Yellow Warbler field of dreams

Posted by on Jul 27, 2015 in Blog

Friday I painted this yellow warbler and three days later(today) I saw one out of the blue. How unlikely is this? We think of something or someone and there they are. It often happens with people but rarely does it happen so easily with something as elusive as a bird.

Inspiring quotes

Posted by on Jul 8, 2015 in Blog

Sometimes I read a quote at just the right time that makes things right in my  world, that resonates with where I am or that leads me to where I want to be. I think this is true for everyone. Last weekend I read this quote from John Muir, the great naturalist,”I only went out for a walk and finally […]

Trees are calling!

Posted by on Jun 17, 2015 in Blog, Susan LeVine

I have always been fascinated with trees. There life force is so pure and visible. Who doesn’t feel better after spending time among trees? Yet here in California we have been suffering from a drought. As I am thinking about our crops and whether I  can take my much loved baths, I think about the trees. Are […]

American Crow

Posted by on May 28, 2015 in Birds and Nature, Blog

Guide birds, nests of Affirmations, and messages boxes are back in stock, oh my!

Posted by on Sep 2, 2014 in Blog, Uccellino

Since I semi closed down shop in 2006 the demand for Guide Birds, Message boxes and Nests of Affirmations has been a constant tug at my heart. I found a wonderful company to make them this year, Creative CO-op is making all of the Uccellino products and I can sell to individuals who can’t find […]

crow rescue

Posted by on Dec 24, 2013 in Blog, Susan LeVine

Last summer I heard some crows making a huge racket outside on my porch so I ran outside to find one of their chicks behind a chair. I called the bird rescue to ask if I should bring her in, only to find that they had a huge overflow of crows. The woman on the […]