Joy Notes

A Little Christmas in August
A Little Christmas in August
It is hot. It is humid. It is still very much August in Florida. Nothing outside is remotely suggesting that Christmas is on its way. And yet this weekend, I... Read more...
Back to School = Christmas Is Coming
Back to School = Christmas Is Coming
The kids are back in school, which in my brain means one thing: The holidays are right around the corner! And I can practically taste the gingerbread cookies. I’m already... Read more...
Meet Joy, the Gingerbread Girl for Your Front Yard
Meet Joy, the Gingerbread Girl for Your Front Yard
For years, I walked through my neighborhood at Christmas and saw the same scene on repeat: white reindeer, plastic inflatables, a tangle of chepa plastic molds, and not much that... Read more...
Introducing Merry Sparkles Customizable Decor
Introducing Merry Sparkles Customizable Decor
Today, I get to share something that has lived quietly in my imagination for years: the first release of Merry Sparkles customizable outdoor holiday décor. This collection began with a... Read more...
Welcome to Sparkle Hollow
Welcome to Sparkle Hollow
The world moves fast. Technology keeps racing ahead, and it can be easy to forget the simple things that make life feel bright. When I watch my daughters, I see... Read more...
The Art of the Holiday Ritual
The Art of the Holiday Ritual
The holidays are made of rituals big and small, but the ones we cherish most often come from the quirkiest details. Families looking to create meaningful, lasting traditions don’t need... Read more...
One Hundred Days to Sparkle
One Hundred Days to Sparkle
The calendar has a way of sneaking up on us. One moment it’s back-to-school lunches and sunscreen still in the bag, and the next—we’re officially 100 days away from Christmas.... Read more...
The Magic of Joy
The Magic of Joy
What Joy Means to Us (And Why It’s at the Heart of Everything We Do) When I started Merry Sparkles, I didn’t want to just make beautiful things—I wanted to... Read more...
Welcome to Merry Sparkles ⭐️
Welcome to Merry Sparkles ⭐️
Hi there—I'm so glad you're here. I’ve always loved the holidays—the lights, the music, the cozy rituals, and did I mention the gingerbread? I grew up on Rudolph and Clarice,... Read more...