My 18″ Doll Crochet Designs

If Genevieve was an 18" doll (how fun would THAT be?), she would probably wear a couple of cool crocheted outfits when she isn't wearing her blue polka-dotted dress! You may not know about this, but I have two crochet design patterns for 18" Dolls that are available through Maggie's Crochet!  This one (pictured above … Continue reading My 18″ Doll Crochet Designs

Play!

I'm not very good at this. At least when you consider the inspiration from which I was drawing. As the whims of my creative fancy cycle through their seasons, I often find myself drooling over the work of mixed media artists out there. There are so many, but recently I came across Roben-Marie Smith's colorful … Continue reading Play!

Mining for Gold: A Key to Artful Living

Some days can feel heavy, darker than others. The weight of responsibilities is such that you'd rather not have to walk through them. These types of days can come round every so often, or stay for a season. Even at the holidays, we can experience these weighty days ... perhaps even because of the holidays! … Continue reading Mining for Gold: A Key to Artful Living

BookReadingSigningBookmarkMaking

If you've never been to Eclection, you need to go! If you've been, then you need to come visit again this Saturday!! Not only will you be able to finish off those last minute gifts, but you'll also be able to listen while I read Genevieve and the Kite! So bring your child/ren or any … Continue reading BookReadingSigningBookmarkMaking

Macy the Mouse-Part Two

Macy the Mouse lives in Genevieve’s house right under the living room chair. She darts in and out, dodging yarn balls about but can’t quite make it up the stair. So downstairs she stays, knowing Genevieve’s ways are similar to her own. They both love to make, for making’s sake. To give or to keep … Continue reading Macy the Mouse-Part Two

Book Readings & Winners!

My sweet sister coordinated some book reading events for me in Boone, NC. So on Tuesday of this week, I drove to my hometown where I grew up from age 5 through college. It was a delight to read Genevieve and the Kite to the children and moms who came for story time at the … Continue reading Book Readings & Winners!

You’re Invited!

For the first time in many years, I will have artwork represented by a gallery!! I am so very excited about this upcoming Book Signing and Art Show!! Please consider yourself INVITED!! And come out for a grand time at Southwinds Gallery in Kernersville, NC! Bring your kids, family and friends!! Here's what's on tap … Continue reading You’re Invited!

When our Best isn’t Good Enough

  Living Artfully is a journey fraught with surprises both delightful and bothersome. Experiencing a long awaited dream come true, as in the publishing of Genevieve and the Kite, is wonderfully fulfilling. Yet, as it goes out into the world, it brings back responses. Some of them are positive, uplifting, and encouraging. Other responses are … Continue reading When our Best isn’t Good Enough