Do you ever stop and consider how different your life would be if you’d made a different choice? The place you’ve chosen to call home, the person that you chose to spend the rest of your life with, the career you pursued and the friends who we confide in; the choices we made have created … Read more

The beauty of water has so many facets. Sometimes it’s still, quiet and peaceful and other times it can be wild and treacherous. I also know how being near water can really still our senses; when we’re sitting on the beach with the sand stretched out before us and the waves come and go beneath … Read more

Many people ask me where I get my inspiration from for my glass art. As an artist, the world takes on a life of its own, where my imagination is full of wonder and curiosity. There is so much in life that inspires me, and I so enjoy the creative process of glass art, starting … Read more

Okay, I know it’s only September BUT I don’t know about you, I always kinda feel that it’s this time of year when I start to really think about Christmas.    I start to plan some of the studio events, I think about inviting my family and discuss where we’re all spending Christmas. I also … Read more

The benefits of practicing gratitude are endless. Not only does it help get us into a positive mindset to start the day and be thankful for the things that we do have, it’s also the single most powerful way to practice self-care and boost our own happiness.   Practicing daily gratitude is simply about taking … Read more

How often do you forget to say ‘Thank You?’   I know I don’t always say it as often as I should, and I bet I’m not the only one.    The incredible family and friends I have around me have definitely shown me the value of saying and hearing these simple two words.    … Read more

When our daily life can feel so hectic, sometimes it’s good to slow down and appreciate the small things more. Life moves at such a pace sometimes, and if we don’t stop and enjoy the moment, amazing things can pass us by before we really have the time to enjoy them.  Let’s face it, we’ve … Read more

Santorini – with its iconic white architecture dotted with blue and pastel accents against a backdrop of the deep blue Aegean Sea – nothing is more idyllic! The place has a special place in my heart. Its immaculate beauty sings around every corner you turn: the churches, the sands, the crystal blue waters and the … Read more

Hey you, yes you in the mirror… YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.  Did you know that there is no one else in the world like you? How often do we say those things to ourselves when we look in the mirror? Probably not often enough… I think all too often, we’re so distracted by what we believe … Read more

Keeping summer vibes in your home all year long with glass art Yay! The summer is finally here, and I love it more and more every year. The long sunsets, the warm breeze, the light clothes, the bare feet on a freshly mowed summer lawn. What could be more perfect?    We’re definitely more relaxed … Read more

The creative process in art happens long before I set pencil to paper to sketch out the artwork. It’s what happens in my complicated brain beforehand that’s most important.  It always begins by gathering thoughts, ideas, and influences, and giving them a story, a meaning. Just as importantly it’s about being willing to be vulnerable … Read more

Have you ever stopped to consider how much we can shape our lives by the choices we make? There are so many choices we have to make every day that impact our day in ways we don’t even realize. Sometimes we have bigger, more profound choices to make, like which job to take, which relationship … Read more

If the last 15 months have taught us anything, it’s the benefits of being outdoors. Whether it’s taking a walk to clear your head, walking along your favorite shoreline, or simply smelling flowers in your backyard. Getting outside is a dependable way to help us feel better. There are scientific benefits of spending time outdoors … Read more

It feels soooo good now that we can finally meet everyone again in social situations.  A year without parties, social gatherings, family celebrations and hangouts has left me yearning for connection again with my friends and family, and I’m super excited that we’ll be hosting parties again at the ALG Collective very soon.  Now that … Read more

Sadly, at some point in our lives, many of us have to go through heartache; whether it’s a broken relationship, broken family, or just feeling broken from a huge disappointment. Whenever we are going through any kind of heartache, it’s how we put our lives together again that’s most important and transformative. Being intentional about … Read more