Studio. Craft room. Sewing room. Den?
I keep referring to my new work room as my studio. Gary objects to that. He says it sounds pretentious. Like I’m …
I do love the sun on my face
I never tire of the light streaming through cobalt glass. So many things are changing now. My children are growing up. Today …
Moved out…..
I told him to move everything out. I told him where to put a “goodwill” pile. A “recycling” pile. I gave him …
Interview with Diane Ericson on Creativity
Here’s Communing with Fabric’s interview with well known art-to-wear designer Diane Ericson. Earlier this week was an interview with Marcy Tilton. Both …
Just something that happens…
My dad, Jim Davis, is an artist. He is only just now coming to realize this, at age 71. He has spent …
Our Own Space
My daughter made this birdhouse with her grandfather. The first year it housed a family of sparrows. The next year its purpose …
Interview with Marcy Tilton on the subject of creativity
From one of my favorite sewing blogs, Communing with Fabric. Interview with Marcy Tilton on the subject of creativity.
Seeing Sunsets
Last week we walked out of Wal-Mart just as the sun was setting into a most extraordinary sunset. A brilliant orange streak …
The Sparkle Zone
I’ve known for many years that I need regular time in the sunshine to keep my mood level. Obviously a sufferer of …
You were born to do this
I took my daughter to get her driver’s license yesterday. It was a process dominated by waiting parents and their nervously eager …
The Blue Bottle Tree
In mere weeks my oldest child leaves home. For many years I have both dreamed about and feared this time. I’m not …