Evan and I dream of big A frame studio with a recording studio and enough room for me to make an oil painting, sew a king sized quilt and illustrate a children’s book — all at the same time. We dream of our creative friends talking art in a 1960’s inspired conversation pit and late night impromptu jam session on the patio (even if it’s just us two.) There would be a quiet room for reading, or sleeping - an important part of the creative process. The lighting would be bright but never any glare on the computer screen. It’s a place where dogs like to do nothing but sleep.

Over the last few years I began learning about miniature gardening through Anne Ashberry’s books. What’s not to like about tiny foliage, careful watering schedules and handmade accessories?! Creating this miniature of our dream place is just my way of dreaming.

These baby tears (the green foliage) are a delight to have around... The leaves are talkative, a bit dramatic even, always letting me know when I’ve screwed up their water schedule. This purple foliage is lovely too. I “found” a tiny cutting on the bottom of my shopping basket. It rooted like it was meant to be…

Below is one of my favorite pictures of the studio this summer. My side of the studio transformed into a jungle every time storms rolled in when I brought in my more delicate outdoor plants. As the summer went on, they only got bigger, and heavier!! (Thanks Evan ;)

This amazing duo we found at an antique store in Ohio years ago waiting for a wedding reception for good friends to begin. We had to have them! The style of their face reminds me of Andrew Loomis and the terra cotta color is one of my favorite - they inspire me so much!

While we dream of more space, for now, we embrace HERE…

And the dog does occasionally sleep… Well, most of the time when she isn’t running the show.