Occasionally, a wooden board that comes in as packaging makes me think, "That would make a great base for a diorama." Then, there's a concept that comes from a building, street, or room I'm frequenting, someplace that is brimming with interesting detail yet not overwhelming...

Unicorns, rainbows, pink, and glitter. Those elements were a commonality in my wardrobe, as I packed for a two week sleepaway camp the summer after sixth grade. The possibility of redefining myself in a new environment filled me with excitement as I dreamed of being the unique, yet "popular" girl...

Ever since I was little I've been captivated by the world around me: the squirrels in my backyard, constellations that adorned the night sky, and trees whose roots form communities spanning hundreds of miles. Every week at the library I'd check out as many animal fact books as I could carry...