[EPISODE 1] In which Kimberly chats about preparing for an upcoming hand lettering workshop, and shares her favorite materials and what she's looking forward to most. [MENTIONS] • Sewciety Studio, now Common Thread Claremont [ABOUT] note·ations plural noun a series of audible letters from artist Kimberly Taylor-Pestell of Lacelit, a podcast in which episodes are very much akin to sitting down together for a cozy conversation over a cup of tea to chat about all manner of thing

[INTRO] In which Kimberly offers an explanation as to how Note•ations came to be and what listeners can expect to find within each episode to come. [ABOUT] note·ations plural noun a series of audible letters from artist Kimberly Taylor-Pestell of Lacelit, a podcast in which episodes are very much akin to sitting down together for a cozy conversation over a cup of tea to chat about all manner of things within the realm of the artist narrative, heartfelt creativity, and running

I'm a creature of habit who thrives on routine and clear expectations. I revel in organized outlines and clear margins and tried-and-true methods because they keep my focus on point and help me to move in a trajectory of improved skill or desired result. The more limited the playing field, the more control I seem to have over it. And the more control I have, the more confident I feel in my ability to deliver. Structure makes me feel that much safer, residing within the confin

Being the introvert and happy homebody I am, I'm quite content to spend hours on end alone or at the very least in solitary fashion working away. Yet, I love and thrive on quality time- either 1:1 or in smaller, intimate groups where you can really talk and get into things, truly know people and be known by sharing yourself in turn. I love sitting down with a friend for coffee and candid conversation without a care of the time. Over the last year or so, I've learned how inval