Elizabeth Duvivier

You have your own note to sound, and you are sounding it with greater power and beauty all the time.”  Ursula Nordstrom There really isn’t anything more challenging in this world then to share with the world who we truly are. For many of us, this is the work of a lifetime. For some, it’s just too overwhelming to be that vulnerable. And then, for those rare few — there is nothing holding them back from full personal expression. If you are somewhere in the middle … View Post

Seems simple enough. And yet, right? How lucky are those that come up through the world grounded in healthy self-esteem and genuine appreciation for who they are in this world. It truly is a gift. Of course, the good news is, we all have the power to develop the self-concept we want. It may not be easy, but the option exists. Below are a few links to some essays and reflections on this odd reality — that to engage with the world, open-hearted and filled … View Post

There is a most gorgeous, yet searing, short story written by Tillie Olsen titled, I Stand Here Ironing. Whenever I think of artists, women artists, women artists who are also mothers–  I think of this story and my heart aches.* Somehow in a world where everything is supposed to be easier– the challenge for women to carve out time, space and fortitude to create is still at a premium. Of all the lovely notes, hugs, and whispered words of appreciation we have received over the years, … View Post

Stitches and community are on the brain this week as one beautiful quilt after another is received for the Modern Quilt Show. It’s going on ten years that we have been hosting gatherings to nurture creativity and, today, it is more clear than ever that coming together simply because we love to make things makes the world a better place. Not only do we have the time and space to nurture our spirits, we develop friendships and connections that deepen our collective compassion. More kindness, more understanding, more … View Post