Birch Trees and Owls Nothing says “Latvia” more than a beautiful forest. The Latvian countryside dotted with farmlands, meadows, rivers, and streams is a land full of trees and forests. The Latvian people love their forests, their countryside, and nature. And with roots deep in Latvia on my Dad’s side and 12 years of life […]
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Red Heels & Silk So I have this friend. She is bold, she is blunt, she is beautiful. I remember one of the first times I met or talked to her she really intimidated me as I was this shy expat at a party in a foreign country. But somehow her awesome English skills and […]
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It all began with Vivian A long time ago, when I was a wee lass. Well maybe not this small; but still long before now . . . I had a dear, sweet grandma. My Grandma’s name was Vivian, and she had 5 kids. She cooked, she sewed and she made lots of beautiful […]
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Painting Birch Trees Here in Latvia trees are everywhere. I love getting out in nature here; gathering mushrooms, and just basking in the quiet beauty of the forests here. I love the variety of forests and there is nothing quite so gorgeous as a fresh snow in the tall pines- to make you feel like […]
Continue readingThe Zebra Print Tie Story This scarf was inspired by a photo sent to me asking me to recreate a tie as seen in Casablanca. The man who it was painted for was a big fan of the film and I was glad to help create a special custom gift for him. Hand painted […]
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