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Home is where the heART is.

Does it feel like you’ve intentionally set the tone of your place? Besides cleaning our home, styling our home has a big impact on our mood. Below, I’ve got some great ideas to help you create a more artful home which will bring joy and comfort into your space. Think of it as an extension of self-care :)

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When you have nothing to say…

I was told: you have nothing to say. In graduate school for art, that was one of the worst things you could hear. Art was supposed to communicate something right? Well, in this blog post, I reflect on that impactful criticism that I still think about to this day? Only the difference is my perspective and now...life experience.

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Life Lessons from a Kimono

You might wonder, how could a piece of clothing, a kimono, teach profound life lessons? When I began my journey in Japan, my perception of kimonos was rather superficial. I admired their beauty but didn’t really understand all the intention that went into creating a Kimono. As I began to integrate them into my artwork, I discovered more of their essence, appreciating lessons that are woven, printed and stitched into the fabric…

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