Helena

  • On Losing Weight

    I just lost over 500+ this morning. Disclaimer: this is not about losing body weight. It is about getting uncluttered and thus freeing up to be more productive AND more creative. My husband and I completed a round of Spring… Continue reading

    On Losing Weight
  • brief is the blossom; profound is the impact

    I loved heading into DC every spring to experience the Cherry Blossoms around the Jefferson Memorial. There is something so captivating about them. They are truly symbolic of new beginnings, rebirth, and hope. Over the years, I have watercolored the… Continue reading

    brief is the blossom; profound is the impact
  • Handwritten Connections in the New Year

    Here is a challenge for you. Put the phone down! Pick up a pen and a piece of paper and hand write a note to your family and friends. Can you recall how you felt when you received a letter… Continue reading

    Handwritten Connections in the New Year
  • The Dove: A Symbol of Love, Protection and Peace

    My Christmas card this year evolved over the past couple of months. Clearly it is inspired by the events around the world today. And as many of us do, my holiday and new year’s wish is that we find love, peace… Continue reading

    The Dove: A Symbol of Love, Protection and Peace
  • Harmony Wisdom Understanding

    This was not an intended project. I merely wanted to recommit to practicing each morning with no specific outcome in mind. I had scraps of watercolor paper and paint and a bit of tulle and a desire to be playful,… Continue reading

    Harmony Wisdom Understanding
  • Where’s the Zest?

    Have you ever felt that all your energy has been sucked out of you for no reason? Or you wake up bursting with energy only to find that it leaves you in about 30 minutes? Or you have all the… Continue reading

    Where’s the Zest?