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Jul222018Jul 22 2018

Glass Sculpture, Gardens, & the Biltmore

by Laura&Tina, in category Inspiration, Video

Hello Friends! We put together a short video of what we saw at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville North Carolina a few weeks back.  The artist, Dale Chihuly, researched the grounds and developed multiple glass installations throughout the gardens, inside, and outside the Biltmore mansion.  If you can go see the work, it is well… Read More

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Apr52018

The Collective: Circle Seascape

by Laura&Tina, in category Collective, Laura's Art, Working Table

“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct”. ~Carl Jung Dear Tina, How are you my friend? I have to say that the last package you sent me lit me up! I love how you included my collage and painting from all those years back. It was… Read More

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Oct262017Oct 26 2017

The Collective: Funky Feathers

by Laura&Tina, in category Collaborative Art, Collective, Working Table

Hello Sweet T~ How are you? Fall is happening here in New England and bringing with it all it’s glorious color! Although I am sad to see summer go there is a beauty and crispness in the air that I savor. Fall has a scent that I cannot clearly describe. It is embedded in my… Read More

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Aug172017

The Collective: Succulent Sunflowers

by Laura&Tina, in category Collaborative Art, Collective, Laura's Art, Working Table

Dear Tina, It was a bit of a bummer to see our work damaged from the postal service. I wonder what happened there! WOW! You did a really nice job flattening everything and packing it up for me. Thank you. I am happy to say it arrived safe and sound. Summer sure is slipping by… Read More

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May292017

Collaboration: The Collective So Far…Spring 2017

by Laura&Tina, in category Collaborative Art, Collective

More work is accumulating in the correspondence project we have developed called “The Collective”.  Currently, we have about 20 pieces completed.  Each piece is in conversation with all the other pieces in the collection. See the collection in its entirety HERE. Enjoy!

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Apr272017

The Collective: Funky Flamingo

by Laura&Tina, in category Collective, Laura's Art, Working Table

Dear Tina, I SO loved that gold shimmer you added to your last drawing for The Collective!  It reminded me of the sun sparkling on the water here in CT. I also appreciated what you shared about the Great Blue Heron. What a graceful bird! Their long legs made me think of flamingos, a bird I have been intrigued by… Read More

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Mar162017Mar 16 2017

Nurture Your Nature: Yarn Bombing with London Kaye

by Laura&Tina, in category Inspiration, Interviews, Nurture Your Nature, Podcast

Dear Tina, How are you? I have been bundled up indoors, dreaming of spring and filling my well of inspiration. I’ve been binge listening to podcasts in my studio and have really been enjoying Squam Art Workshops, “Morning on the Dock” series hosted by Elizabeth Duvivier. I met Elizabeth many years ago while volunteering at Squam (such a magical… Read More

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Jan272017Apr 26 2017

Collaborative Art: “The Collective” Undercurrent

by Laura&Tina, in category Collaborative Art, Collective, Laura's Art

Dear Tina, Thank you so much for the little brass Ganesh you put in The Collective box. I put him on my desk as a reminder to remove obstacles in my life. I continue to recognize that my obstacles are mainly thoughts that do not serve me. When I let them go and focus on… Read More

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Jan132017Dec 22 2017

Mindfulness: Laura’s “One Little Word” 2017

by Laura&Tina, in category Mindfulness, One Little Word

Dear Friends, In 2011 we started a tradition of picking a word that would guide us through the year.  This idea was inspired by Ali Edwards “One Little Word” project.  For this month’s  “Mindfulness” series we will share two quick posts.   One featuring Laura’s One Little Word (today) and the other Tina’s One Little Word (tomorrow). Check out our… Read More

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Dec272016

Collaborative Art: “The Collective” Gold Leaf and Zinnia

by Laura&Tina, in category Collaborative Art, Collective

Notes by Laura: I was inspired by the color in Tina’s last drawing of the birds.  This zinnia was one of the last flowers in my garden and I wanted to carry over the essence of it with this loose, contour line drawing. Tina had  added some old sheet music to the Collective box so I stamped in some… Read More

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Dec122016Dec 20 2016

Mindfulness Book Club: Jon Kabat Zinn PART THREE

by Laura&Tina, in category Books, Mindfulness

Dear Friends, We have discussed Part One & Part Two of the book Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Today we will be discussing Part Three: In the Spirit of Mindfulness. Similar to our last book club post, this will be one of our longer letters.  If you are reading the book too, please feel free to… Read More

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Aug172015Nov 1 2015

Incubating ideas and transforming the studio

by Laura&Tina, in category Inspiration, Laura's Art, Working Table

Dear Tina, I appreciated the video on creativity you shared in your last letter. It reminded me to “trust the process” and allow the uncertainty that comes with the creative process.  I was feeling overwhelmed with all the wonderful things we had seen and done on our recent trip to D.C. (much like our NYC trips). Ideas have been pouring in but… Read More

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Jul242015Nov 1 2015

Spiritual & Physical Beauty: ReVision 120 (in progress w/laura)

by Laura&Tina, in category Collaborative Art, Laura's Art, Vision/ReVision

Dear Tina, The photo of your sago palm releasing it’s new layer of fronds in your Vision 120 was gorgeous! I watched each of the videos you posted and have to say I was drawn to the symbolism of the spirals in the videos more than the math aspect of them. As you know I… Read More

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Jun172015Aug 3 2016

Vision 120: Magnolia Tree & Spirals

by Laura&Tina, in category Collaborative Art, Nurture Your Nature, Vision/ReVision

“He who plants a tree Plants a hope.” ~Lucy Larcom Dear Tina, I chose this beautiful magnolia flower for ReVision 120. It’s easy to see from my last Vision how long and harsh my Connecticut winter was this past year.  It affected a lot of plants in my garden but the most heartbreaking of all were… Read More

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Jun122015Jun 15 2015

How can you resist?

by Laura&Tina, in category Inspiration, Laura's Art, Working Table

Hello Sweet T, How are you? I am doing well. This week at my Art Salon I got a well needed pep talk/reminder about that evil little word called resistance. I realized once again that my perfectionism (another form of resistance) has been slowing me down and keeping me from moving forward in many areas of my life. I… Read More

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May312015

Laura’s ReVision 119: The Energy of a Line

by Laura&Tina, in category Laura's Art, Vision/ReVision

Dear Tina, How are you? My garden is in full bloom right now and I am in heaven. It is a far cry from when I posted my snowy Vision for you. When I first wrote you about ReVision 119 I was invested in another 21 day meditation challenge. This is the fourth one I have done… Read More

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May262015May 26 2015

Do you need a break from technology?

by Laura&Tina, in category Inspiration, Laura's Art

Hello Sweet T, How are you? It was such a pleasure visiting you in Charleston. We got so much done in such a short time didn’t we? I love our new website more and more each day. Thank you for sharing all the different website headers we have had throughout our time on the internet~so… Read More

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Apr192015Jan 26 2016

Creating a Purpose Driven Art Business

by Laura&Tina, in category Laura's Art, Mindfulness

Hello Sweet Friends, How are you? I have been in a magical stage of nurturing and transcendence since joining Marie Forleo’s B-School. My mind is overflowing with ideas like a river after a long winter. The course work in B-School is both innovative and creative. It is making me pause, take stock of where I am and helping me build a… Read More

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Apr62015May 6 2015

We Want To Help You See It Too….

by Laura&Tina, in category Inspiration

Dear Friends, You may have noticed that our blog has been a bit quiet lately.  However, our conversations through email and over the phone have been very loud and boisterous.  Laura has been going back to school for business.  Yep, these days having a business sense and know-how is a must to thrive as an… Read More

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Mar112015May 28 2015

Travel, Trust & Intuition: Laura’s ReVision 119

by Laura&Tina, in category Working Table

Dear Tina, It was so wonderful to see the bright and cheery camellia flower from your garden! I love that you planted it for Aidan when he was born. I have many flowers in my garden that were given to me from special people in my life and I always think of them when they bloom.… Read More

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Mar32015Aug 3 2016

Why there was No Painting in Paradise

by Laura&Tina, in category Inspiration, Laura's Art, Nurture Your Nature

Dear Tina, How are you? I have missed you! I find myself hunkered down at home, catching up, reflecting and finding my rhythm. I just returned from my awesome island adventure to St. Martin with my good friend Brigitte. It was Ooooh la la laid back and the perfect little slice of heaven I was looking… Read More

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Feb132015Feb 14 2015

Do you need a little LOVe?

by Laura&Tina, in category Laura's Art, Working Table

Hello Sweet T & friends, How are you? I am doing okay. I spent yesterday afternoon in the studio working on a series of cards. I painted old book pages to loosen up and experiment with the new neon pink & magenta paints I am currently obsessed with right now, I then used it to create the… Read More

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Feb112015Mar 5 2015

Working Table (laura): Awakening to Winter’s Rhythm

by Laura&Tina, in category Laura's Art, Working Table

Dear Tina, Everything is covered in sparkly white up here. We had a big snowstorm which made everything magical. I am learning to welcome winter’s rhythm although I would take a beach day over the snow anytime. Things slow down around here and people don’t seem to go out as much. Do you remember those… Read More

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Feb42015

Vision 119: Camellia & Winter Peace

by Laura&Tina, in category Vision/ReVision

Dear Laura, I know you would love this flower blooming in my garden right now.  It is a camellia. We planted this for our son since his birthday falls in January and it blooms around that time.  A blooming beauty when the rest of the garden is quiet.  However- our daffodils are also peeking up… Read More

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Jan242015Jun 10 2015

Laura’s ReVision 118: positive poppy painting

by Laura&Tina, in category Vision/ReVision

Dear Tina, I had to go back and revisit your Vision 118 as I had been away from it so long. It is interesting to read what you wrote: “The metaphor of seeds and future growth reminds me of how you are always so optimistic and hopeful for things to come. You often help me see that… Read More

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Jan92015Dec 22 2017

Laura’s one little word 2015

by Laura&Tina, in category Inspiration, Laura's Art, One Little Word

Dear Tina, I was glad you wanted to continue the one little word project and appreciate your honesty with last years word (you totally cracked me up in your last letter by the way). I really love your new word breathe and I am glad it is resonating with you. I may look into getting one of Liz Lamoreux’s bracelets with my word on it. It… Read More

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Dec312014Dec 31 2014

Happy NEW Year!

by Laura&Tina, in category Inspiration, Laura's Art

“Blessed is the Season which engages the Whole World in a conspiracy of LOVE” ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie Dear Tina, I feel like I have been in a bit of a fog the past few months, not really myself but striving to be “the best version of myself”. The holidays were different this year without… Read More

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Dec92014Dec 11 2014

Open Studio 2014: behind the scenes sneak peek

by Laura&Tina, in category Laura's Art, Resources, Working Table

Hello Sweet T, How are you? I started to write you a whole slew of times but when I finally sat down to finish my thoughts, they were a jumble, sending me off in too many directions (hard to believe I know! ha!). Too much going on in this head of mine so I will… Read More

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Nov192014Dec 11 2014

Life is better when shared

by Laura&Tina, in category Laura's Art, Resources

Dear Tina, I wrote in my last letter my belief that life is better when shared. This is something I wholeheartedly believe in and have been thinking about a lot lately. I know for sure my life wouldn’t be as rich if I didn’t have you opening my eyes to new ideas, books, artists and ways of seeing the… Read More

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Nov162014Nov 17 2014

Laura’s Personal Legend: What lights you up?

by Laura&Tina, in category Inspiration, Laura's Art

Dear Tina, As you know I am always doing a lot of soul searching. One of the lessons I am taking from my brothers passing is that now is the time to take action on the things I have been dreaming about or thought I would get to someday. The truth is we only have this moment… Read More

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