Don't just think your thanks...When things are nutty, busy and chaotic, when it feels like we can't handle one more straw on the proverbial camel's back, when things feel all out of balance internally, at home, nationally, globally, these are the times when we've really gotta be there for one another. For the adventure-seeking couple [...]
Author: Red Umbrella Designs
Baylie is an illustrator, small business owner, and nature lover. She is rooted in the mountains of WA state, but constantly dreams of the ocean.
Hold Fast
A(nother) Lesson from Nature Sometimes things don't go as planned. OK. Often things don't go as planned.The tides have their pull, the moon has its cycles, the future is a flippin' mystery. We all know that change is inevitable, so what is there to really hold onto?It's easy to feel adrift, or on the other [...]
When you’re feeling a little lost
Raise your hand if you’ve felt like this before: You feel lost, you can’t quite see the path ahead, you’re not sure where to turn or which way to go. Surely this can happen at any point during a hike or when wandering about. But it can also happen in your heart. Where we thought […]
Letter to the Editor
A letter sent to our local newspaper in Twisp, WA. I’m gonna get personal here. We all wear so many hats. Speaking for myself, I am an artist, business owner, mother, sister, wife, daughter, friend, neighbor, teacher, homeowner, nature lover. At any given moment, I wear not just one of these hats in particular, but […]
Are you spreading weeds or wildflowers?
Do you find it as hard as I do to recognize the difference between a “good” plant and a “bad” plant? What makes a weed, a weed? Why is a flower a flower, and how am I supposed to tell the difference? Weeds spread accidentally, quickly, effortlessly. Before you know it, they’re everywhere and are […]
Perspective
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see” -Henry David Thoreau Are you looking at the hardship or seeing the opportunity? Hey friend, Maybe you’re actively engaged in our current cultural revolution, perhaps you’re grappling with a weird and disorienting few months, or maybe you’re just struggling with today’s passing challenges… […]
Here’s a Question…
When was the last time you let yourself be silly? Like REALLY silly? With so many important, heavy things happening in the world, it’s easy to slip into a very serious cycle. Sometimes it feels “wrong” to want to feel happy when there are so many people suffering and so much darkness in the world. […]
5 Summer Essentials
It feels like summer is finally here and we are T H R I L L E D! The days are longer, the temperatures are rising, and we are ready to make the most of it. To help get us all prepared, we wanted to share some of our absolute summer essentials with you! Insulated […]
We Need You
Photo by Han Lahandoe on Unsplash When the people make dark the light within them, the world darkens. -Wendell Berry Is your heart aching for the human race? Can you relate when I say I’m feeling disconnected, disillusioned, and discouraged? There are some tough conversations happening in the world right now. Some hard lessons are being learned, and […]
Hey good lookin’…
Whatcha been cookin?! Raise your wooden spoon if this is you: I’ve been in the kitchen more lately. Like… a LOT more. I like good foodI am running out of ideasI’m busy with ALL the things We got you covered. Need a quick recipe? Packing a picnic for your quarantine crew? We’ve sourced some of […]