Tiny Joys
Tiny Joys: A Guide to Embracing Your Inner Coastal Grandmother is a book all about finding joy in the simple and good things in life. It was published on August 29, 2023 by Andrews McMeel Publishing.
Equal parts inspirational guide, gratitude journal, and self-care activity book, Tiny Joys is a celebration of all of the things we love about our daydreams of living on the coast: farmers market shopping lists, refreshing drink ideas, and suggestions for curating the perfect Sunday morning.
Inspired by the breezy, luxuriously simple lifestyle of your favorite coastal grandmother—think Ina Garten or any 2000s movie with Diane Keaton—Tiny Joys is perfect for learning to relax and celebrate the joys of a life lived slowly.
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Cottagecore Galore
Cottagecore Galore: A Timeless Coloring Book is a coloring book I authored and illustrated that was published on April 19, 2022 by Andrews McMeel Publishing. From mushrooms to strawberry jam, handwritten letters to gingham dresses, the world of cottagecore celebrates idyllic rural life, slow living and sustainability, fashion and hobbies of bygone eras, enchanting forest fantasy, and living life at a more peaceful pace. Cottagecore Galore brings this aesthetic to life with illustrations that celebrate the timeless simplicities of country cottage life, including scenes of coziness at home, peaceful moments in nature, and patterns of classic cottagecore icons. Imagine a tranquil life in harmony with nature and animals as you flip through the pages and color lovely scenes of cottage life to your heart’s content.
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Life with Plants
Life with Plants: A Coloring Book is a coloring book I authored and illustrated that was published on November 9, 2021 by Andrews McMeel Publishing. It’s a companion book to my recent memoir, My Life in Plants, where I told my story through the plants and flowers that have played both leading and supporting roles in my life. Now, readers can continue to enjoy each plant's impact and bring my journey to life with color. Inside are illustrations of my favorite plants and flowers, including the ones that have been instrumental throughout my life, like the homegrown wildflower bouquet wrapped in duct tape that I carried on stage at age three, to the fragrant basil plant that brought me and my kitchen back to life after grief.
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My Life in Plants
My Life in Plants: Flowers I've Loved, Herbs I've Grown, and Houseplants I've Killed on the Way to Finding Myself is a book I authored and illustrated that was published on September 1, 2020 by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This illustrated memoir tells the story of my life through thirty-nine plants that have played both leading and supporting roles, from my childhood to my wedding day. Plants include a homegrown wildflower bouquet wrapped in duct tape that I carried on stage at age three, to a fragrant basil plant that brought me and my kitchen back to life after grief. The stories are personal, poignant, heartwarming, and relatable, and will prompt readers to recall plants of their own that have been witness to both the amazing moments of life and the ordinary ones. Born from a love of greenery, My Life in Plants is about the simplicity of home, the sharpness of loss, the lesson of learning to be present in the moment, and the journey of finding one’s own way in life.
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The Escape Manual for Introverts
The Escape Manual for Introverts is a book I authored and illustrated that was published on August 6, 2019 by Andrews McMeel Publishing. A blend of humor and inspiration, The Escape Manual for Introverts explores the awkwardness of everyday life and guides readers through different scenarios with themed chapters ("Friends," "Relatives," "Strangers," etc.). Each chapter covers a range of situations, from an invitation to karaoke night to group lunchtime. Escapes and tips are offered for each scenario, like bringing odoriferous foods to lunch for a while, having a pet (real or imagined) that "requires" frequent check-ins, and even investing in a jet pack. This book features full-page illustrated spreads, hand-lettering, and spot illustrations. From the silly to the sincere, these clever, hilarious escape plans and bizarre excuses speak to the introvert in all of us.
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Make Yourself Cozy
Make Yourself Cozy: A Guide for Practicing Self-Care is a book I authored and illustrated that was published on October 2, 2018 by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book about self-care shows readers how slow, cozy warmth can help them deal with the anxieties and challenges of everyday life. Filled with tips for creating the perfect atmosphere of coziness (super soft blankets, fluffy robes, and something binge-worthy on TV) as well as sweet, gentle prompts that inspire readers to fill in their own content (“Fill these clouds with words that make you feel light and free”), this book encourages all of us to slow down and find joy in the little things.
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Don’t Worry Eat Cake
Don't Worry, Eat Cake: A Coloring Book to Help You Feel a Little Bit Better about Everything is a coloring book I authored and illustrated that was published in 2016 by Andrews McMeel Publishing. Inside are 99 hand-lettered illustrations to help you feel a little bit better about everything. Part humor and part inspiration all wrapped up into one, Don't Worry, Eat Cake encourages us not to worry about all of the shoulds in life, and reminds us that it's okay to just be. Good things still come to those who take naps!
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