I love having a vase of flowers in my home; their colors bring a burst of happiness. Whether they're handpicked from my garden when in season or bought from the store, they always brighten my space. Maybe that's why I enjoy painting flowers; how can they not bring you joy?

Today, I feel immense gratitude for all that this one wild life has allowed me to experience in my 59 years. ...Creative Soul, Wife, Mama, daughter, sister, friend and everything in between... Layered in stories of joy, love, courage, strength and gratitude, sprinkled with the hard, the unknown and the challenges that break us only to see us rise even stronger than before. There is a wisdom that circles within me these days whispering for more experiences over things, more creative time, more...