Learning doesn’t end when we leave the classroom. This month, we’re celebrating curiosity, discovery, new skills, and all the ways we continue learning throughout our lives.

September is here, and I wanted to share a quick update about this month's Learning collection.

The last few weeks have been unusually full around here. We've had a lot happening in our family, and I've also been dealing with a hand injury that has made spending long stretches of time designing more difficult than usual. As much as I wanted to have the new collection ready to welcome September, I finally had to admit that I needed a little more time.

Welcome August! I'm excited to begin a new month and explore the theme of Rhythms and Routines. Routines sometimes get a bad reputation for feeling repetitive or restrictive, but I've found that the right rhythms can actually create more freedom. They help us spend less energy deciding what to do next and more energy enjoying the things that matter most. As summer begins to wind down and many of us prepare for a new season, August is a wonderful time to notice the routines that support the life we want to live.

I’ve always loved the theme of play. It’s easy to think of play relating to children, but I believe that play isn’t something we outgrow. It can be found in everyday moments, creative hobbies, family traditions, and anything that makes us laugh or sparks our imagination.‍ ‍Here are some of my favorite quotes and sayings about play.

Hello July! I’m excited to dive into this month, and explore the them of play. You might think this topic only applies to kids or those with children in their lives, but I believe everyone should have a form of play to bring joy into everyday life. Think of it as an invitation to loosen up a little. We are in the heat of summer in the northern hemisphere and that has a playful energy to it. July is the perfect time to look for joy in fun moments and simple pleasures.

When we visit a new place, even for a few hours, we start paying attention in different ways. We notice colors, sounds, architecture, landscapes, food, and other details that we take for granted when we are home. We start seeing the world with fresh eyes. That shift in perspective is one of the reasons travel and creativity are so closely connected.

I love collecting travel quotes and sayings because they remind me that adventure doesn’t always require a passport or a plane ticket. It’s more about staying curious, exploring something new, and paying attention to the experiences that make life interesting.

Adventure begins when we choose to explore. It grows when we pay attention to the world around us, stay curious, and say yes to new experiences. Sometimes those experiences become unforgettable vacations. They can also be simple trips to familiar places.

I read Craft a Life You Love by Amy Tangerine back in 2019. I decided to pick it back up again this month since it is such a great fit with the theme of creativity. I’ve followed Amy’s work for several years, but I didn’t know much about her background or how she got started in the scrapbooking industry. Her story is fascinating and her philosophy on crafting is so refreshing. I felt so inspired after I read this book that I ordered another copy and sent it to my daughter.