When in Montreal, do as … the Romans did (?)
I am in love. Mosaic love, that is. About a month ago, I took the train to Montreal for another Mosaikashop course, this one on Roman mosaics. We…
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Things About Julie Sperling (Red Squirrel Mosaics)
OK, so I’m posting this in response to Craft’s “5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Things About…” series, which is meant as a way to get to know the…
A(nother) wedding mosaic!
So apparently mosaics make for great wedding gifts! This is the 5th or 6th one that’s been snatched up for just such a purpose. Well, technically speaking, this…
Montreal and mosaics: two things I love!
A few weeks ago I went to Montreal (a city that I absolutely adore) to take my first mosaic workshop at a great little studio called Mosaikashop. After…
Ear candy: James Vincent McMorrow
Music is very much a part of my mosaic process, and I find that my “studio time” is a perfect opportunity to take new artists for a test…
“Renegade” crafts
I’ve only done one craft sale so far, but I’ve looked at lots of applications, each time trying to decide if it’s the right show for me. And…
Portugal: Moustaches, mosaics, and merriment
This summer my partner and I travelled to Portugal to attend the wedding of some very dear friends. We tacked on a bit of extra time so that…
The big logo unveil!
A while back, I wrote about attending a workshop on turning your hobby into a business. As a result of that workshop, I’ve been trying to think about…
My new addiction
So I started using Pinterest a month or so ago. Man, is it ever addictive! But it’s also super useful. I’m finding that it’s a great way to…
A bit of SoCal mosaic inspiration
Recently I popped down to Long Beach, California, to visit my partner. This was the fourth time I’d gone down to see her during the 2 years we’ve…
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