My alarm went off at 6:45am Sunday morning, giving me just enough time to brush my teeth, splash water on my face, throw some clothes on and pull my hair back into a ponytail. I woke Rama up 5, and again 10, minutes later. We had an event to attend. The good thing about getting […]

Over the weekend, I tempted Becky and Rama to take a break from their weekend to-do lists and indulge with me in two of my favorite things: ice cream and art supplies. It was so much fun. You can see it the thrill in my eyes More photos >> We wandered the art store like […]

There were days when I couldn’t wait to come home and write. When all of this was shiny and brand new. When I didn’t know who was out there or whether anybody would even listen. When it didn’t matter. Those days, when I first started wearing my heart on my sleeve. Eight years ago, those […]

Eleven crafty women are trying to live more environmentally responsibly. Eight fantastic artists are sharing their illustration inspirations and finds. One wonderful organization is providing microloans to artisans all over the world through an offering of locally handmade products and artist sponsorship.

At the flea market this morning, while watching flip-flop and tank top clad ladies go by and sneezing up a pollen-filled storm, a hope of mine was confirmed: Spring is coming. I’m an autumn girl at heart, but Spring has such good timing. She always comes right when I’m ready for it. When I’m tired […]