this week, i am

this week, i am

* finally busting through on some projects that had me endlessly on the computer * catching up on the phone with several friends. loving that we can pick up where we left off even if weeks have passed since our last chat. * feeling a tad guilty for those times when...
2008. a review.

2008. a review.

dear 2008, you were an insane year if i do say so myself. so much activity. so much whirlwind. sometimes i wasn’t sure of my footing, and other times i savored the flight. in the end, even with all the rolling ups + downs, you were nothing less than magical. and...
a wedding anniversary

a wedding anniversary

this photo was taken sat evening as the sun was setting. we were sitting outside a hip little italian restaurant in little italy (san fran), having huge mojitos, pasta dishes, and chocolate dessert. good times. good times. we were 23 + 24 when we started dating in...
hopeful wishes and distractions…

hopeful wishes and distractions…

you guys, thanks so much for the well wishes. i’ve been chatting with my mom throughout the day and she is hanging in there. more doctor visits, more tests, lots of waiting and resting, and observing. nobody is sure what’s going on, and the truth is is...
a birthday weekend…

a birthday weekend…

hi there. just wanted to pop in and say hello. i turned 33 years young today. been celebrating all day with ocean walks, searching for seaglass and rocks, naps in the shade at golden gate park with my man, and festivities and meals in little italy. good times. i think...
thoughts on becoming.

thoughts on becoming.

been thinking about my story lately. about who i was when i was younger. about who i am now, what i’m becoming. i want to find the courage and ask the adults in my life (uncles, aunts, family) who i was when i was younger – like an expedition to uncover a...
together…

together…

(“together” on canvas. email me if you’re interested in the original!) karen’s visit has turned into one big celebration of our road trip out west 10 years ago. i had just turned 23 years old, was living in florida, and was enjoying my last...
self portrait challenge – celebrate

self portrait challenge – celebrate

i don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that i lived just the length of it. i want to have lived the width of it as well. – diane ackerman (the only way to really celebrate: jumping up and down on the bed. remember jumping up and down on hotel...
messy everything

messy everything

“when nothing is sure, everything is possible” – marge drabble my brain feels as cluttered & messy as this studio space! i’ve had frustrating, almost paralyzing hours in the studio as i prepare works for the book. i am feeling the pressure...
a birthday

a birthday

john’s birthday was yesterday. i love this childhood photo of him. he is all smiles and curly hair, much like today. we had such a relaxing day of celebrating, including a hike at rodeo beach, some sea glass finding, a wonderful italian lunch outside in...
young

young

(a recent commission) it’s another gorgeously crisp, sunny, carefree day here in california. i woke up today, spirits lifted. john’s bff is in town for the weekend. i love seeing him with zach. they are two peas in a pod, so much history between them....
dec 1

dec 1

dec 1st. i love december. i love everything about it. the hot apple cider. the scent of christmas, the cinnamon potpourri. the making of christmas lists, and the wrapping of gifts. the surprises. the anticipation. unwrapping each antique ornament that we’ve...