Barky and Bookish

06/03/2026

I've been thinking a lot about the Fourth of July this year.

Many of us grew up loving fireworks, cookouts, community celebrations, and the ideals America aspires to represent.

At the same time, many of us are watching attacks on democratic institutions, civil liberties, immigrants, protesters, and the rule of law with increasing alarm.

The upside-down American flag has long been recognized as a signal of distress.

So when I created this America 250 design, I used that symbol intentionally.

The result is a birthday cake that celebrates America's 250th year while refusing to pretend everything is fine.

For people who still love this country enough to worry about it.

The magnet is now available in multiple sizes for vehicles, refrigerators, coolers, lockers, and other magnetic surfaces.

Shop link in comments.

05/17/2026

I designed this piece around one specific symbol:

the upside-down American flag.

In the United States, it’s traditionally recognized as a signal of dire distress — and that felt like the only honest visual language for this moment in American history.

The design intentionally looks celebratory at first:
a patriotic cake.
Americana colors.
250 years.

But the longer you look, the more unsettling it becomes.

This isn’t nostalgia.
It’s a warning.

A response to the constitutional erosion, authoritarian cruelty, corruption, and democratic instability that have accelerated under Trump and the movement surrounding him.

Some people will see a garden flag.

Others will immediately understand exactly what it means.

The new “America in Dire Distress” flag is now available in my political shop on Etsy, Leftward Leaning.

https://leftwardleaning.etsy.com/listing/4506795989/america-in-dire-distress-250th-birthday

04/28/2026

Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be large to feel meaningful.

I’ve been quietly building a collection of art-led kitchen textiles and gift wrap designed for people who love thoughtful details, calm spaces, plants, animals, books, and everyday beauty.

These pieces were created to feel useful, warm, and lived with — gifts chosen slowly rather than grabbed at the last minute.

You can explore the collection at Barky & Bookish on Etsy: https://barkyandbookish.etsy.com/listing/4495098362/botanical-apron-tea-towel-set-o-coral.

04/06/2026

Just Like You Remember

There’s something about the hum of a vending machine and the snap of a chocolate cookie that takes you right back, isn’t there?

Our “Grape Soda & Oreo” stationery set is a tribute to those simple, childhood rituals. Whether you’re sending a quick “thank you” or a long-overdue “thinking of you,” this set adds a splash of nostalgia to every envelope.

Shop the new stationery sets in our collection at the link in our bio.

04/01/2026

Some thoughts are too special for a quick text.

Introducing "Hattie" to The Correspondence Series, a set of 5 blank note cards featuring a very sleepy goldendoodle named Hattie. T

These aren't just note cards—they are miniatures of the original artwork digitally printed on substantial 120 # silk-finish cardstock. They offer a tactile, gallery-quality experience for your most thoughtful handwritten notes.

Set of 5 with envelopes. Link in bio to shop the series.

03/23/2026

"Winifred" isn't just for the gallery wall. 🥐✨

We’ve brought our favorite restful Ragdoll cat into the heart of the home with the Winifred Magnetic Notepad. Designed to live on your fridge, this 4.25x9" pad turns the weekly grocery run into a small, painterly ritual.

With 40 tear-away pages of substantial 80 lb. paper, it’s a 'bookish' essential for the kitchen or desk.

✉️ See the complete Winifred collection collection: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BARKYandBOOKISH?ref=dashboard-header&search_query=Winifred.

03/22/2026

There is a specific kind of quiet that only happens before the house wakes up. ☕️✨

Meet "Winifred," the newest addition to the Barky and Bookish gallery. Inspired by the masterly light of John Singer Sargent, this piece is a tribute to the "not-yet"—that soft pause between a deep sleep and a curious morning.

Now available in the shop on museum-grade Arches® Aquarelle Rag. This 100% cotton paper holds the ink with a depth you truly have to see to believe.

📖 Tap this link to bring Winifred home: https://barkyandbookish.etsy.com/listing/4476116203/ragdoll-cat-art-print-sargent-style

Update: For the stationery lovers, Winifred is now available as a set of premium 120 # silk-finish note cards! Check the link in bio to see the Correspondence Series. 🖋️ Link to the Winifred Note Card Set: https://barkyandbookish.etsy.com/listing/4472335182/winifred-ragdoll-cat-art-note-cards-the

03/20/2026

"Settle” is a museum-quality fine art print produced from my original artwork, capturing a room at rest in afternoon light.

There is a specific kind of silence that only happens in the afternoon light.

I am so happy to introduce "Settle," the newest addition to the Barky and Bookish collection. Inspired by the loose, atmospheric brushwork of the 19th-century masters, this piece captures a moment of pure domestic peace.

Whether it’s the mint velvet of the chair or the quiet weight of a loyal friend on the floorboards, I hope this piece brings a sense of calm to your favorite corner. Now available as a museum-quality giclée on Arches Aquarelle paper.

Link: https://barkyandbookish.etsy.com/listing/4472090588/settling-in-dog-interior-fine-art-print. ✨

12/18/2025

11/27/2025

Cyber Week is officially here! ✨🎄
Every single item in my shop is 35% off now through December 2 — custom stockings, ornaments, mugs, tees, all of it.

If your dog or cat needs a monogrammed stocking this year, they will love the Sardines Tin or Bone styles, ready to personalize. 💗🐾

Don't forget to deck your tree with custom photo ornaments of your furry friend, available in your choice of shape, beautiful backgrounds, and fonts.

🎁 SHOP THE SALE: https://barkyandbookish.etsy.com