I'm so grateful for this space. Few know it, but more than once, I have had to choose between a home and this warehouse. Since my business is my livelihood, and the means to which I have raised 4 kids, I chose a warehouse. And Faith in my ability to be successful. Now...
It seems that my sweet and abundant pink hibiscus has finally finished flowering for the winter. This beautiful plant was a gift from my friend Tanya, and truly the gift that keeps giving. It made stunning flowers from spring time, straight through to the new year! I...
Ever since I took Instagram (and Facebook previously) off my phone, I seem to have a lot more lag time. I'll be honest, it can feel a bit boring at times. It's weird to not have that social expression and feedback. But it's nice that time moves a little more slowly....
I usually skip lunch, because it takes up too much of my work day. But sometimes Adelaida brings us her home cookin' and it is sublime. 😍 It's been a lovely, peaceful week of makin-it-work, at the Sweet Skins shop..
I find myself a bit reluctant to create goals, in such strange times.. But this simple chart that a friend posted on Instagram, is really helping me. Feel free to print one out for yourself..
I finally got to try my hand at Shibori, the Japanese die dying technique! Never mind that I purchased this indigo dye way back in 2015, and it's only taken me a good 6 years to find the time to play!!! And never mind that these items are month late, Christmas...
Have you ever driven for miles and miles through hot dry sand land, and happen upon a desert oasis? We did just that, in Egypt, a few year back. What a relief to finally spot of cluster of date palms, and in the center of it, a little fresh water pool. We bathed, we...
This is one of my favorite pieces of Ram's art, Martin Luther King Jr. and 8 of his finest qualities, as recognized by a kindergartner: Love, Respect, Brave, Helpful, Caring, Equality. Indeed, what the world needs now! This is why we must never erase history and...
We are swooning over our latest batch of black fabric over here at Sweet Skins. It is such a fabulously rich, deep shade of black and the fabric is ultra soft. I love my black Sweet Skins pieces and they are essential parts of my wardrobe. I wanted to share some of...
