Roses, Sunshine, and Stickers

 

I hope you’re staying cool wherever you are — summer showed up in full force here in Washington this weekend! Blue skies, warm sun, and that undeniable feeling that the season is finally here.

 

This summer, I’ve set a creative challenge for myself: one painting a week, inspired by the beauty all around me in local parks and nature spots. This week’s piece is of a huge rose bush in full bloom — vivid pinks, the sweet scent of petals, and bees gently drifting from flower to flower. It was one of those moments that made me pause and really feel the season.

 

If you’re local to Tacoma, you can see these weekly paintings up close at the Pt. Ruston Market, where I’ll have them on display and available at auction. Not nearby? No worries — I’ll be sharing them on social as well, so be sure to follow along!

 

🌸 This small moment of beauty grounded me. It reminded me how powerful it is to slow down and notice the little things — a breeze, a color, the scent of summer. I hope something equally soft and grounding finds you this week.

 

I’ve been working on something fun for my newsletter friends — and you’re the first to hear: I’m giving away two sticker sheets and a few magical die-cut stickers as happy mail, just to brighten your day.

 

To get yours, simply reply to this email with your mailing address, and I’ll send them your way! 🌿

 

All month long, everything in my Etsy shop is 25% off — and as a thank-you for being on this list, you get an extra 10% off with code: SUB10

 

Thinking of trying out my handmade soaps? Now’s the time — I’m almost sold out of most scents, and they won’t be back until next year! Click here to shop

 

Even though it’s 80° outside, my studio is filled with early sketches, scents, and sparkles for fall and Halloween goodies! I can’t wait to share what’s coming — it’s going to be cozy, whimsical, and full of seasonal magic.

 

Thank you, as always, for being here and supporting my little world of art and apothecary. Your encouragement means more than I can say.

 

With gratitude,

Megan