Hard to believe just a year ago this week I moved into the Artranch, a dream come true above Boulder. The year has literally flown by as I surround myself in art, animals, nature, and the heartfelt people that I love to share this beauty with. I am so profoundly grateful for the experiences I have daily here and excited to see the beginning of summer right around the corner and want to share this beautiful place with you! I invite you to join me for the Release the Vision 2019 at the Silver Savior Artranch! Let's face it, just the simple act of living is risky, so why not make an investment in yourself and go after what is truly in your heart to do? The...
Sweet Bird Family Spotlight: Patricia Melnice Tough Angels emerged after Patty Melnice quit her much loved job as a visual sylist with Neiman Marcus, put her belongings in storage and traveled alone to Africa in 2009. Patty worked extensively with victims of rape against women and children in developing countries. In Patty's words, "I don't claim to have all the answers , but once you've witnessed the horrors that women and children endure, it's impossible to 'unsee' them". In support of Patty's work Sweet Bird is joining her mission, "Rings of Hope". You likely have jewelry that has broken or missing parts. Those items can make a difference. The Rings of Hope project through Tough Angels can receive full refinery...
As the plane took off for Mexico last week, I wondered how the locals would receive us as the US was trying to close the border. Would we be safe, given all the turmoil between our two countries? I've traveled to Mexico a lot over the years, but this is a different era we find ourselves in. My friends and I went on a three hour sailing cruise out of Cabo San Lucas. We sailed and snorkeled under the beautiful skies and waters of the Sea of Cortez. As the day wore on, the captain of the sail boat asked what I did for a living. I showed him the bracelet that I never take off. It is of Our...
You can not imagine how your crusade and message resonated with me and truly left me with goosebumps. Having gone through some major life jerkers the past few years, I am finally at a place where I know I have something great to share with and give to the world and for me that is chickens. Recently, I took my "Fuck You Money" and bought a little farm where I am not only going to expand my chicken and feed business, but I am going to hold workshops and camps and above all... I WILL be free. Free to live my dream and share my love of farming with the world. Since I have been farming, i have met...
Dear Sweet Birdies, Happy New Year! Wow, 2019 has started with a bang and I want to share the exciting happenings with you! We are honored to be asked to make commemorative belt buckles for Governor-elect for Colorado Jared Polis and several entertainers, namely Cyndi Lauper and Melissa Etheridge for his inaugural ball on January 8th in Denver! I will keep you posted on the project as well as working on a Colorado belt buckle for purchase soon! The next exciting news (and most unusual to date) is that I am also honored to be working on a project for Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber ( www.nadiabolzweber.com to read more) relating to the launch of her new upcoming book Shameless. We will be making...
