A year of work: ilustration, patterns and branding

Hi Reader,

Happy 2026! We are already half way through the month of January so I thought it's beyond time I shared my 2025 highlights:

• 50+ invitation designs
• 6 new greeting card designs
• 4 branding projects for clients
• 4 new client website designs (plus 2 underway)
• 3 local stores picking up my Buffalo mugs​
• 3 pattern design collections
• ​2 calendars designed and listed for sale​

I also supported a long-term client monthly on their website and other marketing needs, designed many client brochures and business cards, created another calendar for a client, and was active in local networking groups.

Personally, I joined a non-profit board as a volunteer, I discovered hot yoga, and went to Portugal. We also visited our nephew at the Naval Academy in Annapolis and saw our niece get married in Boston.

Here is a visual representation of my favorite designs and projects from 2025:

Over the holidays I took some time for reflection to understand what worked for me in 2025. Beyond analyzing the numbers, I examined what felt really good and what drained me?

One decision I made is to build more systems in my business and streamline my offerings.

Here's to a year of doing more that matters in 2026!

Best wishes,

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