Inspired by St. Croix

1/28/2015

A TIME OF CREATIVE RENEWAL

Each year, we leave the chilly landscape of North Dakota behind and head south for a much-needed thawing in the US Virgin Islands. Not only are the islands the place where we first met, but the Island of St. Croix is home to our daughter, her family and so many cherished friends. The lush hills, the scenic vistas, the sun on our faces and sips of Cruzan rum on the veranda -- these are the things that make this island, in particular, the place that refuels our creativity for the new year ahead.

Every time we return to the S tudio in Edgeley from St. Croix, we bring with us new design ideas and new ways of thinking, helping us hunker down for the remainder of winter -- and create.

14 Comments

Diane Schill

1/28/2015 08:39:46 am

Hi you two! What a beautiful view. Thank you for including me, I love hearing from you. I'm enjoying a book and a fire in the wood stove. Our weather is mild, 28º today, tho icy. Some rum sounds good to me too. Life has slowed down for a bit, Janet and I are thinking no more summer shows. Maybe the 8th Street show. It's inside, and the new organizers are really working hard to get the word out, and they are very accommodating to the artists. So my garden may actually look good this year. Even so, time seems to pass so quickly, fall creeps closer without pause.
I have such fond memories of supper at your house. I hope Janet and I can persuade you to come north sometime and spend some time here. When it's warmer : ) Affectionately, Diane

prairie pauls studio link

1/30/2015 04:15:32 am

Thanks, Diane! It is really so great to be here. Yes, time does pass so quickly! It would be fun to come up there for a visit one day. Hope to see you somewhere this summer. T&D

Janet Jacobson link

1/28/2015 08:56:46 am

Hey, Theresa and Don,
I thought about you when I drove through Edgeley last week on my way to Aberdeen. I would have stopped for a visit...alas, I knew you weren't there. Terry is headed for Haiti this week and I'm staying home to tend the cows. What could I have been thinking when I agreed to THAT!? See you when you come back north!

prairie pauls studio link

1/30/2015 04:17:47 am

I hope Terry's time in Haiti is as good and productive as yours was. Good luck with the cows:):). T&D

Frank and Kem Wiltse link

1/28/2015 09:40:11 am

We have been keeping up with current events on STX via 'ST.CROIXSOURCE.COM It seems that nothing changes polliticaly
in the USVI and especially STX. even after its most current addition of a new gov. and group. At least the weather and views remain the same as does the smell and taste of Cruzan Gold. Glad you are enjoying your stay....Thanks for the up-date, stay in touch as you return to the opposite of life styles (sort of)!.

prairie pauls studio link

1/30/2015 04:20:49 am

Great to hear from you two! You are right, the weather and views remain wonderful and it always feels so much like "coming home" when we are here. It would also be great to see you in FL one of these days.

Gail Snustad

1/28/2015 10:08:47 am

Hi you two! How great that you have such a great get-away place every winter. January has been warmer than average in Bismarck (we broke a record of all-time high yesterday at 53-whoop whoop!) and we are truly loving it, but all things must come to an end as this weekend it sounds like true winter will return.
Stopped to see my Mom after work today and she was pretty funny, or as funny as she gets. Was a nice change from some days!
Hope all is well with your folks as well, Theresa!
Enjoy the warmth of the sun! :)
Gail

prairie pauls studio link

1/30/2015 04:24:15 am

Thanks for the update, Gail. It is truly great to be here. Glad it is not as cold as usual in ND this winter.
Mom and Dad are doing fine. Our best to all of you. T&D

Nora Hooper link

1/28/2015 11:05:16 pm

Love your blog Theresa! And I love your work!

prairie pauls studio link

1/30/2015 04:25:51 am

Thanks, Nora! I thought of you when we walked by the old "Franks" last night. I love reading your postings on facebook.

Goyo

1/29/2015 04:07:05 am

Hello, Don, Glad to see you are enjoying the tropics. We have a fair idea of what you are grooving on, because we have been going to nearby St. John, and it is a paradise. Never saw so many tarpon before, and they are dumb as hell, not like the ones in Florida. You should try for tarpon off the docks in St. Croix. Best, Greg Roberts, Equator Coffee,

prairie pauls studio link

1/30/2015 04:29:06 am

Hey, thanks Greg! We just saw the tarpon that hang out in the water along the boardwalk in Christiansted last night!
By the way, we are enjoying drinking our coffee from Equator here as well as in ND.

Richard Berey

1/30/2015 04:22:01 am

So put down the rum, come over here and help me with my yard work.

Grumpy Rich

prairie pauls studio link

1/30/2015 04:30:40 am

Hey Grumpball! Hope you are making progress!

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