Penny Cottrell Ball is a mother of three, a proud Gammy of three, and a wife of more than 50 years. She has a deep passion for art—really, for anything that brings joy and beauty into everyday life. An enthusiastic collector, Penny surrounds herself with the things she loves, including frogs, hearts, blue-and-white porcelains, and the bright colors that fill her thoughtfully decorated home.

You may know her from social media as @beyondtheredglasses, where she shares her favorite saying, “My Home is the Museum of My Heart.” Through her posts and creative expressions, Penny encourages others to find beauty in the everyday, ending her messages with her signature reminder: “Keep shining and stay kind!”.