Let's Talk Creativity: What's Your Story? Join in 2023's First Reader Conversation

If I were to ask you, “Are you an artist?” What would your answer be?

Would the question make you feel uncomfortable?

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Reader Conversations: How Do You Want to Feel? Setting Intentions for the Rest of the Year

We usually think about setting intentions at the beginning of the year. Maybe we come up with goals, choose a word, make a plan. If we’re really organized and on top of things, we revisit this and check in with ourselves quarterly or even monthly.

Reader ConversationsAnne ButeraNovember 19, 2022reader conversations, community, holidays, holiday, how do you want to feel during the holiday season, setting intentions, choosing a word for the season, inspiration from other bloggers, winter, intentions for winter Comments

Sharing Inspiration: Join Me for a Tour of Reader Sketchbooks

This week I’ve turned my blog over to my readers (again — this summer 12 of you shared your gardens here). Today, though, instead of gardens, I have 6 brave, creative women sharing glimpses into their sketchbooks.

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Reader Conversations: Which Print Magazines Do You Enjoy?

Flipping through magazines in a bookstore with a cup of coffee in one hand. Checking out a stack of magazines from the library. Opening the mailbox to find a magazine tucked inside.

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Sharing Joy: Join Me for a Tour of Reader Gardens

This week I’ve turned my blog over to my dear readers. Twelve of you are sharing your gardens with us today.

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The Winding Roads Art Tour and Another Reader Conversation

Last weekend was the Winding Roads Art Tour.

I keep trying to write about it, but nothing I write truly captures the experience.

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Reader Conversations: Do You Subscribe to Any Online Creative Memberships?

I regularly invite you, my dear readers, to engage in conversation here on my blog by asking questions in my posts. Nurturing an open, encouraging and inspiring environment is important to me.

inspiration, Reader ConversationsAnne ButeraMay 7, 2022reader conversations, online communities, let me know what you think, online memberships, membership subscriptions Comments

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