A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices… Merry Christmas, friends.
A hurried drawing as my little ones are hankering to do some pasture walking. I love this hymn. It dates back to the 1500s, but translated to English in 1894.
I’m enjoying some Thanksgiving family time this week at the farm and getting back to my sketchbook.
It’s been a while since I’ve picks up my sketch journal! I’ve been spending most of my time with water colors this fall, and it was really fun today to doodle a little with my Micron and Moleskine!
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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