Original Painting: The Easter Egg Tree

March 4, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Yesterday I put the finishing touches on this little Easter painting, and I’m so happy to be able to share it with you here (and in plenty of time for Easter! Or Pascha, whichever you celebrate!) This is “The Easter Egg Tree” and it was inspired, again, but Ukrainian Folk Art traditions […]

Little bits of progress

February 11, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

Yesterday marked Robbie’s first whole month. I can’t believe he’s already a month old! The time has really flown by— we’ve watched copious amounts of HGTV (he’ll probably be able to renovate a house on his own in about 6 months) and cuddled and nursed and watch snow fall outside while we stay […]

Snow::Blossoms::Books

February 4, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Here is February, already a month into the new year! On Friday Robbie will be 4 weeks old, and it seems hardly possible. Here at the house, things have been pretty quiet. I’ll be honest, I call it a good day if I can get the dishes from the sink to the dishwasher and manage […]

Welcome!

Welcome to Sleightholm Folk Art! I am Heather Sleightholm, a lover of the sacred and homespun, good books & gardening. I am a folk art painter and cross stitch designer inspired by all things cozy and handmade.

On this site I will share what I’m making and what’s inspiring me, my favorite books and notes from the garden. I also love to share my travels to some of my favorite historical sites. I’m so glad you’ve decided to come by for a visit, thanks for spending some time here with me!