I sent this letter introducing myself and asking for sponsorships to local businesses to help me get to Nationals...it has come to my...

Sometimes a simple moment can have profound impact on your life. It's called an "A-Ha" moment. I had pulled into the parking lot of my...

https://www.yelpeconomicaverage.com/business-closures-update-sep-2020.html I just saw this very informative article from Yelp as they...

Ever since this craziness started, I've been searching for the right quote to fix my mindset.  It's scary/it's terrifying/it's not going...

This is a really challenging time....a lot of uncertainty, all 3 stores closed, oh how I miss seeing everyone's smiling faces! We have...

It's never too early to take care of yourself, and this post is specifically about taking care of your skin. And it's a rhetorical...

My fashion style???? Most of the time, disheveled artist! When I found these shoes splattered with bright paint, they screamed to my...

"nut" is the new addition to my keychain, probably one of the best gifts I have ever received (thank you Gretchen for finding this trait...

Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to be healthier in 2020? The Fitbit is a game changer! And good news, several Fitbits are on sale...

After being a poster child for a sedentary lifestyle, about 5 months ago I decided to go to the gym and make a change. 30 lbs later, I'm...

One of the wonderful things about being an art teacher is I don't have to take myself too seriously! When I saw this dress, it SPOKE TO...

If you know me, you know I'm on my feet all the time, teaching classes and racing around 3 stores, all with (ouch!) concrete floors. ...

December 22nd, I'm waxing sentimental! This is easy - what is the best part about Christmas at the store? It's YOU, it's the...

One of the things I love that happens at Spark is the moment when someone enters their art zone! Paints, canvas, brushes, art...

In the spirit of discovering new uses for our products, Sara used her innovation to find that our wooden door hangers can also be large...

And it was AWESOME!!! I had resisted having a Slime Party at Spark, thinking that Moms don't like Slime....but Amy Moon helped me to see...

Summer Art Camp is awesome! We start in just a little over a month!!! Woohooo!!! One of the reasons I love camp is the opportunity to...

We do art at Spark. That shouldn't surprise anyone - painting, jewelry, clay, crafts. I love all of it. It hit me one day - but really...

Recently we added the Spark graphics to my van and wow, it has changed everything!  First, I am a MUCH better and more considerate driver!...

“Last year I didn’t step into a store for any of my holiday shopping, I did it all online.”  As I heard this in conversation yesterday, I...