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Following curiosity and other ways to discover your creative spark

Following Curiosity and other ways to rediscover your creative spark

I love following whim. It sounds like a character out of a children’s book. A small light in the growing dusk as the full moon rises over the horizon line, just like she’s rising today. You step outside your door, most likely without any shoes on, and follow her into the yard. Where is she going? Where did she come from? Was she asking for me to follow? Whim creates curiosity wherever it goes. That’s[...]

Start your own creative practice

Start Your Own Creative Practice, Here’s How…

I want to squash an untrue belief that most people have about me–as an artist, I always feel creative. I am human and therefore move through the same cycles of energy (Creation, stagnation, destruction) as everyone else. My cycles just happen to move faster because I constantly am practicing this, I know what to look for that signals I’m low on creative energy, and I have the tools I need to get that cre[...]

Oh What Fun movie wallpaper

How to Mix Wallpaper Like the Oh. What. Fun. House (and the Iconic Home Alone House)

If you've watched Amazon Prime's Oh. What. Fun. starring Michelle Pfeiffer, you've probably found yourself pausing the movie just to admire the house. Every room bursts with personality through layered wallpaper patterns, unexpected cabinet colors, and that stunning blue and white plaid couch that has everyone asking "where can I get one?" This home, much like the beloved Home Alone house, proves that maximalist, pa[...]

Top Colorado Artists

Top Colorado Artists: Discover Mountain-Inspired Art That Heals and Transforms

Colorado's breathtaking landscapes have long been a muse for creative souls, and today's Top Colorado Artists are transforming that inspiration into powerful works that do more than decorate walls—they heal, restore, and reconnect us to what matters most. Whether you're searching for vibrant mountain art, meditative abstract pieces, or nature art that brings the outdoors inside, these talented Denver artists and C[...]

Beyond the Screen: Experiencing Denver Art in Real Life

In our digital age, art has never been more accessible. We scroll through galleries on our phones, save inspiration to Pinterest boards, and admire pieces from artists around the world without leaving our couches. This accessibility is beautiful and necessary—it democratizes art and connects us across distances. But there's something irreplaceable about standing in front of a piece of art in person.[...]

Modern Magic Wallpaper Featured in Home + Garden Colorado’s Summer 2025 Issue

A look into one of the pages featuring Katie Jackson of Modern Magic Modern Magic founder Katie Jackson was recently featured in Home + Garden Colorado magazine's "Meet the Experts" section, discussing the resurgence of bold wallcoverings and how to incorporate them into your home design. In the article "Pattern Pro," Jackson shares her journey from losing her marketing job during Covid to launching Modern[...]

The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift: Father’s Day Hike The Story Behind The Painting

How a chance encounter at a local bakery inspired the perfect Father's Day gift Finding truly unique gifts for him can feel impossible, especially when Father's Day rolls around each year. This year, I had the incredible opportunity to create something truly special – a custom Father's Day gift that tells a story of adventure, family bonds, and the magic of shared experiences in nature. Father's[...]

Custom Nursery Art

The Power of Custom Nursery Art for Your Baby’s First Space

When expecting parents begin planning their nursery, they're not just decorating a room—they're creating the first space their little one will call home. Custom nursery art has become an increasingly popular way to transform these special spaces into personalized havens that reflect the love, hopes, and dreams parents have for their children. Investment in Forever Memories: Custom Nursery Art Pricing Custom[...]

The art of…Coffee

There’s something sacred about the first cup of coffee in the morning. Not just the caffeine boost—though, let’s be honest, that’s a non-negotiable some days—but the ritual itself. The waiting, the pouring, the savoring. In our house, coffee isn’t just something we drink. It’s something we do. Our Morning Practice It starts with the beans. Every two weeks, my husband roasts them on the[...]

Kintsugi Painting – Healing how community looks and works

The art of…Kintsugi

My favorite mug is one that I purchased probably 20 years ago. It has painted elephants all around the outside with decorative details on the handle. I’ve always loved elephants and objects that look like they come from the other side of the world. It’s no surprise that eventually this mug wore out, like all things do. It cracked down the entire side, leaking any liquid it held. Not ideal for a mug. I tried t[...]

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