Imagine a central outdoor hub of your community. Imagine the neighbors and families who walk through that hub everyday, getting to work, taking a stroll or meeting friends. Now imagine 40 tables in the center...

Image Credit : Fifth Avenue Bank, New York 1900 via Wikimedia Commons When I Realized How Recent Women’s Financial Freedom Really Is I was scrolling Instagram several months ago when I read a startling statement:...

I recently was a guest on the Kent In Good Company podcast, where I talked about how I started, built and grew Hazelmade through key partnerships. I'm grateful to the host, Katy Thomas, for a chance...

A few months ago, my aunt sent me an article about the scientific link between practicing gratitude and increased health, specifically the practice of writing thank you notes. I was not surprised by the findings...

This holiday season, you might be hosting a few parties. If you are like me, it can be intimidating to prepare, stay organized and ensure your guests have a good time. I thought it would...

If you've seen me at an art market or been keeping up with me on Instagram, you might have seen that I retired my original market sign and made a new one. Taking the time...

When I designed my first set of Mini Notes almost 10 years ago, I could not have imagined all of the different ways people would end up using them. I imagined them as enclosure cards...

In the past 10 years, my Hazelmade products have changed a lot as I've grown as an illustrator and designer. When I started Hazelmade, I had a robust education in graphic design. I knew how...

From time to time, I get invited to speak at university events, high schools and even corporate events to share my story and how I have built Hazelmade. As I prepare for these speaking engagements,...