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Continue reading →: A Modern Way to Share MemoriesThere’s something special about opening a greeting card—the texture of the paper, the handwritten message, the feeling that someone took the time to choose something just for you. But what if that simple card could do even more? What if it could become a doorway to shared memories, photos, and…
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Continue reading →: I’m a Vendor at the Silver Spring Studio Craft Show!I’m so excited to share that I’ll be a vendor at the Silver Spring Studio Craft Show on Thursday, November 20th! This show is close to my heart for many reasons—not only is it a beautiful local handmade market, but it’s also the studio where I volunteer as an art…
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Continue reading →: Why Art Helps Us Escape the Digital WorldIt’s no secret that our lives are filled with screens—phones, computers, tablets, TVs—and most days, they’re impossible to avoid. Even when we try to relax, we end up doom-scrolling or checking one more notification. That’s why art has become one of my favourite antidotes to digital overwhelm. Art pulls you…
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Continue reading →: Why I’m Focusing on Enabling Others to Be CreativeThis past year, something in my artistic journey shifted. I still love making my own work, but I found myself increasingly drawn to something even more meaningful—helping others make art. Not in a big, dramatic way, but in an everyday, approachable, “you can absolutely do this” way. I’ve met so…
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Continue reading →: 2026 Watercolour Birth Month Flower CalendarEvery year, I create something special for the upcoming calendar season, but my 2026 Watercolour Birthmonth Flower Calendar might be my favourite one yet. It blends everything I love: flowers, meaning, handmade design, and the joy of painting. It’s not just a calendar—it’s a creative experience. Each month features a…
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Continue reading →: Have You Heard of Reverse Colouring?The first time I tried a reverse colouring book, I felt like I’d been handed permission to play again—and wow, did it feel good. So creating my own version quickly became a passion project. My Reverse Colouring Book is filled with 20+ pages of vibrant, abstract designs printed on thick,…
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Continue reading →: How My New Focus Helps OthersShifting my artistic focus toward enabling others to be creative has been one of the most rewarding changes I’ve made—not just for my business, but for the people I work with. At the heart of it, this new direction is about making art feel accessible, enjoyable, and achievable for absolutely…
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Continue reading →: Why a Lifelong Love of Art MattersEveryone’s relationship with art changes over time. Some people fall in love with it as kids, drift away as adults, and then find their way back years later. Others are late bloomers. Some never stop creating. No matter where we start, nurturing a lifelong love of art is one of…
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Continue reading →: The Benefits of Art on Mental HealthArt has always been my safe place. Long before I started teaching, designing products, or volunteering, art was where I went to breathe a little easier. Over the years, and especially through my work at Silver Spring Studio, I’ve seen firsthand how deeply creativity supports mental health—no fancy equipment, no…
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Continue reading →: Why I Volunteer at Silver Spring Studio
People often ask me why I volunteer at Silver Spring Studio, and honestly, I could talk about it all day. It’s one of the warmest, most uplifting places I’ve ever been—a space where creativity and community blend into something genuinely meaningful. The studio welcomes individuals with a wide range of…
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