Sincerely, Courage

Sincerely, Courage

(New work! Arrives signed, matted, and ready to frame.) Been thinking a lot about courage. I’ve found myself up against some personal edges recently, and as I try and create new permissions for myself and generally reframe my self talk, self expectations, and...
Hello Faith Hello Courage

Hello Faith Hello Courage

A few weeks ago I randomly – with my eyes closed, like I was making a wish – picked a rock from my rock bowl. The rocks are a part of my home decor collection with Creative Co-op – they says things like “grace”, “hope”,...
trainwreck

trainwreck

I received a recent email from a dear friend that was signed, “I’m a trainwreck. And I love life.” Sigh. I can so relate. Lately, the days have been long, filled with lots of life practice: courage, boundary setting, gratitude. Sometimes we lose our...
wide open

wide open

(sidewalk crack beauty)   I have been thinking a lot lately about how much I love doing all the meaningless things that make up my day. I love all the randomness of running errands, of bumping into previous co-workers, of watching people buy building materials at...
don’t look back

don’t look back

i was just re-reading the last part of an old keynote i gave awhile back and wanted to share it here because it’s all so true and made me think about this remarkable community who visit this space. thank you…. we are much more than just artist and...
glue guns rock

glue guns rock

every once in awhile john and i will sketch out some crafty projects together. this is one of those collaborations. i seriously love it when john and i create together – it’s one of my all time favorite things to do. inspired by this bookshelf he made for...
hello, courage

hello, courage

(hello, courage –> original available here!) do you ever feel completely tiny and lost inside the big huge world, both online and off? that’s how i’ve been feeling lately. there are so many resources, people, exciting offerings, and inspiration...
calling all optimists, i need you.

calling all optimists, i need you.

(i heart u 2 – a gift from my mom, totally comforting me this week.) i’m sitting here with a knowing of uncertainty. i’m not sure how to start this blog post – in fact, i’m not totally convinced i should even write it, but a dear dear...