Chaos Log

Illustration of Edgar the frog, wearing a bowler hat, and Fred the Newfoundland dog sitting together in a soft, cozy landscape—showcasing gentle companionship and cottagecore vibes.

Meet the Characters: Edgar and Fred - a Q&A

Curious about the characters behind Upper Room Prints? Meet Edgar and Fred—gentle, quirky, and full of quiet charm—in this conversational Q&A that brings their friendship and creative inspiration to life.

Meet the Characters: Edgar and Fred - a Q&A

Curious about the characters behind Upper Room Prints? Meet Edgar and Fred—gentle, quirky, and full of quiet charm—in this conversational Q&A that brings their friendship and creative inspiration to life.

Artist studio workspace with colorful yarn, scattered supplies, and a cat lounging on the desk—real-life creative chaos.

Spring Cleaning for Artists: The Reality of Stu...

If your studio is more chaos than curated, you’re not alone. Here’s how I’m tackling spring cleaning (or at least pretending to), plus storage hacks, yarn woes, and a few...

Spring Cleaning for Artists: The Reality of Stu...

If your studio is more chaos than curated, you’re not alone. Here’s how I’m tackling spring cleaning (or at least pretending to), plus storage hacks, yarn woes, and a few...

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...