A smiling woman with blonde hair and freckles, decorated with a daisies and colorful flower illustrations, posing for a selfie.

there’s room in the van

The image displays the phrase 'Hop in!' written in a playful, cursive font.

I grew up on mountain road trips in a unicorn-decorated van, tagging along as my parents visited artists and practiced mindfulness in Unitarian retreats. Those beginnings shaped this space, where I share stories and open-minded ideas about art, nature, culture, and the beautiful chaos of family life.

Cute yellow chick with pink flowers on its head, standing on a black background with a red banner at the bottom.

Stacy Joyfully 11/3/25 Stacy Joyfully 11/3/25

Catching a Photo of a Lab

I managed to catch this photo-he’s almost never still. So silly, chasing his tail…a lot. He knows “Sit” and just realized that when he sees his leash, it means he gets to go outside and make Greg sprint across the yard. #chocolatelabpuppy‍ ‍ #chocolatelaboftheday‍

Stacy Joyfully 10/30/25 Stacy Joyfully 10/30/25

A Learning Lab Inspired by Oliver

I’m learning so much from our new Lab puppy, Oliver. There’s silliness, joy, and a generous amount of chaos. So I decided to start a new category called The Learning Lab,