Art Can Be A Healing Act

“Everyone must leave something behind when he dies, my grandfather said. A child or a book or a painting or a house or a wall built or a pair of shoes made. Or a garden planted. Something your hand touched some way so your soul has somewhere to go when you die, and when people look at that tree or that flower you planted, you're there.”

I fell in love with these gorgeous words by Andrea Potos, shared on Gratefulness.org.

Ikigai - A Reason for Being

This personalized prayer flag was recently sent off to its new home. Loved the word choice of the client - IKIGAI. A powerful Japanese concept, it translates into a reason for being, and speaks to life’s meaning; what is most valued; and what makes life worthwhile.

Hand Stitched Wallets

Always a big purse lover, I’ve discovered the simple pleasure of only carrying the basics like keys, a phone, a credit card, and maybe a lipstick. Seriously, it is so freeing.