Mother’s Day is such a special day for us to celebrate the moms in our lives, and this year they deserve it more than ever! Whether it’s for your mom, grandmother, aunt, mother-in-law or any other special lady in your life, it’s an important day to make them feel special and express how much they … Read more

For anyone who has not seen the videos of me creating glass art, there is a furnace-looking, cylindrical gas burner with a round hole at its center that I use to reheat my glass when it is on the end of my iron punty or blowpipe. Typically, it burns at between 2000 to 2,250 degrees … Read more

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about why we are the way we are. That wonderful, weird creative combination that makes us unique, yet tied to those before us. It’s not something that’s passed down to us from just one family member; it spans across multiple generations that go right back in time.  This contemplation … Read more

I’ve been wanting to get a dog throughout the pandemic, and while my first choice was to rescue a dog in need, I knew it would be hard to find the right puppy!  You see, I know a dog is not an accessory no matter how adorable they are. I also knew that for a … Read more

Travelling to new places can reap all sorts of benefits; new experiences, meeting new people, learning about new cultures and broadening our minds. But there’s also a lesser known benefit which has even been proven by scientists: travel inspires our creativity.  Professor Adam Galinsky of Columbia Business School set out to explore this correlation and … Read more

Has anyone else been watching Blown Away on Netflix? A reality glassblowing competition between ten accomplished glass artists, with a creative brief and a time limit that pushes them to their glassblowing limits. Along the way we see the competitors moulding, sculpting and blowing their way to victory, designing and creating beautiful and artistic glass … Read more

What does life balance mean to you? And what influences it? Life balance is expressed in many different ways depending on our circumstances and situation. It could be work-life balance, personal or emotional fulfillment, being totally at peace with yourself, managing time for yourself as well as for others.  To me, it means that you … Read more

The massive winter snowstorm that swept across Texas over the last week or so has been a test of endurance for all those it has affected. Hundreds of thousands of people were without heat or power for days, while others struggled to get food, medicine, and other necessities as the sub-freezing temperatures and icy precipitation … Read more

There’s nothing more nourishing for the soul than spending time in nature. Whether it’s sitting in our backyard, a walk along the beach or through your national park, nothing is more soothing than being in the natural world. The sights and sounds, scents and feel of being outside can rejuvenate and inspire us quite unlike … Read more

Move over Valentine’s Day, us girls have some serious celebrating to do. Galentine’s Day is fast-approaching and I’ve got some heartfelt inspirational gifts that you and your besties will absolutely love.   Female friendship and sisterhood get their own day of celebration on February 13th (the day before Valentine’s) and it’s all about appreciating females and … Read more

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