Terracotta house

One week on the road.

3,000 miles. 9 states. From the mountains to the desert and back again.

There’s something about life on the road that feels like coming home—a rhythm I didn’t realize how much I had missed until now. Long stretches of highway, camp coffee at sunrise, dusty boots, changing landscapes, and the freedom of waking up somewhere new each day.

This week brought us back to one of my favorite places: the desert. My favorite color palette. My favorite energy. The wide-open silence, the red rock, the endless sky. A reminder of how small we are, and how much beauty exists beyond the noise.

Here’s one week in Arches National Park ✨

Nomad Summer II — 2026

And here’s to many more miles, wild places, and stories still waiting somewhere down the road.

Last Thursday, Terracotta House closed out the season with the Spring Studio Social, an open studio evening centered around art, conversation, and community before the studio pauses for summer travel, fieldwork, and preparations for the upcoming season.

Throughout the evening, guests moved through the space at their own pace as new and familiar faces gathered among works installed throughout the studio, creating a warm and quietly celebratory atmosphere to mark the end of the season. The evening offered a glimpse into the continued evolution of Terracotta House as an artist-led galerie space shaped slowly over time through exhibitions, gatherings, and creative exchange.

On view throughout the night was The Garden Party Collection, a new series of floral still life works by Valerie Noell, exploring whimsy, nostalgia, and seasonal transition. The collection will be released soon as part of the relaunch of the Terracotta House online print and fine art marketplace.

Guests were welcomed with an aperitivo spread curated by in-house food artist alongside an Aperol spritz bar, adding to the relaxed, gallery-style rhythm of the evening.

As Terracotta House continues to grow organically, the Spring Studio Social served as both a closing chapter to the season and a quiet look ahead at what is still unfolding.

Thank you to everyone who came out — see you this fall in the studio.

xx Valerie

Spring into Summer in the studio Painting.

Are you coming to the Spring Studio Social next thursday ?

Come see some new paintings in person - along with a small collection of new fine art photography prints.

Who’s Coming?! ✨ To our Spring Studio Social! A relaxed gathering at Terracotta House—bringing together artists, designers, and the creative community for a night of art, conversation, and connection.

As we close out the season, this evening marks a final gathering in the studio before summer—an opportunity to come together and celebrate the community we’ve built.

Featuring The Garden Party Collection, with additional works throughout the space, and a light aperitivo hour with seasonal spritzes.

Thursday, May 7 | 5:30–8:30 PM

Would love to have you there — Bring a friend ✨
Link in bio to RSVP

Citrus and Stones 🍊
Layers of organic shapes, sun-kissed days spent at the oceans edge stacking stones and collecting shells - tastes of sweet citrus.

60 x 40
Acrylic on Raw Cotton Canvas

Thinking of not stretching this work , but mounting and floating it behind glass. There is something about the unfinished edges and fraying canvas that interests me with this work. Would love input if anyone has an opinion ✨

Come by the studio this weekend for Open Studios at Terracotta house ✨

OPEN STUDIOS AT TERRACOTTA HOUSE
May 2 + 3 · Boca Raton
12pm - 5pm

Join us for a weekend inside the studio—
art, process, and a slow gathering of the local creative community.

What’s happening:
– Live painting in the studio
– Coffee + donuts 
– Open studio viewing

Available this weekend:
– Original paintings by Valerie Noell✨
– Photography prints (15% off)✨
– Select works at end-of-season studio pricing ✨

A chance to step inside the process, see what’s unfolding, and spend a little time in the studio. Stop by artist studios and galleries all weekend long !

📍1050 NW 1st Ave # 11, Boca Raton, FL 33432
🚗 Free Parking

You’re Invited✨ To our Spring Studio Social! A relaxed gathering at Terracotta House—bringing together artists, designers, and the creative community for a night of art, conversation, and connection.

As we close out the season, this evening marks a final gathering in the studio before summer—an opportunity to come together and celebrate the community we’ve built.

Featuring The Garden Party Collection, with additional works throughout the space, and a light aperitivo hour with seasonal spritzes.

Thursday, May 7 | 5:30–8:30 PM

Would love to have you there.
Link in bio to RSVP