Before I get started, I have to tell you that 2014, with as much promise as it holds, has also been the start to a very difficult year for many, many people around me. My dear, sweet sister-in-law is currently in Minnesota, battling a fast-growing and baffling mass at the Mayo Clinic. My father's farm, with its aging infrastructure, has lost … Read More »
A Christmas Tree Hunt
Just for fun today, I thought I would share some photos of our Christmas tree hunt. Getting the Christmas tree is my favorite tradition. I suppose it's because I love trail running and it gets me into the mountains again. We live in one of the most beautiful places on earth. I thought it would be fun for those reading the blog in different parts … Read More »
The Milkman
A few years back, my sis and her hubby took a trip to Madagascar. They came back with some amazing pictures, and I begged her to let me paint one specifically. It had this thread of exotic and familiar all at the same time. While it may be from Madagascar, I felt it could be anywhere in Europe in a time gone by. The big, beautiful flowers are … Read More »
A Wyoming Christmas
Today's post has got nothing to do with design, so you an opt out now...you've been warned:). And those of you who live here might find this to be the "same-old" stuff you see every day, but I thought I might show the other readers what a Wyoming Christmas is like (at least with my family). One of the really fun things my dad did for all of the … Read More »