Monochromatic Guest Bath

The before shot: I have always loved black and white.  Even our wedding colors were black and white (with a pop of red).   I also, however, ...

things i'm fond of today

un cuadro by gabi piserchia natural wonders. left: annular solar eclipse by hiromitsu t.okra right: eastern oregon by david ewald handmade ...

Handpainted push pins are back!

Between shopping for a used car,  rebuilding a major rock wall in our yard, and finishing six paintings for an online show, I haven't ha...

Pineapple Pie!!

I love me some Pineapple Pie!!  It is my absolute favorite.  I think it must be the yummy taste of the sweet and tangy together. Here's...

Free Homeschool Printables

Download  free printable Kindergarten Number Writing Worksheets from Confessions of a Homeschooler. Download a  free House for Hermit Crab P...

Summer of Fun - ideas and printables

Looking for ideas to keep the kids busy this Summer?  I know I am.  My kids love to use their imaginations and play, but every once in a whi...

New print: In the deep dark woods

From time to time, I'm asked if I sell prints of my original paintings for sale in my online shop.  The answer has always been 'no...

i heart portland

Portland has its share of nicknames.  There's City of Roses, PDX, Rip City, Stumptown, and P-Town, which is the most commonly used name ...

Free Books to Read Online

Do your children love to read?  Mine do!  Here is a really neat website that has hundreds of  books that your child  can read for free onlin...