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The Blank Space That Matters Most: Why Our Grie...
Why are Butterflies + Halos greeting cards blank inside? In this edition of The Story Behind the Card, I'm sharing why I intentionally leave every card blank—and why I believe...
The Blank Space That Matters Most: Why Our Grie...
Why are Butterflies + Halos greeting cards blank inside? In this edition of The Story Behind the Card, I'm sharing why I intentionally leave every card blank—and why I believe...
When "I'm Sorry" Doesn't Feel Like Enough
One of the questions I'm asked most often is, "What do I even say?" In this edition of The Story Behind the Card, I'm sharing the inspiration behind one of...
When "I'm Sorry" Doesn't Feel Like Enough
One of the questions I'm asked most often is, "What do I even say?" In this edition of The Story Behind the Card, I'm sharing the inspiration behind one of...
The Story Behind the Card
Ever wondered where a greeting card begins? In this first edition of The Story Behind the Card, I'm sharing the inspiration behind the very first Butterflies + Halos design—and why...
The Story Behind the Card
Ever wondered where a greeting card begins? In this first edition of The Story Behind the Card, I'm sharing the inspiration behind the very first Butterflies + Halos design—and why...
The Mid-Year Shift: When Grief Finally Lets Me ...
June has always been the hardest month of my year. But every July, something changes. The fog begins to lift, creativity returns, and I find myself asking what's next—for my...
The Mid-Year Shift: When Grief Finally Lets Me ...
June has always been the hardest month of my year. But every July, something changes. The fog begins to lift, creativity returns, and I find myself asking what's next—for my...
Twenty Years of Loving You from Here
Twenty years ago, my son Garret changed my life forever. This isn't a story about "moving on." It's about discovering that love never leaves—and that it's possible to build a...
Twenty Years of Loving You from Here
Twenty years ago, my son Garret changed my life forever. This isn't a story about "moving on." It's about discovering that love never leaves—and that it's possible to build a...
Twenty-One: Honoring My Son's Golden Birthday A...
My son Garret would have turned 21 this year. As I reflect on his golden birthday and Father's Day, I'm sharing gentle ways to honor a child you've lost and...
Twenty-One: Honoring My Son's Golden Birthday A...
My son Garret would have turned 21 this year. As I reflect on his golden birthday and Father's Day, I'm sharing gentle ways to honor a child you've lost and...