I believe color and whimsy are not just for little people.
I believe your hair should be any color you want it to be.
I believe in eating dessert every day. No exceptions.
I believe toys made for babies should be machine washable.
I believe in hammocks.
I believe you can make it yourself.
I believe in cottage industry.
I believe you can never have too many books.
I believe in playing with your food. Also your clothes, your toys. your jewelry, and your friends.
I believe that purple goes with everything.
I believe in Heifer and Kiva.
I believe children’s books aren’t just for children.
I believe we all need hugs..Lots of hugs.
I believe in doodling.
I believe in a Shiny Happy World.
My name is Wendi Gratz. Welcome to my Shiny Happy World! I hope you see something here that makes you smile. :-) I spent over twenty years working in the children's book industry and the experience has left its mark on me - all my favorite artists are children's book illustrators, I believe people are basically good, and I can't abide beige.
Now I live in the mountains of North Carolina just a hop, skip and a jump down the road from Penland School of Crafts - one of the most amazing places in the world. I spend my time designing sewing, quilting and embroidery patterns especially for beginners. Anyone can sew! Really! (No - really! I mean it!)
