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Throughout the month I collect different things--articles, music, books, ideas, projects, and more--to share with you as we transition to the next. Here's my offering for September, I hope you find something that's interesting, inspiring, or resonates with you. 

👻 October Creative Spark Club Mail If you'd like October's flashlight illusion project, please place your orders or subscribe to the club by end of day tomorrow, Wednesday 9/30, if you'd like yours mailed by the end of the week! Here's the link.

 

📚 3 Book Recs:  Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Lim A multi-generational story based on the author's grandma's real life experiences with a touch of magic (and the cover art is gorgeous!)

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. Unexpected (I had no idea what it was about), a little twisted and dark but kept me wanting to find out more. Here's a short description.

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Told through a series of letters, it was a bit of a slow start for me but became invested and cried much more than I expected!

 

🏺 Vintage Finds If you enjoy decorating your space with unexpected and unique treasures, my friend Chai just opened up an Etsy shop! You'll find pottery, dish and barware, art and vases, collectibles, and more. I've always loved her style and the way she's decorated her home! 

 

🎨 Season 3 of 21 Every Days Begins Oct 11th! If you'd like to sign up to join me for this project and receive prompts and ideas, please head over here.

🎉 Sketchbook Un-Slump 2026 is in the books! We wrapped up this year's un-slump earlier this month and I am so proud of what everyone accomplished: making mistakes and messes, trying new things, finding ways to pivot and express themselves, experimenting, being ok with not liking something, making time to cultivate their creative practice, and bringing art into the world! I'd love for you to take a look at our photo gallery. I can't wait for next year's!

 

💌 World Postcard Day & Call For Mail Oct 1st is World Postcard Day and if you're not sure who to send one to, the residents of Oasis Senior Living are trying to collect postcards from all over the world! f you'd like to help them reach their goal. send one to: Oasis Senior Living 1122 N. Coral Canyon Blvd. Washington, UT 84780, USA. (If you have Instagram, here's a post they created about it!)

 

✨ These Words from a recent newsletter by Yoga with Adriene has been on my mind: "Maybe there is something good you can enjoy without needing to hold onto it. Maybe there is something difficult you can make a little more room for, knowing it will not always feel this way. And perhaps, somewhere between the two, we can remember that steady place within us that is always there.” 

 

❤️ Annie Lennox - Why? For Gaza I have always loved this song as well as Annie's voice and activism. This version of “Why” was recorded last September with all proceeds donated to help children in Gaza. Urgent support is still needed and you can help by donating to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. They work to provide emergency relief, medical care, essentials such as food and clean water, and more. I hope we will not be in the same place next September.

Over here in Washington, I officially feel the change of the season--the air is cool and crisp, I'm pulling on sweatshirts and hoodies, the leaves are starting to change, and the sun is setting before 7PM. I'm trying to take it all in along with these final days of September. I hope you have a good start to the new month ahead.

 

Take care and talk to you soon,

PS: Two things I'm glad to have noticed recently--this rainbow and these yellow leaves <3

 

 

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