Tucked in a corner of our outdoor space, we have a couple of chairs where you might sit for a minute to talk, or relax, or write on our dream board. It was originally made for a party but we noticed it was always changing so we left it up and now it is part of our landscape. People of all ages use it. Sometimes it’s funny and sometimes it is thoughtful. I am sure there are a million different ways you could make one, ours is made out of plywood with blackboard paint and the sentence painted on. We always have plenty of chalk on...
Try this, it is something completely different and will change how you see color, and the color in your world. Pick a color, I change the color every time I do this. Like green. Then look for it, notice the color throughout your day how the light effects it, where it is naturally, and where we have used color to blend in or stand out. Notice how many variations of the color there are. This can turn into a fascinating exercise. Trends, seasons, time of day all will influence the...
Teacup, shallow bowl, anything that can hold a bit of water can hold a single flower or six or more. A moving composition, by...
My name is Pat Klug, welcome to Creatively Speaking. Here I share short stories, recipes, design ideas, art, and lots of other fun life tidbits. I even have guest cooks who stop by to cook up some of their favorite recipes. I’ve been a well-known creative director here in Pittsburgh and beyond all my life, but I like to think of myself as 1/3 designer, 1/3 consultant, 1/3 home cook, and 100% family girl....
I love rocks! Stacked, painted, love to look at old rock walls here and...
My name is Pat Klug, welcome to Creatively Speaking. Here I share short...
If you are like me you have a bunch of old cooking and lifestyle magazines...