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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Hidden Gems for a Fall Getaway
November is the perfect time to wander cobblestone streets, sip cider by a fire, and tuck into historic inns where the floors creak and the quilts are hand-stitched. These are...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Scenic Midwest Drives for Fall Foliage
There’s nothing like hitting the road on a crisp fall day with the leaves glowing all around you. I’m sharing some of my favorite scenic drives and local stops that...
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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...
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