Summer 2025 is wrapping up! Here in Tucson, the days are still hot, but those cool mornings are perfect for a quick walk before the sun takes over. Remember the raised garden beds from our April Garden Party? (Catch up here.) The growth has been incredible—like something out of a fantasy garden. The bins are…
After the flurry of the Garden Art Party, things haven’t slowed down one bit! On Mother’s Day weekend, we hosted a fun filled fused glass class for guests at the El Conquistador Hilton Resort. It was a lively afternoon filled with creativity, as both children and adults made beautiful glass nightlights—heartfelt gifts for their mothers….
After months of prepping for the Garden Art Party, Paul and I have recovered and are enjoying the fruits of our gardening efforts. The plants are finally settling in and the cannas are well on their way to bloom height. Thanks again to all who attended the party! Spring flowers are much more subtle here in…
After months of dreaming, planning, and prepping, the Garden Art Party was a blooming success! A heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful friends and artists who made it so special. It was no small feat pulling off a brand-new kind of event, but thanks to everyone’s creativity and teamwork, we did it—and did it…
As the garden begins to flourish with freshly planted blooms, the Tangerine Beauty Crossvine is strutting her stuff. Along the back wall, nestled among the flowering vines, our whimsical metal sculptures—affectionately named Adam and Eve—are coming to life. With Adam wearing his kerchief and Eve adorned with her ribbon, the pair seem to dance together,…
Good morning friends!The countdown is officially on — just one week until the Garden Art Party on April 12th! Things are really coming together. The raised beds are settling in, the potted plants are still trying to perk up and find their groove, and the garden art will be making its bold entrance by weeks’…
The Garden Art Party is getting close! If you’ve been following along with my latest project, you know that in just two weeks we’ll be hosting a Garden Art Party in a Southwest setting with a touch of East Coast influence. If you’d like to see the progress of the new side yard raised beds…
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity as we prepare for the Garden Art Party on April 12th. What started as a simple idea quickly turned into a full-on creative project! The invitation went out last weekend—if you missed it, click here. The inspiration for the side yard transformation came from Shawna…
Let’s Party! For weeks I have been planning the Garden Art Party. After almost 10 years of immersing myself in the local art scene I have had this “garden art party” theme wandering around in my thoughts. After collaborating with many artists, working on sprucing up my garden and circulating the news, things are coming…
All We Need Is Love! Valentine’s Day always brings The Beatles’ timeless message to mind—All You Need Is Love! Love has been the foundation of my life, woven into every moment with my parents, husband, children, and grandson. It’s more than just a feeling; it’s a way of living—respecting, caring, and embracing one another. With…
Today is Artists Sunday nationwide. The purpose of this designated day is to patronize local artists everywhere. Now, through the holidays and whenever you need a special piece support these wonderfully creative people/organizations that add so much visual and emotional joy to our lives. Read more about Artists Sunday here. Artist Sunday Please excuse me…
Dad’s Are Amazing! Hi friends: It is the ending of the day in Arizona. I was up early watching the sun rise over the Santa Catalina mountains. Walking at daybreak is the only way to beat the heat. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads who contribute to our lives, past or present! Here is…
Good day! It’s been awhile since I’ve said hello. I’ve been totally immersed trying to create Surface Pattern Designs. The Immersion Course with Bonnie Christine is very in-depth. As you know, I’m more of a “big picture” girl who likes to see the big image and figure out the most efficient way to get there….
I don’t blog often but each month I’m always seeing things I want to tell you about. So where do I start??? First, I’m asking you this question: What do you want to hear about? I am really interested in what you would like because there are so many “rabbit holes” I can go down. …
Well! We hoped to collect new email addresses with this giveaway. Guess how many new emails. Zip! Nada! Zero! But we are very thankful for those loyalists who submitted their names. We said we’d have a giveaway so we will. The lucky winner will receive a set of six ThankYou note cards reflecting my piece…
Later this week Paul and I are traveling to a beautiful part of our country, Cummington, MA, for the holidays. Our southern CA contingent will meet us there. With some reservations about weather, flight delays etc. of holiday travel we as a family are all willing to make the effort to be together. It is…
It’s hard to believe this Christmas holiday is almost here! The year has flown by! I am grateful for so many wonderful experiences this year including our travels to far away places like South Africa and Abu Dhabi UAE. But the cherished moments are the times spent with my husband, children, grandson, friends and customers….
Golden Black Collection NOTE: This collection printed differently in color intensity on different types of fabrics. The picture above is close to the true color. The tea towel vibrancy is dramatic. As well as a towel this would make a stunning decorative pillow. All products are 100% cotton. Scarf: 28″ x 78″ Lightweight, slightly translucent…
Mocha Caramel Collection All products are 100% cotton. Scarf: 28″ 78″ Lightweight, slightly translucent cotton. Tea Towel: 20″ x 30″ Cotton twill. Supplies are limited. Price reflects a 50% discount off retail. No returns on sale items! Colors of printed fabrics may vary. Shipping will be added. Also, Day 1 items can still be purchased…
Spring Colors Collection All products are 100% cotton. Scarf: 28″ x 78″ Lightweight, slightly translucent cotton. Placemats 14″ x 19. Cotton Twill. Napkins 24″ x 20″ Cotton/linen blend. Supplies are limited. Price reflects a 50% discount off retail. No returns on sale items! Colors of printed fabrics may vary. Shipping will be added. Reply to…
It’s hard to believe that we are rapidly approaching the holidays. Life seems to move at supersonic speed! As we cruise into the busy shopping season I have a few “glass inspired” textiles that may work for someone on your shopping list. The fabric patterns are created from photographs of fused glass pieces that were edited…
Paul and I just returned from Victoria, British Columbia. After staying for a month last summer we both were eager to return. On a whim I contacted the owner of the vacation rental we used last year. It was serendipitous that there was a vacancy for two weeks at the end of September. So I…
As the whole country has dealt with crazy, extreme weather conditions we have experienced Monsoon Madness here in Arizona. We are truly grateful our storm loss was minimal compared to those who lost their homes, loved ones and so much more. We do a “rain dance” for the wonderful monsoon rain! But with the rain…
Recently we had our 5 year-old grandson, Jackson, visit (without his parents) in our AZ home. With daily temperatures hovering at 100+, how does a grandson take care of and entertain his grandparents? Here is what he did: Day 1: He convinced Giamia that we need to bake brownies right after breakfast so we have…
It’s been a while since I’ve shared. Many of you may have seen the FB pictures of our fabulous adventure to Abu Dhabi and South Africa. Two regions of the world, so different but equally as magically. This was an amazing adventure. Here are a few photos albums of our journey: Abu Dhabi UAE Pondoro…
Mother’s Day has always been a special day for me. Remembering way back we always tried to make our Mom feel special. Sometimes it was as simple as picking a dandelion bouquet! Later it became a day we would simply cherish a special time together with no need for presents. I was so fortunate to…
I have not been very good at keeping in touch. Here are some highlights since the last blog in November 2021. Backing up to the end of last year…we spent Christmas together as a family for the first time in 2 years! Incredibly special!! We gathered at Aaron and Kiori’s house in Cummington, MA. Christmas…
So Much Going On… Wow, what a busy time! The Fall season has flown by. After returning from our wonderful trip to Massachusetts (read more here) I jumped right back into the glass studio to try to be creative for several upcoming events. With the jet lag of the East coast travel, it took me…
I didn’t realize how much I missed the changing colors of fall until this past week! Paul and I took an unexpected trip to the Berkshires in Massechutes to do work in our son’s home. WOW! The leaves were at their peak, the air was crisp and the river was rushing! Perfect timing! How lucky…
When I sold my business and moved to Arizona in 2015 many of my friends and customers said I would not be able to be without some sort of business endeavor. Many times I heard, “You will open another store”. Little did I know that my love for glass decorative accessories would lead to a…
Oops!!! First of all, I apologize for the very strange mailing you received last week which said, “Anything goes today”! It was intended to be a test for two but it went to many! Ugh! Several of you have responded so at least we got your attention. It’s been way too long since I posted…
The Storm Before the Calm of Showtime Tomorrow is the day…SHOWTIME! What a whirlwind but we are prepared! In pre-covid times most art festivals were scheduled months in advance giving artists time to prepare and produce new work. With our ever-changing environment many shows are confirmed only months ahead. This being the case we had…
My whole perspective through this last year is finding the little things that keep me going. First and foremost is my wonderful husband, Paul. I could not imagine coping so well without him. For that I am grateful! After that, there are so many other people and experiences that keep me going. I will only…
Cross Country Adventure July 8, 2020 One of my favorite memories is our honeymoon cross country adventure in September 1974. I am an East Coast girl and I wanted to see California and Paul had family there. We converted an old 1964 Dodge panel van into a “hippie style” camper and embarked on our journey….