A woman with gray hair, wearing a pink shirt and black apron, sits at a desk and writes on a piece of paper. The background features shelves filled with books, potted plants, and art supplies, with warm lighting.

In my forties, I discovered my love for art and creativity. I’ve always loved photography and been kinda crafty. But in 2020 and 2021, as I began to lose my eyesight (a rare form of cataracts that required lens replacement surgery), I decided to teach myself to draw. Then, I discovered a love for watercolors. From there, sometimes, I get a bit of artsy adhd — skipping around to whatever project seems fun.

In 2024, I opened a small space inside a local shop to sell paintings, greeting cards, photography, and more. 2025 found me headed to markets. I love meeting vendors, other artists, and amazing customers.

a creative life

Illustration of a whimsical house shaped like a mushroom, with a brown cap, a white stem, a small door, a window, a curved path leading to the door, a mailbox, and some plants around it.

lil whimsical stationery shop on Insta

When your amazing friend (and supportive customer) sends you your own Christmas card!! Amazing! I love when my products are spotted out in the wild (or when they walk right back in the front door!). Did you receive a gnome card this season?
When your amazing friend (and supportive customer) sends you your own Christmas card!! Amazing! I love when my products are spotted out in the wild (or when they walk right back in the front door!). Did you receive a gnome card this season?
This weekend when I sit for a few, this is my view. I find myself imagining what it would be like to see a fairy flutter by the window. On her way to her well-stocked pantry for a lil snack or grabbing a book to curl up in her cozy chair. I realized
This weekend when I sit for a few, this is my view. I find myself imagining what it would be like to see a fairy flutter by the window. On her way to her well-stocked pantry for a lil snack or grabbing a book to curl up in her cozy chair. I realized I, literally, make up fairy tales lately when I’m bored. I have started writing this fairy’s story. Want to hear it?
When there’s a lull at markets I retreat into the forest. Working on my spring line — Fairies, Ferns, and Forest friends!!
When there’s a lull at markets I retreat into the forest. Working on my spring line — Fairies, Ferns, and Forest friends!!
Once upon a foggy morning… We set out for our final market day of the year. I’m a little banged up (cuz, guys, sometimes people are so mean) and excited (cuz I love connecting with customers). We’re on our way to wake up the fairi
Once upon a foggy morning… We set out for our final market day of the year. I’m a little banged up (cuz, guys, sometimes people are so mean) and excited (cuz I love connecting with customers). We’re on our way to wake up the fairies and wrangle the gnomes (who knows what mischief they’ve gotten into overnight). If you’re at the Holiday Craft Show in Fredericksburg, look for us in the fairy house neighborhood (booth 429).
When your amazing friend (and supportive customer) sends you your own Christmas card!! Amazing! I love when my products are spotted out in the wild (or when they walk right back in the front door!). Did you receive a gnome card this season? This weekend when I sit for a few, this is my view. I find myself imagining what it would be like to see a fairy flutter by the window. On her way to her well-stocked pantry for a lil snack or grabbing a book to curl up in her cozy chair. I realized When there’s a lull at markets I retreat into the forest. Working on my spring line — Fairies, Ferns, and Forest friends!! Once upon a foggy morning… We set out for our final market day of the year. I’m a little banged up (cuz, guys, sometimes people are so mean) and excited (cuz I love connecting with customers). We’re on our way to wake up the fairi