It’s hard to believe that 2025 will mark my ninth calendar! It all started back in 2016 when I made my first one as table gifts for the Integrity Toys Supermodel Convention.

Planning my yearly calendar is a labor of love. It requires careful thought, from coming up with a theme and developing a range of concepts, to selecting a cohesive color palette and sourcing new pieces for each scene.

As a self-proclaimed homebody, my home is more than just where I live—it’s my sanctuary, the place where I feel the most like myself. So, it feels perfectly fitting that this year’s calendar revolves around everything I love about home.

Fall is one of my favorite seasons—not just for the crisp weather or the joy of bringing out my favorite boots, but because it sparks my creative energy. It's the time of year when I dive deep into the planning and production of my annual calendar, and this year, I’m more excited than ever.

Growing up, both of my Grandma's homes were like mini jungles, with house plants adorning every corner. I have fond memories of sitting in Grandma Mable's big armchair by the window, surrounded by plants, while I lost myself in a pile of books. And during the spring and summer, I would join her in the garden, helping to plant and weed.

Let's dive into the fascinating evolution of 1:6 scale furniture, especially from a marketplace perspective. Remember the days when the only option for dollhouse enthusiasts was those pink plastic play sets? Yeah, it wasn't pretty. But boy, have things changed!