For my pretend cabin in the woods

I love this handpainted pillow by Roxy Marj entitled Bjorn Catches a Bear . Still dreaming of hot chocolate in one of Alyssa Ettinger '...

Post 1000 - Celebration! - Giveaways!

This is my 1000th published post. I would have reached this earlier but I deleted a few posts a year ago that were sign ups for book challen...

Water towers and the urban landscape

Michele Maule, Water Towers, oil Old green water towers are classic features of the Portland landscape.  We actually live just two blocks aw...

Thinking About Last 998 Posts (This is post 999)

The big celebration is tomorrow so be sure to come back. I have giveaways! For today I'd like to reminisce a little bit. Here's how ...

Three new drawings on 100% recycled paper

A blank sheet of paper can be the most intimidating start for an artist.  Sometimes I find it easier to draw on tinted paper, especially whe...

Winner of art giveaway

Congratulations Karen - you're the winner of the art giveaway!  I look forward to hearing which art work you select from the Etsy shop ....

Mother Reader's Comment Challenge Wrap-Up

I signed up for the comment challenge during bloggiesta. That weekend I commented on 16 blogs. A day later I commented on 11 more and then ...

Second Chance by Sandra J. Gerencher

Subtitle: How Adoption Saved a Boy with Autism & His Shelter Dog Stars: **** Summary: The timeless tale of a boy (with autism) and his (...

One more day 'til the art giveaway drawing!

Here's your friendly reminder to put your name in the pool.  Tomorrow is the drawing for the art giveaway.  All you have to do is commen...

Sand to Stone and Back Again by Nancy Bo Flood - Day Three

I interviewed the photographer, Tony Kuyper. This is his first ever interview for this book and I'm honoured to be the one to host it. C...

Bird's eye view of city parks

These aerial photographs of parks were taken by Hosang Park of Seoul.  The images remind me a lot of the kid boardgame, Life.   I can just ...

Sand to Stone and Back Again by Nancy Bo Flood - Day Two

*This is post 995, check back in 5 more posts for some 1000th post giveaways! Today I share with you an interview I did with the author Nanc...

If I had a loom, I'd loom in the morning and I'd loom in the evening

I took a weaving class when I was in primary school and absolutely loved it.  Since then, I have always had an appreciation for fiber art.  ...

Sand to Stone and Back Again by Nancy Bo Flood - Day One

Stars: ***1/2 Summary: Sand to Stone illustrates the life cycle of sandstone for curious young minds. Open these pages to discover the amazi...

Oilcloth never looked so good

Oilcloth is a vinyl material backed with cotton mesh.  It is commonly used as table coverings for outdoor furniture, although the women in m...

Totes that showcase art and help the earth

I won't be able to look at my plain reusable grocery bags the same after finding these artist designed totes- each under $20! Bird Patte...