My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style ― Maya Angelou I probably sound like a broken record at times. These days are so full of negative energy, I feel the need to double up on compassion and kindness! So here's a little positive energy sent your way! The past few months have flown by. We've been all over the Southwest. Kind of on a mission to find a winter home. Its funny someti

And suddenly you just know Its time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings. Four months ago Andy and I took a huge leap of faith and moved to the Black Hills of South Dakota. We opened up a little studio and gallery space at Cheyenne Crossing. I'm finally at a place where I can say it's time for our grand opening! This Saturday August 25 from 2 - 4 we'll have live music and appetizers to celebrate my little shop in the Black Hills. Those of you who know

I've been settling into my new home these past few weeks. I guess I'm still in the "Is This Real ?" stage. The shop is coming around nicely. It takes a bit to get to know your space. I've been open almost 2 months already. Its amazing how fast time goes. I will have to try to figure out how to do a video for the blog. Its not just the shop though. Its the energy of the place itself. Cheyenne Crossing was founded as a stagecoach stop. It still is really. All kinds of different

If light is in your heart, you will find your way home. ~ Rumi Wow! What a journey I've had these past few weeks! I left Cheyenne Crossing last fall with a plan of moving to the Black Hills in Spring. Now here I am! Almost too happy to be legal.... I've spent the last few weeks getting settled in the new shop and finding a place to live. Its been a whirlwind of good fortune and I am so very grateful! Every morning I wake up and thank the creator for my life these days. Now it

Six years ago while driving home from a great time at Sturgis I saw this little café store and thought ....hum......I bet I would do pretty good there selling my jewelry during the rally. When I got home I contacted David the owner and the next summer set up for the first time. I met some great people that first year, and every year after. Located in the northern Black Hills of South Dakota,Cheyenne Crossing was established as a stagecoach stop in 1878 for the Deadwood Stage

There was no where to go but everywhere, so just keep rolling under the stars.~ Jack Kerouac Three months on the road. What a great trip! I've been home about a week and still getting used to indoor plumbing! We started out in Northern New Mexico and ended up in the Black Hills of South Dakota. I had to keep pinching myself, every place we went was more beautiful than the next. And then there were all the great people. I am convinced that if politicians left us alone we would