Pretty in pink

You’re grimey. And that’s ok.

I was standing in line to get my kindergarten picture taken. I was hoping they wouldn’t notice the tattered, stained and much-loved snoopy in my arms. To be fair it was more in my armpit as I had him by the neck cinched under my arm. Of course they would let me hold Snoopy for my class […]

Your heart is buried inside a babushka.

Babushkas (also known as Matryoshka) – some people find them intriguing; others find them terrifying. My son is in the latter group. “What are those?” and “Those are creepy!” are two phrases he has used when I added some to my kitchen décor                 I think he may […]

Looking for hope?

There’s always HOPE. It might be hard to see at times especially when it’s clouded by a stream of “No’s” and dead end attempts to find what you’re looking for. But it’s there. It’s always within reach. I suffer from clinical depression and my daughter suffers from clinical depression and anxiety. If you’ve walked any […]

Some colors make you happy.

I love color. I paint for those that like color as well. This summer has been a little manic for me and my family but despite the constant activity I have been able to finish a few big projects. This vintage kitchen table and chairs was one of them. I love how it turned out. The […]

Do you ever wonder, “How did I get here?”

It’s been two and a half weeks since I officially opened my space at the antique mall. I’ve been busy cleaning, pricing, painting, researching, arranging and sorting. The funny thing…it doesn’t feel like work. I’ve enjoyed each moment of the process. If you asked me a few months ago, I would have said, yeah the […]