They are the window to the soul.  Mesmerizing...captivating...tricky. I have spent the last 3 hours doing nothing but painting eyes.  Wow, you're thinking...she is studying eyes! She must have painted lots of eyes!  Oh no.  Just one pair. For 3 hours. Ok, maybe 2 and a half hours. After breaking the "painting" ice this weekend by doing a trial painting on a mini-canvas,...Read More

    Where do you find inspiration?   Is it a person? A photograph? A piece of music? An album? The way the sunlight filters through trees on the edge of the road?   Fat baby toes in the afternoon sun? The perfect stillness of a lake at dusk? A quiet house? When the air dips to a certain chilly temperature and leaves begin to flutter to...Read More

It's 65 degrees outside and drizzling. I have Gosford Park playing, the kids are napping (minus Dorien), it's grey and overcast and occasionally a bird squawks outside. It's utterly peaceful. I now have wireless internet and I have the luxury of sitting at my coffee table to write this post instead of staying tethered to my desk chair.  I can't tell you how...Read More

 A little spot of color towards the end of what feels like a very long week. Reminding me that a very long weekend lies ahead and to just hang in there!!! The lovely little teacups and saucers were birthday presents from my mom who made me so happy with these gorgeous finds!  And I realize it feels too early to celebrate Fall, but...Read More