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Sponsor Spotlight: Beth Quinn Designs

Jewelry artist Beth Quinn is "a mom of two wonderful little boys, married to my best friend, and an artist who loves to create anything from paper, fabric , wood ,paint and metal." Influenced by her late father's metal working and her grandmother's creativity, her jewelry is "full of her love for the old , worn and shiny ... she loves to combine texture to create jewelry that can be loved and cherished for years to come." Please head over to Beth's website where you can find her shop and her...

thank you...

this photo was taken by tracey clark last summer just after i cut off my hair. i'm growing it out, which by the way, is a pain in the rear. but i love this photo for the "simply an inspired life" words written behind me (words + script by mary anne radmacher).
thank you so much for being a part of this inspired life, for helping myriam, and haiti, and for all the kindness. the randomly chosen winner of the large painting is cathi! cathi, get in touch with me and i'll get your painting out to...

Sponsor Spotlight: Amy Komar

Artist Amy Komar writes, "A common thread in all of my paintings is a close investigation of the natural world. I strive to convey both the simple beauty and the delicacy found in repeating patterns present in nature. Living as we do in a highly technological world, motivated by the continual resolve to "get it done" and to "multi-task," these details can be easily overlooked and forgotten as the urban consumes the rural. I want my paintings to offer a moment's pause -- to prompt stillness an...

calling all hearts - original painting giveaway

i'm giving away a recent and large painting today - details below. i've been thinking about how i would write this blog post....because i've been worried about our collective compassion burnout. because every time we turn on the news, our hearts take in the devastation but it's impossible to give something each and every time we face the direction of need. because many of us have already given what we could give.
but i also know the stories of who we really are and what we're really capable...

finally....

you guys, bear with me. lots of news and photos to share....we've got over 15 brand new wall canvases available and i'm dying to spill, spill, spill.(i'm so excited!)
NEW 6X6 WALL CANVASES! i'm so thrilled to announce that these lovely pieces are now available (in the shop!) as high quality wall canvases - they're gallery style with thicker sides which truly make them look like original paintings. each canvas is 6x6 and look great when paired together (and they look great with the older 6x6s...

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 me a couple of years ago, this favorite photo frame, and some recent paintings i've been creating (like this one), we came up with an idea to patchwork a painting with salvage wood and other bits.
we gathered up some ephemera (the above is a...

Sponsor Spotlight: Fredbean's Nook

Emma, the lovely talent behind Fredbean's Nook, says, "Creating beautiful, timeless jewelry is my passion, and I cherish that warm feeling that envelops me when I realize there are those in many parts of the world who treasure and enjoy wearing their Fredbean's Nook creations. Much of my inspiration comes from being surrounded by the sea, nature and the overall quaintness of seaside living on picturesque Aquidneck Island , where I make my home with my husband, 2 children, 1 dog, 2 cats, 1 ham...

a little wacky

(more hearts for you)
it's been such a strange couple of days. i've been trying to finish up what seems like many new paintings but instead of getting them done, i keep tinkering away on each of them - a little here, a little there. this isn't my usual (i usually work on one painting at a time, and quickly) but i'm trying to go with it, see what this new wave has to offer, though i wish my painter self could hurry it up a bit as i'm up against a deadline :)
there are big things happening over ...

inspiration + gratitude

(a tiny heart rock found yesterday with john at alki beach)
inspiring me lately:melody ross' brave stories of living through the fire only to find her wildest dreams (and miracles) on the other side.
this ny times article about an artist's career finally taking off at the age of 94 (wow!).
pam garrison's framed box of hearts. love this so much.
so, you think you're crafty?
sabrina ward harrison's etsy shop.
these funky chairs from edge home. totally loving the whimsy.
everything from rebe...

New Sponsor Spotlight: Curly Girl Design

Please welcome new sponsor, Curly Girl Design. Leigh's delightfully quirky work has been in the making for the better part of her thiry-ish years. Curly Girl Design is inspired by incredible friends and family and provides environment friendly products for all to enjoy! Doodle your heart out and spill the beans to your best buds with cards, journals, and pencil sets (because who doesn't need a set of polka-dot doodling accessories, really?!) And that's not all! Take a peek at the Curly...