Enjoy the details of my participation in a dinner series at the Minneapolis Institute of Art that honored two incredible exhibit featuring Van Gogh and Japanese Textiles. It was truly a night to remember!

On a trip to Le Bon Marché, the famous French department store founded in 1838, I rounded a display and saw the most gorgeous embroidery. It took my breath away. Not only did this collection of silk velvet cushion extravaganza grab my attention, but there was a menagerie of embroidered silk velvet animals. I fell in love. Read all about the business of bunnies!

I have many memories throughout my life surrounding the two wonderful holidays of Passover and Easter. For 2022, I decided to give myself the creative challenge to bring forth both holidays in a way that uses as many common elements as possible while leaving room for beautiful layers that respect each celebration.

Even though the early Minnesota months of the year are what I like to call “frigid with a side of dirty snow”, I can’t help but get dreamy about the days when green comes back to say come out and play. Having a studio full of dried and live botanicals, though, sure helps a lot. I get to create with the beauty of nature and await the great thaw.