Author Archives: Nancy

New Jewels

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Nancy

It’s been over a year since we began to remodel our house in order to install an elevator. We ended up putting in a bonus room which I immediately co-opted to be my studio. I’ve created a few pieces recently; … Continue reading →

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Freedom! An ME/CFS Story

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Nancy

Today I bought an electric wheelchair and I’m overwhelmed. How is it possible to feel so many contradictory things at the same time? I cried, laughed, cried some more. The joy I felt, being able to get outside and “go … Continue reading →

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#MillionsMissing

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Nancy

Why the hiking shoes you ask. May 25th, 2016 is dedicated to the millions of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients missing from their careers, schools, social lives and families due to the debilitating symptoms of the disease. ‪#‎MillionsMissing‬ and I … Continue reading →

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The Upfront Gallery

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Nancy

Studios in the Park in Paso Robles has redesigned Gallery 9 and moved it to the entry area of the studio. It is now the Upfront Gallery and is host to a multitude of unique designers and artists (yeah, I am there … Continue reading →

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Spring awakenings

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Nancy

Ahhh, the sight of vibrant flame colored poppies and sunshine stained mustard abounds throughout the Central Coast. Spring has definitely sprung! Here are a few hand painted odes to spring of my own!

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Green Green Green!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Nancy

It is a verdant and lush paradise throughout the Central Coast of California! Thought I’d share a few photos taken by my lovely husband, Steve:  

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I am a Reader

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Nancy

Books are a lifeline, a journey through our imagination to other places, times and adventures, so it’s shocking and sad when you realize how many people can’t afford to buy them. Jenny Lawson, The Bloggess, has created a Booksgiving where … Continue reading →

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Winter Scenes

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Nancy

Yes, California is getting rain, lovely rain! The hills are a verdant green, the skies change daily from a vibrant blue to cozy up clouds and rain falling in crazy chaotic drops, with gusts of wind to liven things up. I … Continue reading →

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Holiday Show!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Nancy

Yep, the holiday season is approaching fast and getting ready for it takes advanced preparation. So to help everyone out I’d thought give y’all a sneak peak at the Handcrafted for the Holiday Show coming up at Studios on the Park in … Continue reading →

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Sparkle for the holidays!

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Nancy

It’s November and the holiday madness begins! Enjoy it with the brilliance of a multitude of sparkling gemstones, resplendent geodes, and intricate chainmaille. Time to shimmer and gleam with tourmaline, amethysts, moonstones, chrysoprase, morganite, ametrine, labradorite and many more gems and agates of all hues! … Continue reading →

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