Twenty-six years ago, a lost earring led me to glass and, unexpectedly, to an entirely different life. This anniversary reflection explores the trade-offs, freedoms, relationships, and impact that have shaped WindHorse Arts over the past quarter century.

What can 3,300 kiln firings teach an artist? In this behind-the-scenes look at fused glass, Alison Thibault shares the role of observation, experimentation, and curiosity in her creative practice, along with the lessons hidden inside decades of kiln logs.

This week on the blog I’m reflecting on what it means to run a small business in a small seasonal community for twenty-five years, inspired by the opening of the 25th season of New Era Gallery and my friend Elaine Crossman. The piece explores the rhythms of island business life, the invisible labor behind creative work, and how places like galleries, studios, and small shops slowly become woven into the emotional landscape of a community. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to continue creating and showing up year after year in a place shaped by both beauty and uncertainty, I’d love for you to read the full piece.

Choosing jewelry doesn’t have to feel complicated.

Over the years, I’ve watched people try on piece after piece, searching for something that feels right—and I’ve come to believe it’s less about getting it perfect and more about paying attention.

In this new post, I’m sharing a few simple ways to choose jewelry you’ll actually wear, along with a gentle approach to picking something meaningful for someone else.