Homemade Flower Field

I covered one of the cork boards in my studio with my florals.

It's a bright, cheery way to bring in some color until 

spring arrives.  

I struggle with the grey winter months & found little things like

this really help.  

The dream....someday I'll get a greenhouse so I can 

grow things all winter long.

Until then I'm forcing amaryllis bulbs & growing my green thumb with houseplants.

Photo by Suzanne Corum-Rich Photography

Warm Wishes

On a cold winter Monday.

Animal kindness & respect

Animals show up a lot in my work- they are near & dear to my heart.

I've always loved the following quote & it seems more relevant than ever.

The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

-Mahatma Gandhi

Spring dreams

as we brace for 6" of snow.

I miss the chirping birds but know it won't be long.

Quiet

Enjoying the quiet after a busy, boisterous holiday season.

I never feel out of my routine due to deadlines but,

did end up layering more activities than usual due to December.

(tricky for an introvert)

Relishing the extra space I'm now feeling.

Posting this floral because it gives me a sense of calm &

blue always feels settling to me.

Hope you are doing well & breathing a little sigh of post holiday relief!

Construction Site

A new title in my Hello, World! series dropped today.

Check out Construction Site it is a bright, busy read!

This book reviews a variety of different machines used 

to build something special.

Peeking around the corner...

These are some of my hand puppets that I made for The Land of Nod about 10 years ago.
When my son was still a baby I made the dog puppet for him.  We'd read stories as the dog,
have the dog tuck him in for a nap & even put on puppet shows.  I took the dog with me to a meeting I had years ago & the client asked me to make a whole crew of characters.
Sharing something that was so close to my families heart ended up being one of my favorite
projects of the last decade.

Have you had a puppet show lately?
(you don't need a fancy puppet you can even do it with socks)
Photos by Suzanne Corum- Rich Photography