Dysthymic Bliss

09/04/2026

It still gets me when I see someone else post about us 🤣 I even know it's gonna happen cause advertising, but it still gives my dusty dark heart some warm fuzzies. 🥰

06/30/2026

ON BREAK UNTIL FALL!!!!!

Yep, taking some much needed time off to deal with some life things, home inprovments, gardening, and learning new things. I'm going to go haunt plant stores, coffee shops, galleries, museums, and my own home.

I'm feeling a little crispy lately and that means stop, take some time, and come back fresh.

I DID just get back from my class in Mineral Point, Circus of the Curious and Misbegotten ❤️. As always it was fun and I learned things and it was wonderful catching up with everyone but I could also tell I was not enjoying it as much as I normally do and I know it was because of stress I've been dealing with. And I fought my own brain the whole time with stupid intrusive thoughts that were very "WTF?! Where is that coming from?" kind of crap. So, break time. There were things I learned I'd like to get better at, critique (all good, never mean) that I got that kind of struck a cord. Something I do that I never thought of as a strength, but I guess it is, and I want to lean into that more and see where it takes me.

Right now we have nothing on the books til October, when you can find us at the Bloodcurling Book Bash on the 17th in Bloomington, MN. Which is awesome and CLOSE to home. Plus it's at the old Convergence hotel, so I know my way around 🤣

I will probably have some things in later September but nothing certain yet. And at the beginning of November you'll find us a WitchyCon of the North in Duluth.

More about those coming up but for now - have a good summer, take time to enjoy it, go do things, see friends, walk around the lakes, play in the dirt, discover a new favorite coffee spot. REST YOUR HEAD. We've all be going through a lot in Minnesota lately, and a lot personally, too.

Be kind to yourself and we'll see you in the fall.

Here's a picture of Vincent Price and his daughter Victoria at the beach enjoying life, which I think we all need to be reminded to do.

06/13/2026

All set up at the Eagles Club in Bloomington. Lots of cool stuff, lots of cool people, good food, a patio, and remember this is the LAST place to catch us - right now, til November (and then you’ll have to drive to Duluth 🤣). Probably more shows to come but not until later Fall for Spooky Time.

So come out and support LOCAL ART AND ECONOMY. Cause why add to the mess of the national one, right?

9152 Old Cedar Avenue South in Bloomington, right near 77, not far from the Mall of Insanity and IKEA 😜. We’re here from 11 to 5 pm.

06/06/2026

05/30/2026

So here’s the deal - the June 13th Nerdish Creations show in Bloomington will be our last for til at least fall. Life be life-ing here.

I have some family stuff to take care of, my own health stuff, and mentally I need a break.

Not quitting, taking a much needed break. A step back because there’s things I want to change and come back better. I think they call it “rebranding”. I call it learn new things and shake things up.

After I go to class I want to come back home, concentrate on my yard and gardens, and some home improvement projects. And take it slow. GO to art events and enjoy them, do weekend things with friends, haunt the coffee shops and antique stores and plant stores.

It feels a lot like when I left the Haunt. Lots of s**t going on in the background and what personal time I do get I want to enjoy with my family this summer.

And we’ll see what fall brings. Hopefully a fresh and excited start again. There’s new things I’m learning so I can add them to my work but I’m not ready to show them til I know I can do them.

I’m my own worst competitor. I got waitlisted for two shows this year. To me that means I need to do better, newer, and more eye catching work. Whether or not that’s actually the reason doesn’t matter. I need to be better than my old version.

So please come see us and everyone else at the Nerdish Creations Show. As soon as I’m back in front of the actual computer and not just my phone I’ll share the link with all the details.

And, as always, email with Q’s or if there’s something special you want made. Concentrating on one piece is a lot easier than an entire show 😂

04/27/2026

Next up - Greenhaus at the ALTR Gallery in NE Minneapolis during Art A Whirl. I'll have a piece with some sculpted Orchids and A seed Box up for grabs.

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03/25/2026

Hey! It's SPRING!!!!

For a couple days anyway 🤣 You gotta love MN this time of year. Of course, we aren't really given a choice in the matter.

But here's some news, since we are now out of hibernation mode. Sorry, I just need that time between Christmas and usually March to just not have to do or be anywhere or anything. I hibernate for sure, crawl in my blanket fort and wait til Spring. 😏

But, that's done now - Last weekend we did the WIcked WItches Ball at Ground Zero and it was a blast! Lots of memories in that place, it's been far too long. WONDERFUL group to work with (Forbidden Bazaar) and they have some great theme nights coming up so go support them and have fun.

Now, the next place to find us will be at the Rewind Book Fair held at the Grandstand at the State Fair grounds in St. Paul. We'll be there all weekend with some special pieces just for this. Very book themed (horror and Gothic lit, of course). Over the winter I got 5 boxes (6 boxes? I've condensed them) of vintage cigar boxes, all in excellent condition. So I've been having fun with those. They make great Tarot boxes.

On May 17th you can find us at The Forge in Chaska for the Morbid Maker's Market. This time we'll be inside. Great venue and staff, and the food next door at The Bellows Bistro is nummy (and they give vendors free soda =) ).

There are a couple other markets we're waiting to hear back on so keep an eye out.

I've also been accepted to a show at ALTR Gallery called Greenhaus. It all Botanical themed art and I'm really looking forward to this one. I only wish it was AFTER my yearly trip to Shake Rag Alley because I always find the most amazing stuff to play with on my trip. Oh well, guess I'll just have to take a trip to AxMan - poor me - more like poor my bank account 🤣 if I get out that door under $100 it's a miracle. There's just too much good stuff. Maybe I'll take a day trip? It's only a couple hours to Crazy Franks just across the border. 😁

But that's what going on, that's how we're thawing out and getting moving again. I will say that the word for this year is Intention. Due to some health issues I'm being more intentional in shows we apply to, the art that's made, and what we'll be doing. I've had to adapt to some limitations, no I don't like that word - adapt to new ways of doing things. Not slowing down, but being more thoughtful about things and how much energy is going into them. Cause i have a bad habit of overdoing and not listening to my own cues and then - it's not pretty 🤣. So this year, we change that.

I hope to see faces at some of these events and remember I have a brain like a pasta strainer so please forgive if I don't recognize you, just remind me ☺️. Cause I can't remember names either 🤣. Actually it's more like I will remember your name, but put someone else's face to it. It can be quite entertaining to watch 😝

Here's Vincent Price in a field of Daffodils to celebrate Spring. ❤️