About Me

A girl who moved to Italy to settle down with her love and chase her dreams…

I like to say my story started when I made the big decision to move from Los Angeles, California to a small town nestled in the Italian Tuscan countryside. A life changing event that was the turning point of my creative journey. I went from mathematics major good-girl to web designer computer geek to “serious” corporate project manager to creative entrepreneur…

Perhaps I should say, I’m an artist…in the traditional sense and in life. I love to draw, paint and create with my hands, but I’m curious about many things and spend a lot of time…pondering. One day I’ll open an art gallery, do some scientific studies about our society today and probably have a treehouse in the tropics somewhere. Or maybe a beach house on an island, far far away…but with Internet. Who knows…

This blog documents my exciting, yet challenging journey as a creative. I want to live blissfully and hope to inspire others to do so. Remember that you have the power to decide your own point of view, so be happy, laugh daily and love always.

You can visit my official artist website at http://www.LindaTieu.com

My papercrafting, scrapbooking and cardmaking blog at http://www.BackToPaper.com

Sorry, no related posts found.

17 Comments

Jay Anderson

Posted January 3, 2010 at 8:52 pm | Permalink

Hi Linda – I saw your work on the sub-studio blog – I’ve just started blogging and am really enjoying finding little treasures such as yours – Happy New Year Hope you don’t mind but I highlighted your work on my blog. kind regards Jay

Reply
- linda
  
  Posted January 7, 2010 at 7:55 pm | Permalink
  
  Thanks Jay! I really appreciate you posting my work, such an honor!
  
  Reply
Veronika

Posted July 12, 2010 at 5:49 pm | Permalink

I came over to check out your blog after you left me such a nice comment and I started reading through your blog but then got distracted by your story in your About page and the fact that you live in Tuscany creating full time, oh, what bliss. You must tell me the secret of achieving this dream

Reply
- linda
  
  Posted July 12, 2010 at 5:54 pm | Permalink
  
  Haha, thank you so much for stopping by and I do love my life here. No secret, just simply gotta go for it!!!
  
  Reply
red

Posted February 16, 2011 at 3:44 pm | Permalink

Hello from the USA – Thank you for sharing the gifts from your creative hands. Beautiful pieces. I’m in awe.

Ciao,
Red

Reply
- linda
  
  Posted February 16, 2011 at 5:01 pm | Permalink
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by my blog – I’m so honored by your comments – grazie!
  
  Reply
PInk Ronnie

Posted June 17, 2011 at 9:44 am | Permalink

Hi Linda,
Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to read more of your blog.
Ronnie

Reply
- linda
  
  Posted June 17, 2011 at 10:02 am | Permalink
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by!
  
  Reply
Christine

Posted July 1, 2011 at 8:02 pm | Permalink

Hi Linda,

I stumbled upon your blog and I’m fascinated by your craft and design awesomeness, and also how you moved from CA to Italy. (I live in CA myself.) I wanted to leave a note to thank you for the awesome printables that you’ve shared on your blog. I can’t wait to enjoy them and use them in my scrapbooking, cardmaking, crafty endeavors. I’ll check out your Back To Paper blog as well. Thanks again!

Christine

Reply
- linda
  
  Posted July 1, 2011 at 8:46 pm | Permalink
  
  Thanks for stopping by Christine! You are very welcome, I’m always happy to share ciao ciao!
  
  Reply
Louisa Catharine Forsyth

Posted September 23, 2011 at 2:06 pm | Permalink

I love your blog, amazing posts, so informative and inspiring! Glad I found you today when I created my latest treasury on etsy. Your story is amazing, seems we both ended up in Italy for similar reasons, your happy ending is wonderful!

Love from Milano,

Louisa

Reply
- linda
  
  Posted September 23, 2011 at 2:54 pm | Permalink
  
  Oh wow! Thanks so much Louisa *blush* I appreciate your support – expats unite! haha…
  
  Reply
  - Louisa Catharine Forsyth
    
    Posted September 23, 2011 at 8:27 pm | Permalink
    
    It’s a pleasure Linda, just got back from the madness of Fashion Week, took loads of pics, more of the city though, I never tire of it:) Yes, we expats sure do unite haha love it!
    
    Reply
Nicole

Posted September 30, 2011 at 5:13 am | Permalink

I have so enjoyed reading your blog! I always love to see a kindred spirit posting fun craft ideas and just enjoying life! I would love to see Tuscany someday, it is one of my must see’s on my travel list. I am just so inspired by your journey and all that you do. Thank you so much for your journal tutorial I cannot wait to try making my own! I am a lover of papercrafts and journaling so I want to try everything you’ve posted on both blogs. I tend to buy journals all the time so I think it would be a great money saver to start making some
Keeping it Crafty in Va,
Nicole

Reply
- linda
  
  Posted September 30, 2011 at 11:58 am | Permalink
  
  Hi Nicole! Thanks for stopping by, I’m so glad you enjoy my blog. I agree that it’s fabulous for all of us to share our crafty ideas and blissful lives… Let me know if you ever swing by my area. I’m flattered that you are inspired by my crafty projects…I hope to share more!
  
  Reply
chaun

Posted January 2, 2012 at 11:30 pm | Permalink

What Tuscan village are you living in? My husband and I went all over lots of Italy on a “country road of Italy” tour in Oct. Our first trip and we loved it! I was wondering if we went to your town?

Reply
- linda
  
  Posted January 4, 2012 at 11:38 am | Permalink
  
  hi chaun! we live in commune of montopoli val d’arno… you might have passed through our town, as it is on the main street from Florence to Pisa!
  
  Reply