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Playful week inside with colorful art supplies while it was cold and gray outside!  Did an interesting little letting go and welcoming in exercise as part of Life Book 2015.  I had never done anything quite this elaborate setting aside … Read More

This painting is dedicated to Grace Giol. <3 Grace is my friend Darlene’s daughter. She is a beautiful little girl (inside and out!) that is autistic. I recently shared a post on the Loving Road facebook page with her picture … Read More

Announcing a new Loving Rd shop on the Society6 website – thanks to an offer that finally put an end to my procrastination! They (Society6) use the artwork I upload to produce a variety of items, such as phone skins, … Read More

“Enjoy the Journey” is the message that hangs from the rear view mirror of our car as a frequent reminder.  It’s fitting to me that it hangs there, a place that could symbolically represent looking back while still looking ahead.  … Read More

Finding my voice… my song Beat to your drummer, your own heart.  Dance your dance, sing your song.  Be YOU to full!  Thrive.  Time for me to fly… This piece of art and creative process was very much about finding my voice, … Read More

DLP [Documented Life Project] Week 26 Challenge: Add bible verse that inspires you or a line from your favorite book. As soon as I read this challenge, I knew it was time to add “Desiderata” to my journal.  This is a favorite poem by … Read More

I was asked to be part of this artsy blog hop, where we each answer the following questions and link to a few other blogs that inspire us.  Thanks to Marcia Beckett for inviting me to participate.  You can visit her blog … Read More

This is from my guest interview featured on Sarah Leonard’s blog series Curious Creatives. Julia from Loving Rd { WEBSITE }{ STORE }{ FACEBOOK } 1. Tell us a little something about your creativity. What do you enjoy creating the most? I am all over the place with … Read More

Blessed to have some amazing fathers around us, my Dad, my brother, and my husband along with many cousins and friends… happy father’s day to all of you and thank you for all the love and support you give. This … Read More

I originally posted this on my prior personal blog (http://tendingthegardens.blogspot.com/) for my mom’s birthday on February 11, but thought it was worth reposting on this new blog for Memorial Day, in loving memory of my mom, Paulette.  I hope that others are able … Read More