So often we wonder if we are heading in the right direction, if we are wasting our time, and I know from experience that even when you think you’re stuck, God is working in your life. You are learning something you’ll need in the future, preparing yourself for the next challenge, or just meeting the […]
Raining Again?
No matter what the weather is like outside, it’s always raining in my office. That’s because I have rain and thunderstorms I play on repeat so I can filter out noise and concentrate. I find the sounds of rain really comforting and motivating. But sometimes, my dog looks up at me like, “Are you seriously […]
Trust in the Lord With All Your Heart
I came across this post from the Putting on the New archives from about five years ago, and thought you would find this perspective on moving helpful. A lot of people I know right now are in the process of moving. Some have just moved, a couple had their place on the market for a […]
Recomendation
A little flashback here that popped up in my inbox. A recomendation from Amazon. I just never get tired of that. LOL
Your Tears Are In My Heart
We went to see the China Lights event the other night, and once again, I was so inspired. I saw this light display a couple years ago but this go-round it was completely different. I was really impressed with the fact that they could keep it new and fresh in this way. I went with […]
A Time to Every Purpose Under Heaven
There are some verses that stand out to me because they have multiple meanings. Ecclesiastes 3:1 is one of those. I think of it during this time of year, after Labor Day, when I start thinking about cooler temperatures and falling leaves. To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under […]
Creating My New Christmas Cards and Tea Towels
I’m so excited by to announce my new Christmas cards and tea towels! They were fun to create and something that was close to my heart. My friend Katie gave me a pile of vintage Christmas music, and I loved them so much I instantly got inspired. I kept thinking about Christmas scenes and soon […]
Create a Mixed Media Background With Me
People ask me all the time how I get the texture and color into my paintings that I do. Mixed media is all about those small details that make you look closely at a painting, but creating a background isn’t just about throwing things randomly on the canvas. It involves layers that are unique and […]
Kicking and Screaming
I’ve been listening this week to Third Day’s “Kicking and Screaming” off of their Miracle album. I love the song and when I listen to it I picture myself being dragged away from God, and how I would kick and scream and hold on to his leg like a little kid if that were to […]
Adding Words Always Brings Me Joy
Finding my studio time especially soulful tonight. Adding words to some new paintings.
