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Still Here, Still Creating
It’s been a while since I’ve written here. Life has been full—sometimes heavy, sometimes chaotic, always moving. Over the past few months, I’ve walked through some deeply personal challenges, including caring for my mom through multiple surgeries, navigating unexpected losses in my work, and managing the daily rhythm of homeschooling and home repairs (yes, the floor is still unfinished). I’ve missed the consistency I used to have. Missed the quiet space to share updates, new
Kristen Marietta
Nov 71 min read
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When the Storm Came-A Post Rodeo Reflection
I’m sitting here, thoroughly exhausted, heart full, and still a little stunned by the whirlwind that was this past rodeo weekend. It was...
Kristen Marietta
Aug 192 min read
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Dust, Nerves, and Burned Hats: Rodeo Prep in Full Swing
Tomorrow night, I’ll be setting up my little booth under the stars at a rodeo—and my heart is doing that wild mix of excitement and...
Kristen Marietta
Aug 131 min read
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Designing my Creative Legacy
I believe experiences shape us more than things ever could. That’s why I’m building a series of hands-on creative workshops—from...
Kristen Marietta
Jul 311 min read
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Jumping into Monday while carrying the echo
It’s Monday again. The coffee’s on, the inbox hums, and the calendar has opinions about how this week should go. But underneath all of...
Kristen Marietta
Jul 281 min read
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When Creativity Meets Complexity
A Solo Mama's Birthday Reflections There’s something both magical and deeply layered about throwing a birthday party for your child....
Kristen Marietta
Jul 132 min read
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The Sacred Pace of Rest
Some days are full—full of creative push, of errands, of showing up to things I said yes to when my heart felt braver than my calendar....
Kristen Marietta
Jul 52 min read
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When the Words Come Slowly(and the Grief Comes Loud)
Words and waiting. I still live in an in-between of collecting thoughts and memories, and pain of the past, and covering with a veil of hope
Kristen Marietta
Jun 302 min read
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Grief and Grace: What I'm learning in the Quiet
There is a strange kind of beauty in the in-between-the space where something is forming but not quite ready to be seen. That’s where...
Kristen Marietta
Jun 261 min read
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Rebuilding in the Chaos: Grace, Gratitude, and a Steady Hand
Rebuilding is a slow and ongoing process that I have sat with and worked through for many years. A process that requires grace and trust.
Kristen Marietta
Jun 232 min read
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Burned Lace and Becoming
This week I remembered—again—that beauty doesn’t need polish. It needs presence. Running a handmade business means wrestling with fire...
Kristen Marietta
Jun 211 min read
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A Quiet Launch, A Loud Heart
No ribbon-cutting. Just a slow-burning flame.
Kristen Marietta
Jun 201 min read
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Where it all began: A Burned Edge, A Gentle Flame
Inspired for a lifetime- an initial flame to start the burn.
Kristen Marietta
Jun 191 min read
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Finding Light in the Ember: My Second Event with Rosaleigh Embers
My second vendor event with Rosaleigh Embers was a blessing—filled with new connections, inspiring conversations, and a few sales that made it all the more rewarding. Exhausted but grateful, I walked away knowing I was meant to be there. This journey is just beginning, and so many exciting plans are ahead—stay tuned!
Kristen Marietta
Jun 161 min read
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