About

Welcome, friend! So something in you longs for less stress and more creativity? Great, I’m here to support you–and to remind myself to keep taking action. Truth is I’m always looking for ways to live a more productive, joyful, peaceful, fun-filled life.

First off, I get you. I’m a creative too. I call myself “an artist of sorts”. I’m multi-passionate, creative, curious, deep in thought, and somewhat quirky.

My entire life has been full of creative adventures. When I was young, I would rearrange my room over and over again. I’d make up skits with friends, and my best friend and I would tape ourselves singing totally off key. I still have the cassette to prove it. Good times! Ha. As an adult, I consider myself resourceful, self-taught, and independent. I love to learn new things. I’m up for a new challenge. I crave education and need it to thrive each day. So over the years, I’ve learned to take photos, paint walls, nurture plants, decorate, cut hair, do DIY projects and home repairs, and more. For years, I’ve taken classes in writing, speaking, and life coaching.

This website is my online playground where together we explore creativity and the ups and downs of being a creative.  There will be practical advice, personal stories, questions to get you thinking, and inspiration to keep you moving forward. For those of you interested in one-on-one coaching, I’m currently taking new clients(women only). I offer a free consultation to see if coaching is right for you. Bottom line is I’m here to cheer you on towards your best creative life. No more waiting until everything is just right. No more waiting to be picked. Pick yourself. You’re worth it!

For a little bit more about me, here are some things I love (many make the list because I love to photograph them):

a deep appreciation for beauty, in nature, in life, in humanity

God’s people, such uniqueness, all worthy

thrift stores and garage sales

my bicycle

birds, they teach of freedom and flight and trust

music – I love most genres depending on my mood

architecture – old buildings, barns and churches, vintage doors and windows, rusty old vehicles

learning/personal growth/brain science/psychology/health – I love education

laughter – the goofier, the better

prayer with friends

thinking, creative thinking, love it

quiet – solitude – simplicity – minimalism

cozy coffee shops with a (heart) friend

quaint small towns

funky little artisan shops

frugality – love a deal, known to use coupons

vintage VW buses

art in its many forms – live music, live performances

books – I call them friends

audiobooks, podcasts, prefer listening to reading these days

words of encouragement, gotta give them because I need them

the little things in life – the smell of coffee beans, a baby’s toes, the sound of water

ever-changing skies, sunrises, sunsets, storm clouds, raindrops, rainbows, seasons

the majestic view of Pikes Peak – I live near Colorado Springs

my fur-baby, Teddy

chips and salsa

chocolate or a glass of red wine

a heart for young people

Jesus and God-centered talk with others (I write about faith at Tea with Tiffany.)

creative people, especially hearing their hearts and seeing their work in every stage, rough or polished

MY FAM

Me and Derek – Married for 28 years already, wow! We’re grandparents now. These are the best of times!

our beautiful girl Hannah 🙂 full of faith and adventure

Flashback of my married son, Justin, and his wife Brittany and Teddy in my former playroom 🙂 And if you like to laugh, check out my son’s YouTube prank channel. It’s full of family friendly pranks and randomness. Brittany is an amazing artist/photographer. Check out their surprise proposal from 2015. Flash Mob Proposal – Justin and Brittany.

MY SPOILED DOG (Teddy Bear or Ted or Teddy)

Teddy has a Facebook page and a YouTube channel.. Yep. I’m one of those people.