where i’ve been…

where i’ve been…

quick update: i’ve listed more (a ton) wall canvases in the shop….yay! i’ve also listed brand spankin new card packs (thank you cards, birthday cards, etc), journals, new magnet (and old), and more. more info on canvases in this older post. and they...
the brightness

the brightness

the brightness of being alive. it finds me in unexpected moments of calm, when my heart takes refuge from the ever growing to-do list, when my perfectionism gives way to feeling, to release. and when it arrives, the brightness feels deeply spacious and warm, like an...
Sailing

Sailing

yesterday we were invited to spend the day sailing with a couple of friends who live here. i’ve never been sailing. minus the one hour or so of sea sickness, i loved it. it’s such a heavenly feeling to be inside the wind, warm with sunshine and gratitude....
kauai

kauai

kauai, taken in 2005 from our helicopter ride (scary, but gorgeous views) john and i are heading off for a much needed vacation to hawaii. the last time we were there was 2005 and we are thrilled to be going back. i plan on doing a whole lot of this and this! the...
thoughts on inspired.

thoughts on inspired.

i don’t know what to say. i had the best time. really, i did. i wasn’t sure what to expect. i just knew that an event titled inspired was sure to be a good one, and was it ever. donna, thank you so much for inviting me, for allowing me the gift of...
in charlotte, north carolina

in charlotte, north carolina

i’m happy to report i’m at donna’s inspired event this week in north carolina as one of her guests.  i feel like i’m entering a whole new world: i’m in a place where i’ve never been before, don’t know a soul (except i met...
artnest 2009

artnest 2009

where to begin. last year, as teaching offers began to come my way, i struggled with whether or not i wanted to do it. there are so many retreats, venues, and options – each offering their own unique spin on the creative experience. some are big retreats held in...
live/love words + a revealing interview

live/love words + a revealing interview

unconditional love, become your dream, what’s your wish, we are in this love together – all found on the streets of nyc. i’ve been doing this thing where i search (and then capture with my camera – usually my iphone) for words out in the world....
i heart you, nyc.

i heart you, nyc.

(me in nyc. i love this photo. our friend jen met up with us in the city for a few hours and snapped this shot with her fancy and cool diana+ camera) i just got home from a last minute weekend trip to nyc with a couple of girlfriends. oh my. let me just say that i...
sickness, shame, sea glass

sickness, shame, sea glass

i so wish i were coming here to report how fantastic cha was. that i loved teaching. that i’m exhausted by all the fun of signing books and meeting people. that i made some great connections and felt energized after meeting with my editor about the possibility...
laughing awake

laughing awake

i was looking thru my italy photos earlier and came across this one of the green statue overlooking florence. i don’t know. it just cracks me up (no pun there, no siree). but it reminded me of our first nite it florence when i woke myself up laughing. john, who...
buon giorno!

buon giorno!

  grab a cup of tea as it’s going to be a long one. i have so much to share. not just about italy, but about life now that i’m home, shop updates, where we’re moving next week (i’m calling out to you for help on that one), and so much...