CREATVE HEROES: Alicia Searcy

May 22, 2017 | Creative Heroes

Alicia Searcy is a fashion and style blogger. I met her at a blogging conference in her hometown of Nashville a few years ago. Her spirit and purple hair made her stand out in the crowd. Her creative voice and passion inspire me. I am thrilled to add her story to...

I Didn’t See This Coming

Jan 21, 2017 | Thoughts

My creative journey meanders and takes me to unexpected places and gives me unexpected gifts. There’s a point in most creative projects where the project takes a turn. An obstacle appears. It may be little or big. How you address the issue impacts the result. This is...

The Chateau, The Flood and Me

Sep 17, 2016 | Thoughts

A few years ago I saw a story about an Australian couple that had bought and were attempting to restore the 14th century French Chateau de Gudanes.  They recently shared a Vogue article about the Summer at the Chateau. I got lost in the stunning photography and found...

Church and Comfort Food

Jul 10, 2016 | Thoughts

It’s a brutal time for my hometown, Baton Rouge, and the nation. I have felt shock, anger, fear and hopelessness. I don’t profess to have answers for all the problems of today. It’s been hard for me to find hope, but I felt it Sunday. I felt that glimmer of hope—of...

Embrace the Flaw

Jul 5, 2016 | Thoughts

Wabi-sabi is a Japanese concept that embraces transience and imperfection. The Shakers are known for their simple, classic furniture style. They believed that one should not aspire to the perfection of God. In their simple woodcraft they include a flaw, thereby...