“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. [...]
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In his own words
Posted in Art, compassion, Inspiration, Memories, Seasons on October 7, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles, Art, Clothing, Decorative, Fabric, Inspiration, Interior Design, Places on June 13, 2011 | 6 Comments »
This weekend I took the most incredible workshop on Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint and its uses. A California stockist, Anne Skougard and the mini stockist, Kari Saupstad led the workshop and inspired us all. The creative possibilities of this paint are vast. It is simply an amazing paint. I arrived home filled with so many [...]
“Meet Me At The Center Of The Earth”
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles, Art, Clothing, Decorative, fabric/collage/applique, Going Green, Inspiration, Museums, Places, Travel on May 30, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Friday, the 27th, was my birthday. As I was to spend the day alone, and not looking forward to this, I decided to travel to Seattle to see an exhibit that I had read about and knew was ending soon. So I made the drive on the 26th, spent the night and took in the [...]
Informed by the Desert
Posted in Art, Clothing, Dyeing, Inspiration, Memories, Nature, Places, Travel on February 27, 2011 | 18 Comments »
For some reason, I have never been a huge fan of the desert. Maybe it is the heat and the lack of shade or lush foliage that leaves me feeling parched, both physically and spiritually. However, having spent two nights there on Thursday and Friday, I have come away with new awareness and appreciation. My [...]
Two Textile Museum Exhibits
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles, Art, Clothing, Decorative, Dyeing, Going Green, Inspiration, Memories, Places, Travel on February 18, 2011 | 13 Comments »
Almost two weeks ago, my husband and I left on a flight to Alexandria, Virginia. We were finally meeting a new grandson and welcoming back a son and his family from Germany. We had such a memorable and wonderful time seeing our two grandchildren and catching up with news and life. One of the days [...]
Ann Wood and Fortuny
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles, Art, Decorative, Fabric, fabric/collage/applique, Inspiration, Interior Design, Memories, Nature, Places, Vintage Clothing on February 3, 2011 | 8 Comments »
About a week ago, I was roaming around the internet viewing blogs and allowing myself simple entertainment. I came across the blog of Ann Wood. It is worth a visit when you have time. In November, Ann visited the Fortuny Showroom in NYC, and she may collaborate with this company and use their incredible fabrics [...]
Creative DNA
Posted in Art, Decorative, Indomitable Women, Inspiration, Literature, Memories, personal journal, Ruminating, Seasons, Slow Living on February 1, 2011 | 14 Comments »
Recently I was reading another blog (and that is another subject for another post), and came across a reference from Twyla Tharp’s wonderful and inspiring book, The Creative Habit. I am devouring the book a second time. Every morning, before my walk, I sit down with a cup of coffee and Twyla. I write in [...]
Elaine’s Felting Class
Posted in Art, Indomitable Women, Inspiration, Places on January 30, 2011 | 10 Comments »
Today I decided to leave all worries and concerns behind me and head to Elaine Falbo’s felting class. Elaine was the one who made my felted white bird ornament and she does amazing things, including some fairy furniture that I have. For all that I learned in one session it was a bargain. And it [...]
A Hug Arrived
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles, Art, fabric/collage/applique, Indomitable Women, Inspiration, Memories, Seasons, Slow Living on December 22, 2010 | 9 Comments »
The gift arrived this afternoon from Jude. What a thrill to actually see and touch her creation. There is so much of her magical, generous, intelligent, and loving spirit in this piece. I have watched Jude for a long time create these pieces, but to actually be able to hold and see her work, firsthand, [...]
The Sustenance of Nature
Posted in Inspiration, Memories, Nature, Places, Seasons, Slow Living on December 17, 2010 | 7 Comments »
I have been all over the map it seems in the last month. Traveling is part of my life on a regular basis, endless road trips real and imagined. This photo was taken coming back from Northern California in an area that has large numbers of Roosevelt elk. I never tiring of viewing them so [...]
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