Self-love is arguably the most important love that there is. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, consider reflecting on the relationship that you have with yourself before seeking to receive love from others.  One of the ways we can start to practice self-love is by looking in the mirror with grace. Learning to be … Read more

Life doesn’t always go the way we planned. Differences and unforeseen events can lead to things literally shattering right before our eyes and it can be difficult to know where to begin to pick up the pieces.  Loss, or relationship break-ups leave us wondering whether there is any way to put it all back together. … Read more

At a time where there seems to be so much unrest and uncertainty in the world around us, we all need a place to take refuge and escape.  A place that brings calm and clarity.     This doesn’t have to be a physical place; it can be one that you imagine or visualize. It might even … Read more

Not everything in life is what it seems on the surface. Sometimes we need to look a little deeper to discover the true meaning.  We so often get caught up in our first impressions, to the point that we forget to look past the surface, causing us to miss opportunities that come our way.  “HIDDEN … Read more

2020 was a year that none of us saw coming. An unprecedented COVID‑19 pandemic, intensifying political division and widening inequality, all of which have affected everyone – in every community. I wanted to take this time to reflect back on 2020 and draw upon my work as a glass artist to give you inspiration and … Read more

I have always loved the joy of flowers! Once I accepted my own inability to grow these beauties naturally in my own garden, creating glass flowers has become my favorite way to garden as they will never wither nor fade. Flowers are an undeniable form of the world’s beauty and are one of the heartfelt … Read more

Are you looking for a decorative mirror to add a touch of elegance to your living space? Mirrors are a perfect way to create a dramatic effect, create balance to your interiors and draw attention to your walls. My lume mirrors are more than just functional accessories that reflect what they see, they are a … Read more

I can’t believe that we’re already in December, and as we near the end of a very challenging time, I have been thinking about what 2021 might hold for us. Whatever life has thrown at us this year, a promise of a new beginning is just around the corner.   I love the start of a … Read more

Commissioning an original piece of glass art for yourself or someone else is a very personal and creative process. I’ve been blessed over the years to be hired by both art collectors and interior designers to create custom, commissioned works of glass art for both residential and corporate art collections, and I want to share … Read more

It seems like forever since we all got together for our amazing art events at the ALG Collective, but I can assure you that I’ve been working very hard behind the scenes installing the “Awakening” Art show at my studio with my latest glass art murals and smaller glass art collection that you are able … Read more

If you’re anything like me, you find it increasingly difficult to find Christmas gifts that are unique to those who seemingly have everything! The trouble is, most of us buy ourselves the things we need as and when we need them, and forget about the things we want until it’s too late, and we’re gifted … Read more

If you’re anything like me, you’ll be missing our incredible art show events at the ALG Collective; sipping cocktails on the roof terrace and admiring all the genius work from Dallas’ most-celebrated artists.  Well, while I can’t promise that we’ll be doing that again soon, I can promise you an equally exciting and impressive virtual … Read more

What started as a commission to recreate a glass version of the skyline picture that won Dallas the title of “Best International Skyline” amid fierce competition in USA Today’s 2014 poll, turned into a retrospective on my own views of my home city as I recreated it. Each building was cut and put together with … Read more

Created from pure joy and pure heartbreak in varying but overall equal measure, this mural was created for Children’s Medical Center in honor of my sister, Callie who fought cancer from the age of 11 to 16 with more joy than most people have in their day to day lives. She was “promoted to heaven” … Read more

This celebration of life and creation feels like it was years in the making! The amazing couple who commissioned this piece asked for a glass mural that honored the countryside they so loved while still fitting into the urban city where they’ve made a home. How much do I love fusion of all things! I … Read more

Do you ever feel like you’re in a holding pattern, wandering through caves you know the Lord is guiding you through that you think will lead to the outside, but only ever lead to more cavernous spaces, the bits of light and hope intermixing with the ambiguity and shadows until they just co-mingle and co-exist … Read more

I came home from an amazing 2 week trip to Turkey to hear our studio collective was moving… in 3 short weeks!! So, after a mild heart attack at the idea of having to pay up and move all my glass, shelving, and kiln, I took a deep breath and did what I always do: … Read more