Inside this issue:

• A few vacation days, Dutch beaches, and where new ideas tend to appear
• In progress: the new Retro Summer Colors Floral Collection inspired by summer flowers and vintage postcards
• A closer look at the color palette behind the collection and its coordinating blenders
• Creative spark: why Pinterest has become one of my favorite places for inspiration and discovery
• New mockups featuring the collection across fashion, home decor, and lifestyle settings
• As I was saying: a special birthday gift for newsletter readers

Inside this issue:

• Why mockups have become an essential part of my creative process
• In progress: building the katmeetsmouse Mockup Library for consistent product photography
• How presentation changes the way we experience a pattern
• A look at one pattern across wallpaper, fabric, and stationery
• Worth it: the Magic Mockup Maker by Ashleigh Fish
• Thoughts on creating spaces where patterns can truly belong
• A glimpse of spring and the ideas quietly growing alongside it

Inside this issue:

• Blenders take center stage (yes, really) and why the quiet patterns matter more than you think
• In progress: building the Sunwashed Neutrals collection with a restrained, sun-faded palette
• A self-imposed rule: fewer colors, better decisions
• A closer look at the process behind the Blender Bonanza challenge (with blog deep dive)
• Worth it: a slightly absurd, very clever TV detour (Taskmaster, if you’re curious)
• A soft landing: garden thoughts, early spring, and ideas already lining up for the next patterns

Inside this issue: 

• First signs of spring and the quiet shift from waiting to making
• In progress: revisiting the pattern archive and pulling together light, floral designs for the season
• A curated selection of spring-ready patterns (fabric, wallpaper, the whole playground)
• Creative spark: choosing a guiding word for the year and what that actually looks like in practice
• Worth it: a book recommendation that lingers 
• A gentle close: garden plans, hands in the soil, and the feeling of beginning again

Inside this issue: 

• From rain to renewal: why this letter now arrives on Sundays
• Behind the scenes: half-finished seaside sketches turned Delft Blue collection
• Just released: Delft Blue Tile (florals, geometrics, classic ceramic borders)
• Creative spark: building Pinterest the slow, intentional way
• Worth it: a beginner workshop with the Pinterest whisperer herself
• A quiet close: garden thoughts and patterns in progress

Inside this issue:

• Planning a creative year when life is… life (seasons, not sprints)
• A peek at my 2026 annual planner (simple, visual, made for breathing room)
• Just released: the updated Stylized Peacock collection with new colorways + blenders
• Creative spark: The Daily Stoic and why “clarity” is underrated in creative work
• Mind snacks: a new blog series, kat meets podcasts (the picky-listener edition)
• Featured: Seasonal planning blog post + Stylized Peacock collection

Inside this issue:

• A gentle studio reset: slowing down, recalibrating, choosing “steady” over “push”
• A gift for subscribers: the 2026 printable calendar (watercolor motifs + my handwriting-turned-font)
• Creative spark: The Twelve Days of Christmas with William Morris patterns (a visual wander, not a read)
• A quiet note on ending the year without big declarations
• Featured: 2026 printable calendar + William Morris “Twelve Days” inspiration

Inside this issue: 

• Autumn light, pumpkins everywhere, and the color palette that shows up uninvited (in a good way)
• Behind the scenes: sketches, color tests, and the “quiet chaos” before patterns find rhythm
• Just released: Retro Sunset Geometry (graphic 70s-inspired shapes, bold color play)
• Creative spark: an easy watercolor pumpkin mini-painting (from a quick Instagram challenge)
• A small seasonal send-off: crisp air, rainy days, and finding the delight anyway
• Featured: Retro Sunset Geometry + “Watch the Reel” pumpkin prompt