This is the cover of our newest issue, which will be on the newsstand November 1st. With every issue there are women who touch my heart, prove that beautiful things are essential, and inspire each of us to be and to create what we have only begun to dream. With every issue I have made new friends and these photo shoots are woven with so many memories made and stories to tell – I wish each of you could be with me on each and every shoot. Your life would be forever changed!
In the coming weeks I'll be introducing you to our featured artists. First, let me introduce you to my friend, Patience Brewster ….
Patience Brewster, who graces our cover, is more than my limited and humble words can adequately describe. Everything about her is lovely and graceful and caring. When she answered the door in that light pink dress with her beautiful hair and stood on the porch of her home with its weathered grey barn and surrounded by the most beautiful gardens, it took my breath away. I have loved her art since the day I discovered her.
Not only is she an artist,
but her home is magazine ready, and of course,
she whipped up a magnificent salad for lunch with fresh-from-the-bakery bread and we sat at a table with flowers picked from her garden …
Even though we seldom see each other, I hope that we call each other "friend" forever.
Please visit Patience at http://www.patiencebrewster.com/.
I’ll be hanging on every word and photo! LOVE IT!
Rochelle (shell-rose creations)
Beautiful house!
Congratulations, Jo.
Jenny :)
Welcome to the blogging world!
i can’t wait for the next issue!!!!!
How wonderful to have a blog to follow to go along with the amazing magazine!
Yes! This is such a wonderful blog! I’ll be following and linking. Thanks for all you do for us ladies! :)
Cathie
Wonderful! I’m so eager to see your magazine- and love this first blog post! Beautiful and feminine and inspiring- thank you!
So excited about the blog! The magazine is fabulous and I’m always so inspired — until I look at what I have to work with. LOL
Looking forward to Nov. 1, or shortly thereafter.
Oh, how beautiful! Your blog is truly going to be an inspirtaion!
Can I come visit??
Lovely, I am sure that i will be a regular on yur blog. I have enjoyed your facebook comments.
Way to go! Its Beautiful!
Congrats on your new blog; it’s lovely!
What a beautiful blog Jo. Thanks for sharing with us. I wish you much success!
beautiful.gorgeous.wish it was mine! Cant wait for the 1st!
What a beautiful, peaceful home. Patience looks like she walked out of her own art work!
Such a beautiful blog! Why don’t I get this magazine?? I sure am going to find out how to get it right away. Patience has a beautiful home and is such a talented artist!
I love your book and the magazine, the blog is icing on the cake!!!
It’s all lovely! Great work!
Love that you now have a blog too! Welcome!
When I sat down with my latest copy of WWC – I was so moved by Patience – her story & her art. . . that I had to wait to look through the rest of the magazine. . . my heart was full! Thank you for bringing these wonderful artists & their studios & a bit of their lives to us. It is such an encouragement!
xo, Bren
Welcome to blogland, Jo! Your blog and photos are so beautiful… only flaw is I can’t climb through my monitor to step inside them!
I love you all…..
Thank you so much for your support of the women featured on the pages of our magazine – and of the women that we will introduce you to that will not be featured.
You are the very best!!!!!
Congrats for the blog! and wow! thanks for the lovely pics of Patience world!!! all the best.
Oh this will be so much fun!
Wonderful! I am so excited to have more Where Women Create in my life. Such a beautiful publication, and now, a beautiful blog!
Welcome!
Congratulations on your beautiful blog. I can’t wait to buy the next WWC . These photos are breathtaking!!:)
what an amazing first post! congrats
Hi Jo
Yeah! This is fabulous… Good job girl! I will link it to my blog and visit often.
Blessings
Rebecca
Love this blog already!
Patience is one of my favorites and now her house is a favorite too.
All I can say is “WOW”!!!!!! Can’t wait to pick up this issue!!
What a gorgeous home she has and her drawings are precious. Can’t wait for the next issue!!
Congratulations. The book is a gift, so I know the stories will be treasures. Blessings, Janet
totally delicious – I can’t wait to follow you!
oh sorry, i gotta fly… i NEED the newest issue of “where women create”. it is one of my most inspirational things to pore over.
when i grow up, perhaps i too can have as gracious a life as so many of your contributing artists have. I can’t wait to read about more of them. see ya… every posting. thank you for every little bit of everything you share.
xow.
What a beautiful home and art! Congrats on your new blog. Looking forward to all of your stories.
Congratulations on your new blog Jo! You are off to a wonderful start. Your photos in this post are just beautiful.
Congratulations!
Great concept and photos. Thanks so much for sharing.
Wow talk about a fairy tale…what a beautiful home & lady.. I am so excited to be able to visit your new blog!!!!
Congratulations Jo.
xoxoo Laura
How beautiful and inspiring! Thanks for sharing your story and the amazing pictures with us all. I am subscribing to the magazine tonight!
Mary Patterson
Jo so glad you are now in blog land! Will visit you all the time.
Patience is such an incredible lady. I too have loved her art forever! I buy my best friend and ornament of her’s every year.
bunny hugs,
shell
What a sweet post.
I am so excited that you now have a blog!
I cant wait to get my issue with Patience in it!
I was just on her website a couple weeks ago, and saw her new movie! …I had an entire minuture tree of her ornaments collected in my studio, and I didnt even know who she was when I was buying them! It was like a light bulb going on! LOL
Have fun with your blogging!
Vanessa
http://RhinestoneContessa.com
p.s. What are in all those beautiful Blue boxes??? Drawings??? curiosity is a daily struggle… Hee hee
Oh my goodness Jo!!!! She is gorgeous, her home is gorgeous and her artwork is always a delight ~ I can’t wait to get the issue! xxoo, Dawn
This blog has been added to my favorites….love Stampington publications and definitely “Where Women Create”!
Hurry fast November 1, I can’t wait to get my hands on the next issue!
Beautiful, stunning, gorgeous!!!
Can’t wait to grab the issue…
:) T
I can hardly wait to read more but in the meantime….congrats Jo! You deserve every success!
So glad you are now blogging to go along with the magazine. This was a lovely blog and that house is gorgeous.
Pat
Patricia Rose-A Potpourri of Fabric, Fragrance and Findings
What a beautiful blog and lovely post. Thanks so much for sharing. I will be back for sure!
Warmest regards,
Carrie
Incredible! I can’t beleive people really live in houses like this.
Thank you for sharing the wonderful story and pictures! It is a joy to the eyes.
What a beautiful post Jo. You always have the right words to say to make me feel like I know the person you are talking about.
xoxo
Roxie
Candylights
Hi Jo,
Love your blog. Can’t wait to see your lates WWC. I admire all your work and you are very inspiring!
Have a wonderful day,
Janet
Janet’s Creative Pillows
Love WWC the magazine … and now the blog too!
OMGosh, I love PB. Her art is gorgeous. I can’t wait to get the magazine when it comes out. So happy I stumbled upon your blog. Diane
so excited, really excited to see the launch of your blog. the magazine is amazing & now the blog too… :)
blessings to you jo
Jo,
Thanks for sharing such wonder photos – from such a great issue! It was fun seeing you visiting her home!
Hugs, Tedi
http://www.PetiteBookstore.com/blog
What an enchanting and inspiring woman!
What a treat to see these photos. How delightful!
I can hardly wait to see this issue.
Lisa
I’m such a fan of your book and magazine – I have bought every edition. I’m excited about the blog – thank you!
I can’t wait to see more!!
angela
http://www.missmollycottage.blogspot.com
LOVE the blog and the article. I’m a big of fan of Patience, and have collected her pretties for years..love her house and grounds too! Very inspiring..
Love seeing these additional photos of Patience.
The WWC magazine segment featuring her is beautiful and quite poignant.
Congrats on the new blog too!
Wow, Beautiful feature….Patience has a Gorgeous home….yard & beautiful creations!
A visual feast for the eyes!
Your photos of Patience and her beautiful home make me feel good about the world! Such grace, such creativity! I have followed Patience’s work for several years now, and not one Halloween or Christmas goes by without yet another “must have it” purchase to help decorate my home. Thank you, Jo, for bringing such a wonderful magazine to us.
Wow what an incredible home, I love love love that pig, and would very much like it in my home. And congrats to you for following your dream, tha magazine so far looks incredible, I will be a follower!
Now THAT is an artistic life! What a great beginning to your blog; hope to see much more.
Dear Jo,
We have all been waiting for your blog! So nice of you to join this wonderful community. Congratulations!
xoxo
Fifi
What a beautiful blog post ~ I love Patience’s home and I really want her dress :)
xox
Lori
Such a beautiful post. I savor each and every publication of yours. You and your daughter both have “that magic touch”. I look forward to perusing your blog and future publications! ~ Angela
enter me into the contest
1) want to see- more small studios, one room repurposed in a house, a busy soccer mom’s traveling car studio—yep been there done that some of my best creations were during that hour practice parked at the side of the field.
2) artist- Allison Strine,atlanta Georgia and the glass artist behind BellaBeads, Linda is an employed art teacher and artist extrodinaire in Upstate NY
also extra credit fan on facebook
I would love to see Carol Marine featured (http://carolmarine.blogspot.com/) and I’ve loved EVERY one of your featured artists so far! What a fun magazine!
Patience’s world…looks so peaceful…what a treat to see it…
She is a vision. Patience, her home, her life, her story, her creations. She makes my heart happy and sad. Happy that her business seems to be moving on a very positive note but sad that she had to endure so much to get there… I suppose that is what drives most artists…You have to have some pain to ignite a deep passion.
From my heart I am pleased they ( all of your featured artists) peel the layers for us…Makes them much more attractive.
Blessings Madame Samm
http://sewdollswhosnext.blogspot.com
Love what you are bringing to the creative corners of the world through your magazine Jo……..sooooo proud of you and how far you’ve come.
Love,
Marina
So very happy to find your beautiful blog!
Happy Holiday!!!
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Thank you for bringing these wonderful artists & their studios & a bit of their lives to us. It is such an encouragement!