Author Archives: Luana

Just reposting this, for those of you who might have missed my midweek Creative Nudge newsletter: A few days ago I was blessed by the presence of a beautiful raptor in front of our house. I went out to get … Continue reading →

Today I am posting some information from one of the organizations we work with overseas. I received a letter and photos, through the Houston NASA chapter of Engineers Without Borders, with information about this orphanage we help support in Rwanda. … Continue reading →

I posted this on Facebook a few days ago, but thought I'd share it with my other non-FB friends. *smile* This raptor was perched next to my car in my neighbor's tree, and since I always carry a small camera … Continue reading →

Gosh it has been quite a week full of startling news stories. While we have had a big story in Tucson that has dominated the media in the US…and caused everyone to take a step back in thoughtful silence…we've been … Continue reading →

This is the time of year when many of us clean, organize, and purge in our homes and our workspaces. If you are a quilter, that may also mean that you take out your stash, reorganize your fabrics and color … Continue reading →

Today Sophie started a new season of gymnastics at our city Parks & Rec program. It is an 8 week class and she takes it a couple times a year. My boys took this same class, and the highlight of … Continue reading →

…and just for grins, here is a photo of the ceiling of that same National Assembly room. Can you just barely make out those 2 golden figures in the far upper corner of the grand gothic ceiling?? Share Post:

Wherever I go, I am always looking for the evidence of how we embellish and decorate… how we add ornament…and how we layer design ideas to make a visual impact. When I travel, I especially enjoy seeing art and design … Continue reading →

Setting Goals for the New Year * I am not really into New Years resolutions. I mean, they were meant to be broken, right? I really admire people that can make a New Year resolution and stick to it… but … Continue reading →

The New Year is a special time for many of us, because we pause to mark our progress in the year that is gone, and set our goals for the year ahead. It doesn't have to be as tangible as … Continue reading →