Behind the Seams

A Quiet Shift: September in the Studio

A Quiet Shift: September in the Studio

September marked a quiet shift in the studio — a time for reset, behind-the-scenes preparation, and the courage to put creative work forward. This post reflects on transition, intention, and...

A Quiet Shift: September in the Studio

September marked a quiet shift in the studio — a time for reset, behind-the-scenes preparation, and the courage to put creative work forward. This post reflects on transition, intention, and...

Before Sunrise: My Market-Morning Ritual

Before Sunrise: My Market-Morning Ritual

Saturdays start before dawn for me. Here’s the quiet, practical ritual that carries me from a 2:30 AM wake-up to a calm, colorful booth by opening time.

Before Sunrise: My Market-Morning Ritual

Saturdays start before dawn for me. Here’s the quiet, practical ritual that carries me from a 2:30 AM wake-up to a calm, colorful booth by opening time.

My Mid-Year Check-In: What I’ve Made, What I’ve Learned

My Mid-Year Check-In: What I’ve Made, What I’ve...

I’m officially halfway through 2025—market season is in full swing, new collections are flowing through my sewing machine, and I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately. At the beginning...

My Mid-Year Check-In: What I’ve Made, What I’ve...

I’m officially halfway through 2025—market season is in full swing, new collections are flowing through my sewing machine, and I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately. At the beginning...

The Beauty in the Everyday: Why I Make What I Make

The Beauty in the Everyday: Why I Make What I Make

Not every product I make is meant for a milestone. Many of them are made for the in-between moments—the ones that seem small, but make up most of our days....

The Beauty in the Everyday: Why I Make What I Make

Not every product I make is meant for a milestone. Many of them are made for the in-between moments—the ones that seem small, but make up most of our days....

Why I Design for Joy (And How I Hope You Feel It Too)

Why I Design for Joy (And How I Hope You Feel I...

When I sit down to create something—a bag, a keychain, a hand cream—I’m not just thinking about how it looks or functions. I’m thinking about how it will feel. Not...

Why I Design for Joy (And How I Hope You Feel I...

When I sit down to create something—a bag, a keychain, a hand cream—I’m not just thinking about how it looks or functions. I’m thinking about how it will feel. Not...

What Goes Into Prepping for a Market (And Why It’s Worth It)

What Goes Into Prepping for a Market (And Why I...

People often imagine that setting up at a market just means showing up with a table and some products. But if you’ve ever done it—or watched a vendor hauling bins,...

What Goes Into Prepping for a Market (And Why I...

People often imagine that setting up at a market just means showing up with a table and some products. But if you’ve ever done it—or watched a vendor hauling bins,...