The final words of the Twelve Days of Winter Collection—Ember, Glisten, and Snowfall—speak to the transformation of warmth into light, and light into stillness. Each reflects a moment in the season’s rhythm and the art of the handmade, where creativity glows softly and beauty settles into calm.

The Twelve Days of Winter story continues with three new words—Glow, Drift, and Pine. Each word is a touchstone, rendered into handmade books, pagekeepers, and ornaments. Glow brings warmth, Drift invites calm, and Pine stands for strength and memory. Together, they deepen the unfolding winter story that will soon become the full collection.

The Twelve Days of Winter is a handmade collection unfolding in twelve parts—books, ornaments, and pagekeepers, each inspired by a single winter word. The art will remain hidden until all twelve are revealed. For now, the words are our compass. This week, the story begins with the first three: Frost, Kindle, and Shimmer.

From gallery walls to online shops, the art world is changing. A neighborhood hot chocolate stand—where one five-year-old in a flannel shirt and tie pitched cocoa like a pro—reminds us that enthusiasm and story are still at the heart of every sale.

Step inside the studio as I photograph my Twelve Days of Winter Collection—pinecones rolling, ornaments spinning, and fake snow flying. A playful look at the chaos (and charm) of bringing winter to life months before the first snowfall.

The Twelve Days of Winter is a handmade collection of books, ornaments, and pagekeepers inspired by twelve poetic winter words. In this first glimpse, discover Frost and a look into the making process behind the art.