Getting Crafty

It's that time of the year when the crafty bubbles over. It's fun to try new things when it's a little too chilly or snowy to do much outside. I'm always cruising Pinterest for new and fun ideas. Recently, I saw small sea turtle jewelry blanks on Etsy and thought these could make perfect gifts …

Haunted

I adore Halloween. This time of year, I often am taken back to my first job. It was seasonal, just for the month of October. My high school had an advertisement to work the haunted house located in the Holly Hotel, it was the next city over from where I lived. My friend and I …

Change of Season and Identity

Hello! Today, after a little over a year, I'm releasing an updated brand identity, which  includes a new logo and color. You will see the new look on all the public spaces. Soon, the shop, Lismore Paper Co. will offer new products like fine art, planner pages and stickers, stationery, and a few new lines …

Hint of Fall

Hello! It's hard to believe summer is coming to an end. Fall is my favorite time of the year. The crisp air, cozy blankets, sweater and boot season, and the decorating 🙂 Where I live, we are beginning to see the sparks of color in the trees. The magnificent reds, yellows, and oranges are just …

Art of Arrangement

A few fun summer arrangements I wanted to share. With every roadside and garden in full bloom, it's fun to incorporate the flowers with everyday items. I hope your summer adventures have been spectacular! With much love, Lisa  

Blooms

The perennials have decided to show their beautiful blooms this weekend. The perennials are the backbone of my gardens because of the zone. I need hardy plants that withstand subzero temps in the winter. Planting roses on top of the septic tank was suggested by several when I moved here, my sideways look of 'what' …

Home

There is nothing like spending time at home. Spring cleaning was on the agenda this weekend. It becomes an inspiring environment when everything is sparkling clean. Just a few shots around home. Now I need to get outside and finish up those gardens. Living in the woods has it challenges. Here are a few shots …

Spring Blooms

  It finally stopped raining long enough for a walk through the gardens. I enjoy discovering the tender blooms of the wildflowers and flowering trees. One thing missing from my garden are the spring bulbs stretching out after the long winter slumber to create a fantastic symphony of color. I am envious of the tulip theatres …

Meadowbrook Hall

I remember distinctly my first visit to Meadowbrook Hall. I was just shy of twelve years old when my parents told me we were going on a tour of a mansion about thirty minutes away. I remember thinking it couldn't be that bad, and I was quite sure, we would be stopping by Dairy Queen …

Gardening

  Gardening. 'What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.' So they say 🙂 I am amidst a project of mulching my flower beds. They look so pretty with the green life poking through the fresh mulch. Using a small garden trailer and a shovel, I am happily working my way through my gardens. My flowers …