Over the past year, that little A-frame sign outside the shop has turned into one of my favorite creative outlets. Every season, holiday, and local event found its way onto that board. From bright summer berries to cozy fall pumpkins to quiet winter snow. I never expected people to stop, smile, take pictures, or even walk inside because something I drew caught their eye, but it kept happening. These signs reminded me how much impact small, handmade details can have. I wanted

People ask me all the time, "How do you come up with new designs every week?" Honestly? Sometimes inspiration hits out of nowhere. Other times, I'm staring at a blank board with zero ideas and a deadline. The process isn't always easy, but it's a process, and I've learned to work with it. Here's where my ideas actually come from and what I do when I'm completely stuck. Pinterest Is My Visual Library When it comes to doodles and visual elements, Pinterest is my go-to. I've act

When I first started hand-lettering, I thought it was all about having nice handwriting and a steady hand. Turns out, I was wrong about a lot of things. I've spent the last five years making signs, practicing letters, and figuring out what actually matters versus what I wasted time worrying about. Here's what I wish someone had told me before I started. You're Going to Hate Your Work at First (And That's Normal) My early attempts were rough. Like, really rough. I'd spend hour

I never thought my handwriting would matter this much. But after watching enough people stop to photograph the storefront sign I make each week and then wander inside, completely unplanned, I started paying more attention. I work part-time at a gift shop, and I handle a lot of the creative stuff: store displays, custom signage, that kind of thing. The A-frame sign out front has two sides: one is dedicated to the shop name, and the other is open to my creativity. The second si

Throwback to 2020, when we were all just trying to find little hobbies to keep us sane. I spent way too much time watching YouTube videos when I stumbled across the world of bullet journaling. It was right up my alley: doodling, tidy handwriting, and organized chaos. Might sound weird to some, but I've always been the kind of person who geeked out over stationery aisles, 0.35mm pens, and the thrill of perfect handwriting. I'm still questioning those strangely specific interes