I’ll admit it—I’m a little obsessed with folding cards lately. There’s something endlessly charming about them. The history, the clever engineering, the small moment of surprise when paper transforms into something unexpected. A folded card feels like a secret waiting to be opened, a tiny performance in your hands. What’s not to like? For the […]
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Poppies Beneath the Old Tree
On Memorial Day, Toad Hollow burned bright with red poppies. Frogs paused, rabbits listened, and swallows stitched the sky. In Wesleyville, animals gathered quietly, honoring the hush beneath color. Wind moved like a prayer, and the field remembered, blooming courage, rest, and gentle magic for all who passed watchful hearts. Wesleyville Collection I’ve always loved […]
The Noble Henry
Celebrating 20 Years of Christmas Cards This year marks a special milestone — the 20th Christmas card I’ve created since opening my studio, one for each holiday season. The 2026 Holiday Card features The Noble Henry, an intimate winter portrait painted in glowing oils and inspired by the quiet magic of the season. Henry, our […]
Tide of Nine
By nine bright stars and waves of gold, Let fortune flow, let strength take hold. What ebbs returns, what’s cast is drawn,Abundance kept from dusk to dawn. Guard this home with steady grace,Luck and light in bound embrace. By nine bright stars and waves of gold, this hex sign is a charm for abundance, balance, […]
Gracie at Dawn
Gracie the goose woke before the sun, feathers damp with fog. She waddled in the pool of water at Staunton Farm as the sky bloomed pink and gold. Mist curled over the grasses while the countryside slept. Gracie watched the quiet light ripple across the water, knowing morning had begun gently, just for her. Crickets […]