green woman
Green Men are quite common in Medieval and Gothic architecture, found on the facades of churches all over Europe. They symbolize rebirth and the conveyance of nature’s life force. Not surprisingly, the female counterpart to these architectural elements are not very common. Indeed, they are actually extremely rare.
the forgotten crowns
There was once a great queen who wished to live hidden from the turmoil of the world.
enchanted apothecary
A peek inside the Enchanted Apothecary workshop that I’ll be teaching at Squam Art Workshops this September.
the making of things is in my heart
hand painted original maps - inspired by Medieval “mappa mundi” (cloth of the world) maps
over the sea to skye
I wrote this post to help me remember my first visit to Scotland, and also as a guide for any Outlander fans who would like suggestions on planning a trip. Join me (and my sister Zoe) as we retrace the steps of Claire Randall Fraser and Jamie Fraser. Through the stones we go, on our self-made Outlander tour!
a new name & a new chapter
Talufane { T A - loo - f ā n } is a word created from two old words ~ talu (from Old English) means the telling of a tale, and fane (from Middle English) is a sacred place or temple. Together they speak of stories that shape us, and the love that we hold for them.
