As northeastern October days came and went, so did our pretty leaves. And a few late-turners are still in abundance. This autumn has felt like the longest ever. Ever. Everyday something new. Walks wi...
Oatmeal cardigans and apple picking. Windowpanes and golden light. Waking up to the sound of the crows caw. The smell of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon filters through our rooms, apple pies baking with c...
Keeping busy making summertime concoctions, as well as drying herbs for fall’s tea-time weather. I made some refreshing vanilla-infused lemonade from organic lemons the other day (my little one...
Beardtongue flowers (part of the foxglove family, growing wild in a meadow) and the full moon last night from my studio window. Absolutely, positively soaking in and savoring these past weeks of summ...
Around his time of year I long for a little plot of land to plant a few herbs, maybe some roses or lavender. Even more so now that Little One is here. I’d love to plant a patch of sweet strawbe...
I am enchanted by ferns as-of-late. Their imagery keeps coming my way! And antique mirrors (this one has such a pretty fern-like carving adorning its top). Here’s one I came home with a few wee...
modest indeed, but I do love old tobacco tins to store my paints, lace collars to sew on cozy cardigans and tiny manicure scissors just because they are so petite and pretty. thank you for all your c...
Went painting pottery on my birthday. I am pretty happy with this one, considering I was holding my little one in one arm and painting with the other (something I will not attempt again). It was good...
floating somewhere in my sketchbook (I keep going back to this one, a fav) ♥recent loves: packages. little hands (and feet). blackberries for breakfast. infusion of white tea and lavender. wan...
I hope everyones Easter and/or Passover was nice! It has been quite rainy here (with the exception of a few very nice sunny hours today. I have been taking rainy walks, meandering outside if only for...
Yesterday was so perfectly dreary! I walked through a pretty swamp area of the woods with little meandering streams while my tiny one napped in his carriage. The skunk cabbage (or meadow cabbage, swa...
I think my creative muse is most wild in the springtime. Blooming and blossoming ideas and sketches right now. Outside most of the day today, sitting pond side. The air smells of cherry blossoms, the...
During the next few days, in my shop, I will be offering framed and matted prints of a few oil paintings from a couple of years ago. Coupled with the sweet creamy frame, this one is one of my favorit...
pieces of lace walnut oil sepia photographs color swatches she’s a botanist
In my state of extreme busyness…so many photos not posted this winter! I have been documenting my favorite seasonal things here and there, these are my winter things (totally justified as we ar...
Hello! I am super excited about this new year! Why do so many new art ideas and inspirations surface when I am at my busiest? I love and despise it at the same time! For now that part of my life will...
An original oil painting. Vintage framed originals and prints. Wish I could of been there! I hope everyone is having a magical holiday season! I have been busy, busy with baby (perhaps the busiest I&...
Yesterday I took a break from my little one and drove up to beautiful Beacon, NY to deliver pieces for my “Wandering in Wintertime” show. With it’s location alongside the Hudson Riv...
I am happy to announce my upcoming showWandering in the Wintertime at Blackbird Attic in Beacon, NY. My show will feature framed prints and some originals. Perfect for gifts! If you are in the area p...
trying to get things done, really I am.
So fitting for this time of year! Last week’s estate sale find, a framed print from 1840 The Harvest Dance. The muted colors are so perfect and totally inspiring me right now. Maybe it’s ...
A little project I have been meaning to photograph. I thrifted a gently worn long (and very cozy!) coat with many, many buttons (which I covered in various 40’s calicos and plaids from my snipp...
Hello pretty yellow and bright sun! Totally unintentional, a corner of my studio room collecting yellowish things. Yellow is so terrific! A new orchid from my husband as a gift for our anniversary, s...
Have been getting out more, finally! Before all the rain came we took Little O to the lake and sat down a bit for a short picnic. Now the skies are rainy and gray and it is quite depressing. I usuall...
A few days ago our little one was already a month old! (Hence the lack of postings here.) Little Owen was welcomed into our world on August 26th 2010, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz. It has been incredible. Al...
today was perfectly overcast a bit of chaos covering many buttons with snippets of autumnal-hued fabric (to adorn a thrift shop coat I purchased a few days ago) took a walk round and round the pond a...
Waiting. Everything baby-related is all set. I’ve been taking walks, sipping iced green tea and lemonade and treasure hunting to pass the time. Yesterday I found a beautiful wooden box adorned ...
oh my goodness three weeks ’til my due date! my cousin gave me the most beautiful shower in her barn. The space was awash with wildflowers, calico buntings, vintage mirrors and yummy cakes. Tha...
Lately, I have been enjoying the spring very, very much! I have been quiet here, yes…. I have exciting news to share. I have been keeping this to myself for awhile here, but now it’s time...
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