Artists-in-Residence


Meet Natsumi ~ Summer Beauty

Meet Natsumi ~ Summer Beauty

This past winter Céline was given a commission, by her Papa (her grandfather), to make a doll for him. Not a toy but a piece of art. My parents are casual collectors of works of art that are meaningful to them. Paintings, photography, wood carvings, pottery, stained glass, and more. ...

Supplies to Stock the Craft Cupboard

Supplies to Stock the Craft Cupboard

All the non-paper related supplies we keep for crafting - fabrics, clay, wood, beads, and all the rest.

More Spring Science (& Writing)

More Spring Science (& Writing)

The kids are keen about a topic and naturally have something they want to share. We sit down together over several days (or just one short session) to get out the thoughts, edit and then publish. Most times "publishing" is simply me handwriting or typing what they want to say.

Craft Storage in a Small Space

Craft Storage in a Small Space

Today I have a video to share with you. Taking you "behind the scenes" to show you how we store craft supplies in our small chalet.

Artist For Hire

Artist For Hire

You know proud mama's - they love to share the amazing things their children are up to. I'm certainly no different. A few months ago Laurent was given a commission by one of our blogging friends Brian Green. Laurent was thrilled with the project and I was so proud of ...

Creative Ebb & Flow ~ The Knit of Family Life (Yarn Along)

Creative Ebb & Flow ~ The Knit of Family Life (Yarn Along)

Thoughts on being knit together as a family.

Pocketful of Pixies

Pocketful of Pixies

One of the gifts I made this past Christmas was a Pocket Pixie doll for Brienne. I found the pattern at the Gingermelon Etsy shop from a link Mandie posted at Life Your Way (just giving credit where credit is due). Celine and Laurent actually helped me do some of ...