Hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah") is a Danish concept that is all about creating a warm, cozy, and welcoming atmosphere in your home. Amy Sadler shared with us her journey in learning a hygge lifestyle. Have you heard of Hygge yet? It's a total vibe and I am chasing it...
Spring is here and summer is coming, which means vintage markets, antique fairs, flea markets, and yard sales are abundant – at least where I live in the Northeast. As someone who works full-time, one of the key things that helps me to de-stress is, well, shopping....
Kristal Coral Marie Molina is an artist inspired by the tropics of her birthplace, American Samoa. Now residing in San Diego, California with her husband, she is a proud mother of two young adults. In addition to her role as a K-12 art teacher, Kristal also...
The Flowering Farmhouse is a small flower farm located in gorgeous Hood River, Oregon. Jennifer Gulizia, creator and farmer at The Flowering Farmhouse, grows a wide variety of specialty cut flowers. Of course, dahlias have always been Jennifer’s favorite cut flower...
Are you considering making a living as an artist? Kari Johnston, Curator for The Turquoise Iris Journal shares her perspective for artists in this space. “I just want to paint,” Gary Blevins says with a sigh. “I want that for you,” I respond, and I mean it....
Do you have a close, personal relationship with worry? Does your imagination run away with itself chasing the worst possibilities? Do you experience sleepless nights filled with nagging apprehension and woe? And most importantly, are you ready to stop feeling...
Carrie Schmitt and a Flower Crown Workshop at the House of Miracles Artist and author Carrie Schmitt has turned her house into a home, one she calls the House of Miracles. Read on to hear how she manages to stay connected and empowered despite a medical condition...
Hi! I’m Dionne Woods; an artist, coach, and founder of The Turquoise Iris Journal. One of the first steps I take with my coaching clients is to ask them for a clear picture of their goals. What are their big dreams? What do they want their life to look like in a...
When we saw these handmade ornaments from Pam Dudley of Pam’s Painted Petals and Design we knew we had to share them! Thank you so much to Pam for teaching us how to make these fantastic DIY Christmas Ornaments. DIY Alcohol Ink Christmas Ornaments Supplies Glass or...
Here at The Turquoise Iris Journal, we consider ourselves curators of timeless creativity. Our goal is to collect and catalog the pursuits of creative people, from painters and poets to crafters and crocheters. There are so many DIYs and craft project tutorials...