March - Creating, Dreaming, Breathing

March has been a month of quiet making.

Most evenings lately, I’ve been sitting at the small corner I carved out of our living room, shaping lavender vases and working with clay while the house settles into the night. It’s still far too cold to work in my little studio space outside. One day I’d love to add a mini split or maybe even a small wood-burning stove out there. But for now, this small corner of the living room is where the work happens.

Over the past few weeks I’ve made a handful of lavender vases, and a few mugs for former coworkers. Small pieces, but ones that felt good to make with my hands.

I also did something that felt quietly brave for me — I drove on the highway. It may seem like such an ordinary thing, but it felt like stepping just a little beyond my comfort zone- a quiet kind of growth.    

In between studio moments, I’ve been working on tiles for the bathroom, slowly bringing that project to life one piece at a time. Clay dust, sketches, and little experiments everywhere.

I’ve also been designing a new product that will make its first appearance this summer at the Lavender U-Pick event. For now, I’m simply testing the waters. If they’re well received, I may make a small batch later.

Outside, I’ve been mapping out the garden for the season ahead. Something about drawing garden beds and imagining what will grow there makes the end of winter feel a little closer.

And in quieter moments, I finished knitting a hat — something small, but I’m rather proud of it.

This month I’ll be spending some time in the studio working with beautiful watermelon tourmaline beads, creating something special for summer.

I’d love to know what you’ve been making or dreaming about lately.

What are your plans for the season ahead?

My heart constantly aches, but the sun dances in the sky a little longer now. 

And on certain days, I can feel a warm breeze.

I can see buds, 

fresh blades peeking through the soil.

And slowly, 

I can feel hope returning.