I remember being fascinated by a pair of geodes that were one of my grandmother’s travel souvenirs. The ugly, nondescript rocky surface hiding inside it a magical, sparkly surprise. Los Angeles artist Elyse Graham shares my childhood fascination, creating…
We’ve all been there. Those incredible moments when we first fall in love– like walking on clouds, floating on the gentle rock of a warm ocean. We are consumed in total by our love, seeing the world through a…
This artist’s work always gets me. Not just because it’s incredibly gorgeous and highly skilled, it is. But each piece is filled with so much emotion and narrative, it’s like a beautiful punch in the gut. I first featured…
Most of us, from an early age, develop a fascination with animals. Whether it’s a little girl’s obsession with horses or a man’s desire to come face to face with a grizzly, we find ourselves identifying with the other…
In our travels, Mr. F and I have moved into and out of nine homes so far. Each move in day is filled with excitement and a bit of nervous energy in finding ourselves in a new place and…
Gallery Shows You Should Know About You guys know I’m always searching for the best artsy finds for you. Well, in this new series of posts, I’ll be sharing the museums & gallery shows you need to see if you…
I have a special place in my artsy heart for artists who are inspired by language. Maybe it comes from my love of writing and reading– my college major came down to a decision between Art History and Literature.…
Home has been a subject in the forefront of our minds lately. Over the next several years, Mr. F and I are saving like mad so that we can settle down and build a little house that fits our…
There definitely isn’t much from our time in the desert we’ve missed. But the desert skies truly are incredible. In our six months in Joshua Tree, we were treated to some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets we’ve ever…
Every weekend Mr. F and I stay at home ( in other words, no camping or backpacking on the agenda ), we say we’re going to have a relaxing, chill weekend. But lately, our weekends around home have been…
