WHOLEHEARTED

Hey there, 

I am Annie, and Wholehearted Empire is my creative studio where I write and design greeting cards inspired by messages to my younger self.

I was a creative kid, but as I grew into adulthood I put my creativity aside.

In my 20's I did everything I thought I was “supposed to do”—college, career building, etc. But, as I arrived in my 30s, I felt off course. It did not occur to me all at once but eventually I realized how much creativity was missing from my life. More accurately, I needed creativity to feel like myself.

I became curious. What if I let myself be creative again? 

I did my best to set aside the self doubt, give myself permission to invite creativity back into my life and try any creative thing that sparked my curiosity. I let myself get messy and imperfect. Most importantly, I let myself be driven by enthusiasm and joy.

Wholehearted Empire began in 2019 at the moment I started creating from a place of unbridled enthusiasm. And when it began, I was only writing poetry, but I had a deep knowing that it would become more if I let it. I made it my mission to create an “Empire” doing what I wholeheartedly loved.

Guided by my curiosity, overtime my little business has evolved to what you see now. And in the future, I expect it will continue to grow and change. But through it all, I strive to bring a little light to the world, be kind to myself and respect the Earth every step of the way.

Before you browse the lovely cards in my online shop, don't forget to join the email community using the sign up below. I try to send a delightful monthly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the happenings here.

Welcome! I am so glad you are here! 

Wholeheartedly, 

Annie