Monthly Archives: April 2017

Brilliant Blooms

I’ve returned from my cabin getaway and will tell you more about that soon. Right now, I am basking in the springy sunshine too much to sit and write. I love this part of the season where petals unfurl in their brightest finery. Pink is trending. So pretty. My favorite scent is everywhere. I think […]

Angel Outing

This week I am taking a break in a cabin, so you get some angel-bombs today. We strolled to the lake and hung out for a few minutes. Trees are blossoming. You can see the bloomy creations this inspired at Saturday’s Shop Local Fair at Sauganash Elementary School (6040 N Kilpatrick in Chicago) from 9 am […]

Shop Local Fair on Saturday

The Spring Weather has inspired me to create some new blooms and repurpose some oldies as well.  Some of them have gone to consignments, but I will bringing the inventory I have on hand to the Shop Local Fair on Saturday. Perfectly timed for Mother’s Day gift shopping and a jump-start for dads and grads, the […]

Beginnings of Spring

The weather is still in flux, but we’ve had a few spring-like days that allowed me to enjoy the sunshine. It is fun to watch flowers pop up and see how quickly they respond to the sunshine and warmth. I always forget what this blossomy tree is called, but love its gradation of budding blooms. […]

LEGOs at the MSI

Last week I finally got to see the fabulous Brick by Brick LEGO exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. This exhibit showcases landmark buildings while also teaching about structural engineering and other scientific feats pertaining to construction and architecture. We even get an inside view of the Giza Pyramids. Adam Reed Tucker is […]

Investing in a photoshoot

Recently Annette Kerstin Patko posted another great headshot on Instagram, and it incentivized me to set up an appointment with her. Six years into this solopreneurship venture, it was time to invest in a professional headshot. The headshot originally featured on my web site was taken before I made my jewelry, and during an impromptu workshop […]

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