Welcome to the Party That’s what the following painting wanted to be called and it is full of celebration energy. I invite you to linger, grab a glass of your favorite beverage, and join me for story time about the painting in the video … Continued
I hope you have a glorious and grateful November. This month reminds me to take time for remembrance and giving thanks. Since my mom died in 2010, I have been more aware of The Day of the Dead, or what I now … Continued
It’s my birthday and I’ll dance if I want to. 😉 Actually, I’m sharing a little birthing story and giving deep thanks to my mom. I’m celebrating and honoring my mom’s beautiful soul and carrying on her legacy of love. … Continued
Happy Birthday to Me! I started the day a bit sad so decided to spend some time investing in myself… which includes seeing the value in what I have to offer and hence, actually increasing prices in my shop a bit. In … Continued
* Note: This blog post was written before moving from the Loving Rd domain/website to Thrive True for technical reasons and before adopting the pen name Julia Ostara (which is just 2 letters different than my married name and sounds … Continued
Wise words for this Wednesday from my angel momma, Paulette, kind of her version of the golden rule, namaste, and ubuntu. Today would have been her 67th birthday and my family and I miss her so very much! Yet, we … Continued
Happy Birthday to me, and to you, too! May all your wishes come true. Here’s a little story I’d like to tell… about birthday wishes coming true. 🙂 What a year it has been! Living the dream, finally! 🙂 Thanks to … Continued
Do you have the song in your head now, too? 😉 Little fireworks have been going off in my head and heart this morning! This is not the blog post I intended to write next, but this is what is … Continued
Do you know the song “Breathe” by Faith Hill? I’ve had my own version in my head this week to that tune… singing and repeating “Just trust” as I play in my art room (really the basement!). The word/idea/concept of “trust” … Continued
Put my brave girl boots on this week! This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine… Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine. Sure hope to bring smiles and encouragement to all who see my very first postcard series – … Continued