There’s a particular elm tree that greets us each year along the path we walk with our pup, Seeley, when visiting the Gulf Coast. It’s an unassuming tree most of the year, but when fall arrives, it transforms into something quietly spectacular. The canopy glows with gold and rust, and for a few weeks, it turns the path into a tunnel of light and shadow—a gentle reminder that, even here in sunny Destin, fall has its own quiet story to tell. This year, as I stood beneath that e

Stories are precious treasures that shape who we are. Capturing these moments in art can turn cherished experiences into lasting keepsakes. Whether it’s a special time with family, a childhood scene, or a special place, memory-inspired art invites you to relive those moments every day. This guide will walk you through practical ways to transform your memories into meaningful art that brings story to your heart and joy to your home. Understanding Memory-Inspired Artwork Memory

Part of my core mission as an artist is to share wonder. Every piece of art begins with wonder.

Wow! I can't believe how fast 2025 is already moving! I'm thankful that the snow is trying to slow my roll, encouraging me to take a moment to look back at the incredible journey of creative entrepreneurship that brought me here. Over the last couple of years I've been making the professional transition from in home interior design to artist/e-commerce entrepreneur. It’s been a wonderful yet challenging journey going from transforming home interiors with a blend of beauty

As we embark on the journey of a new year, I've been reflecting on the past year in my business. To kickstart my year-end review, I used questions from a podcaster I follow to prompt reflection. One question in particular made me pause, "Who or what have I learned the most from in 2023?" Last year, as I transitioned my art and design business into an e-commerce store, I encountered a significant learning curve, having grossly underestimated how much learning would be requi

When I was growing up, my mom always decorated our Christmas tree the day before Thanksgiving , motivated by past holidays spent with her dad, who made the Christmas season magical. In her adult life, she cherished that experience till Thanksgiving became the gatekeeper to magic! This year, I'm astonished at how quickly retail stores went from aisles filled with candy and costumes for Halloween to Christmas decor as far as the eye can see the very next day. Halloween makes