Renegade Craft Fair Favorites

Here are some of my favorite artists and makers I discovered at Renegade. (And if you are in need of some tamales the next time you are in Chicago head to Dia De Los Tamales.)

Alapash New Home
Camp Hunt
Katie Levinson
Laura Berger
The Plaid Pigeon
Yao Cheng Design
Diana Sudyka
Maker Goods
Modern Sprout

Letters Are Lovely | Renegade Craft Fair Favorites

November Around The Web

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! Here in Kansas City the weather has been somewhat dreadful with lots of freezing rain, but it was still wonderful to be surrounded by friends and family. Here are some of my favorite finds this month:

Letters Are Lovely | Kelly Thorn Skillshare Class

November offers a much needed time of gratitude before the chaotic month of December. I am especially thankful that I have the ability to create things every day, and for this small piece of the internet where I can share some of my work and inspiration. Thanks for following along! 


October Around The Web

October has been an inspirational month for me. I have started a super exciting project at work, and I have tried to embrace the beautiful fall weather before we head into winter here in the midwest. One of my favorite discoveries this month was Andy J. Miller's Creative Pep Talk Podcast. I have only listened to one episode so far, but I can tell this is going to be one of my new favorite podcasts (although it is really only new to me). Here are a few of my other favorite finds this October:

  • I once had a layover in Iceland on my way home from London, and have always regretted not stopping for a night or two. Elise's (A Beautiful Mess) pictures really have me hoping someday I will get the chance! 

  • It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas (especially when you work for Hallmark), and I love these ornaments by Ampersand Design Studio available at The Land of Nod.

  • National Cat Day was this week and I am obsessed with these. 

  • I love this guide to pumpkin varieties.

  • If you haven't read/listened to/heard of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert it is a must read for anyone who thinks of themselves as creative or wants to bring more creativity into their life. I listened via Audible and loved it so much I am now the proud owner of a hard copy. 

  • These cards are beautiful!

  • Also this book is beautiful, much like everything else from Rifle Paper Co. 

  • There has been a ton of awesome Halloween inspiration on the Think.Make.Share. blog this month. Here is my favorite. 

Happy Halloween!


Letters are lovely recap

Here is a recap of the first nine of my Letters Are Lovely pieces! I will be posting another recap in the future so it will be interesting to compare the two. Any favorites?