New Boots

Breaking in new hiking boots by walking around town with my boys,

Okay, so we goofed around a bit,

smelled the flowers,

ran into the playground,

and stopped for a treat!

Celebrate Summer Sale

60% Off Dip Into Color

20 - 60% off Eye For Color

20% off Beaded Colorways

20% off Earthtone Color Wheels with slight indentations from shipping

It's summer! Come celebrate with me in my:

Celebrate Summer Sale

3 days only

Huge sale on my books, eBook and slightly 'used' looking colorwheels.

Playing with Black and White

The first and last photos were simply desaturated.
In the second, I played with the white balance within my camera software.

Come into my Garden

my flowers would love to meet you!

Goodbye Bead & Button Show

The Bead & Button Show swirled past - a whirlwind of colorful people and gorgeous jewelry. There is an intensity and excitement that hangs in the air, despite overfilled schedules and exhaustion. Creativity rises like a fever, infecting teachers, students, staff, exhibitors and even passers by...

Hotels, shops and restaurants in Milwaukee can feel it too, not just because their numbers swell, but because moods and spirits do too.

Such a thrill to be a part of it, an honor to have taught for 6 years.
But my family needs me now.
So I will be staying home, finding balance.
Tilting the scale towards my kids, my husband, my home

I will miss you Bead & Button
... and Milwaukee