Category Archives: Inspiration

Where to Find a Bit of Peace in Turbulent Times

Posted on October 16, 2016 by

I have the unique opportunity to experience the gifts of nature by earning my living while out in gardens every day. Many speak about hardships with their work, so I feel extremely lucky to do something that is rewarding both … Continue reading →

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Life By Design Inside and Out-Fourth Edition

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

This is the Fourth Edition in a series of creative perspectives about life and the design process from Interior Designer, Kim Macumber and myself. You can read Kim’s blog here! This summer we had the wonderful opportunity to get together and … Continue reading →

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A Living Tapestry

Posted on June 9, 2016 by

What an amazing Spring we are enjoying here in Central Texas. Numerous and copious rain events have canceled our drought, replenished our lakes and nourished our native vegetation. Unseasonably cool temperatures have encouraged our famous wildflower meadows to bloom on and … Continue reading →

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Creating Space

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

In honor of a rather spectacular Mercury retrograde occurring now through May 22nd,  I am sharing a bit of my book about the seven seasons we face as we travel through this garden of life. If you are not familiar … Continue reading →

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