Tandem For Two Blog

Using Color to Shift Your Mood in Winter

This season isn’t about big breakthroughs. It’s about consistency, curiosity, and letting imperfect work exist. Painting through winter feels less like pushing forward and more like keeping a small flame...

When Winter Feels Heavy

This month reminded me that winter doesn’t ask us to hibernate completely. Sometimes the best thing we can do is step outside our routines, even briefly. Visit a museum. Walk...

I didn't plan on becoming an artist...

I didn’t start out as an artist, I started as an engineer. I liked structure, problem-solving, and knowing there was a right answer somewhere. Then somewhere along the way, I...

Where color, travel, and ideas meet!

January in Michigan tends to be all gray skies and quiet days, so I’ve been doing what I always do this time of year, reaching for color. Bright, happy, can’t-ignore-it...

Towns That Shine This Holiday Season

December is a month for lights, warmth, and wonder. One of my favorite ways to celebrate is by exploring towns that go all out for the holidays. Small historic towns...

Make Gifts with Heart

One of my favorite ways to celebrate is by giving gifts that feel personal, thoughtful, and handmade. There is something special about unwrapping a present that carries care, creativity, and...

Harvest Table Magic

There’s a calm that comes with November, that soft pause before winter truly begins. The air turns crisp, the light softens, and I find myself wanting to gather the people...

Explore Spooky & Scenic Spots for Fall Adventures

October invites exploration, through small towns with colorful leaves, quirky roadside attractions, and spooky historic sites. Whether you’re chasing charming streets, cozy cafés, or playful chills, this month is perfect...

Pumpkins, Plaid, and Everything October

October is a month of moments, the crunch of leaves underfoot, the smell of apple cider, the laughter of friends and family gathered under crisp autumn skies. This is the...

Welcome Fall with Cozy Weekends at Home

The first hint of crisp air always inspires me to pull out cozy blankets, light a candle, and add touches of fall around the house. I am all about simple...

Why Lake Life is the Best Life

There’s something about a lake in summer that calls you back again and again. Maybe it’s the way the sun glimmers on the water, the cool splash on your skin,...

Red, White, and Summertime

July always feels like the heart of summer. There’s a rhythm to the days now—sun streaming through early windows, afternoons that stretch out lazily, and evenings that glow with sparklers,...