"Take the obvious, add a cupful of brains, a generous pinch of imagination, a bucketful of courage and daring, stir well and bring to a boil." Bernard Mannes Baruch

I believe Mr. Baruch had the great secret recipe for creativity. He forgot to mention that when grabbing for that cupful of brains, do not use any marked "Abby Normal". Trust me on this one.

Thanks you for stopping and I’m thrilled you are here!

I am a stay-at-home mom who loves to write Haiku poems, create whimsical characters from Lagenaria siceraria cultivars (dried gourds), and write short stories. There is an extraordinary and magical world hidden within the seemingly mundane.

You can see all my various gourd creations by either clicking on the "Gourdideo" on the right hand side of the page or clicking on the word "Gourdfolio" on the left hand side of the page.

You can also find a few of my creations for sale at Harmony In Life in Sylvania, OH.

You can read my poetry at http://www.thedomesticgourdess.com. I try to write a Haiku poem everyday or at the least every other day. I find inspiration in the strangest of places!

So please fasten your seat belts, hold onto your coffee cup, and enjoy the view of life from the perspective of this Domestic Gourdess.

Warmly,
Tracy Swartz
The Domestic Gourdess