September 2026: One Year In. Still Here. Still Making.

🌿 A Note from Fe

August was full in the best way. Camping at Mammoth Lakes with 30 family members, no signal, good food, and a morning hike to Devil's Postpile that I won't forget. A week later, Al Green at Stern Grove with beloved friends. Summer's proper send-off. The seasons are changing. More on this later.

Rainbow Falls by Mammoth Lakes
RAINBOW FALLS NEAR DEVIL'S POSTPILE NATIONAL MONUMENT IN MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIFORNIA

A Note on the National Parks

National Park Passport Book

This August I made my first official donation to the National Park Service under MyLittleFe - $50, in honor of the NPS 110th anniversary. Every National Parks-inspired product sold contributes $1 toward this. Thank you for being part of that mission.

Art Tips

Art Tip #6 is live. This one is about protecting your finished work with fixative - a step I skipped for years and shouldn't have.

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Fe's Reflections

Marife holding a graphite drawing of an owl in her studio

As I navigate my new life and bare knuckling my way to "figure it all out" without breaking the bank, I've come to depend on AI to the point where it had a self given name (because I asked what to call it) and having minutes of back and forth arguments that I came to write this in August. If you've missed it, have a read and let me know what your thoughts are about AI and where you are in your AI use journey.

Read 👉 AI, Echo Chambers, and What Happens When Your Sounding Board Becomes a Mirror

🎉 A Few Milestones Worth Sharing

OFFICIAL FILING

The Fictitious Business Name for MyLittleFe is now officially on record with Alameda County - published in the San Leandro Times for four consecutive weeks as required. Seeing the name in print made it feel more real than ever.

Fictitious Business Name filing in San Leandro Times

CONSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITY

And my Wine Tumblers and handmade cards are now available in person at Lyal Nickals Florist in Castro Valley through December 31. First consignment placement. If you are local, stop by.

ONE YEAR OF MYLITTLEFE

This September marks one year of MyLittleFe. To celebrate, I am hosting a small private gathering on October 10. As a thank you for your support, every current email subscriber is automatically entered in a raffle for a curated bundle of art and handmade goods. No ticket needed, no action required. Whether you are near or far, you are in it.

🛖 Fresh from the Shed

The Dragonfly Wings Reversible Bucket Hat is back - same design, new source, two looks in one. 👉 See the Bucket Hat

The Cat Stamp T-Shirt - cuteness guaranteed, straight from a vendor fair request. 👉 See the Cat Stamp Tee

And fresh from the camping trip: the Devil's Postpile National Monument Jigsaw Puzzle. I took the photos on the hike. The puzzle came after. 👉 See the Puzzle

Collage of new products from MyLittleFe

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In Person Events

September 27 - Sunday Market at BillyRoy's Burgers, Fremont - 11 AM to 4 PM. Details coming soon.

October 10 - One-Year Milestone Celebration - A small private gathering to mark one year of MyLittleFe. The raffle drawing happens that day - and you are already entered, wherever you are in the world. 🌿

👉 Check the Events page for the latest on where I'll be.

Thank you for reading, for being here and for caring about the same things I do. 🌿

Marife

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