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First Bloom Collection by Upper Room Prints featuring cottagecore stickers, greenhouse art print, notepad, and crochet flowers

First Bloom Collection: Behind the Scenes

The First Bloom Collection by Upper Room Prints is here: a cozy, handmade spring stationery release featuring pixel-art stickers, greenhouse art, and crochet flowers. Go behind the scenes to see...

First Bloom Collection: Behind the Scenes

The First Bloom Collection by Upper Room Prints is here: a cozy, handmade spring stationery release featuring pixel-art stickers, greenhouse art, and crochet flowers. Go behind the scenes to see...

Artist workspace showing both digital and traditional tools, reflecting responsible creativity and the use of AI in art.

Is It Okay to Use AI as an Artist? Honest Refle...

Wondering if it’s okay to use AI as an artist or small business owner? In this post, I share how I use AI responsibly, where I draw my ethical line,...

Is It Okay to Use AI as an Artist? Honest Refle...

Wondering if it’s okay to use AI as an artist or small business owner? In this post, I share how I use AI responsibly, where I draw my ethical line,...

Edgar the Gentleman Frog in his bowler hat, holding a book—original character from Upper Room Prints.

Meet Edgar: The Gentleman Frog (and How He Grew...

Evolution of Edgar the Gentleman Frog, from reading in a teacup to wearing a bowler hat and coat—original character from Upper Room Prints.

Meet Edgar: The Gentleman Frog (and How He Grew...

Evolution of Edgar the Gentleman Frog, from reading in a teacup to wearing a bowler hat and coat—original character from Upper Room Prints.

Permission to Pivot: Embracing Change for a Healthier Creative Business

Permission to Pivot: Embracing Change for a Hea...

Sometimes the healthiest move you can make in your creative business is to change direction, even if it means letting go of old plans. In this post, I’m sharing why...

Permission to Pivot: Embracing Change for a Hea...

Sometimes the healthiest move you can make in your creative business is to change direction, even if it means letting go of old plans. In this post, I’m sharing why...

Burnout & Recovery as a Disabled Maker: Lessons, Boundaries, and Honest Rest

Burnout & Recovery as a Disabled Maker: Lessons...

After a busy holiday season, I thought I’d dodged burnout—until I realized I was running on empty, even with fewer launches. Giving myself permission to pause wasn’t easy, but it...

Burnout & Recovery as a Disabled Maker: Lessons...

After a busy holiday season, I thought I’d dodged burnout—until I realized I was running on empty, even with fewer launches. Giving myself permission to pause wasn’t easy, but it...

Cozy quest and botany mood board for 2026 Upper Room Prints collections

2026 Small Business Roadmap: A Cozy, Balanced P...

A cozy, realistic 2026 roadmap for Upper Room Prints: botany vibes, cozy quests, and a more balanced plan with consistent small-batch releases and seasonal launch dates.

2026 Small Business Roadmap: A Cozy, Balanced P...

A cozy, realistic 2026 roadmap for Upper Room Prints: botany vibes, cozy quests, and a more balanced plan with consistent small-batch releases and seasonal launch dates.