This week brought a welcome mix of outdoor moments, studio breakthroughs, and a few unexpected lessons from Etsy. I finally crossed off a yard task that had been waiting for two summers, painted the last of my six autumn leaves, and discovered how a small change in my listing process can make a big difference. It was one of those weeks where every little step added up to something meaningful.
Evergreen Yuletide steps into a new week with soft light, fresh inspiration, and a quiet arrival in the valley. A gentle beginning to the next chapter of Uncle Bernie’s Buddies, wrapped in morning glories and the promise of what’s coming next.
July has been full of creative momentum in the studio — new hand‑painted graphics, fresh product releases, and the unveiling of Marty, the fun‑loving Jack Russell terrier who represents the spirit of midsummer in Evergreen Valley. Come see what’s been growing behind the scenes and explore the newest additions to Your Secret Garden.
July has been full of creative momentum in the studio — new hand‑painted graphics, fresh product releases, and the unveiling of Marty, the fun‑loving Jack Russell terrier who represents the spirit of midsummer in Evergreen Valley. Come see what’s been growing behind the scenes and explore the newest additions to Your Secret Garden.
This week at Evergreen Yuletide, I’m sharing new lunchbox notes, unveiling the Inspiration Gallery, and offering a first whisper from Evergreen Valley’s upcoming book. Come on in for a refreshing pause, a little creativity, and a peek at what’s growing behind the scenes.
A gentle shift in Evergreen Yuletide as the studio steps into a new season of creativity, fresh projects unfold, and the Valley welcomes its newest arrival.
Pull up a chair and stay awhile. At Evergreen Yuletide, we celebrate Christmas in every season — the cozy, the joyful, and the everyday magic that lasts all year long. Ahh, another Sunday at home with you… it’s great to be here! Experiencing this past week’s heat, it seems like Mother Nature was giving me…
Some weeks ask us to walk a little lighter, to lift our eyes toward whatever reminds us that joy is still possible. As July approaches, I find myself thinking about the kind of freedom that doesn’t shout — the kind that moves steadily, kindly, and with love at its center. In the Valley, that spirit…
This week’s reflection looks at the calm of early summer, the quiet mid‑year milestone, and the seasonal rhythm that guides the stories and celebrations ahead.
This week, we welcome summer, celebrate simple joys, and meet Sophie — the newest friend in our growing story world. Joy is waiting in every moment.