Category Archives: my studio notes

tranquility in tellaro . . .

caffè and cat comfort.
sea and sunset serenity.
 
 
lucky finds in la spezia . . .

mirror and marble elegance for the entrance hall.
crystal chandelier illumination for the library.
 
 
sushi in sarzana .

sometimes you work on something
for a very long time.
for hours or days or months,
even years.

and you make a bit of progress,
you have a few small wins.
you gain just enough from your struggles
to keep going.

one day in december,
nicholas and eric and i
took a scenic drive.

the sun reminding us
that all was well.

 
 
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my june retreat is FULL!
and my may retreat is filling!

there are still a few spots available,
if you act NOW .

a new year is just around the corner,
and thoughts often focus on intentions.
before you plan, before you dream,
commit to engaging in an emotional evaluation.

yes, the process can be uncomfortable.
you have to face and assess
whatever emotions are currently
dominating your time and energy.

although i’ve been wanting to check in
about my 2018 word of the year,
i’ve pondered the best way to do so.
because my WOTY venture could honestly
be seen by some as a bit of a failure.

the last two years
have been so life-changing,
so startlingly difficult-and-different,
that i’ve spent a lotta lotta lotta
time in self-reflection.