postcards from Providence

awe + majesty “I spy with my little eye” plenty of brisk walks taken with Elizabeth + Oliver the tidiest the studio was ALL WEEK! (must be documented, of course) look at those holes! the ‘exposed truth’ behind Elizabeth’s favorite socks those sweet ears and puppy eyes… Elizabeth and I had our noses to the grindstone this week preparing for registration launch… mark your calendars for November 27, 2017 (Cyber Monday!) when pre-registration for Spring and Fall 2018 retreats opens! I’m simply BURSTING with excitement and wish … View Post

makers monday :: contemporary quilt gathering

Inspiration wall (l) and in-progress piece from ‘Quilting Basics’ class (r) taken at Gather Here Contemporary quilting is soooo on my radar right now. I have a soft spot for yummy, precise geometry and sublime stitching. There appears to be a surplus of intricate and inspired quilts popping up all over lately, so I gathered some of my favorite quilters that have been encouraging me to want to learn more:: Fancy Tiger’s Constellations book, currently on pre-order before the release on Nov 10!! I’m thinking: Me … View Post

here I am, weathering a ‘creative winter’…

Last week, on a rainy afternoon, I drove to the local art shop and bought a set of gouache paints, fresh paintbrushes, and new colored pencils. And now they are sitting, wide open, on my desk and staring directly at me. On Monday evening, I lay in Shavasana in yoga (the only one of my fall resolutions that I’ve been able to stick to so far!) and as I lay still, five words came to float before my eyes. “I am scared to paint.” It … View Post

wondering if…

“Can we get to the place where there is no place to get to?” – Michael Stone

a nearby museum, a vault of inspiration

All the Flowers Are for Me, at the Peabody Essex Museum:: ANILA QUAYYUM AGHA This morning I took a walk to the Peabody Essex Museum. I am fortunate that as a resident of the city of Salem, MA, I can visit this remarkable museum at my leisure! This town is a destination-location for all things Halloween-related, but even outside October this museum is worth the trip. When Elizabeth found out that my boyfriend and I were moving here, she exclaimed what a treat it was to have … View Post

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