inspiration to capture it! Hello 2021! It’s a new year packed with endless...
Read MoreI like to think of myself as a memory keeper- a documenter- and a storyteller. I take hundreds of photos of my life and everyday each month. Many candid- some planned. Life in NYC these...
Read MoreAfter 9/11 here in NYC, one thing that kept my spirits up was the simple comfort from Mr. Rogers. “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news,” Rogers said...
Read MoreThere is a new digital scrapbooking design on my drawing board called Sunny Side Up that is packed with more goodies then you would find at a Denny’s Breakfast Buffet– pancakes, waffles, eggs and bacon-...
Read MoreI recently read a terrific article about the joy of anticipation. It brought to mind a wisdom I try to live by- the joy of the ride is just as important as the thrill of...
Read MoreWe are set to start school in just a few days- the calendars and schedules have been updated, new school shoes are under each boy’s bed and the backpacks are packed with new supplies are...
Read MoreWe are at the midpoint of August- and September feels like it is a blink away. I don’t want to say goodbye to these lazy summer day- but at the same time- I love the...
Read MoreFelt Boards. Oh- how I love you! They are like my own 3D cozy squares of wisdom. They can be snarky, silly, personal or uplifting- and man! They look so darn cute! My love for...
Read MoreIt’s August. The back to school supplies have been bought, I see a few leaving already dropping from the trees in my backyard and the Pumpkin pins have already popped into my Pinterest feed. There’s...
Read MoreI’m a the type of person that is pretty easy to read. Pretty much because I leave a trail of emotional breadcrumbs all over my art boards and will pretty much spill out my heart...
Read MoreAround here, life has been a mix of anxious mountain climbing and helpless free falls. It all started in September, when my older son began the college application process. The months marched on and the...
Read MoreLast Saturday, I was fried. Lots of projects were finally put to bed but I had a long list of boring business tasks to do and a house that was showing the wear of two...
Read MoreLittle Rituals. It seems that each season, my home is filled with them. Take for example the average school day. I wake up first, do a little stretching that elicits some scary pops and snaps,...
Read MoreIf you’re like me- even if you have thousands of photos on your hard drive, you don’t have many of yourself. I’m not talking about photos of you with friends and family around you- but...
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