Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Does Valentine’s Day bring a smile to your face or does it make you smirk with derision?  For a Hallmark holiday, it is rather polarizing.  And yes, there is a large cheesy factor to the day, but hey… it means that there is a whole slew of excellent candy options.   Personally,…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to send mail!

Question: Is there anything better than getting a handwritten letter in the mail? Answer: Nope! I get giddy when I see a letter addressed to me in a handwriting that I know. This holiday season, we can all do with more cheerful reminders of love and community. This year has been hard. A lot of…

Advent – Sunday, December 6, 2020

On the second Sunday of Advent, we want to reflect upon the fulfillment of the Old Testament’s promise of the coming Messiah. Through this promise, the miraculous birth of Christ, we are freed from the old and made new as children of God. Galatians 4:4-6 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent…

Advent – Sunday, November 29, 2020

Today marks the first Sunday during the season of Advent. These next four weeks are a time set apart to prepare for the miracle of Christ’s birth. This Sunday, we reflect upon promises made in the Old Testament, and the hope steeped within them. Mark 1: 1-3 The beginning of the good news about Jesus…

Christmas Time is Here

Planning, decorating, shopping, wrapping, baking and checking lists twice are all part of the holiday season. It’s easy for all you Christmas elves to become exhausted. Remember to take time to enjoy the message of our Savior’s birth. His gift of salvation, through faith and grace, is available to each and everyone one of us….

Cinnamon Scones

You know that feeling when you just need something soul satisfying? Well, look no further! artfulTANGENT’s Cinnamon Scones tick all of the baking boxes.Quick: √Easy: √Aromatic: √Delicious: √ They are fantastic on a rainy morning with a good book and cup of tea, or if it’s 10pm and you want to bake something scrumdiddlyumptious! Get…

Who is artfulTANGENTS?

artful tangent (n): a bold undertaking that actively reflects the human imagination that can suddenly and usually changes course. Welcome to artfulTANGENTS!  We are glad to have you join us on our tangent-filled adventures. We are Kirsten and Clare, a mother/daughther duo who find the joy in everyday creativity and the tangents that spontaneously emerge. …