Life in Flux

Dec 22, 2015 | Client Work, Family, Fine Art, Mindfulness, My Creative Journey, My Life, Photography, Storytelling, Travel

“…Too many people try to control others and their environments. Adventure is the release of control. The only control we have is over the choices we make for ourselves. The options for living are infinite and every choice we make, even how we choose to... Read More

You’re My Obsession: Good News and Painted Shoes

Dec 15, 2015 | Creative People, Fine Art, Mindfulness, Storytelling

In 2011 I started a weekly column called You’re My Obsession that was filled with all kinds of things that caught my attention or inspired me during the previous week. Eventually I ran it less and less often, then it finally died out. I want to revive it again,... Read More

The 52 Lists Project by Moorea Seal

Sep 14, 2015 | Creative People, Creative Process, Creative Projects, Mindfulness, My Life, Writing

The first time I met Moorea Seal we had breakfast at The Fat Hen in Seattle and I collaborated with her on her 52 Lists Project. At the time, it was a series of posts that Moorea was hosting on her blog, encouraging women and creatives everywhere to use them as a tool... Read More

Travel Tips for Introverts

May 14, 2015 | Mindfulness, My Life, Photography, Storytelling, Travel

Earlier this month I spent four days in New York City. Most of the time I was enjoying the company of “my ladies” – six of the most amazing, creative women that I know. I feel so incredibly grateful to be part of this group and have them as dear friends. I... Read More

A Creative Experiment in “Doing It All”

Apr 20, 2015 | Creative Process, Creative Strategy, Fine Art, Mindfulness, My Creative Journey

  A couple of weeks ago I spent an afternoon cleaning my bathroom while I listened to Jess Lively’s amazing interview with Hal Elrod. There is so much inspiration here – both practical and spiritual. Listen to it. I swear it makes cleaning the bathroom... Read More

On Letting Go

Apr 2, 2015 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, Mindfulness, My Creative Journey, Photography, Storytelling, Writing

Lately I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about saying no to some things in order to be available to say yes to the opportunities that I really want. Artist Lisa Congdon wrote a great blog post on saying no and what this has meant for her and her business, and... Read More

I write stories.

Mar 9, 2015 | Mindfulness, My Creative Journey, Photography, Storytelling, Writing

I write… …stories that inspire and motivate others. …stories that reveal my personal journey. …stories that emotionally resonate. …stories of travel. …stories of stillness. …stories of love. …stories of loss.... Read More

Not So Random Acts of Kindness: What Can We Give Today?

Mar 3, 2015 | Mindfulness, Storytelling

I just finished reading Gabrielle Bernstein’s book May Cause Miracles: A 40-Day Guidebook of Subtle Shifts for Radical Change and Unlimited Happiness. As with the meditation practice I’ve been doing since November, there are a lot of thoughts and actions... Read More

I Met My Spirit Animal and She’s A Lioness

Feb 27, 2015 | Hand Lettering, Mindfulness, My Creative Journey, My Life, Storytelling

  I’ve been writing in this space for six years now…happy birthday to me! To celebrate, I’m going to share a story that will possibly make you stop reading. But that’s okay…I have to tell it anyway. Recently I discovered author,... Read More

Attitude Is Everything

Feb 16, 2015 | Hand Lettering, Mindfulness, Storytelling, Writing

On Friday I sent out The Creative Brief, my monthlyish newsletter. I wanted to give you a chance to see what’s there and decide if you’d like to receive it too. Here’s this month’s issue: Attitude is everything. If you like it, click here to... Read More