Instant Gifts to Give or Get!

Instant Gifts to Give or Get!

If you are still looking for a creative gift to give a friend OR if people in your life are asking you for gift ideas, I wanted to share some beautiful offerings that are instant access or will begin in 2023. You can print out the image or receipt, wrap it up and it...
December Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet

December Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet

I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it as I am going to sleep knowing all of my kids are home, watching our children become their own beautiful people, getting my studio ready for my creative...
An Artist in Paris | with Julia Muller

An Artist in Paris | with Julia Muller

Welcome to An Artist In series. In this series a different artist, that is intimate in different parts of the world, will share their insider tips for where to eat, stay, see the best art, sketch the best views, rest at their favorite cafes and more. You will be able...
November Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet

November Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet

I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it talking with wise and beautiful friends, an afternoon turmeric latte in the garden, getting to the last page of a book I didn’t want to end, the leaves...
Registration Open | 2023 Live Art + Business Workshops!

Registration Open | 2023 Live Art + Business Workshops!

We are beyond excited to announce our 2023 live workshops here at our home, land and studio!  I was smiling the whole time we were creating all of the images. This year you will see almost all brand new workshops and some with content I have never offered before live....
October Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet

October Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet

I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it having coffee with Jack in the side garden, watching the leaves fall and dance in the wind, the smell of fall in the air, getting to hug our girl, getting to...
Foraged + Found with Auria Bohn | Instant Access

Foraged + Found with Auria Bohn | Instant Access

The artist that sees their own world with inquisitive eyes is so inspiring. The gatherer, the maker, the inventor and the one that takes what is around them and uses that beauty to interpret their own art. This kind of artist is truly Auria Bohn from Tuscany. Whether...
Last Chance | 40% Off Online Course Sale

Last Chance | 40% Off Online Course Sale

  Fifteen years ago I had a one, five and seven year old and once they were in bed each night I would create until the early hours in the morning. I look back now on those nights and know that those hours to myself to create and finding time no matter the...

Top Ten Tips For Creating a Cozy + Authentic Home

  I believe spaces should be used well, beauty should not be saved just for company and home should reflect the hearts that live there and not just the trends we see around us. I am not a designer but putting home together has been my heart for as long as I can...
An Artist Studio | with Nathifa Sligh

An Artist Studio | with Nathifa Sligh

As a creative, one of my favorite things in the world is to step into the creative space of another. I love when an artist shares their space, how they use it, a peek into their favorite tools and even what they are currently working on. I hope you will join me for...
An Artist in Bellagio | with Jeanne Oliver

An Artist in Bellagio | with Jeanne Oliver

Welcome to An Artist In series. In this series a different artist, that is intimate in different parts of the world, will share their insider tips for where to eat, stay, see the best art, sketch the best views, rest at their favorite cafes and more. You will be able...
Foraged + Found with Auria Bohn | Instant Access

Foraged + Found with Auria Bohn | Instant Access

The artist that sees their own world with inquisitive eyes is so inspiring. The gatherer, the maker, the inventor and the one that takes what is around them and uses that beauty to interpret their own art. This kind of artist is truly Auria Bohn from Tuscany. Whether...
September Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet

September Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet

I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it weeding my late summer garden, watching my studio filled with women creating, watching our oldest get ready to walk out what is next for him, having a facetime...
Book of Soul with Erin Faith Allen | Instant Access

Book of Soul with Erin Faith Allen | Instant Access

As I was growing up I dreamed of being an archeologist. I had a deep love of history, stories, and the idea of uncovering what was hidden. It was not until I was a working artist that I found it surprising that so many of the other artists that I admired also had this...
Diane Reeves New Gallery Show | Your Family is So Big

Diane Reeves New Gallery Show | Your Family is So Big

Many of you love our team member Diane Reeves from either coming to a live workshop here at our studio, taking her online course Line and Form or watching her An Artist Studio video.  We wanted to share the beautiful news that Diane has a brand new body of work that...
Wanderlust 2023 | I am Back as a Guest Teacher!

Wanderlust 2023 | I am Back as a Guest Teacher!

      Do you want the most powerful tool to help you practice art regularly whilst learning all about supplies and techniques through step-by-step videos? Do you want to finally unlock your full artistic potential? Do you want your art practice to feel...
Back to School 72 Hour Sale | 40% Off One Course

Back to School 72 Hour Sale | 40% Off One Course

       For the next 72 hours we are having a back to school sale! Take 40% off one online course* and use code: CREATIVE   As the temperatures change and kids/grandkids are heading back to school we hope this sale allows you to connect with your...
Take a Joyride | Electra Bike Giveaway

Take a Joyride | Electra Bike Giveaway

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED* I am so happy to announce the winners of the @electra_bicycle and basket/bell from @toteandkarishop! The winners are @ginapierce and @oxfordcomma.etc. Thank you to everyone that entered here on our blog, on Facebook and Instagram. We had the...
August Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet

August Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet

I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it while driving on country roads, the creativity of a friend, laughter with old friends, the last sentence of a book, making art under oak trees, watching others...
Book of Soul with Erin Faith Allen | Registration Open

Book of Soul with Erin Faith Allen | Registration Open

As I was growing up I dreamed of being an archeologist. I had a deep love of history, stories, and the idea of uncovering what was hidden. It was not until I was a working artist that I found it surprising that so many of the other artists that I admired also had this...
An Artist Studio | With Jan McCarthy

An Artist Studio | With Jan McCarthy

As a creative, one of my favorite things in the world is to step into the creative space of another. I love when an artist shares their space, how they use it, a peek into their favorite tools and even what they are currently working on. I hope you will join me for...
Print and Paint with Stephanie Lee | Instant Access

Print and Paint with Stephanie Lee | Instant Access

We are excited to announce that we have a brand new offering of MINI COURSES! Each course will be two hours or less and focus on specific techniques with a price that we KNOW  you will LOVE! We want to see you MAKE and CREATE and PLAY! The first artist in this new...
July Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet

July Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet

I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it pulling weeds early in the morning when the air is still cool, having morning tea with our oldest, savoring last moments before Maddy heads back to college,...
Beach Cottage Chronicles | Alexis Garrett Featured

Beach Cottage Chronicles | Alexis Garrett Featured

  For those of you that have been here for awhile you will have heard about my friend and cherished friendship with Alexis Garrett. We met over 13 years ago on a trip to France. I have always teased that she was the most precious treasure I brought back from that...
An Artist Studio | With Sandi Hester

An Artist Studio | With Sandi Hester

As a creative, one of my favorite things in the world is to step into the creative space of another. I love when an artist shares their space, how they use it, a peek into their favorite tools and even what they are currently working on. I hope you will join me for...
Art as Worship | Join Me In North Carolina

Art as Worship | Join Me In North Carolina

    On July 24th I will be leading a three hour art workshop all about art as worship during Saturate. The world is tired and I often hear from so many around me about the high levels of anxiety and worry that they are carrying. They are often hoping that a...
Who Is Interested in a Fall Live Art Workshop?

Who Is Interested in a Fall Live Art Workshop?

We have the unexpected opportunity to host a September Field Notes | Flora and Fauna live workshop here at our studio, home and land. We held this workshop for the first time a few weeks ago and the response was so beautiful that we would love to offer another one....
Free Art Video | Making Cone Incense with Kate Poole

Free Art Video | Making Cone Incense with Kate Poole

This is free video with Kate Poole and taken from her course The Alchemist. This includes 24 minutes of content. Join Kate as she shares her process of making incense cones. Incense has been used for hundreds of years with healing properties for our mind, soul, body...