4 Books on My Bedside Table (And How They’re Inspiring My Next Patterns)

4 Books on My Bedside Table (And How They’re Inspiring My Next Patterns)Aysa Zebekow

These four books aren’t about art—but they’re shaping my next patterns. Here’s how reading (or listening!) can fuel your creativity in tiny, joyful ways.

3 Beginner Mistakes in Pattern Design (and What to Do Instead)

3 Beginner Mistakes in Pattern Design (and What to Do Instead)Aysa Zebekow

Struggling with cluttered patterns, clashing colors, or repeats that just don’t flow? This blog gently unpacks the 3 most common beginner mistakes in surface design—and shows you how to fix them with confidence.

You’re Not Too Late: Why Creativity Doesn’t Have an Expiration Date

You’re Not Too Late: Why Creativity Doesn’t Have an Expiration DateAysa Zebekow

Feel like you missed your chance to be an artist? This post is a love letter to late bloomers, moms, and anyone who thinks their creative window has closed. Spoiler: It hasn’t.

How to Use Pinterest for Pattern Design Inspiration—Without Overwhelm

How to Use Pinterest for Pattern Design Inspiration—Without OverwhelmAysa Zebekow

Pinterest can inspire—or overwhelm. Learn how to use it intentionally to spark pattern ideas, avoid creative burnout, and stay connected to your own style. Includes a free course!

Nap-Time Isn’t Just for Chores: How I Carve Out Creative Moments as a Mom of Two

Nap-Time Isn’t Just for Chores: How I Carve Out Creative Moments as a Mom of TwoAysa Zebekow

Nap time isn’t just for catching up. It’s for coming back to you. Here’s how I gently carve out creative time as a mom of two—one sketch, one breath at a time.

Designing with Kids Around: 5 Strategies That Actually Work

Designing with Kids Around: 5 Strategies That Actually WorkAysa Zebekow

Think creativity is impossible with kids around? Here are 5 real, mom-tested strategies to help you sketch, play, and create—even in the middle of the chaos. Plus: a free course for nap-time artists!