Ever notice how many people you interact with every day are just going from one thing to the next with their minds churning the whole time?? Here’s what you may be thinking – “Hey! Calm down for a minute. Wake up and notice yourself. ...]]> http://www.ninetomatoes.com/?p=1302 Have you seen this print somewhere and wondered where you can get one? You’re in the right place! An 8X10 matte print is just $12 plus shipping ($10 for GG members – ask at the front desk). It looks great in a black frame! Looking for a bigger size? Get in touch.

I have to say, I LOVE these designs!! They look fantastic on fabric, and they make a great centerpiece for a quilt, or a full size pillow or a wall-hanging. I put them on walls ’cause It feels so good to walk in and see them hanging there! (click thru to post, then on image to enlarge)

These designs are selling separately as fat quarters (21×18) on 100% soft cotton at Santa Fe Fabrics. What a unique store full of luscious artsy fabrics and accessories! We’re also ...]]> http://www.ninetomatoes.com/?p=1087 It’s hot hot hot this summer and I LOVE it!! We don’t use air conditioning in our house because I like to have the doors and windows open. Shut up all winter is enough, and there’s a hidden benefit to being too hot. I can’t DO as many things as I might otherwise. I’m usually full of energy and can fill up a day with plenty to DO, but not when it’s this hot.

It took a while to get used to just taking it easy. I like to be ...]]> http://www.ninetomatoes.com/?p=1071 Have you heard of Breathplay?? Do you use it, and if so, are you impressed by the results??

It’s a breathing method developed by Ian Jackson to improve the riding performance of cyclists. I listened to a short podcast about it and, being the expert meditative breather that I am, ahem, I thought it sounded plausible.

Essentialy, you do all the work on the outbreath and relax on the inbreath. Ok, not so astounding, but you do it to a certain rhythm, and the outbreath is always longer ...]]> http://www.ninetomatoes.com/?p=1000 NineTomatoes’ wall-hangings came to life when a good friend asked if I could do some mandalas in chakra colors. That’s all it took. Voilà! They hang everywhere now, including many rooms in my house.

If you happen to be at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, you’ll find these wall-hangings available in their beautiful store.

Do you do yoga? I do some simple poses that have a powerful effect on my energy. Here’s how some of them look to me.

I recently had a request for a smaller version of the ...]]> http://www.ninetomatoes.com/?p=665 I get a lot of feedback from people who wear my tee-shirts. Most of them say something like: “This’ll sound weird, but I feel good when I wear this shirt. Isn’t that strange?!” “No,” I say, “not at all. Thanks for telling me, I love to hear it!”