It’s a special time right after the the holidays because soon after, it’s the start of the Lunar New Year. We celebrate Chinese New Year with the family with auspicious meals, sharing red envelopes for luck and time as a family starting January 22nd. This year is the year of the rabbit, represents peace and longevity. It’s usually a flurry of planning from one holiday after another starting in November but I thought it would be great to share my creative story starting with my childhood (I realize I’ve never shared it!).
As a child, I remember drawing with my cousin at the dining table after school at my grandparents house. I loved drawing restaurant menus pretending I owned a restaurant, folding origami and exploring my grandparents gardens filled with freesia, roses and a giant pine tree. My grandmother was the center of my creative inspiration (I didn’t know it at the time!) and I remember she taught me ribbon art from special gold rimmed ribbon from Hong Kong making fish, lanterns to pineapples. My grandparents gave me so much love and attention, I miss them dearly and know they are always shining down on me.
My amazing grandmother
Amy, was always a model of style and grace.
My grandparents
Steven and Amy poured all their love into me as a child.