Blog – Open to Being

Embracing Autumn's Rhythm in Arlington: A Beautiful Season to Slow Down (wherever you live)

August 29, 2025

It's almost the end of August where I live in Northern Virginia, and Fall is just around the corner! Depending on where you live, you might not notice a significant...

2025 Studio Assistant Internship

August 28, 2025

We're looking for an intern for fall/winter of 2025. This opportunity is ideal for Business, Art, Marketing, Communications students seeking real-world experience. The internship offers hands-on experience in both the...

Fall Letterpress & Creative Workshops

August 16, 2025

As we shift into autumn's rhythm, I'm looking forward to connecting with guests in a range of upcoming seasonal workshops in our Arlington (Virginia) Studio + Shop and at Pyramid...

A Joyful Day of Connection at Stationery Store Day 2025 in Arlington, Virginia

August 06, 2025

From the moment the doors opened on August 2, 2025 for Stationery Store Day, the space transformed into a warm and lively creative hub, full of conversation and connection. A...

From Idea to Art: Custom Letterpress for your Event

May 29, 2025

Planning a special event or occasion? Whether it’s an anniversary party, corporate event, or just a fun gathering, there’s something magical about letterpress that makes everything feel more luxurious and...

Anchoring Practice

October 15, 2024

I initially wrote this post in July of 2020, a very tumultuous and unsteady time. As I reflect, this actually applies very well to this moment as well, so I’m...

Getting Grounded during Times of Change

September 30, 2024

Fall and Spring are transitional seasons, featuring natural changes all around us. Even with the beauty of turning leaves or sprouting seedlings, it can be easy to feel a little...

2024 Jan-Feb Workshops

January 09, 2024

The winter quarter is filled with opportunities to learn, create, and BE! At my core, I am an educator. I guide learning that is personal, responsive, and innovative (and often a...

Beginning with Intention

December 13, 2023

Tips for “beginning with intention” to reference any time you want to pause, reflect, and begin (again) - at this upcoming winter solstice or whenever it feels like the right...

2023 Holiday Markets

November 24, 2023

You can shop Open to Being greeting cards, gifts, and more at two holiday markets: Dec. 2 in Alexandria, VA, and Dec. 3 in Washington, DC. Shop Made in VA...

Mindful connections during the holiday season

November 06, 2023

Open to Being focuses on mindful, compassionate connections. So what does that look like in the holiday season? Here are a few suggestions to help you open (more) to being in the holiday...