My garden, textured, variable, full of surprises. Much like a life - well worn - with many facets, unpredictable. Embracing and rolling with the punches teaches hard lessons that we wouldn't have chosen otherwise. I find answers in my garden - the act of working the soil, pushing through the rocks, changing and enhancing our surroundings, nourishes us and creates wonder and contentment. I just drove through the mountains today - the air so fresh - the green cradling you in the distance. Nature, however wild, imperfect, and unruly is worth visiting time and time again.  Something aged, established, like a garden, can be exciting and full of character, personality, and lovely imperfection. Verde Cosi will be selling our garden inspired wares in Portland, Maine August...

One of my daughter's birthdays is coming up. She is about to go off to college so I've been trying to do special things for her all week. Can you tell she will be missed? This is a present  we wrapped for her in one of my first fabric designs applied to wrapping paper, "Tassel". In the background is a watercolor painting I have completed for a commission project.  We will be selling Verde Cosi garden, home, fashion textiles and fine art at Chatham Festival of the Arts August 17, 18, 19, 2018. Come see what's new...