This week I had the privilege of participating in Passion week at my church, Grace Evangelical Free Church of La Mirada. What a joy it was to join with so many members of our body to set the environment for a Maundy Thursday communion service and Easter Sunday. I feel very strongly that aesthetics can [...]
Tags: cherry blossoms, church, communion, Easter, Good Friday, Grace Ev Free, Homemade Bread, Maundy Thursday, Paper garlands, Passion Week, Sacred Decorations, wine
Unlike most people, I have two doorknobs on my front door. Only one works. Sometimes people get confused and think we’ve locked them inside our house when they reach for the wrong one. The original knob doesn’t turn properly and has long ago lost its functionality. Even though only one is “useful” in a utilitarian [...]
Tags: Doorknobs, Inspiration, My Old House, Vintage Hardware
Last night as I was working on menus and place cards for the Utterly Engaged Tabletop Design Competition, I pondered what inspires me. In the past, most of my work has been commissioned so I definitely glean inspiration from my clients. Now that I am doing more self-motivated projects, I am getting bright ideas from [...]
Tags: Chenin Boutwell, Home Depot, Inspiration, Jasmine Star, Ready Made Magazine, The Uniform Project
