I am currently curating my Everchanging Empty Nest Series (the name is also subject to change) for the Capstone at Columbia Teachers College at the end of July, 2025. It seems like only yesterday I wrote, Should I Get My Masters Degree from Columbia Teachers College in New York City? I spent six Continue Reading
Moving in at Columbia Teachers College
This post contains affiliate links. Moving in at Columbia Teachers College in New York City was concerning. When I decided to get my masters degree in New York City, I was excited, but afraid. The hybrid degree I am currently earning is Studio Art for Art Teachers and requires two six-week Continue Reading
Smoky Mountain Wreath
Smoky Mountain Wreath It is finally finished and hanging on my front door. It was inspired by a girlhood friend I had not seen in 40 years. The Supplies for my Smoky Mountain Wreath The spray paint is not required if you want to leave the wreath natural. My idea for this Continue Reading
Is Digital Art a Real Form of Art?
Have you ever heard the question posed, "Is digital art a real form of art?" I belong to a local art gallery in my South Carolina Lowcountry town. Artists from all over the United States- architects, photographers, illustrators, potters, etc.- retire here and sell their creations. Illustrators and Continue Reading
Should I Get My Master’s Degree from Columbia Teacher’s College in New York City?
How This Journey Began Way back in 1992, I graduated with a teaching degree in Early Childhood Education. I taught school for three years, then came home to be with my then two-year-old daughter, Augusta. She's wearing the plaid skirt in the picture above. One thing led to another, and I ended Continue Reading
What I Learned from My First Art Show
I can't believe how much I learned from my first art show. Five years ago, I never thought I would be painting on canvas, having gallery representation, or hosting My First Art Show at Age 55. There were things I expected to glean from my first show and things that were a complete surprise. What Continue Reading
Our Winter Getaway Trip to Helen Georgia
We took a romantic trip to Helen, Georgia the weekend after Valentine's Day. It was the perfect time to get away. Our 10th grader starts her softball season in March, our future daughter-in-law and middle daughter graduates from college in May, and there is an extended family cruise coming up in May Continue Reading
Loreal’s Zuvi Halo Hair Dryer Review for Wavy and Straight Hair
*This is a sponsored post. The Zuvi Halo Hair Dryer has a new investor! Loreal has invested in Zuvi as part of its commitment to green and healthy beauty products. Are you wondering why it is so special? The Zuvi Hair Dryer doesn't dry out your hair and scalp like traditional hair dryers. Continue Reading
Shabby Winter Cottage by the Sea
We've been in our new home in the South Carolina Lowcountry for two years now. It's time to change our house into a Shabby Winter Cottage by the Sea. The New Year's winter season provides an opportunity to spice up the neutral backdrop of our home with floral prints and Shabby Decor. Pink, white, Continue Reading
My First Art Show at Age 55
The day that I've waited for is almost here- a day I never thought would happen. I am finally having my first art show, at age 55. The saying, "It's never too late" is definitely true in my case. On January 2nd, 2024, fellow artist Karen Richardson and I are the featured artists for the Going Wild Continue Reading
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