At school, my kids are in the middle of a few weeks of state testing. It’s necessary and important, but still stressful for them. Invariably, each one has a couple of nights of anxious thoughts and worries during these days, and I remind them. “You can do it! I know you can.” Especially when they can’t seem to muster the reminders themselves. And the worrisome thoughts deceive. “I know you can.” Don’t we all need that reminder sometimes.
Hello & welcome! I’m Haley Montgomery, and I’m the designer and owner of Small Pond Graphics. I sometimes fancy myself a frog kisser— a documentarian coaxing poignant moments from unexpected places. This blog has evolved from those moments.
The small Pond FIELD GUIDE is part diary, part sketchbook, and part wish list – an archive of ordinary wonders. For years, this space has housed my stories – creative ideas, vintage inspiration, our forays into curious places, and the simple artifacts of quiet of conscious living. Through watercolor, photography, and illustrated tales, these pages uncover the blessing of ordinary days and the wonder found in authentic places and pursuits.
I invite you to open the boxes.
Peek into the drawers.
Rustle through the pages.
I’m honored to have you here.
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