I've been craving neutral...neutrality...calm colors. Calm feelings. Calm surroundings. I think because life seems "colorful" ...

My daughter has been working so hard to open her new etsy shop! It is called Cherir La Vie, which in French means to Cherish Life. I love he...

There is a heatwave going on...and I don't remember it being so hot last year. I've been roaming around our old house covering windo...

Jennifer Valentine circa 1983      When I was young I'd often visit my grandmother in New Jersey and I'd go to youth camp for a ...

Recently, I was approached about creating a memorial type necklace for a beloved client who recently lost her grandmother. I was excited ab...

I wrote this today...kind of formulated it in my mind as I vacuumed and actually had a moment to write it all down! (not easy with a six yea...

Well, once again, I've been away awhile...busy with life, children, work, and getting better. I've found myself relishing the cool ...

Chicago circa 1940's      I think of this little girl every fourth since I found her picture almost 6 years ago. This, aside from fa...

My beautiful quilt, a gift from Cindi. Also, my most favorite pillow from her shop. (a small excerpt from our Etsy conversations) M...

Some of you have been wondering where I've been...I've been making the best that I can of my days, which have been consumed with bei...

I raised my voice at my 6 year old yesterday. It happens rarely and he is very sensitive....so he writes me a note. I have only gotten two n...

I've been trying out some new ways to photograph my work...and I really like it. it seems to be more me . To celebrate the new "loo...

I just want to share with you some unexpected joy I've received, just because. Sometimes I feel so unworthy of such gifts...but when I...