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Twists, turns, and total magic!

Today started out with all types of twists and turns but I was determined to make this day count. Today brought fresh bundles of lemon balm and oregano to dry from our favorite local farmer, new Love Jars set out by the shore to brighten…

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Meet Our Shar Pei Puppy Play Fetch!

From the second he waddled into our lives with oversized paws and endless folds of skin, he was determined to prove he had the heart of a retriever. Fetching wasn't just a casual game to him—it was a full-time mission. Watching this tiny, wrinkled bundle…

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Looking Back Blue Skies & Memories

​As Labor Day weekend came to a gentle close, the sky treated us to an unbelievable display of cloudscapes. Deep, dramatic clouds stretched across the horizon, casting soft shadows over the calm waters and shoreline docks, while patches of brilliant blue peeked through above. …

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A Handmade Halloween Clay Round with Pups!!

Last year, we took down a few trees on our property and saved the wood rounds. I transformed one of those native wood slabs into a spooky, whimsical Halloween relief sculpture! She used clay to craft a magical nighttime scene featuring a German Shepherd and…

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Whale Watching Wonder

Amazing weekend to take a trip to the San Juan Islands and look for Whales. The Pacific Northwest offers so much beauty and fun activities all year round. This weekend provided perfect weather to get a peek of these stunning creatures.

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​Guarded Harmony

A Handcrafted Wire-Wrapped Pendant from a beautiful White Quartz I found on our local beautiful beach. There is a quiet strength in natural stone. In this piece, a perfectly smooth, pale central stone is delicately cradled within silver wire, sitting at the center of an…

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A Harvest Celebration of Art and Baking

​​Whimsical Autumn Delights and Halloween inspired Jar!! Centered around a glazed, pepita-topped bundt ring, this charming display features a sweet hand-painted owl nestled right at its heart. Backed by a custom-sculpted glass art bottle topped with a witch hat and tiny bronze pumpkins, it…

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Stillness In Nature

After a long walk with the Pups I stopped to Practice a little stillness by observing nature to decompress and imagine what that beautiful Great Blue Heron is pondering before I start my art projects. The Pacific Northwest is such a magical place that provides…

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The Great Blue Heron Runway Show!

​Yesterday’s coffee run turned into an impromptu modeling competition when we spotted a Great Blue Heron striking dramatic poses on the marsh post. Naturally, he went into full feather-fluffing preen mode—clearly trying to out-smolder Ambrosius after his big Starbucks victory. Laughter is the best way…

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Driftwood Hunting & “The Smolder”

He's a rugged island explorer proudly hauling giant driftwood trophies off the beach. Next, he’s executing "The Smolder" like a true main character. (The Tangled Angle): Move over, Flynn Rider... Ambrosius has perfected "The Smolder"  winking his way straight into your heart. I caught both on camera…

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