in company with sparkles.

I finally ordered a print from The Black Apple. Emily's work is so beautiful and definitely inspires a lot of my efforts. Her blog is very sweet as well! The print I bought is entitled 'The Quiet Room,' and I plan on saving it for my future home instead of hanging it up now.


I just listened to an interview with the Botkin sisters, which was excellent. Among other things from their lives, Anna Sofia and Elizabeth spoke of influencing and encouraging brothers, which is also a special feature of their film, The Return of the Daughters. One of them shared a story about the early days of composing in their family, and how she wanted to be the great Botkin composer and would put down her brother's playing. When she realized that he was more gifted in the area and that her comments were tearing him down, she learned to build him up instead, and stand behind him and push him forward. We sisters can have a powerful influence (for good or ill) on our brothers, whether younger or older. Let's use it wisely!

with love,
Cait