Hi there and welcome to my 2nd Etsy shop! I opened my first one (designfreedomhi) back in 2020 to fulfill a long-time dream of creating stationery goods. And although that business venture has been an exciting one, it has also caused me a lot of burnout.

Beeing a freelance graphic designer and digital illustrator for over 15 years, creative burnout is no stranger to me. I've always known that taking breaks were necessary to not overwhelm myself, but my toxic trait is being too overly ambitious—I have always been a dream chaser! While I love freelancing and running my stationery shop, my love for art and being creative in general, took a big hit.

I wanted a creative outlet that didn't feel the heavy pressures of my regular work and so...this Etsy shop was born! There are so many designs always running around in my head that don't really fit with my other businesses, so I created this shop where I can just simply create and have fun! I am trying my best to remember that while it is important to grow as an individual and career-wise, it is just as important to rest; to take those breaks that are necessary to help us grow and bloom gracefully. "Bloom and rest"—this is what the meaning behind my shop is: to continue to grow and always make time to heal. <3

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my creations!

-Janice