Pint-Sized Pegs

06/20/2026

Growing up, much of my childhood was spent on our boat perch fishing on Lake Erie, or rod in hand on the bank of the bayou of my grandma's cottage in Ludington, Michigan trying to catch sunfish- and if we were lucky- bass, watching my dad tie flies and my favorite part- eating all of the delicious fresh caught fish we... well I should say, mostly my mom and dad 😆, caught! There is absolutely nothing like enjoying perch and walleye, fried up all golden brown, that was just brought home that afternoon. Christmas Eve isn't Christmas Eve without my dad's smoked fish 🥰 or my mom's poached salmon. Mmmmm 🤤. Early in mine and Scott's relationship, well before we were even married, my dad started teaching him how to tie flies and the two of them would go out on the river fly fishing. It created a passion for it in Scott and now he is passing that onto our youngest, Aaron, who definitely inherited the anglers gene! It was only a matter of time that I started painting these things- honestly, I'm surprised it has taken me this long!! But now, I gotta say I am 🪝 hooked *ba-dum-tiss* 🥁😄 they are just so darn pretty! New favorite thing to paint for sure.
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These hand painted wood slice fishing flies are up at River Light Gallery the perfect add-on for your Father's Day gifts- or anytime gifts really! 😘

04/18/2026

04/17/2026

"The smaller the creature, the bolder its spirit." -Suzy Kassem
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I'm pretty keen on this one 💞 It's a difficult piece to part with! Good thing I'm pretty close with the artist 😝. This precious woodland animal set is a new drop at River Light Gallery . I'm here until 5pm today. Come pop by and add a little 🌞 and 🌈 to your FriYay!

03/12/2026

Tomorrow, March 13th, I will be greeting everyone at River Light Gallery & this little guy will be coming along with me! Fridays are a perfect day to wander through Peninsula. Come on down , grab a coffee from next door at Peninsula Coffee House (vanilla latte with oat milk for me please 😄) and then pop in to the gallery for a chat with & some shopping for beautiful art made by your favorite local Ohio artists (moi included 😘) Then wander 3 doors up from us to find some treasures at Peninsula Valley Antiques. After antiquing, you are probably ready for a bite to eat, so a yummy bowl of soup at Fisher's Peninsula is the way to go (their Bloody Mary's are also👌🏼so depending on your mood...🍹I mean, technically they are a full serving of vegetables 💁🏼‍♀️) . Now that you are reenergized on soup & veggies, cross the street to check out all the fun nostalgia in Apple Jacks Toys - trust me, it's fun for the kid in all of us! Did you know that you can support the Cuyahoga Valley National Park just by making purchases on cool tshirts and stickers and fun things that you would want to sport anyways?! Well you can if you bop on over to Trail Mix shop. They also carry beautiful nature inspired jewelry, art, home goods & fun things for the kids! It's a neat place to visit for sure. Trail Mix is located in the grey building just behind the Winking Lizard Tavern (which you should hit up at dinner for some delicious wings & a local 🍻 or 🥤!) After you are done at Trail Mix, make a right out the door & walk around the building. You will see a 🦋 painted on the fence. This is the Peninsula Art Academy Go inside & view the current art show they have displayed by talented local artists, grab info to sign up for an art class 🎨 for yourself or someone you know (girls night anyone?!) & then shop for some local art & handmade jewelry- this is a super fun hidden gem in the heart of Peninsula. Across the street you'll see a red building that resembles a barn. Do not miss this place! Head on in to Purplebrown Farm Store This is one of my most favorite places! This small but mighty shop sells goods from SO MANY of the local farms, micro-farms and homesteads in Ohio. YUM! Come have some fun!

02/28/2026

The world needs all the color you can bring!🌈 I am so grateful for every single one of you beautiful humans- exactly as you are- exactly as you were meant to be. The world is a better place because you are in it! Don't let ANYONE ever let you believe otherwise.
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Who else is ready for this cold weather nonsense to be gone?! 🙋🏼‍♀️I sure am! These joyful, rainbow diverse peg dolls are available at .light gallery today!

02/06/2026

I don't know how winter is where all of you are from, but here in Northeast Ohio, we haven't seen one like this since I was a little kid.... and being born in '79, I'm a product of the 80's, sooo, it's been a very very long time!! It feels like my kids have been home more than they have been in school between snow and cold days- but boy are they not complaining 😆! That is what childhood is all about, right? And my youngest, Aaron, has been absolutely living it up! He and his buddies have been taking full advantage of the snow, with loads of sledding, fort building, drinking obscene amounts of hot chocolate (with tons of marshmallows of course!) and basically just living their best life. So of course this sled riding family was inspired by my little man and our truly Wintery Winter. I hope you all are enjoying the sparkly, magic as much as we are! If playing in the snow isn't your jam, I DO hope that you are at the very least staying warm by the fire with a cozy afghan, a good book or movie- and preferably a snuggly pup or kitty curled up in your lap- and if you are lucky- BOTH!!
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I will be at River Light Gallery all day today, from 11-5, and will be bringing this set with me! I only painted one of this adorable sled riding family, so if it speaks to ya, come grab it before it's gone! See you all soon! 😘
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