Following my favorite blogs

I started following blogs on a regular basis when I started my own blog about a year ago. Like many readers, I either used blogger or google...

New works, "Spirit" and "Feather Lake"

When I start a new piece, I rarely work from a sketch.  I lay down a watercolor wash first and work in the details as I go.  This was the ca...

Five lovely swaps

A couple of weeks ago, I ran a swap-a-thon on the blog.  In exchange for a handmade or found item, I was offering one of my art prints.  I ...

Artists I like: Gunta Stölzl

Outside of quilting, I don't have much experience in the fiber arts, but I secretly fantasize about owning my own loom and knitting mach...

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Enter If You Dare!

Stars: ***** Summary:  Ripley's has been reporting on the world's weirdest sites for I don't know how long. Each year since 2005...

New work, "Midnight"

The scenic mountain ranges in Oregon never cease to amaze me.  Earlier this week, my husband took our girls backpacking in the wilderness ne...

Simple solution to taking better product shots

My friend recently opened up an Etsy shop and wanted to know how to take decent photos of her journals.  She has a SLR digital camera, but h...

My art in a new green boutique

I'm excited to announce that my art can be found in the new gift and art shop, Feather’s Edge in Bend, Oregon.  They carry handmade and...

Rediscovering Birth by Sheila Kitzinger

Stars: ***** Summary: Find out how pregnancy and birth is experienced around the world from the feelings about pregnancy, the physical and s...

Turn your old jeans into a laptop bag

Jeans are a staple in my closet.  It's pretty much what I wear every day.  This summer I replaced my white jeans with a newer pair,  and...

My recent drawings and sewing project

At the end of each week, I feature on my blog my latest work, which usually ends up in my Etsy shop .  This week, I don't have a particu...

Modern rugs felted with tradition in mind

I first discovered Peace Industry's felt rug collection three years ago when shopping for rugs for my store.  It was love at first sigh...

Swap-a-thon!

Swap-a-thon Winners! Thursday, August 12: Charissa Friday, August 13: Katie Saturday, August 14: flyhoof Sunday, August 15: Annmarie Monday...

Guest Post: Reading for a Happily Ever After

© Flickr User Newton Free Library One of the things parents should never underestimate is the value of a good bedtime story. Despite the bus...

New work, "Eclipse"

  I am always inspired by the natural landscape of the Oregon coast.  While away at the coast this week, I found time to work on a few drawi...

Round-Up - The Great Camping Event - Day 12

Here we are at Day 12. It's been a crazy 2 weeks and I'm wiped. Today I have some links to reviews of camping books from other websi...

Woodall's Campsite Cookbook - The Great Camping Event - Day 11

 It's Day 11 and I have another camping cookbook for you today. Along with a giveaway! Woodall's Campsite Cookbook: Delicious Easy-t...

Inspired by sashiko

My favorite pair of jeans had been stashed away for nearly a year due to an indecent tear on the backside.  Several weeks ago, I finally fel...

Leave No Crumbs Cookbook - The Great Camping Event - Day 10

We're at Day 10 now. Only two more days left after this. I hope you've been enjoying The Great Camping Event. The Leave-No Crumbs Ca...