Creativfoto Gallery and Gifts

05/08/2026

I woke up this morning on only a few hours of sleep, but somehow with more energy than ever.

Maybe it’s the rush of seeing what I’ve built come to life. Maybe it’s the way people showed up for me yesterday...the hugs, the smiles, the quiet moments when someone told me how my art made them feel.

My older boy wrapped his arms around me last night and said he missed me. He is so right, I’ve been beyond busy. But in that moment, I felt everything slow down.

The truth is, I can finally take a breath. I've got my first show behind me, the beautiful planning of my one-year celebration behind me now. I can see what’s unfolding and how it’s meant to touch people. I will admit, I've done a lot of big things this past year and now more then ever, I feel ready for whatever comes next.

04/05/2026

There’s something so beautiful about new growth…

Just days ago, these branches were bare, and now, quietly, without rushing, something new is beginning.

A gentle reminder that not all growth is loud.
Sometimes it’s soft, steady, and almost unseen… but it’s happening.

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02/12/2026

My little Gallery and Gift Shop is filled with special Valentine's Day treasures! I've got my best-selling baskets filled with a beautiful journal, organic-scented candle, heart magnets, a flower pressed bookmark, a Valentine's Day card and more! Plus, my signature journals are beautifully tied up with a ribbon and wooden heart, ready for the perfect to give gift. I've got other sweet little Valentine's Day treasures to be found as well. Come on by!

15% off all Valentine's Day! 2/13-2/15

Creativfoto Gallery and Gifts
138 S. Oak Ave
Bartlett, IL 60103

Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
2:00-5:00

01/03/2026

A new year doesn’t need to mean a grand beginning and a million resolutions.

Sometimes it begins quietly...with a flower, a breath, and the intention to notice beauty a little more deeply.

January is a month for rest, for deep reflection, to declutter your space and your mind.

Here’s to moving slower, softer, and more intentionally this year.

Creativfoto Gallery and Gifts
138 S. Oak Ave.
Bartlett, IL 60103

Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
2:00-5:00

12/30/2025

12/19/2025

Quiet in the garden, the frost has set in deeply. I captured this image of my dried Hydrangea flower with my macro lens. Nature is so beautiful. What an amazing world we live in.

Just a few more days until Christmas. I have just a few more Christmas things left, perfect for last minute gifts... Gift baskets, candles, soaps, Christmas mugs and ready to give journals, tied up so cute there is no need to wrap them!

Creativfoto Gallery and Gifts
138 S. Oak Ave.
Bartlett, IL 60103

Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
2:00-5:00

12/14/2025

The Cocoa Crawl was wonderful yesterday! It was super cold but so many people still came out! Yet even though it was a busy day, I still have tons of delicious hot cocoa left and wonderful little cakes and cookies, all on me!

More importantly, I have some wonderful Christmas gifts all made up and ready to give! Christmas is only a little over a week away! It's so hard to believe.... time flies. Come on in and have a warm drink, a few tasty treats and grab a gift or two to finish of your last-minute Christmas shopping!

Creativfoto Gallery and Gifts
138 S. Oak Ave.
Bartlett, IL 60103

Tuesday, Friday. Saturday and Sunday
2:00-5:00

11/30/2025

I'm so sorry but with the heavy snow we had, I closed this weekend. I'll be back in my gallery on Tuesday 12/2 at 2:00! Also, we missed 'Small Business Saturday' so we will give that another go next weekend as well!

***Buy a journal get a flower pressed wooden bookmark FREE! See you then! Offer good Tuesday through Sunday!

Creativfoto Gallery and Gifts
138 S. Oak Ave. Bartlett, Il 60103

Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
2:00-5:00

11/28/2025

My gift baskets are ready! I've got some beautiful gift sets and ready to gift journals all ready! Plus many other items for gifting or for a little gift for yourself! I'll be in my gallery today and tomorrow from 10:00-5:00! Come stop by!

11/23/2025

I've been working very hard over at my gallery, getting everything all ready for the upcoming weekend. This Friday and Saturday, I'll be open from 10:00-5:00 for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, so you can stop by, take your time, and shop peacefully for meaningful, nature-inspired gifts. There is no rush. No overwhelm. Just beautiful, unique, meaningful gifts just waiting to find their forever home.

Gifts and gift baskets ready to go, no need to wrap, plus a 'Buy Two Journals Get a Wooden, Flower Pressed Bookmark for FREE' offer as well!

Want to share your email with me and get on my mailing list? I'll have a raffle for that too, with a chance with win a journal or 8x10 print.

Also, I have my brand-new release of my beautiful Christmas Cards all ready to go! Come on by! I promise you can find something, for someone, or maybe even yourself!

Creativfoto Gallery and Gifts
138 S. Oak Ave. Bartlett, IL 60103

THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OPEN FROM 10:00-5:00!