About Me

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Living close to what matters, I strive to remember that the greatest story of all is the one I am living and so to live full and well. This is certainly a work in progress!I am a mixed media artist, healer, mom, wife, muser, lover of the natural world. I am learning always about how to listen with care to what's inside that wants to be expressed, brought out into the light of day...to the stories and adventures of people I care about, and to the folks I share this world with, to honor life's impulses and flow and act to make real the dreams I hold within. I hope to share with you the journey of life, full of creative juice, magic, mystery, and the unexpected!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Local Artists Day at Circles of Wisdom








































What a fabulous day! Circles of Wisdom in Andover, Ma. hosted it's first Local Artists Day and it was loads of fun talking shop, catching up with clients and kindred artists..here are a few pics of my and displays by a woman everyone should know my dear friend, Lynn McLoughlin, artist and Goddess Amazing! You can get to know her at http://www.passionart.us/. Stepping out into the community to support visibility for local artists is so worth while..good things always happen... case in point ...stay tuned for news about a brand new retreat opportunity next year, very exciting can't give too many details yet, but it involves a tropical destination, art and nature galore.

New story..meet Twinkle!



Hello!






I've been out of pocket for a bit but it's time to catch up! Lately I've been (maybe it's being 46 this year..let's call it a mid-life celebration, shall we???) thinking about how I really want to live my days, and the words that describe it best are fun, joy, collaboration, and on purpose.

For a variety of reasons...the crush of wearing too many hats.... you know the ones: woman with her own needs..sometimes getting met sometimes not!...mom....wife..artist...healer...aspiring yogi...journalist..faithful meditator...girlfriend doing her best to carve out time to stay connected with her dear friends...community supporter... caregiver...negligent housekeeper...shuttle bus service...chief weed puller...kitty box cleaner... buying into the "economic down-turn" hype.. feeling the financial and space sharing stress of a husband who is off for three months a year ..... spending the better part of this past year doubting my talent and ability and then pounding the pavement actually looking for a job ( four letter word spelled with three) fun and joy were swept to the background. Instead I was claimed by exhaustion and overwhelm, uncertainty..all the feelings that scream something was off-kilter.



And of course that something was me and my attitude about my own life. Being human is quite a journey, no matter how many years of meditating, of practicing Reiki, of journaling, of collaging, drumming, moving...when the Critic and Judge take center stage it can get ugly!
So slowly bit by bit, I unraveled the greater truths patiently waiting to be acknowledged underneath all the emotional chaos. I'm learning and learning and learning some more about the value of gentleness, of self compassion, of being courageous and allowing myself to shine, to be perfectly imperfect, to keep showing up authentically. It took the better part of a year but I finally accepted that what I wanted was a life of joyful creating , of service, of being a part of collaborative community, breathing room and space to see what I am really capable of. To re-invent myself as artist and healer and woman. I wanted to restore my sense of lightness, fun and spontaneity...and so here are some pics of where I began. When I traded in my kaput Highlander I asked,"What would be a really fun ride this time around, if I could have any car what would I get?" and Tah Dah, here she is ;') meet Twinkle, my new punch buggy. this is a girl who knows how to have a good time!


The inner recognitions brought outer shifts. I asked myself "What would I really like to do, have and be?" These are now my manifesting mantras. Then I listen and I take steps, sometimes baby steps, sometimes great leaps...I am committed to this life and to sharing it with as many kindred spirits as I can.
What would u really like to do, be and have? It's a question worth asking...you may be pleasantly surprised where it takes you!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Go Local











I have some wonderful realtionships with local shoppes here in Mass. Here are some goodies that I stock at General Goods in dowtown Andover, Ma. Pop by when ur looking for unique home decor or gift items..Stop in any Monday and you'll find me behind the counter..here's a peek, for more see my link page or link here http://www.generalgoods.net/

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Fairie house


beach side fairie house we came upon while vacationing in Brewster this winter...Niko adds to the magic with a shell hammock.

More peeks retro





some of my favorite handpainted journals...













































































Here are some random pics of some of the art I've done over the years, these were featured in Beyond Scrapbooks by Barb Bourassa and The Crafter's Devotional by Barb Call...







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Welcome to my blog, I'm so excited to be here with you. I'll be sharing what's happening in my creative life, what's inspiring, magical, real. Today is May 1st, May Day and Beltane, my favorite holiday form the Old World religon. Today is the day I celebrate deep creativity, the earth's growing fertility and greening... the perfect day to launch this blog and tip my paintbrush to the creative spirit in us all..here are a few recent shots of what's been going on...


I was honored to be one of the featured artists this year at the Museum of Fine Arts' , Boston, Ma. spring fundraiser, Art in Bloom. here are a few peeks of the display and some happy faces..