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Someone said to me the other day that August is li Someone said to me the other day that August is like the Sunday of the summer, and I just found that so fitting. A month for pause, relaxation, preparation, and a touch of mourning all that we’re about to leave behind as the seasons change. 🍃 🍂 

This summer has been one for the books, and not because it’s been particularly good or especially fun, but because hopefully one day we’ll look back on it as a pivotal time in our lives. I’m really working on my glass half full attitude these days. 🙃 

I made this print some time ago, but it’s really resonating with me right now, in this period of pause where we’re hoping to usher in a new chapter. And I hope that it leaves you with something to think about today, how even amidst all the ups and downs, even in dimmer, darker, more emotionally laden moments,  life can be pretty amazing. ✨ 

#wallart #inspirationalart #inspirationalquotes #lifeisamazing #digitalart #printableart #etsyseller #shopsmall #shoplocal
Jumbo, heart-shaped raspberry from one of our bush Jumbo, heart-shaped raspberry from one of our bushes that went GANGBUSTERS this year! 🌱 We harvested maybe a pint all of last year, and I’m already past a quart or more this year and they’re still going strong! Blackberries are up next and I can’t wait. ✨ #growyourown #homegrown #homegrownfruit #gardener #backyardgardener
Added a new crewneck design to Etsy recently! And Added a new crewneck design to Etsy recently! And I'm totally obsessed with this one. 😍  Something about the combo of watercolor pastel flowers and one of my favorite simple phrases just does it for me. The benefit of (and problem with!) designing wearables now is of course I want to spend all of my money on samples, but is that so bad?! Definitely a favorite so far! 🌸 

#crewneck #crewnecksweatshirt #womenssweatshirt #flowersweatshirt #watercolorflowers #watercolorflorals #etsyseller #etsy
It's garlic scape season! And it always sneaks up It's garlic scape season! And it always sneaks up on me so much earlier than I expect! Usually by the time they're ready to harvest, my basil crop isn't robust enough yet to make a 50/50 garlic scape/basil pesto, so this year I'm challenging myself to find new ways to use my scapes. Do you have any fun/creative/unique ways that you use garlic scapes? If so, please send 'em my way!

#garlicscapes #scapeseason #gardener #gardening #growyourown
New notepads are finally up on Etsy! ✨ I'm really New notepads are finally up on Etsy! ✨ I'm really excited to start offering more tangible paper goods, and I think this is an early nod to the direction I'll be taking this little business as it continues to evolve. Stationary has always been my jam, and for a long time I didn't even consider the possibility of making it myself, but here we are! I'm starting to feel like I'm hitting my stride and bringing to life a business that was always destined to be.

It's been a real adventure figuring out where I want to take TBM. Being entrepreneurially-minded is great, but with it comes the overwhelm of having way too many ideas swirling around in my head at once, and an inability to sift through that noise and strategically focus. But I think I'm getting there! Every new project and design and foray into unchartered waters teaches me something new, and I'm really grateful for that.
Weeee, I made a thing I kind of like! And of cours Weeee, I made a thing I kind of like! And of course I brought it home and my husband said “if only this was bigger I would use it all the time!” 🙄 But hey, progress! Maybe in a few more months I’ll get the glaze AND size just right! 🤞🏻 And peep the start of our summer garden in the background. 🥰

Thank you @delulu_pottery for all the glazing tips, love love this combo!

#pottery #potterylove #potterylife #potterywheel #wheelthrowing #wheelthrown #wheelthrownpottery #ceramics #ceramicstudio
I saw a similar print to this in a local vintage s I saw a similar print to this in a local vintage shop recently, and the sentiment got me so I needed to create my own design. I don't actually drink my whiskey neat, if it's straight (rare) it's always over ice, BUT if I did, this would be my line! Always love a good booze pun. Whiskey/bourbon lovers unite, this one is for you!
Spring’s very nearly here 🌷 Spring’s very nearly here 🌷
Testing out a few simple sweatshirt designs in the Testing out a few simple sweatshirt designs in the shop! This floral one is a fav for sure.🌷Still very much in the process of figuring out exactly what I want to sell, and it’s truly a balance between staying true to myself and my design sensibilities, and knowing what sells! #etsyseller #etsyshop #designer #graphicdesign #floralart #learningasigo
A few of this year’s Valentine’s Day card creation A few of this year’s Valentine’s Day card creations! 💕#valentinesday #valentines #bemyvalentine #galentinesday #galentines watercolorart #watercolorcards #dayoflove
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