How to do hard things (without feeling ready)
This is the opening speech I gave at Craftcation this year. Sharing it here in case you missed it—or maybe just needed to hear it too. Seven months ago, I did something I normally never do. I was…
The Art of the In-Between
The mysterious man playing guitar in the industrial park. *Keep reading, it’ll all make sense. Lately I’ve been wrestling with the idea of deserving. That if we haven’t earned the good things — love, rest, success, joy — some…
The Art of Not Throwing Stuff (or Dreams) Away
I’ve always been a keeper of things… Some of the trash I can’t let go of. Not just stuff like receipts or fabric scraps I swear I’ll use someday—but real, sentimental, arguably ridiculous things. Like the plastic fork the boy…
When Your Confidence Takes a Vacation Without You
Last month, I got on a plane by myself and flew to Seattle. That might not sound like a big deal—but for me, it was huge. For decades, flying meant months of therapy, a tightly clutched Xanax, and white-knuckling every…
Why We Keep Making (Even When Everything Sucks)
Let’s put the cards on the table: This year has been a doozy, and we’re only two months into it. I know I’m not alone in feeling overwhelmed. I know I’m not the only one who wants to spend the…
How Teaching Kids crafts transformed my creative business
you’ve built something amazing… ….a creative business fueled by your passion and talent. But have you ever wondered how your creativity could inspire the next generation? Or how sharing it with kids could unlock new opportunities for your business and…
FEAR TO FORWARD MOTION: WHY I’M REDEFINING DEAR HANDMADE LIFE
I have some pretty big news to share with you . . . but before I jump in, I’d like to explain the why behind it. I’m writing this blog at the kitchen table in the house where my…
HOW TO HAVE & DO IT ALL! (JUST KIDDING, THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE)
i’ve moved almost 20 times… You’d think I’d be an expert by now, but most of those moves happened before I turned 32. I’ve lived in the same place for 13 years—longer than I’ve ever called anywhere home. Tonight, I’m…
HOW TO NAVIGATE THE MESSY MIDDLE
“Show your scars, not your wounds”. . . … a business coach told me as she explained how to share your transformation to inspire your community. Smart, I thought. Let everyone see how turbulent things were. Give them a path…
HOW SITTING STILL AT THE BEACH CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER ARTIST
i’ve never been great at sitting still . . . As a kid, I didn’t just watch TV but created choreographed dance numbers to theme songs like Three’s Company. While others played in the schoolyard, I crafted tissue box houses…
