Flowers, Oh My! In my last blog I asked you to share your flower photos, and I’m excited to feature these gorgeous images from my dear friend, Karen! As I’ve mentioned before, Karen and I are heading to Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC this summer. If you think these flower photos are beautiful, just wait…there…
Each year as this special occasion occurs I reflect on my mother’s passing around this day in 2008. With the passage of the years I reflect on the wonderful years we had together, especially in the 10 years approaching her death. As I was growing up I never realized what an important role she played…
If you’ve been following along over the past few weeks, you know I’ve been immersed in some very special art experiences. In early March, I began preparing for and installing my two-week solo show at the DeGrazia Little Gallery. This is a unique opportunity offered to artists on a rotating basis, allowing them to exhibit…
Many thanks to all who made my two-week exhibit at The Little Gallery at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun such a memorable experience. I had the pleasure of meeting visitors from across the U.S., Canada, and even as far away as southern France. The smiles and exuberance shared throughout the show were truly priceless.It was…
Step into a world where sunlight dances through color and glass becomes a living expression of the Sonoran Desert. 🌞 Experience: 🎉 Opening ReceptionFriday, March 8 Time: 1 – 4 PM Location: 6300 N Swan Road, Tucson Free and open to the public 🌵 About the Artist: Mary Sherwood is a fused glass artist and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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