Colleen is a life-long lover of beauty, and of the ultimate Author of beauty, Jesus Christ. From home and garden, to the inspiration of words, she sees the wonder of creation all around her and delights in pointing out God's handiwork. Writing on a variety of subjects including design, children's literature, inspiration and encouragement, Colleen offers her homegrown and folksy perspective on life. She is a wife, mother of five and grandmother, and resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and menagerie of animals.