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Being a creative feels a little like being an iceberg… folks only see about 10% of the work that we put out while 90% of our efforts are happening under the surface. I’ve been working hard in the background, under the surface, for the past few months in order to make some truly HUGE changes to The Turquoise Iris Journal and the time has finally arrived to let everyone know!!! (RE)Introducing The Turquoise Iris Journal I had an epiphany last year: The Turquoise Iris Journal is more than a magazine. So much more, in fact, that we decided to stop calling it a magazine altogether! Instead, we...
Laura Barnes
Laura Barnes is the owner and artist of New to You in Angus, Ontario, Canada. "I am a mother to three beautiful children and a creator by heart. I write...
Christie Wright
Christie Wright is a wife and mother of three young adults. "I am stepping into a new creative career. I grew up in northern Indiana and enjoy gardening,...
Maja Komasa
"ReLoved by Maja Komasa is a two-person family business. Our passion was born on the Isle of Man, where we lived for 10 years. This is where the idea of...
Esther McCord
When we planned Issue 06’s neon color scheme and chose SPARK as our focus word we knew we had to reach out to Esther McCord! Her art is filled with vibrant...
Sarah Mason Walden of Peacoquette
Sarah Mason Walden of Peacoquette Pattern and textile designer Sarah Mason Walden is the genius behind Peacoquette and her designs have appeared just about...
Velvet Honey Furniture Makeover
Say hello to Velvet Honey! This incredible piece, inspired by the themes of Issue 06, was painted by The Turquoise Iris Journal founder Dionne Woods!...
Easy Holiday Recipes
Hey readers! We reached out to Team Turquoise and asked them to share a few of their favorite, easy holiday recipes for the season! Put your apron on and...
A Maker at Heart – Lori Siebert
Lori Siebert is a Maker at Heart When I was a little girl, my Mom enrolled me in private art lessons after I won a ribbon in a local art fair. I was a shy...
Everyone Has Their Own Beginning – Kelly Wiler
Kelly Wiler shares how everyone has their own beginning. My studio is an eclectic bohemian space where you can find locally made art, candles, clothing,...
The Path to Stockley – Chris Butler
Issue 05 Contributor Chris Butler on The Path to Stockley August 2020 My better half returned from a year-long deployment where she was in command of the...
Summer Art Series
Every summer for the past few years I have challenged myself to create a focused art series and this year is no different. The fourth issue of The...
Everything You Want to Know About The Turquoise Iris Journal
Our Mission Statement The Turquoise Iris Journal is a quarterly art and lifestyle magazine centered around exploring color in unexpected ways throughout...
Spring Trends – Behind the Scenes
We have SO MUCH FUN putting together The Turquoise Iris Journal! I love inviting you into my studio, my heart, my home…and even my wardrobe! Next month...
Locally Grown – Rhonda Church Finfrock
Rhonda Church Finfrock It’s almost time for the next issues of The Turquoise Iris Journal! As always, we’d love to give you a little teaser of what we’ve...
Arise From the Darkness
A little over a year ago, I was in a very dark place. It was a place that I hadn’t visited for decades but, as soon as I arrived there, I remembered why I...
Losing Your Groove with Brooke Peterman
Brooke Peterman On Losing Your Groove (And Getting it Back!) When I create, I feel part joy, part accomplishment and part miracle magical goodness. As an...
Born to Create
Born to Create Denise O’Hare Nardulli of UpChic Glitz & Glam shares her creative journey. My maternal grandfather made wooden dollhouses from scratch...
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