Hello Reader, Have you ever noticed that the best creative work rarely starts at the computer? For me, every design begins with a story. Sometimes that story starts during a walk through a garden. Other times it's a photograph I've taken, a memory from childhood, or simply noticing the way colors and textures interact in nature. Inspiration often arrives quietly, but learning how to capture and develop it is what transforms an idea into meaningful work. Recently, I shared a behind-the-scenes...

February 24, 2026 Reader Hi friends, In my last newsletter, I shared five unexpected moments from 2025 — and one of them was selling full rights to six of my designs to a home décor company. A few of you replied and asked if I would expand on that decision. So today, I am going to share the experience from how this came about to doing this thing even though I was scared! The opportunity came from attending High Point Market in North Carolina. This show is huge, the reason I wanted to attend...

January 6, 2026 Reader It is 2026 and I am ready to enter into this year with a hopeful attitude! As I look back on this past year, I’m struck by how many beautiful opportunities unfolded that I never could have predicted. They came from showing up, doing the work, and staying open. I hope you do not mind me sharing five things I truly did not see coming in 2025 — and what they reminded me about creative business, faith, and growth. 1.Licensing children’s bedding designs I never imagined...