Phalaenopsis sp.
ORCHIDACEAE, the Orchid family
Today I noticed the orchid in our studio is sprouting a bud shoot! It must mean it likes the very cool night temperatures. Through the summer I fed it occasionally with dilute Dr. Earth Liquid Solution, an organic fertilizer. Hopefully conditions will stay stable and hospitable enough for it to […]

MAGNOLIACEAE, The Magnolia family
Oh, the ice and snow. The snow and ice. In that order, layered on trees all over the city. It will be interesting to see how plants come through this weather. The broadleaved evergreens, like this dwarf southern magnolia, have it tough because so much heavy snow clings to them. I hope […]

Wintery weather headed this way! It’s supposed to be chilly and possibly snowy this weekend, but why let that keep you from finishing up your holiday shopping the local way? Under cover of heated canopies will be:
40 artisans
Live music
Living holiday trees and blooming gifts
Boutiques
County Cork Irish Pub
Cafe Destino
I will be there, not with my artwork […]

Boxlift Open Studios is coming up!
This year it is November 15 and 16 and will feature a group show curated by Anna Fidler, plus 18 studios to explore.
New this year is a musical performance by composer Branic Howard- it will be at 9 pm on Saturday. There will be refreshments and live music throughout […]

Mikania ternata
ASTERACEAE, The Aster family
New addition to the windowsill jungle: Plush vine, or purple plush is a cute little house plant that is similar in habit to grape ivy, Cissus. It grows a foot tall or so, and up to 4 feet wide. It likes medium bright light, average household temperatures and humidity. Let it […]

Stop by Boxlift Studios this weekend! Nicole, Sarah and I will be there with snacks and drinks and new work to show.
September 26, 27 and 28
Friday 5 pm - 9pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
Portland Art Open is a free event featuring over 70 artists at 30 venues across […]

Blue Fountain Bamboo
Fargesia nitida
POACEAE, The Grass family
West elm velvet chair
inside of the redwing bowl
back of painting panels, reused cupboards from our house circa 1948, robin’s egg
the decorator section at Fabric Depot, especially the steel blue stripes
and duskier blue silk dupioni I bought for skirts, tailored and draped
and vintage Swiss card from Jeannie, and card from […]

September is Bike Commute Challenge here in Portland, and I have been participating 83%. It’s been very interesting to observe the changes that come from altering one facet of daily life. I normally drive, bus, bike and/or walk to and from work, kind of in phases and depending on the weather. This month, I’ve consistently […]

Check out the Home and Garden section of the Oregonian today to read about one of my whole-universe-in-a-pot gardens.
The featured planter is one of my favorites this season, with a ‘gothic’ sensibility: wickedly wiry corokia, black and purple plants and tiny silver raoulia. Lots of metalic tones, including the stoneware pot which is mottled […]

On view June 16 through July 21 at Salon Capelli.
Artist Reception June 22, 1- 3 pm