A few things I'm loving lately: 

1. This snake series from Wink Wink Studio. Truly, there is not a single painting of hers I don't adore.

2. Jon Batiste can do no wrong, and his latest single is on repeat for me. (It's the grand finale song on my January playlist.)

3. I've had to be my own traffic cop lately to slow myself down, sit still, and meditate to clear the crazy that's often scrolling through my mind these days. Instead of a speeding ticket, I gave myself an incentive to ease up my pace: a ritual with incense that feels like a luxurious treat to myself. Each stick burns for 20 minutes, so I know I'm at least going to get that much attempted calm, and the scent is NOTHING like the nag champa haze of college dorm days - light, floral, but grounding. (Bonus - my kids dig it, too, and sometimes sit a minute quietly before moving on to their next mess.)

4. One of my top-three teas of all time, no question. Never ever gets old. (And not just because of its name, but that certainly doesn't hurt.)

5. To distract me from my occasional doomscrolling, I've picked up a new habit...and even though it doesn't disconnect me from my screen, I figure it activates my brain and keeps me on the up-and-up with my vocabulary. (And isn't there something about word games keeping dementia at bay? Does asking that make me even more of a granny? Please don't answer that, actually.)

1. bedroom - Studio McGee

2. fabric - Virginia Kraft

3. chairs - 1st Dibs

4. book - Taschen

5. collage - Elva Fields

6. rug - Wayfair

Introducing...our very first NOTE CARDS here at Elva Fields! Inspired by my handmade You Are Collection collages, these are such a wonderful way to send and share some love. I partnered with a southern-based print shop (and a favorite friend from college who is an expert in all things paper!) to create these joyful notes, and I'm beyond thrilled to offer them here. I can't think of a better time to send a hand-written note to brighten a day, honestly.

Choose from two 8-card sets printed on textured felt paper (with the same finish as the original painted collages to show off brushstrokes and color washes) all with blank interiors for your own heartfelt words and accompanied by bright white envelopes. Send some love with style and heart - let someone know they are loved, kind, fun, or strong...and hopefully many more to come!

See & Shop the full collection here!

* Also, have a look at my very first effort at a stop-motion video above. I had a TON of fun putting this together to share the news about our debut paper collection here at Elva Fields. Enjoy!