Thank You for Supporting My Art This Year 💛

As this year comes to a close, I just want to pause for a moment and say thank you. Truly. Every order, share, kind message, and word of encouragement has meant more to me than I can ever fully put into words. Supporting a small business, especially an art-based one, is never a given, and the fact that you chose my work means the world.

Creating art is deeply personal, and getting to share it with people who genuinely connect with it is something I never take for granted. This holiday season, your support showed up in a big way, and I’m so grateful.

A photo of my LRP Creations booth at the Indie Flea Market at Armature Works.

Holiday Favorites You Loved 🎄

This year, a few pieces really stood out as customer favorites, and it’s been so fun seeing which creations resonated the most.

Funny Hand‑Painted Wood Magnets

These little guys brought the laughs this season. Each magnet is hand‑painted, a little imperfect (in the best way), and made to add personality to your fridge, locker, or workspace. Knowing that something I painted by hand is now living in your everyday space, and probably making you laugh, makes these especially special. The laughs I received at my events this holiday season made every late night worth it!

Some of my magnets on display at the Winthrop Pop-Up Market.

Florida‑Themed Christmas Ornaments 🌴

Turns out, Christmas with a Florida twist is a hit! From tropical vibes to hometown pride, these ornaments were a huge favorite for gifting and decorating. I loved creating something festive that still feels uniquely Florida, and I can’t wait to make more designs inspired by the place I call home. A special shoutout to the tourists who decided my ornaments were a great way to commemorate their holiday vacation!

One of my favorite ornaments this season featured the manatee!

Postcard Paintings ✉️

These pieces hold a special place in my heart. Each postcard painting starts with a vintage postcard that I found in an antique shop. When I bought them, I had no idea what the plan was, but I just couldn't let them sit in the shop. What's even more special about them is that they all have their own story. I decided that I needed to preserve the backs with the writing. A lot of research went into these paintings. I found what year the post card was from, and the painting behind them is inspired by wallpaper that was popular in that year. Most of them are from the 40s and 50s. Everyone's reaction when they picked up the paintings to flip them over and see what was on the other side was so special. I can't wait to continue this series and preserve the stories that they hold.

Supporting Small Means Everything

When you buy from a small business, you’re not just purchasing a product, you’re supporting an artist, a dream, and countless hours of behind‑the‑scenes work. Your support helps me keep creating, experimenting, and sharing my art with the world.

As I head into the new year, I’m feeling inspired, motivated, and so thankful to have such an amazing community behind me. I can’t wait to show you what I’m working on next.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting my art and my small business this year. 💛

Here’s to more creativity, more laughter, and more art in the year ahead.