While there is so much chaos in the world right now, I'm grateful for the peace, luxury and simplicity of my life, for the time I have to be at home alone to create and be with my dogs. I have so much to be grateful for... I make my breakfast, have tea, light an … Continue reading Mandala Meditation →

I've been struggling lately with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. It's been bothering me, no matter what my morning routine is to get my day off to a good start, somehow I feel empty later. I haven't had the words to express myself and I always think - it's best to just keep sharing joyful … Continue reading How Deep is Your Happiness? →

Yesterday I made my first batch of Elderberry syrup this year. I've been making it the past 3 summers now. It's funny because when I moved here and saw the tree in my yard, I didn't even know it was Elderberry. I'd posted a picture once saying the little white budding flowers looked like Dippin' … Continue reading Elderberry Syrup →

Just to experiment, I wanted to try out this feature ^ maybe it'll help me decide on the next activity's theme. Even if you think you can't draw, what would you want to be able to draw? I made a simple step by step document for families to do together on walks. (Images used from … Continue reading Art Activity →

Two days ago, I set up a table for a canvas beneath an open window looking to the backyard, with an Elder tree branch and dried flowers I've had for months, next to my favorite Fern. The little fairy holding a crystal was given to me by my mom a long time ago, which I … Continue reading Beauty in Darkness →

The only way to be able to work for yourself is to have something people want from you. It takes creativity and dedication to see through the vision, to make it in the real world. It takes learning specific skills that could be useful, believing you have something worth sharing, and staying organized. My life … Continue reading Bursting My Bubble →

Last night I dreamt of a giant tree, it was enormous - the trunk was thick and branches full of leaves, outstretched to the sky. The tree was across a blurry, busy street and there was a large field in front of it. In the dream, I walked through the open field towards the tree, … Continue reading Old Growth Tree →

Starting the week off with some research, inspired by some pictures I quickly took while my husband was driving us to my mom's house on Mother's Day. I remembered that I wanted to look into this area more - it's another example of large-scale blight. This is on the way to Frayser in North Memphis, … Continue reading Another Example →

Enjoy the day, moments quickly become memories. I picked this Daisy while on a walk in Shelby Farms 2 weeks ago today, and it's finally starting to wilt. It lasted a long time in a little vase, I was surprised. The Daisy reminded me to keep blooming even after being picked, to keep living until … Continue reading Moments to Memories →