The In-Between Spaces...

I've been away from my blog for a bit...

well... okay, maybe for more than a bit.

(g u i l t y)

I got to thinking...

sometimes in the craziness of our lives

when no words will come...

we just need to be 

quiet,

need to be 

still,

just need to 

be...

I like to think of these times 

as the 

in-between spaces...

...much like 

that dark crack in the concrete 

where you see a tiny bloom

poking through 

making you wonder...

I'm finding...

there's beauty in the 
in-between spaces...

it's where we grow.

During this time of 
in-between spaces

I find myself drawing & sketching,
planning  & gathering... 
  (for bigger, more scary things)

journaling & exploring ideas...

teaching & sharing with those I love...

painting, painting, painting...

and building toward my "art future".

(website, & video's are coming together)

Time to be accepting, 

of the time it takes to grow... in the 

in-between spaces.

What are you growing in your 

in-between spaces?

Love & Joy come to you....

...and this 

is the house 

that love 

built...

love & joy

Paper and glue, paper and glue... 

this is my month for paper and glue. 
I long to pick up a brush and paint colors, 
but November and December are always 
the month's for paper and glue.

I'm tickled with my "new" holiday birdhouses. 
I'm spending lot's of time creating and showing in the next 2 weeks.
I have a tendency to get a little nuts at the beginning of December, 
as I am sure a lot of us do... 
but always trying 
to be mindful to 
stop, 
see, 
breathe,
&
soak up some joy
 in this 
season of beauty.

What are you creating this season 
that brings you joy? 
(Baking, decorating, crafting, and more?)


I hope you are all soaking in some joy, 
as we prepare for this month of 
friends, family, faith, 
and thoughtfulness.


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Holidays Next...

“sometimes... 

you don't need 

a goal in life, 

you don't need 

to know the big picture.

you just need to know 

what 

you're going 

to do next!” 

~Sophie Kinsella, 

The Undomestic Goddess

I had to giggle when I read this quote. 

I am a list maker, a goal setter, a big picture dreamer...

and lately, 

a chaser of my tail. 

With the holidays fast approaching,

I've been working my tail off, making & creating 

holiday ornaments, plates, birdhouses,

small paintings and more. 

Getting ready for holiday boutiques

brings me to the same place very year... 

trying to start a little earlier- 

trying to be organized

trying to make a general plan...

and it 

always 

get's 

crazy!!!

So once again, I am approaching,

 this lovely season of craziness,

with joy and deep breathes,

remembering this verse...

For I know the plans 

I have for you,

plans to give you 

hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

because His plans are always 

bigger and better!

A little sneak peek at some of my holiday offerings...

 little heartsie ornaments- just listed on etsy.

Keep an eye open for Black Friday & Cyber Monday Specials... 

I'll be listing the discount promo on Wednesday!

Spread the word, if you like!

  and these are just the beginning!

happy T H A N K S G I V I N G week friends!

Where I am at today, is where I am supposed to be.

Nothing feeds the center of being 

so much 

as creative work.

~Anne Morrow Lindbergh

I've been thinking a lot lately about this process... this artistic journey we are on. 

So I'm jotting down some artistic ramblings today...

(heart thoughts...)

where I am at today, is where I am supposed to be~ 

even though there are so many parts of myself that feel 

like they are being pulled in different directions.

where I am at today is where I am supposed to be~ 

even though, I feel like I am not doing enough to make more happen.

where I am at today is where I am supposed to be~ 

because I know that I am one who believes in "trust"~ 

trust in the process~ 

trust in the ONE who gives me all that I have.

where I am at today is where I am supposed to be~ 

because I know that there is growth happening

because I've always believed that dreams 

are made to be sought after

and

because the soil in the garden has been tended to 

and is rich and dark and fertile.

I am where I am supposed to be...

So a few new pieces and some exciting news...

(twig2nestStudio.etsy.com)

I made these new designs for a little gift shop 

that has taken me on consignment. 

This is my first consignment venture and 

I am doing a major "happy dance."

It's a beautiful church store in Westlake, California 

with a lovely proprietor.

I created a line of pieces that are Spring like, 

softer in color and can be personalized for Weddings.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Church of Westlake

My pieces are at home in this beautiful place...

and I am where I am supposed to be.

Hanging out with Jennifer and other creatives at STUDIOJRU

Click the link to take a peek at what everyone has been up to this week.

BTW... next post I've got some shout outs to some lovely creatives, 

their work, and some beautiful gifts... pop back anytime!

Preparation & Fear.. with a CAPITAL P & F

Just when 

the caterpillar 

thought the world 

was over, 

it became 

a butterfly

~ proverb

Don't laugh everyone, but I am going to write a brief post this time...  really!

I found that sweet quote above, and was thinking about it 

all week in the middle of my madness.

I've been prepping for PATCHWORK Indie Arts & Crafts, 

(as you know from my past couple of posts). 

I don't know why it is that I get so nervous- you'd think I'd be 

getting used to this process by now. 

This particular event, I am sharing a "B O O T H" 

with a vendor that I met at a previous show~ 

zazu faure

She makes the sweetest and hip plush designs out of reclaimed materials. 

I bought a kitty for my daughter, before she had a cat of her own. 

She set it in the window of her apartment, and now 

her real kitty and plush, share the window together. 

Fabulous creations by Zazu.

So back to my meltdown... 

it's not planning the items that scare me, it's not meeting new people, 

it's not the setting up and tearing down... 

This time... it's the concept of a BOOTH that's scaring the begeebies out of me! 

I've attended so many shows, where the space is so planned out and done so well.

This will be a totally new experience- out of the comfort zone for sure!

The good news, is that I am anticipating learning a bunch 

to help me along with the next one.

And when the event is over, 

I'm hoping to be a butterfly, 

or at the very least, 

a much smarter caterpillar...

making the fun stuff! 

Hearts & birdie houses at www.twig2neststudio.etsy.com

 And yes, the wine was good- 

I needed the cork for texture on my hearts, 

so I had to drink it.

Linking up again with Studio JRU~ 

Enjoy taking a sneak peek, at the work of many talented artistes

"Let your L I F E be a painting..."

F i r s t   t h i n g s   f i r s t....

I needed to share this inspirational goodie with everyone...

a simple beautiful arrangement of words~

" When I say B E creative,

I don't mean 

you should all go

and become great painters 

and great poets.

I simply mean

let your L I F E be a painting,

let your L I F E be a poem."

-ohso

I fell in love with this quote, while reading a book that has become 

one of the most profound finds, 

filling my art spirit at the moment.

Creative is a Verb

Patti Digh

(just a little teaser~ but I'm interested in throwing out some seeds  to see if anyone 

would want to take root in this book together. 

As a small tribe, I think it could be invaluable to share learning, through the words 

and creative challenges that Patti Digh has woven together in this incredibly insightful book. 

Let me know in the comments section or by email if there is any interest.)

Are you thinking...what up with all the photo's? 

I had a lot going on this week in the land of "creating". 

I was juggling between a couple of etsy orders for my personalized keychains

~new plate designs using my watercolors-stay tuned

~a new idea that's been brewing in my right brain for a artsy pin (above) 

using textural yarns & silk and...

~more little inspirational birdhouses.

personalized keychains in process.... 

one of the finished pieces.... 

 the little birdhouse line-up...

a few finished designs ... I'm liking the words... I'm liking the words!

So- the items for upcoming boutiques & refilling the etsy store are well under way, 

but I need to get back to my paint brushes!

 Maybe next week?

 Once again... linking up to studiojru ~ 

lots of inspiration & talented artist linkups to see!