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

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Once upon a Christmas countdown… the studio (honestly the whole house) transformed into a tiny North Pole. Everywhere I look: Christmas card sets stacked like storybooks, color-your-own gifts tied up with twine, and boxes of cozy Christmas collection cards ready to send a little wonder through the mail. If you need something charming and intentional this season—I’ve got just the thing. #christmascards #handdrawnchristmascards #cozyart #cozychristmas #lilwhimsicalstationeryshop

Once upon a tinkering afternoon…I slipped into my role as the resident fairy-house gardener — brushing moss into tiny corners, straightening storybook stoops, and coaxing little blooms to behave for the camera. #fairyhouse #fairyhousemaker #miniaturemagic #cozyartvibes #onceuponaworkday #lilwhimsicalstationeryshop Behind the scenes, it’s just me, a handful of paint-splattered tools, and a heart that believes every cottage deserves a bit of magic. Come wander the workshop with me — where doors stay tiny, imaginations stay big, and every fairy house begins with a whisper of wonder.

Spreading a little whimsy, one order at a time. I’ve been packing up Christmas card sets filled with gnomes and mushroom houses — each one hand-drawn, wrapped with care, and ready to bring a bit of storybook cheer to someone’s mailbox. Not quite in holiday mode? I’ve also got all-season favorites — gnomes, mushrooms, and bookish cards perfect for year-round notes and thoughtful gifts. Order days are my favorite — each bundle feels like sending out a tiny piece of my sketchbook, tied up in twine and gratitude.