Letting the beauty of what I love be what I do.

The latest assault on public education by WI Gov. Scott Walker? Attempting to resegregate students in Racine County. A letter from the front lines of the WV Teacher Strike. In Southwest Ohio, the opioid crisis has driven a record number of children into state custody. In Chicago, black entrepreneurs seeking venture capital face excessive scrutiny and discrimination.

Friday, May 19, 2017. Little Yellow Birdie Sitting in a Tree. It started with the discovery of this adorable white metal arrow-shaped decorative piece, and ended with a spring-themed wall hanging. Little pieces, placed here and there. a nod to spring and all the pretty colors in my yard. How to Make Dimensional Flowers. Fold a flower in half. Make a few stitches through the center of the fold.

Monday, April 27, 2015. I showed her many pink fabrics, but she was instantly smitten with this ballet pink silk georgette. We chose a simple fit and flare silhouette with a full skirt. Mom and Chloe were equally pleased. A tiny navy bow at the waist is a timeless color pairing.

Potato Salad with Cold Fighting Avocado Dressing. For us, Sundays are defined by whether the sun is shining. On January 28, 2014. How to Ripen an Avocado. On January 20, 2014. On January 16, 2014.

Southern CA Fabric and Trim Stores. NYC Fabric and Trim Stores. A Creative Log and Other Notes on Life. Instead of Black Friday shopping, I opted for the Tryptophan Trail Run in Trabuco Canyon organized by Skyler of The Endurance Family. From the moment I arrived, I could immediately tell I was way out of my league. I might have been the only one in the gorup not talking about an upcoming ultra distance trail run.