Happy New Year!
Wishing all good things to you and yours in the year to come! 💜🎆🥂🥰
Faeriewigs
Little postings of appreciation, beauty, inspiration, and whimsy.
Merry Christmas 2022
Wishing you a peaceful and joyous holiday season. 🎄🎁🌨️❄️🥰
A subdued Baha’i Temple
The Baha’i Temple is not far from my home, and it is a beautiful place! The size and scale can be a little overwhelming when you get up close. But what I really appreciate is all the details that go into making this place so special - whether it’s the scrollwork on the building columns,… Continue reading A subdued Baha’i Temple
A muted Lake Michigan
Do you have a favorite place to rest and recharge? Besides my studio, for me that place is the shores of Lake Michigan, just two miles from home. This weekend I was lucky to have 24 hours to catch up with a college friend I haven’t seen in about 20 years. The visit was wonderful… Continue reading A muted Lake Michigan
More art everywhere
One of the small pleasures of visiting Lillstreet is having a peek at the art displayed everywhere. Here are some additional pictures of art on display from last Saturday.
Art, art everywhere
One of the many things I enjoy about Lillstreet is that there is art everywhere. It’s chaotic, a little messy, but always a visual feast! When I arrived on Saturday, a little pop-up shop ‘Babbleon’ and gallery was bring set up between the second and third floors. It was varied and playful and I enjoyed… Continue reading Art, art everywhere
Thanksgiving 2022
Considering all the ridiculous food sensitivities in my family (plus being gluten and dairy free), our dinner and desserts turned out to be both beautiful and delicious! Do you have family traditions that make you cry? No? Me neither, thankfully! 🦃 🍽🥧 BUT, my mom’s mashed potato recipe calls for a a mountain of sautéed… Continue reading Thanksgiving 2022
Winter walk
It’s getting pretty cold here for walking outdoors. I think I’ll be back on the treadmill soon, sadly. A couple of mornings ago I took a one hour loop around my neighborhood. I was surprised to see that there are still spots of color in spite of the fact that it’s been pretty dark and… Continue reading Winter walk
Fall colors
I grew up in New England, and for as long as I can remember it has been my favorite time of year. The changes in the air, the colors, and the sound and smell of leaves crunching under foot. It’s different in Chicagoland. For one thing, we have different trees here. Instead of the iconic… Continue reading Fall colors
Pumpkin sentiments
I got Covid from one of my kids in early October. I felt terrible that week - no surprise. I was still feeling crummy a week later. So for two weeks, I didn’t walk outside in the mornings. When I finally got outside, half the leaves had fallen off the trees, and many of our… Continue reading Pumpkin sentiments
Autumn is here
One of the ways that I take care of my chronically ill body is to move regularly. I fear if I don’t keep moving, I’ll stop and not be able to restart. Weather permitting (anything above 20F), I walk outside all year round. Besides the fresh air and Vitamin D, I have the pleasure of… Continue reading Autumn is here
Peaceful vibe
I’ve had a wonderful few days in the shop, but I’m sadly done at the bench for the weekend. I spent about 12 hours out here today, and knowing me, I probably overdid it. I’m sure everything is going to hurt tomorrow. It’s still totally worth it (to me)! I’m very sedentary in my office… Continue reading Peaceful vibe