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I’ve been thinking. (I know, that’s a stretch for an internal processor 😂). I have said this before, God provides before...
08/13/2024

I’ve been thinking. (I know, that’s a stretch for an internal processor 😂). I have said this before, God provides before the storm. (Never quite worded so well as this, but, I like it!)
Before Effing Debby slapped us upside the head, I found this in a stack of art…”I trust you”. Probably the three hardest words I can say if I can be completely vulnerable.

Today is the first time in a couple weeks that I have sat down for my “morning work”-time in prayer and meditation with the big guy. And this “I trust you” is staring me in the face. Reminding me. Leading me. Teaching me. Comforting me? (Yes, let’s that)

And this is who I brought to life. The sparrow. (Or is she a bluebird-holding the key to happiness inside her heart like treasure?) The one who never worries,never overthinks... Because she knows. Because she IS the embodiment of “God, I trust you.”

Goooood morning! (I have 15 more minutes-give a morning girl her due please…) I know I told some of y’all my next class ...
04/24/2024

Goooood morning! (I have 15 more minutes-give a morning girl her due please…)

I know I told some of y’all my next class would be mosaics…but then I discovered these simply precious, quietly delightful (what does that mean?!?!) deeply personal origami books. So.

Saturday May 18. 10:30-2:30. All levels of creativity prowess welcome- especially those of you who dare say,”there is not an ounce of creative energy in my body” (gasp!)

Join me at the table to play! We will be making these wonderful, happy little treasure books.

All supplies, laughter, and lunch included. $55. Don’t delay, space is definitely limited and this class will fill up.

It’s my favorite room in my house. Has had many jobs and many names. Today I dub thee “The Morning Room”! Sunshine is a ...
04/18/2024

It’s my favorite room in my house. Has had many jobs and many names. Today I dub thee “The Morning Room”! Sunshine is a precious commodity here on the farm.

Captivated by this sunshine heart on my wall. Never noticed it before. It’s a God wink for sure.

In the Yarish house we have a saying we live and die by,”Cuz hearts say I love you!”

Yep. Yep. Definitely.

03/21/2024

Coming in June!
Spend the day creating here on the farm-and then let’s celebrate afterwards with dinner together in Pittsboro!

The Art of Becoming. Explore the pieces and parts of your story that make you YOU. This will be a collage workshop. We will get our hands dirty, painty, gluey, glittery. You do not need to be an artist-YES- even those of you who say,”There is not a creative gene in my body!” are welcome!

Dates and specificish details soon! I just couldn’t wait to tell you❤️

It’s MONDAY! My Favorite day of the week!!! Rich with all new possibilities! Hopped outside to do a quick little waterco...
03/18/2024

It’s MONDAY! My Favorite day of the week!!! Rich with all new possibilities!
Hopped outside to do a quick little watercolor -yep it is cold. Oopsie. But y’all, the wanderin peacocks are calling out this crisp morn-how could I not be outside?!

And I have been thinking. Many many times I start a watercolor and strongly dislike it. I wanna trash it and try again. But then I have learned to persist. To keep going. To walk away then come back later. And I add a lil here and a lil there. Most of the time the end result makes me smile.

If your monday started out rough-keep going. A lil here. A lil there. Pause for coffee. You can do this! Really, even on a Monday…You were made to do hard things. ❤️

It used to be thought that creativity uses the right side of the brain. “Oh, you’re so right brained”🙄🙄🙄 Can I tell you ...
03/07/2024

It used to be thought that creativity uses the right side of the brain. “Oh, you’re so right brained”🙄🙄🙄
Can I tell you we know better now?

Through brain imaging we understand that basically engaging creativity sets your brain ablaze with activity all over the darn place.

Morning work. Three cups of coffee in and a BRAIN ON 🔥
Happy Thursday!!

Hey, Girl. Remember that promise you made to yourself in January? That promise to take better care of YOU? Those two wo...
02/18/2024

Hey, Girl.
Remember that promise you made to yourself in January? That promise to take better care of YOU? Those two words you embraced for 2024, “self care” ?

Remember your promise to put your oxygen mask on first so you can best help others? Did all that get buried under a pile of “Must Dos”?

April 6. 10:30- 1:30. (You are free to take a hike afterwards!) Find your way to the farm❤️

Time to give that promise some feet! Come to the farm! Paint Happy Little Houses! This is a fun, peaceful, borderline educational, class for all levels of experience. We will be painting, drawing, gluing, cutting our way through the day.

Y’all know I have been at this stuff for over 15 years? Teaching and reaching people of all shapes and sizes, young and old I love it more and more each go round. I would like to say you are in good hands here. Here there is no judgment, no pressure, no boring press for perfection or performance ! Here there is love, community, encouragement, creativity, joy, peace, watercolors, and food! Bring a friend or make new ones. Pet some cows. Laugh at some chickens. Admire some goats. Forget about real world pressures for one afternoon and see how much that richly blesses your heart.

Self care begins with our best yes.

I hope you say yes to April 6. $50 includes creativity, supplies, and a nourishing lunch. Space is limited. PM me to save your place at the table❤️
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Three years ago we closed on this home. Building our dream. The foundations were laid 15 or so years ago. So many prayer...
07/15/2023

Three years ago we closed on this home. Building our dream. The foundations were laid 15 or so years ago.
So many prayers have been spoken on our behalf. Mostly now I recall prayers regarding giving birth. There is waiting, there is preparing, there is celebrating, there is pain, there is growth. Then comes the joy…followed by bewilderment no one could have ever prepared you for.

Yes to all that.

Three exciting years. When I speak of being worn, friends are there cheering and saying “we don’t know how you do all you do!” (LOL probably undiagnosed ADD🤣)

Today I am in awe of how much we have changed and grown and I am excited for what God will do with all this.

Honestly we just keep firming our footing and preparing to say our best yes when opportunity comes. Like a bread crumb trail. What we have already is way bigger than we could have asked or imagined. So-we have every reason to believe tomorrow will he more of the same.

This season holds for us deep joy, curiosity, love, sweat, and patience. We are both breathing, strong, healthy, blessed.

Cheers to what has come and to what is still yet to be!
We are

10/21/2017

In light of the recent tidal wave of creativity rushing through my heart, it is time I stepped back into SunnysideUp! Now,more than ever, this makes sense in my life. Not only will I be offering new happy little creations, I will be offering classes for young and old, AND, Friday Night Free For Alls!! So,like my page please, stay in touch, and join me in the studio!!!! Because creativity is fun-and we could all use more of that!!

01/01/2013

Save the Date Ladies!! If you are looking for an exciting weekend of laughter, food, wine, and art in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina- you will want to set aside May 3-5th JUST FOR YOU!! It is time for Unlocking Your Creativity 2013!!

This show has taken 9 long months to pul together! Wow. These pieces came to be with my own personal revelation that the...
11/29/2012

This show has taken 9 long months to pul together! Wow. These pieces came to be with my own personal revelation that the destination is not as important as the path we take to get there.

This show has taken 9 long months to pul together! Wow. These pieces came to be with my own personal revelation that t...
11/29/2012

This show has taken 9 long months to pul together! Wow. These pieces came to be with my own personal revelation that the destination is not as important as the path we take to get there.

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