Hello!

First, here’s a freebie…
Enthusiasm is contagious. Be a carrier.

Click the image above to download the printable 8″ x 10″ PDF.

Hand-drawn line with flowers
Next, my latest news…

For 2026, I’m working on this website, adding more content and making everything easier to find. This is a BIG project that will probably take months.

Also…

My “One Dollar Decor” Etsy shop was a failure. (Yes, I’ll admit it.) So, I’m replacing it with a new shop featuring some experimental art.

I’m working on a second Etsy shop, as well. (Because: apparently, I need more projects…?)

I’ll let you know when they’re stocked with cool/weird – and sometimes useful – digital items.

And yes… ANOTHER FREEBIE!

I’ve resumed my free artcards project. If you’d like a free postcard – often signed, handmade, original art – see my post, ArtCards are Back!

Now, even MORE news…

I’m writing this from a winter rental near Ogunquit, Maine (USA).

Note: In New England, a “winter rental” is a home, hotel suite, cabin, or motel room that’s rented – by the week or by the month – at a far lower rate than in the summer months. Usually, these are available between October and April, and some of them are really nice and in great locations!

A bit of history: At the end of June 2025, we left Florida. We thought it would be the first of two steps as we decide exactly where to put down roots.

We’re in coastal Maine for now, as my husband interviews for jobs, and – as time permits – we discover wonderful rural and coastal landscapes. Of course, this fits perfectly with my plans: to take more photos and create even more art!

FYI: I grew up in Belmont, Massachusetts – just outside Boston – and have lived in several states from Maine to Texas, and from Illinois to California… and more. So, moving isn’t entirely uncomfortable for me. (Tiresome at times, but not awful… and, besides, we LOVE Maine!)

August 2025: An empty motel in Wells, Maine. (Apparently, renovations are planned. I love how eerie this looks.)
a photo of a snow-covered driveway, garage, and cottage in Maine (USA), with dark trees in front of the cottage.
December 2025: Above, a snowy  morning in Ogunquit, Maine and – below – A quiet evening in downtown Ogunquit

Downtown Ogunquit, Maine, on a quiet December evening

ANYWAY…

As you can see, I’m reorganizing and updating this site – over 300 articles – so it’s more current, loads faster, and is easier to navigate.

And, to say thanks for reading this far, here’s another free digital download for you. (Click the image to download the PDF from Google Drive.)

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