There is something about May that always feels a little hopeful. The windows stay open longer. Tiny green leaves begin stretching toward the sun. Gardens wake up. Creative ideas start peeking out from quiet corners that felt sleepy during winter. Even the light feels gentler somehow. This season has been full in the very best kind of way. Over the last few months, I have found myself slowly leaning into a new direction creatively. Not louder. Not faster. Just more intentional

There’s something about spring that feels like a gentle exhale. After months of quiet tending, of unseen roots stretching beneath the surface, the world begins to soften again. Light lingers a little longer. Colors return. And with them… so does inspiration. Here in my little creative corner, I’ve felt that same quiet unfolding. This season, Painted Petals is growing in a way that feels both intentional and beautifully natural. If you’ve been part of this journey, you already

This morning started the best kind of way. Coffee in hand, sunshine pouring through the windows like it had somewhere important to be, and that quiet little feeling that today doesn’t need to prove anything. Some mornings feel rushed before they even begin. But today felt spacious. The kind of morning where the light lingers on the floor a little longer and your coffee tastes better just because you noticed it. I’m calling this one coffee and color ready . Not because anythi

Lately, I’ve found myself pausing more often just to smile and say, wow… this season is really sweet. I am so enjoying the rhythm of our three Pen Pal Clubs right now. There’s something magical about knowing that happy mail is traveling out into the world—little envelopes filled with creativity, encouragement, and a bit of surprise. I cannot wait for everyone to receive their February mail . Truly. February has such a cozy, inspiring energy to it, and I already know these

There’s something about the start of a new year that makes everything feel quieter, even when life is still moving along at its usual pace. The calendar turns, the light shifts just a little, and suddenly there’s an invitation to notice what’s already here. This year arrived wrapped in snow for us. The kind that hushes the world and asks you to slow your steps. I found myself lingering at the window more than usual, watching flakes settle where they pleased, reminding me that

Hey sweet friends! It’s Susie here — your paint-splattered, art-obsessed, joy-chasing creative buddy — and today I am over the moon to finally share something I’ve been dreaming up behind the scenes… ✨ My brand-new Snail Mail Art Clubs are officially LIVE! (Yes, real mail. In real envelopes. With real handwritten notes. Be still my heart!) If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you know two things about me: I love making art that feels warm, uplifting, and a little

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