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Origami enthusiast, Julius, first contacted me in October of 2020. He had a few questions about the size and capacity of my DIY Mobile Kits, and he wanted to know if there was room for more than just the 10 models it was designed to hold. I sent him a layout of what it would look like with the 10 models, along with one of where he could potentially fit additional models...

Despite the fact that dimensions are written in every mobile listing, written dimensions are often not enough to convey the size of a mobile. It's difficult to picture how a mobile might fit in your home or office since you can't see it in person before ordering it.  Although photos and videos can help, sometimes you may need more information to help you decide on the right size mobile for you and your space.  Small Origami Mobiles Nursery Sizing: The Small size is truly small, to the point where I used to call it the Mini Mobile.  It doesn't take...

This autumn I got an email letting me know that my product submission for the Etsy Design Awards had made it to the finals of the competition.  At first I was skeptical, and thought the email was a phishing scam, but when I re-read it I realized it was real! I could not believe it! I had honestly forgotten about my submission, and I couldn't even recall the category I had submitted for.   I was reminded with the email that it was the Kids category that I submitted for and am a finalist for. I was beyond excited, but also very reserved...

  So excited and nervous to announce that Danielle’s podcast interview with me is now live! You can find it on your favorite podcast player or here through The Merriweather Council Website.  If you’ve ever wondered what I really went to school for, this is your chance to learn the truth! I’ll give you a hint - it wasn’t to study origami! I’ve experienced first hand the twists and turns that life can take, and the joy you have and challenges you face when you choose to do something that you love.Be sure to check out this episode of The Merriweather Council Podcast! The...