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reprieve

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:29:52 +0000

It’s been a hell of a week. Hurricane Irene wreaked havoc on our yard and left us without power for 4 days. The first day is the hardest. No computer, no internet, no lights or hot water. You are forced into a getting-back-to-basics mind frame. Early to bed, maybe even catching up on a book you’ve neglected. It forced me to completely unplug from my business which is never an easy thing to do. Even when I’m “not-working” and with my kids my mind is constantly going to back to my t0-do list of the endless things that can and need to be done. It’s a constant. But for a few days I felt like what it would be like if I could just focus on my kids. There was less frustration, less fighting, because mommy was fully present. It’s a tough balance and sometimes it can feel like you’re totally failing even though everyone always asks, “How do you do it all?” Well, sometimes it can wear on you. Mentally and emotionally. Sometimes you just need a break from everything and everyone. In July I found myself feeling this way so I escaped back home to spend some time reconnecting with my kids and getting some good ol’ Vermont and NH summer air in my lungs. It was just what the doctor ordered. Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! xoxo

**Beautiful Day Lily farm “Florediem” in Alstead, NH**

cape cod color

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:57:30 +0000

This is a photograph I took on Cape Cod last summer and then and did some Photoshopping to make it look like a painting. I love it so much–I think I’ve found the new piece of original artwork for over our living room mantle! Thinking of getting it printed very large and on a gallery wrapped canvas!! I’ve seen the color palette done before on design blogs and think it’s lovely so I thought I’d give it a whirl. Just a little something different for the blog…what do you think? Still so, so much to blog…I got my office cleaned up and orders packaged so now I feel like I can breath again. Stay tuned for some really yummy images. xoxo

fog and wisteria

admin — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:06:36 +0000

It’s been raining. A lot. Sessions have been canceled and rescheduled with hopes that at some point this weather will play nice and cooperate. During this down time I’ve had a moment to breath and catch up on everything I’ve been putting on the back burner. Meanwhile, I’ve neglected my dear blog and I hope I haven’t disappointed too much with my absence. It’s an exciting day–we have friends coming in from out of town and we’ll be spending it at our beach house which means we are officially kicking off our summer routine. In the craziness of trying to pack for myself, 2 kids and the pooch I decided I had to run out and get some indoor activities since the weekend weather forecast leaves much to be desired. I headed to Michael’s to pick up some small painters canvases in all different sizes, acrylic and watercolor paints, pads of watercolor paper, brushes in all different sizes plus lots of other little things to keep the kiddos (hopefully) busy. My mom got me started on the small painter canvases. I loved the instant artwork that was created. Ready to frame or hang as is. On the way, and everyday, we pass our lake. Some mornings the fog is so thick it’s like a marshmallow topping. The lake is quiet, pristine and beautiful. Because I learned last year that I just needed to slow down and enjoy things I stopped with camera in hand and took some photos. There is wisteria everywhere along the way. So lovely–it’s purple flowers hanging daintily from the winding vines. The last photo reminds me of a watercolor painting perhaps created with all the wonderful paints I picked up today. Enjoy and have a fabulous weekend! xoxo

promise of spring

admin — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:40:26 +0000

A little eye-candy on this dreary, rainy day. Thoughts and prayers go out to Japan…..