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a birthday

Posted on February 8, 2013 by cattara

I have a January birthday. All the Christmas decorations get put away and a month later is another celebration. Love that. And I really liked this birthday. It was more about moments and time spent together. Less about gifts. I … Continue reading →

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painted pages

Posted on January 29, 2013 by cattara

I alter books and turn them into art  journals.  Sometimes I honor people who I love on the pages.  Sometimes I just honor me and where I am at that very moment through words and art. Recently I shared this … Continue reading →

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perfect timing

Posted on January 11, 2013 by cattara

I was not in my studio much this week.  I spent days (yes, days) figuring out Illustrator in my home office. Long, glued to your chair, wearing pajamas kind of days. So yesterday in the late afternoon I went to … Continue reading →

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lost then found

Posted on December 31, 2012 by cattara

The holidays were pretty close to perfect for me this year.  Lots of togetherness but lots of alone time too. To read.  To sleep. To reorganize my home, my studio and my thoughts. My giving this year was very in … Continue reading →

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Christmas treasure hunt

Posted on December 22, 2012 by cattara

This morning I am putting on layers and crossing the river over to Lambertville, NJ.   Again. My creativity is now totally focused on giving, and I am so ready to search and find treasures that I can repurpose into … Continue reading →

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making space

Posted on November 26, 2012 by cattara

My creative days are busy and weeks fly. Studio tours. Shows and events. Creating new work. Custom orders.  Designing and selling.  Getting published.  Classes.  Grants.  Awards. All really, really good. Then there are all the things I think I “should” … Continue reading →

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knowing how to make an exit

Posted on October 9, 2012 by cattara

Summer may be over but it is exiting so slowly. Routine arrived in September.  Early starts and sleepy mornings.  But I am still in flip flops.   And as ready as I am to wear sweaters and layers, I am … Continue reading →

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into the woods

Posted on September 20, 2012 by cattara

My first Squam.  I walked into the lush woods.  I followed pompoms and sun catchers and walked deeper in.  And days after my return, I feel as if I am still walking slowly out of that forest. Squam is a magical … Continue reading →

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in search of calm

Posted on September 12, 2012 by cattara

I am going on an adventure.  I just wanted you to know.  That way, when I come back if I seem a little different, you’ll know why. I am headed to Squam, a magical art retreat in New Hampshire.  Take peak … Continue reading →

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studio unscripted

Posted on August 25, 2012 by cattara

I am at my studio painting, planning and dreaming.  I love being here. It is more me than any other space I occupy. And it is packed full of objects, ideas and inspiration that make me happy.  I want to share … Continue reading →

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