A Year of Creativity
One of my favorite series here on the blog is Creativity Over Coffee. I believe we are all creative and we are born with that desire and need to create, but perhaps over time we don’t tap into that desire to create. Let’s talk about a year of creativity!
I’ve had a pretty slow start creatively speaking this year. Luke and I started the year off with COVID (our first time having it) and my mom’s just had knee replacement surgery so I’ll be helping her out for the next couple of weeks. Has your year gotten off to a slow start too?
I thought it might be fun to revisit all my friends and their creative passions from 2023 – the year of Creativity Over Coffee. I brought this series back after a year and a half hiatus. I missed it and you missed it and I’m so excited to interview more of my friends in 2024!
Year in Review – Creativity Over Coffee 2023
I’m so inspired by my friends! It’s my hope that hearing their stories, their challenges, their dreams you’ll also be inspired.
Michael F. Dubois / Dream of the Woods
Our year started of with this amazing and inspiring chat with Michael creator of Dream of the Woods. He is such a gentle soul and has such a beautiful way with words and imagery.
We talked about fatherhood, his practice, his mother, and his life’s journey so far.
Favorite quote:
A Favorite from his line:
I love this poem he wrote for his mom, Be The Ocean Poem and coffee table book.
Kerry Kip / Minot Candle
Spring started with a chat with my favorite candle maker Kerry Kip creator of Minot Candle. I love her non-toxic slow burning candles.
We chatted about what it was like to start her business during a pandemic, her favorite scents, and what’s on the horizon. Later in the summer I had the opportunity of visiting Kerry’s studio – see more here.
A Favorite Quote:
My personal favorites from Minot Candle:
Cliffwalk, Wild Meadow and Summit. Kerry is offering my readers 10% off online use the code: “DANIELLEFINDING” or click here.
Jenna Sammartino / Driftway Designs
Jenna creates such beautiful pieces of art with resin. I was fascinated to learn more about her process and how she started Driftway Designs.
We chatted about her transition from nursing, her coastal life and family, and really went in depth about resin. Her work really captures the lap and churning of the water.
Favorite Quote:
My Personal Favorites from Driftway Designs:
of course, her beautiful boards, but I also love gifting her salt boxes and heart dishes.
Elle Jarvis / H Cole
We celebrated summer with the hostess with the mostest! My friend Elle over at H Cole. Elle creates beautiful events and offers curated catering.
We talked about upcoming events, her crowd-funding campaing which was a success and upcoming plans for her business.
Favorite Quote:
My Personal Favorites from H Cole:
Well, I love all of Elle’s events. I was lucky enough to attend several this year but I also LOVE her maple syrup and fried chicken.
Michelle Drake / Stonington Designs
We ended summer with a chat with Michelle Drake co-founder of Stonington Designs. Her and her husband make the most unbelievable mahogany hitch covers and she weaves gorgeous Nantucket style bracelets.
We talked about the project that started it all, what it’s like working with her husband and how their expanding in 2024!
Favorite Quote:
My personal favorites from Stonington Designs:
I love their hitch-covers and coastal jewelry. I also love that they’re now making SDJ Jewelry Maker Components.
Emily Russ / Emily Russ Ceramics
Fall began with this fun interview with my friend Emily. She is the founder of Emily Russ Ceramics and I LOVE all her coastal inspired pieces.
We chatted about clay, the struggles and benefits of being your own boss and also about all her pretty glazes.
Favorite Quote:
My personal favorites:
I love Emily’s mugs and whale dishes.
Sara & Ashley / Easkey Right
My friends Sara and Ashley make the best products for aprés beach or cozy sweatshirts and hats for the colder winter months. I was so excited to introduce you guys to Easkey Right.
We talked about giving back, their favorite items and their inspiration, and really what living and working by the sea is all about.
Favorite Quote:
My Personal Favorites:
I love the number 9 hoodie and Luke loves the Evergreen hoodie in Navy. I’m a huge fan of their pom pom hats. They even asked me to be their model!
Sarah Jean Gammon / Where Watermelons Grow
My favorite jewelry is always by Where Watermelons Grow. Sarah creates such beautiful, coastal inspired jewelry and we’ve been friends for a very long time. I’ve enjoyed seeing her business and family grow, so it was a real treat to end finish the year with this conversation!
We chatted about imposter syndrome, family life, how she named her business, and so much more!
Favorite Quote:
My personal favorites:
I’m a huge fan of the blue point earrings, her permanent jewelry – you can see the bracelet I got here, the fleur cuff, the sand dollar bracelet and the hurricane chain. I pretty much love everything! She has generously offered my readers a forever discount when using this code: SILVERPENNIES or you can follow this Where Watermelons Grow link.
Let’s Keep in Touch
Well, that was our year of Creativity Over Coffee! I hope you enjoyed this stroll down memory lane or you enjoyed being introduced to all these amazing creatives if you’re new around here. If you’d love to see a brand or creative you love featured shoot me an email danielle (at) findingsilverpennies.com!
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