Event May 29th-31st: Bend Summer Festival in Bend, OR

I’m really looking forward to participating in the Bend Summer Festival, hosted by Lay It Out Events! This event takes place in Downtown Bend, OR, May 29th through the 31st, and festivities begin tomorrow night with live music and food vendors open on Oregon Avenue! Saturday and Sunday (May 30th-31st) are sure to be aContinue reading “Event May 29th-31st: Bend Summer Festival in Bend, OR”

Event May 15th-17th: Keizer Riverwalk Art Fair in Keizer, OR

I’m thrilled to be a part of the 3rd annual Keizer Riverwalk Art Fair, hosted by the Keizer Art Association, on May 15th-17th at Keizer Rapids Park. This lovely fine art event is set up adjacent to KeizerFest, the city-wide celebration of Keizer, Oregon’s status as the Iris Capital of the World. In honor ofContinue reading “Event May 15th-17th: Keizer Riverwalk Art Fair in Keizer, OR”

History of my Koi Pond Collection

Today, I’m celebrating 20 years of creating fused glass Koi Pond scenes. Here’s how my Koi Pond Collection began and continues to swim to new homes each year. One of my first and most memorable fused glass Koi Pond designs was a 9″ x 12″ fused glass panel inspired by the Portland Japanese Gardens. TheContinue reading “History of my Koi Pond Collection”

Event December 12th-14th: The Original Salem Holiday Market in Salem, OR

I’m thrilled to invite all my neighbors, family, friends, and Lucky Starz fans to the Original Salem Holiday Market at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, hosted by Salem Community Markets. It’s going to be another exciting live event featuring the Lucky Starz Studio pop-up shop! Make sure you add December 12th-14th to your calendar and meetContinue reading “Event December 12th-14th: The Original Salem Holiday Market in Salem, OR”

Farmland Sunflowers: Inspired by the Wooden Shoe Farm

First, I want to say how grateful I am to the Iverson family for the opportunity to spend several weekends in July and August at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm showing off my fused glass art and gifts earlier this year. The folks who own and run the farm and the Flower Festivals are someContinue reading “Farmland Sunflowers: Inspired by the Wooden Shoe Farm”

Event October 10th-12th: Wilsonville Festival of the Arts at Charbonneau in Wilsonville, OR

I’m very excited to return to the Wilsonville Festival of the Arts on October 10th-12th, at the Charbeneau Country Club. This amazing event is hosted by the Charbonneau Arts Association and raises funds for the Wilsonville and Canby Student Arts Programs. The event is FREE for all (except the Friday Night Gala – See detailsContinue reading “Event October 10th-12th: Wilsonville Festival of the Arts at Charbonneau in Wilsonville, OR”

Event September 27th-28th: Corvallis Fall Festival in Corvallis, OR

In August, I received amazing news that I was moved from the waitlist to being officially invited to exhibit my artwork at the Corvallis Fall Festival! This community event is held at Central City Park in Corvallis, Oregon, on September 27th and 28th. I’m thrilled to be invited and participate in this incredible event forContinue reading “Event September 27th-28th: Corvallis Fall Festival in Corvallis, OR”

Sharing the Lavender Love

July is the peak of lavender season, and with it comes festivals and artists who capture these magical flowers, the farm life, and the wonderful insects who pollinate them. It’s also time for me to refresh my lavender-inspired glass art and gifts. This month (in July), I created the 3rd edition of the Lavender LoveContinue reading “Sharing the Lavender Love”

Event July 24th-August 24th: Wooden Shoe Summer Flower Festival in Woodburn, OR

OMG, you guys! We’re beyond excited to announce that Lucky Starz Studio has been invited to participate in the Wooden Shoe Summer Flower Festival! We’ve chosen four weekends to set up the booth on their amazing property so I can share all my new fused glass creations with the visitors at the farm. Each week,Continue reading “Event July 24th-August 24th: Wooden Shoe Summer Flower Festival in Woodburn, OR”